VISTAJET ACHIEVES HIGHEST THIRD QUARTER REVENUE IN ITS HISTORY

Record results as company continues to gain market share across all markets

-Program Membership flights up 38% year-over-year

-Record number of Program Membership hours flown, up 32% year-over-year

-25% of Program Membership growth from North American market

-EBITDA grew 24% year-over-year

LONDON, Nov 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, is delighted to announce record results in its third quarter trading update, driven by the continued demand for the company's flagship Program Membership with a 38% increase in revenue. The Program segment achieved a record 32% increase of new flights hours flown compared to Q3 2016.

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BLUJAY SOLUTIONS UNVEILS MOBILESTAR

Mobility platform connects supply chain partners from end to end; delivers real-time strategic planning, tracking, and routing capabilities

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom & HOLLAND, Mich., Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- BluJay Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world’s first Global Trade Network (GTN), today unveiled its MobileSTAR mobility platform. MobileSTAR is a flexible, easy-to-deploy platform that manages the last-mile delivery experience for shippers and carriers of all types. It provides real-time connection and driver optimization capabilities through any mobile device to increase customer satisfaction, while reducing operational costs.

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1QBIT RAISES $45M SERIES B ROUND FROM FUJITSU, ACCENTURE, AND ALLIANZ TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM COMPUTING

Strategic investment and revenue contracts fund continued development of 1QBit’s hardware-agnostic software platform and applications for solving industry’s most demanding computational challenges.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --1QB Information Technologies Inc. (1QBit), a software company solving industry’s most demanding computational challenges using the most advanced quantum and classical hardware available, today announced the close of a C$45 million Series B round comprising equity and revenue contracts. This funding round is led by Fujitsu Limited, with additional strategic investment by Accenture, Allianz, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and CME Ventures.

1QBit has experienced significant growth over the last year, adding key science and business leaders to its team of experts, and plans to use this latest investment to continue to expand its research and software development teams.

“These strategic partners strengthen 1QBit’s position as a leader in applying classical and quantum computers to industry problems and expanding the breadth of our commercialization activities,” said Landon Downs, President of 1QBit.

Over the last four years, 1QBit has grown into a multidisciplinary team of over 50 researchers, software developers, and industry experts who specialize in developing algorithms and software for quantum and classical computing, focused on machine learning, optimization methods, and simulation. The company develops solutions for industry-leading organizations facing computationally intensive problems in domains that include, advanced materials, life sciences, energy, and finance. 1QBit works directly with Fortune 500 clients, such as DowDuPont and Biogen, across these sectors.

“This strategic investment and partnership will enable our customers to use 1QBit’s software platform and deep expertise in leveraging the most advanced hardware systems, including our digital annealer, to rapidly develop improved applications for solving sampling, optimization, and machine learning problems,” said Naoko Yoshizawa, SVP, Head of Fujitsu’s AI Platform Business Unit.

1QBit’s expertise in quantum computing and a variety of specialized fields, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, and operations research, enables the development of novel algorithms for application-oriented software solutions for industry. The company’s technology spans the full stack, from SDK to web API.

“The 1QBit platform accelerates our client’s ability to leverage the most advanced quantum and classical processors available to solve their most complex business challenges, and gives them a hardware-agnostic solution that enables them to stay ahead of the computational curve,” said Paul Daugherty, Accenture’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer. 1QBit and Accenture announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance which will help Accenture expand its analytics capabilities using quantum computing, and build a new era of intelligence for businesses and organizations.

1QBit redefines intractable problems by reframing them using the most effective quantum and classical processors. The company takes a hardware-agnostic approach to assess a partner’s industry problem and develops an API that will produce the best available results today, while continually improving upon them through the ability to switch the underlying solvers as new software is released and hardware architectures are developed.

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SOTERIX MEDICAL EXPANDS SOUTH EAST ASIA PRESENCE WITH CLINICAL APPROVAL IN SINGAPORE FOR DEPRESSION AND FIBROMYALGIA TREATMENT

NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Soterix Medical, Inc. (SMI) announces that it has received Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) approval for its non-invasive therapeutic medical device. This approval allows Soterix Medical to immediately market its products based on its proprietary transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) technology in Singapore. The therapy works by delivering a mild electrical current through electrodes placed on the head relieving the symptom of Major Depression using the Depression tDCS-LTE™treatment or Fibromyalgia using the PainX™ treatment. Patients who have not responded well to drug treatment are candidates for Depression tDCS-LTE or PainX treatment where typical adverse events are limited to mild itching and tingling. The therapy is available as a 20-30 minute in-office treatment.
 
“South East Asia is an important region for Soterix Medical,” according to Chief Product Manager Kamran Nazim. “HSA approval reflects our mission to deliver our treatment technologies worldwide and will build on our momentum and presence in these rapidly developing markets. This approval is a milestone toward securing approvals across Asia as a whole, including Japan, South Korea, China, and other countries to meet the rapidly escalating demand for advanced device-based therapies in the continent.”
 
Renato Moratore, VP Regulatory Affairs added, “There is currently no medical device meeting the risk-benefit profile of Soterix Medical PainX™ and Depression tDCS-LTE™ treatment. We are pleased to secure approval for the benefit of the region’s physicians and patients. Soterix Medical representatives throughout South East Asia remain committed to ensure every customer receives timely and insightful product support, consistent with Soterix Medical’s standing as the international leader in non-invasive neuromodulation.”
 
Similar to clinical approvals in other countries, Singaporean healthcare providers can now access the Soterix Medical Treatment Partnership Program. Interested parties should contact Soterix Medical (at contact@soterixmedical.com) for an in-depth support package including specialized education, on-site staff training, treatment guidance, and on-going support.

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TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION UNVEILS UFS DEVICES UTILIZING 64-LAYER, 3D FLASH MEMORY

TOKYO, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, has today started sampling Universal Flash Storage (UFS) devices[1] utilizing Toshiba Memory Corporation’s cutting-edge 64-layer, BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory. [2] The new UFS devices meet performance demands for applications that require high-speed read/write performance and low power consumption, including mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and augmented and virtual reality systems.

The new line-up will be available in four capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. [3] All of the devices integrate flash memory and a controller in a single, JEDEC-standard 11.5 x 13mm package. The controller performs error correction, wear leveling, logical-to-physical address translation and bad-block management, allowing users to simplify system development.

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THE 16TH ASIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKED OFF IN CHINA'S DONGGUAN

DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 27, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
 
On November 26, the 16th Asian Marathon Championships & Dongguan International Marathon 2017 kicked off in Dongguan, China. The running feast drew 40 professional athletes and over 30,000 runners from 18 countries and regions. GOPI THONAKAL from India and KIM HYE GYONG from DPRK won the men's and women's marathons of the Championships respectively. By hosting the Championships, Dongguan has been given an opportunity to catch the world's attention as a dynamic and charming city.
  
At around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 26, the competition began upon a starting shot by distinguished guests including Dr. Talib F Al-Sa, vice-president of Asian Athletes Association (AAA), Maurice R. Nicholas, secretary-general of AAA and Lv Yesheng, secretary of Dongguan Municipal Party Committee. It is known that the competition consists of four events, namely the full marathon (42.195 km), half-marathon (21.0975 km), mini-marathon (5.2 km) and Carnival Joy Run (2.6 km).

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PIKOM AND FUSIONEX INSPIRES NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS AT PIKOM LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2017

A meeting of the minds as captains of industry come together and look to how technology will shape the future of business

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fusionex was invited to chair the PIKOM Leadership Summit 2017 which was held at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC) @ Bangsar South recently.

The annual Summit by PIKOM is aimed to inspire a new generation of leaders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. This year the theme that was adopted was ‘The Road to Success: Tales from Successful Leaders’. As a strong advocate for the adoption of technology as a means to improve businesses, modernize cities, and change lives for the better, Fusionex was invited to participate in the Summit, in line with its plans to drive digital transformation across the country and region.

The programme for the Summit included topics on the Industrial Revolution 4.0, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, and Investment. Other participants include Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), MAGIC, SME Association of Malaysia, Sime Darby, Rakuten Trade, iPay88, Cradle, MAVCAP, and a slew of exciting startups.

Fusionex Vice President for New Technologies Raju Chella delivered his keynote speech on ‘Why Our Future is ABC (Analytics, Big Data and Cloud)’. MDEC Vice President of Enterprise Development Gopi Ganesalingam and MAGIC CEO Ashran Dato’ Ghazi were among other keynote speakers.

Highlights for the event included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Fusionex and PIKOM to accelerate the rate of BDA adoption in Malaysia. The MoU will see both parties working together to provide training in BDA and encouraging the building of data skillsets within the workforce, which is a crucial step towards Malaysia becoming a BDA hub in the ASEAN region.

This push to create, educate, and inspire a new generation of data professionals is in line with the MDEC’s aim to have 20,000 data professionals by the year 2020. Fusionex continues to do its part in this farsighted effort by contributing the services of its Fusionex BDA Academy, which include training courses in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Data Science.

Another highlight for the event was a donation being made to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) for the Penang flood relief efforts, in an effort to foster the mindset of constantly giving back to society. Through a charity drive made up of several events, PIKOM raised RM20,000, where the amount was matched by Fusionex to raise an additional RM20,000, making it a total of RM40,000 donated to the MRCS.

“The world has gotten smaller, and is now much more interconnected. The people of today must have a global mindset. Innovation knows no boundaries. The revolution of the digital era will impact every corner of the earth,” said Fusionex CEO and Managing Director, Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh, Organizing Chairperson for this year’s Summit. “I hope this event managed to motivate and inspire everyone about the endless possibilities that this innovative industry of technology holds.”

STARS OF SCIENCE CROWNS 25-YEAR-OLD FOUAD MAKSOUD BEST ARAB INNOVATOR

DOHA, Qatar, Nov 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fouad Maksoud was named the Arab world’s top innovator in a supercharged finale of Stars of Science. His journey on the ninth season of the Qatar Foundation (QF) hit TV show captivated audiences across the Middle East and beyond. While competition was fierce, Fouad and his Nano-shielding Textile Machine became the public and jury favorite, earning him the highest honor on the show.

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Omran Hamad Al Kuwari, Executive Director, CEO’s Office, QF, commented, saying: “Stars of Science serves as a platform to launch the careers of talented young Arab men and women who possess the potential to impact their local community and beyond. This year, we have seen a multitude of incredible inventions designed to address the needs of, and solve problems specific to, the Arab world. Congratulations to all this year’s contestants and to Fouad Maksoud for being named season nine’s top innovator.”

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LIGHTBRIDGE AND AREVA NP SIGN AGREEMENTS TO IMMEDIATELY ADVANCE FUEL DEVELOPMENT

RESTON, Va., Nov 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ:LTBR) and AREVA NP signed three binding agreements that allow the companies to immediately advance development of Lightbridge’s innovative metallic fuel technology and protect all associated intellectual property while they finalize their joint venture. Lightbridge is a U.S. nuclear fuel development company and AREVA NP is a leader in servicing and fueling today’s reactor fleet and advancing the future of nuclear energy.

The three agreements include a Research and Development Services Agreement, a Co-Ownership Agreement and an Intellectual Property Annex. These agreements are an integral part of the contemplated joint venture and document the final agreement on intellectual property rights. The joint venture is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2018.

Lightbridge’s innovative fuel technology is designed to significantly improve the economics and safety of existing and new nuclear power plants. The three agreements govern joint research and development activities, and ownership of intellectual property, including a grant of royalty-based rights of use to existing intellectual property and co-ownership (on a 50-50 basis) of new intellectual property resulting from future joint fuel development activities.

Seth Grae, President and CEO of Lightbridge, said: “With each passing day, the call for innovative solutions to improve nuclear energy’s economics and competitiveness only becomes louder. The agreements we announced today enable us to immediately advance development of Lightbridge’s innovative metallic fuel and represent the first concrete step toward monetization of our intellectual property. Lightbridge’s innovative fuel technology is designed to make existing reactors significantly more competitive with other sources of energy, which is needed now more than ever as we witness well-run U.S. nuclear plants close early and new construction projects canceled.”

Gary Mignogna, President and CEO of AREVA Inc., said: “These agreements are an important step forward in establishing our joint venture with Lightbridge to bring their state-of-the-art metallic fuel technology to market. Partnerships like this are vital to ensure that today’s nuclear energy facilities have the technologies they need to operate efficiently for decades to come and can continue to provide needed low-carbon and reliable electricity.”

Lionel Gaiffe, Senior Executive Vice President of the Fuel Business Unit at AREVA NP, said: “These agreements pave the way to accelerate the design, licensing and fabrication work. Our teams and experts from engineering and manufacturing are fully mobilized and very excited about this project. We are looking forward to the introduction of lead test assemblies of this promising technology. I am very proud to see an international team, both from Europe and the United States, fully integrated and working together with the team of our Lightbridge partner.”

On Sept. 6, 2017, Lightbridge and AREVA Inc. (AREVA NP in North America) announced a binding Heads of Terms Agreement, which will form the basis of the Joint Venture Operating Agreement. That final agreement is expected to be signed in the fourth quarter of 2017 and will establish the joint venture.

Since 2011, Lightbridge has received valuable feedback on its fuel technology development through its Nuclear Utility Fuel Advisory Board, comprised of four leading U.S. nuclear utilities. Lightbridge also signed a letter of intent with a U.S. nuclear utility to demonstrate its fuel at a commercial nuclear power plant.

About AREVA NP

AREVA NP is a major international player in the nuclear energy market focused on designing, building, maintaining and advancing the global nuclear fleet. In North America, AREVA NP (AREVA Inc.) combines U.S. and Canadian leadership to deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies to support the operation of the commercial nuclear fleet and prepare for the next generation of nuclear power plants. Leveraging the expertise of its 2,300 North American employees, AREVA NP is helping its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.
Join the energy conversation with AREVA Inc. on Twitter: @AREVA_NP_US, Facebook: AREVAinc, and our other social media channels.

About Lightbridge Corporation

Lightbridge (NASDAQ:LTBR) is a nuclear fuel technology development company based in Reston, Virginia, USA. The Company develops proprietary next generation nuclear fuel technologies for current and future reactors. The technology significantly enhances the economics and safety of nuclear power, operating about 1000° C cooler than standard fuel. Lightbridge invented, patented and has independently validated the technology, including successful demonstration of the fuel in a research reactor with near-term plans to demonstrate the fuel under commercial reactor conditions. The Company has assembled a world class development team including veterans of leading global fuel manufacturers. Four large electric utilities that generate about half the nuclear power in the US already advise Lightbridge on fuel development and deployment. The Company operates under a licensing and royalty model, independently validated and based on the increased power generated by Lightbridge-designed fuel and high ROI for operators of existing and new reactors. The economic benefits are further enhanced by anticipated carbon credits available under the Clean Power Plan. Lightbridge also provides comprehensive advisory services for established and emerging nuclear programs based on a philosophy of transparency, non-proliferation, safety and operational excellence. For more information please visit: www.ltbridge.com.

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AREVA NP Press Contact:
Karen Heinold
(434) 856-6560
media.relations@areva.com

Lightbridge Contact:
David Waldman/Natalya Rudman
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Tel. +1 855-379-9900
ir@ltbridge.com

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VISTAJET PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIE'S FOR THE GLOBAL TOUR OF THE COLLECTION OF PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER

The sale will be the most significant philanthropic auction ever presented

LONDON, Nov 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company, announces today its worldwide sponsorship of the exhibition and tour of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, the most significant auction entirely dedicated to raising funds for philanthropic causes.  The sale, consisting of numerous categories, will be conducted by Christie’s, the world's leading art business, and will include a highlights exhibition tour in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York.

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“We are excited and honored to partner with Christie’s to present to the world the spectacular exhibition and world tour of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller,” said Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet.  “Since I founded the company in 2004, art and philanthropy have always had a significant role, as passions we share with many of our clients. Offering curated experiences – in the areas of art and design, hospitality, travel and culture – is a cornerstone of the VistaJet brand, and the sponsorship of such an important collection is a way for VistaJet to support not only the arts, but David and Peggy Rockefeller’s philanthropic endeavors.”

The highlights from this collection will be unveiled for the first time in Hong Kong on November 24, marking the start of a global tour for the world’s top art collectors, in addition to the general public. After Hong Kong, the exhibition will travel to Christie’s flagship locations in London, Los Angeles and New York, revealing new elements of this multi-category collection with each stop.  VistaJet will host an exclusive program of client events including rare experiences, art forums and a lecture series. The global tour will culminate in the auction of the collection at Christie’s Rockefeller Center Galleries in New York in Spring 2018.

To further enrich the global exhibition tour, VistaJet has created three exclusive experiences for VistaJet and Christie’s clients. The World of Art Experience will offer customers the opportunity to travel to all four of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller exhibitions in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York on-board VistaJet for a private tour at each location. By booking this multi-leg journey, VistaJet will transport clients and their art at no additional cost on flights anytime, anywhere*. Your experience will also include a year-long membership** to The Cultivist, the global arts club.

Secondly, The Direct Experience will offer any guest flying with VistaJet to any of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller exhibitions in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles or New York, an invitation to receive a complimentary membership to VistaJet Direct worth $10,000. The Direct membership gives clients access to available VistaJet private flights at special rates from any mobile device, through the world’s first end-to-end business jet app.

The third exclusive opportunity, The Rockefeller Experience, will allow up to 10 guests travelling with VistaJet on one of its 72 silver and red jets to New York, a rare opportunity for a behind the scenes discovery tour of the Rockefeller collection, before enjoying a multi-taste feast at an exclusive Upstate New York venue. Guests will then be invited for a personal tour of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller exhibition in New York, and to join the live auction at Christie’s New York with leading art experts.

Sales of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller will be conducted in keeping with David Rockefeller’s pledge to direct the majority of his wealth to philanthropy and provide for the cultural, educational, medical and environmental causes long supported by both David and Peggy Rockefeller. All the Estate proceeds will be donated to charities, directly benefiting the philanthropic missions that have been maintained by the family for decades.

Find more info on how to enjoy The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller with VistaJet at VistaJet.com/TheArtOfFlying/Christies  

* Insurance and transportation terms and conditions apply.
** Membership to The Cultivist upon application.

VistaJet Press Contacts: 

Global and EU: Jennifer Tyler | T: +44 203 617 3077 | M: +44 7834 335505 |  jennifer.tyler@vistajet.com
Asia: Amy Yang | T: +852 2901 0502 | M: +852 9080 3985 | amy.yang@vistajet.com 

USA: Michael Salamanca | M: +1 917 755 3734 | michael.salamanca@vistajet.com  


Christie’s Press Contacts: 

New York: Sara Fox | + 1 212 636 2680 | sfox@christies.com
London: Hannah Schweiger | +44 207 389 2664 | hschweiger@christies.com
Hong Kong: Lavina Chan | +852 2978 9919 | lavinachan@christies.com  

         
About VistaJet 

VistaJet is the first and only global aviation company. On its fleet of silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries worldwide. Founded in 2004 by Thomas Flohr, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers pay only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet’s signature Program service offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anywhere and at any time. More VistaJet information and news at vistajet.com

About Christie’s 

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction, private and digital sales in first half of 2017 that totalled £2.35 billion / $3 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. 
Alongside regular sales online, Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. 

Source : VistaJet Ltd

--BERNAMA

COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON SELECTS INTEGRATED DIGITAL BANKING FROM FISERV TO ENABLE BUSINESS AGILITY, ENHANCE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

Bank will be the first in Sri Lanka to offer integrated digital banking experience across smartphones, tablets and desktops
 

SINGAPORE & BROOKFIELD, Wis., Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that Commercial Bank of Ceylon(COMBANK), Sri Lanka’s most awarded bank, will replace its current digital platform with an integrated digital banking solution from Fiserv to speed the delivery of new capabilities that meet the needs of retail and corporate customers.

The bank will implement DigitalAccess from Fiserv, a readily deployable solution that provides a rich digital banking experience across smartphones, tablets and desktops, making it the first bank in its market to offer fully integrated digital banking capabilities.

DigitalAccess will allow COMBANK to develop and deploy new banking capabilities and upgrades quickly and cost-effectively, improving speed to market while providing customers the flexibility and convenience they expect. The solution will also enable COMBANK to deliver digital banking services in local languages, Sinhala and Tamil for Sri Lanka, Bengali for Bangladesh, and Divehi for the Maldives, facilitating stronger customer engagement.

“Commercial Bank of Ceylon has utilized core banking technology from Fiserv for over two decades, and we knew we could turn to them as a reliable partner to help us enhance the digital banking experience we offer our customers,” said Mr. S Renganathan, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon. “DigitalAccess will allow us to quickly deliver new features and functionality to our increasingly tech-savvy customers, in their respective languages, helping us connect and engage with them more effectively.”

DigitalAccess, which integrates with the bank’s core account processing platform, Signature^® from Fiserv, enables digital onboarding to allow customers to open bank accounts and apply for credit cards, loans, and other banking products without having to visit a bank branch. Additional features include personal financial management tools, online mobile phone top-up capabilities, biometric authentication, actionable push notifications, and ATM and branch location searches.

“Consumer expectations of their financial services providers have never been higher, and this is increasingly true in mobile-first markets, where many consumers have leapfrogged over traditional financial service models to engage digitally,” said Marc Mathenz, senior vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, Fiserv. "Commercial Bank of Ceylon is putting technology in place to allow them to update their digital banking services quickly, so they can be responsive to customer needs and stand out in a competitive market.”

Available to financial institutions outside the United States, DigitalAccess is designed to help meet the needs of new or growing financial institutions that require a solution with packaged and easy to deploy functionality. DigitalAccess offers the agility to meet fast-changing business and customer requirements, including the ability to scale as the business grows.

Fiserv solutions enable clients to achieve best-in-class results in 16 countries across Asia Pacific. Fiserv provides a range of solutions to clients, including some of the largest banks in Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia, through its more than 4,000 associates in the region and offices in Sydney and Singapore. Worldwide, Fiserv supports more than 12,000 clients in over 80 countries with more than 23,000 associates and moves more than $75 trillion each year on behalf of its clients.

In a world moving faster than ever before, Fiserv helps clients deliver solutions that are in step with the way people live and work today – financial services at the speed of life. Learn more at fiserv.com.

Additional Resources:

DigitalAccess from Fiserv - http://fisv.co/digitalaccess

About Commercial Bank of Ceylon

Commercial Bank is the only Sri Lankan bank to be ranked among the Top 1000 banks of the world for seven years consecutively, and operates a network of 256 branches and 700 ATMs in Sri Lanka. The Bank has won more than 25 international and local awards in 2016 and 2017 and has over the years received multiple awards as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank, Best Trade Bank, Strongest Bank and Most Respected Bank from a number of local and international institutions and publications.

Commercial Bank’s overseas operations encompass Bangladesh, where the Bank operates 19 outlets, Myanmar, where it has a Representative Office in Yangon, the Maldives, where the Bank has a fully-fledged Tier I Bank with a stake of 55% and Italy, where the Bank operates its own money transfer service.

About Fiserv

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) enables clients worldwide to create and deliver financial services experiences that are in step with the way people live and work today. For more than 30 years, Fiserv has been a trusted leader in financial services technology, helping clients achieve best-in-class results by driving quality and innovation in payments, processing services, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and insights and optimization. Fiserv is a member of the FORTUNE^® 500 and has been named among the FORTUNE Magazine World's Most Admired Companies^® for four consecutive years, ranking first in its category for innovation in 2016 and 2017. For more information, visit fiserv.com.

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Contacts

Media Relations:
Ann Cave
Director, Public Relations
Fiserv, Inc.
+1 678-325-9435
ann.cave@fiserv.com
or
Additional Contact:
Brian Witte
Director
Ruder Finn Asia for Fiserv
+65 9017-1936
witteb@RuderFinnAsia.com

 

Source: Fiserv, Inc.

 

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PORT MORESBY STOCK EXCHANGE (POMSOX) LAUNCHES NEW NASDAQ TRADING SYSTEM

NEW YORK and PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and the Port Moresby Stock Exchange (POMSoX) have announced that POMSoX has gone live with the widely deployed Nasdaq Matching Engine that operates on the Nasdaq Financial Framework platform. The launch of the new trading platform is a result of an upgrade from previous Nasdaq trading technology. The new trading engine will handle the trading of equities in the Papua New Guinea market. POMSoX has been a customer of Nasdaq since 1999. 

“The Nasdaq trading platform will allow significant innovation in terms of market design and market offerings,” said Johnson Kalo, a POMSoX board member said. “We believe the platform will provide strong support for future growth in the PNG market and provide new business opportunities in areas such as market data distribution.”

“We are pleased to continue to support POMSoX, a longstanding Nasdaq customer,” said Robert Frojd, Regional Manager, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Pacific, Market Technology, Nasdaq. “This launch also highlights the scalability and flexibility of our technology. We believe, with our latest matching engine in place, POMSoX will be in a strong position to continue its focus on growing volumes and attracting new investors.”

Nasdaq’s market infrastructure technologies, including trading, real-time risk, index, clearing, CSD and market surveillance systems are operated in more than 100 marketplaces, regulators, clearinghouses and central securities depositories across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 90 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 3,900 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://business.nasdaq.com 

About POMSoX

The Port Moresby Stock Exchange (Abbrev. POMSoX) is the principle stock exchange of Papua New Guinea. It is responsible for running and maintaining the independent operations of the stock market in the country.

POMSoX primary task is to ensure integrity in its systems and provide confidence to investors and market participants.

Services provided by the exchange comprise of listing, trading, clearing and settlement that cover companies listed both on domestic and foreign markets.

With the use of its technological facility, the Port Moresby Stock Exchange Trading System (Abbrev. PETS), POMSoX opens its market everyday at 9am-4pm business days and ensures trades are carried out by the two participating organizations.

With 19 years of exchange experience, POMSoX is fairly small and slowly growing with a Market Capitalization of K54.4 billion. It currently lists 17 companies that cover the range from Aviation, Banking and Finance, Finance, Industrial, Mining and Exploration and Oil and Gas industries.

SIGNAVIO HELPS CHINA LIFE (OVERSEAS) REACH TOP THREE IN HONG KONG INSURANCE AWARDS

BERLIN & HONG KONG, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Signavio would like to congratulate China Life (Overseas) for being named as a top-three finalist in the Outstanding InsurTech Innovation Award category of the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2017, one of the most prestigious brand elections in the Hong Kong insurance industry.

China Life (Overseas) were selected as a finalist in recognition of their China Life Integrated Business Design and Knowledge Base Platform. In a first for the Hong Kong insurance industry, the platform uses the Signavio Process Manager to capture, connect, and communicate how work is done and where decisions are made within the organization.

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AQUA CITY ODAIBA TO OFFER UNPRECEDENTED COLLECTION OF HIGH-END WINTER "RAMEN" NOODLE MENUS USING KOBE BEEF, "ISE-EBI" LOBSTER AT TOKYO RAMEN KOKUGIKAN MAI FROM DEC. 1

TOKYO, Nov. 22, 2017 /Kyodo JBN- AsiaNet/ --

- Special Ramen Menus Available at Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai's 6 Shops; Christmas Events, Fireworks to Feature Odaiba -

AQUA CiTY ODAIBA, a commercial complex in Tokyo's Odaiba district operated by Mitsubishi Jisho Retail Property Management Co., Ltd., will offer a variety of ramen noodles on the special winter menus of six restaurants operating at "Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai," beginning on Friday, December 1.

Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai on the fifth floor of the complex -- which offers a selection of six popular ramen restaurants across Japan in one place -- bustles with guests from across the country and overseas. Special ramen dishes offered by the six establishments each winter enjoy high popularity with visitors.

All ramen products on the special menus this winter will be priced at 2,000 yen or more, including the 8 percent consumption tax. Luxury ingredients will be used for soup and toppings for all the special ramen.

AQUA CiTY ODAIBA hopes that visitors will enjoy the original ramen dishes which these six popular restaurants from various parts of Japan will offer only during this coming winter with confidence.

TOKYO RESORT XMAS 2017 - AQUA CiTY ODAIBA - is also under way at the commercial complex as a special winter event. As part of the event, Winter Night Rink, a specially established skating rink, is in operation at the facility and festive illumination adds color to the night view of the bay area.

Moreover, Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2017 will be held on every Saturday in December, fantastically lighting up the Odaiba area. It will be a beautiful winter scene with Rainbow Bridge lit up in seven colors.

"This winter, we'd like many people to enjoy a special time at AQUA CiTY ODAIBA," said an official of the operator of the commercial complex.

Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai website (English):
http://www.aquacity.jp.e.yp.hp.transer.com/tokyo_ramen_kokugikan

TOKYO RESORT XMAS 2017 -AQUA CiTY ODAIBA- website (English):
http://www.aquacity.jp.e.yp.hp.transer.com/news/1542

Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2017 website (English):
http://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/en/rainbow/hanabi2017.html


SOURCE: Mitsubishi Jisho Retail Property Management Co., Ltd.

XIAOSHAN, CHINA: FROM A LEADING COUNTY ECONOMY TO AN INTERNATIONAL URBAN DISTRICT

HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 22, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

On November 18, 2017, a special "family gathering" was held in Xiaoshan District of Hangzhou City, one of the most developed urban districts in eastern China. 800 Xiaoshan people, who are leading figures in various sectors across the country and the world, returned home for the reunion under the call of Xiaoshan District government for the first time.

After nearly 40 years of development, Xiaoshan, famed as a city of entrepreneurs and reformers, has transformed into a typical international urban district nowadays from a leading county economy in China with a strong performance of township economy.

Xiaoshan is located on the south bank of China's Qiantang River. This modern district is home to the main venue of the G20 Hangzhou Summit. It is famous for its economic development and has repeatedly won the first place with the best destination for investment in mainland China. Since the reform and opening up in China, people in Xiaoshan have created a miracle in the flourish of China's private economy.

Lu Guanqiu, who just passed away, was from Xiaoshan. He is regarded as the "godfather" of Chinese private-owned enterprises. In the late 1970s, he founded Wanxiang Group and developed into the first OEM in China that supplied auto parts and components to General Motors. Its U.S. subsidiary has opened dozens of businesses in 26 U.S. states and has created over 8,000 jobs in the United States. The State of Illinois named August 12 every year as "Wanxiang Day" in recognition of the Chinese company's contribution to the state.

Since its establishment in 1986 as a chemical company, Chuanhua Group has started to develop into a well-known and diversified modern private enterprise.

In recent years, Xiaoshan, China's "economic heavyweight," is shouldering the mission of "propelling an all-round economic and social transition through city transformation."

The local government realizes that innovation is the number one driver for development.

Hangzhou Bay Information Port, located in Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone, is an important "incubation" platform for the Internet industry in Xiaoshan. Here have gathered more than 30 well-known Internet companies in China and it has become an important driving force for Xiaoshan to make its leap forward from a manufacturing area to an information economy area.

At present, the new industrial form of Xiaoshan, with intelligent manufacturing as the core, is taking shape. China's first industrial big data alliance and first industrial big data laboratory were established in Xiaoshan. Internet giants Alibaba and Netease, as well as leading AI companies all chose to settle down there.

The main venue of the G20 Hangzhou Summit is Hangzhou International Expo Center in Xiaoshan. The block where it is located -- Olympic Sports Expo City will be also to host the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.

According to statistics, from September 25, 2016 when the center was opened to the present, it has hosted totally over 1,800 conferences and 37 exhibitions with a total exhibition area of more than 3.5 million square meters. Its G20 Summit Experience Hall has received one million visits.

Winning recognition from international conference organizers, the Hangzhou International Expo Center in 2017 successfully joined the ICCA (International Congress & Convention Association), and became the sole member in China of the UIA (Union of International Associations). In the future there will be more international fairs, conferences and cultural events.

It is understood that Xiaoshan will be built into China's most dynamic exhibition city and the world's leading destination for convention and exhibition. It is estimated that by 2019, total exhibition revenue will reach over 15 billion yuan (2.3 billion U.S. dollars) and there will be more than 1,000 international conferences to be held. It can be predicted that Xiaoshan will thus develop a new industry -- high-end exhibition.

After the G20 Hangzhou Summit, Xiaoshan has become an important urban district linking Hangzhou with the world. In the future, the district will vigorously develop convention and exhibition industry, and all efforts will be made to build it into an international city of China based on the concept of "Exhibition +".

SOURCE: Xiaoshan District Government

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ASIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS DEMONSTRATING A CONFIDENT CITY: DONGGUAN

DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 22, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
 
On November 26, the 16th Asian Marathon Championships & Dongguan International Marathon 2017 under the theme "Beautiful Dongguan, Thrilling Marathon" will kick off in Dongguan, China. The coming feast draws nearly 30,000 runners, including 49 professional athletes from 22 Asian countries and regions such as Japan, Republic of Korea, DPRK and India.

As Asia's only intercontinental competition, the Asian Marathon Championships for this year will be held along with the Dongguan International Marathon. The competition consists of 4 events, namely the full marathon, half-marathon, mini-marathon and Carnival Fun Run, open to professional or amateur contestants, spreading joy and passion. While the city has been enhancing its soft power over the past three years, the organizing committee has also shaped a better environment along the tracks. The move is designed to showcase the charm of Dongguan as an international city famed for intelligent manufacturing and ecological balance. "The tracks were officially approved for use by the International Association of Athletics Federations and the Asian Athletics Association. This also shows Dongguan's abilities to press ahead with ecological development and city management," said Fu Weibo, deputy director of competition department of Athletics Administrative Center, General Administration of Sport of China.

Dongguan is traditionally well-known as "City of Sports", specifically a homeland of swimming, weight-lifting and dragon boat. With its highly professional strength, the city has fostered an enabling atmosphere for the public to get exercise over years and saw various international sporting events, including FIBA Basketball World Cup, World Cup of Golf and BWF Sudirman Cup. While putting its economy on a fast track, Dongguan has long focused on ecological construction and environmental protection, said Yang Xiaotang, publicity chief of the CPC Dongguan Municipal Committee. Holding marathon championships and other large-scale sport events, he added, will take its sport-for-all program to a higher level. On top of that, it will help citizens appreciate the city's natural landscapes, cultural heritage and achievements in development when they engage in sports in a scientific way. This is how Dongguan emerges as a magnet of global talents.

By hosting the 16th Asian Marathon Championships, Dongguan will boost its sporting and cultural programs as a more confident and vibrant city. This will attract more attention from all communities on running races and excite further interest in exercise and health. It's self-evident that the running public will make the city stand confident while promoting fitness and vitality that Dongguan has always enjoyed.

SOURCE: The Organizing Committee of the 16th Asian Marathon Championships

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS "SKY JAZZ NIGHT" EVENTS IN THE "PREMIER GRAND" CLUB LOUNGE

Enjoying the panoramic city view from 160 meters high

 

TOKYO, Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host special jazz events for guests staying in our “Premier Grand” Club Floor on December 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16, 2017. A duo consisting of piano and contrabass artists will perform 30 minutes jazz sessions in our Club Lounge located on the 45^th floor at 5:30p.m., 6:30p.m., and 7:30p.m. Guests listening to these jazz sessions can enjoy complimentary hors d’ oeuvres, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Our “Premier Grand” Club Floors were renovated and newly opened in December 2016, with guest rooms being fitted with various premium items including specially made 300 thread Antoinette bed sheets, Imabari towels, L’OCCITANE amenity products, and BOSE premium Bluetooth capable speakers. A dedicated concierge service is also available to create highly refined accommodation experiences for our “Premier Grand” guests. Our luxurious and spacious 535 square meter Club Lounge boasts of breathtaking views overlooking Tokyo from 160 meters above ground with breakfast, tea time, and bar time services provided between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and is a perfect place for guests to unwind from their busy travels.

This special jazz event commemorates the 1^st anniversary of our newly opened “Premier Grand” floors, and highlights the luxurious and romantic atmosphere of our Club Lounge.

“Sky Jazz Night” Events for Guests Staying on “Premier Grand” Club Floors
 

Date:		December 7 (Thursday), 8 (Friday), 14 (Thursday), 15 (Friday) and 16 (Saturday)
		[30-minute Sessions from 5:30p.m., 6:30p.m. and 7:30p.m]
		*Duo of Piano and Contrabass Artists

“Premier Grand” Stay Package
[Club Room Premier Grand]		Starting from JPY45,000
[Premier Grand Suite]		Starting from JPY90,000

*Room rates: 2 guests per room per night including use of the Club Lounge, breakfast, service charge and taxes.
For Reservations: +81-3-5322-8000 (Room Reservation Direct Line)

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Contacts

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Keiko Kawashima, +81-3-5322-8010
Public Relations Manager
keiko-kawashima@keioplaza.co.jp

 

Source: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

THE BRIGHTLINE INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF SAUDI TELECOM COMPANY - STC

Saudi Arabia’s Largest Telecommunications Provider Joins Coalition to Help Enterprises Increase Success Rate of Strategic Initiatives

 

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Brightline Initiative announced today that Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is joining the Brightline Initiative coalition to help advance the discipline of strategic initiative management and bridge gaps between enterprise strategy design and delivery.

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The initiative’s agreement has been signed by STC Group CEO, Dr. Khaled Biyari and by Brightline Executive Director Ricardo Vargas.

Launched early in 2017 by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Agile Alliance, the Brightline Initiative is a non-commercial coalition dedicated to helping executives bridge the expensive and unproductive gap between strategy design and delivery.

“STC has a profound expertise and a renowned success in building and executing strategies. We are looking forward to joining a coalition that brings together leading organizations and academics worldwide to address the critical business issue of successful strategy delivery,” says STC Group CEO, Dr. Khaled Biyari. He added: “For STC, this capability is core to capturing emerging opportunities in the MENA while remaining a leader in ICT and managing overall challenges over the coming years.”

A report from a global multi-sector survey of 500 senior executives conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by the Brightline Initiative found that nearly 90% of global survey respondents admit they fail to achieve all their strategic goals because they don’t implement well, and more than half (53 percent) agree that inadequate delivery capability puts them at a competitive disadvantage.[1]

Brightline executive director Ricardo Vargas says, “The Brightline Initiative welcomes STC to our growing ranks as we help organizations bridge the strategy implementation gap in an era of disruption and social and economic challenges. It is important to highlight that strategies are just passive plans on a piece of paper unless organizations find ways to impact employee behaviors and instill new ways of working together.”

About The Brightline Initiative

The Brightline Initiative is a coalition of leading global organizations dedicated to helping executives bridge the expensive and unproductive gap between strategy design and strategy delivery. Brightline conducts thought leadership research and promotes best practices designed to improve an organization’s ability to deliver on strategic intent.

About STC

With their headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Telecom Group is the largest in the Middle East and North Africa based on its market value as it generated over 51,825 billion riyals (13,825 billion dollars) in realizable revenue in 2016 and 8,539 billion riyals (2,277 billion dollars) as net income. STC was established in 1998 and currently counts about 100,000,000 customers worldwide and to which they provide high-technology knowledge-based innovative solutions. It focuses on providing services to customers through a fiber-optic network that spans 137,000 kilometers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. In Saudi Arabia (the group’s main operation site) STC operates the largest modern mobile network in the Middle East as it covers more than 99% of the country’s populated areas in addition to providing 4G mobile broadband to more than 85% of the population across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Besides its main operation in Saudi Arabia, which it owns 100% of, STC’s investments include 100% ownership in Viva Bahrain, 51.8% shares in Viva Kuwait along with a management contract, 35% shares in Oger Telecom Limited in UAE and which controls Turk Telecom, Avea in Turkey, Cell-C in South Africa, 25% shares in Binariang GSM Holding in Malaysia which controls both Maxis in Malaysia and Aircel in India. In addition to the above-mentioned, STC has investments in information technology, content, distribution, contact centers and real estate, all of which support its telecom operations across the Middle East.

^1] Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), “Closing the Gap: Designing and Delivering a Strategy that Works”, 2017.

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Contacts

Brightline Initiative
Tahirou Assane, +1 613-981-8211
Director of Operations and Program
tahirou.assane@brightline.org

 

Source: The Brightline Initiative

CHTF 2017 GATHERS ENTERPRISES FROM 27 "ONE BELT, ONE ROAD" COUNTRIES

SHENZHEN, China, Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Echoing the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, the 19^th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF 2017) which concluded on November 21, invited over 30 countries and international organizations, including Argentina, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iran, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Sweden, UK and EU, to exhibit jointly at the “One Belt, One Road” Pavilion, setting a new record in its history.

The Bavarian delegation sent 11 enterprises including leading hi-tech players such as Pfaff-Silberblau, a pioneer in mechanical drive and hoisting parts and solutions under Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products, as well as four newcomers including the most innovative startup NavVis.

The Korean delegation once again broke its record in terms of the number of exhibitors. National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), Daejeon University Entrepreneurship Center, Korea Smart Innovation Campus, Korea Hi-tech Delegation all exhibited smart and interconnected solutions at CHTF, covering IT, communications, biology, healthcare, beauty, robotics, AR&VR, IOT, ICT, security and energy.

Chinese President Xi’s visit to The Czech Republic in 2016 has enhanced the political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries. This year, the Czech Embassy to China and Czech Investment Promotion Commission jointly led the biggest-ever delegation to CHTF with the country’s most advanced hi-tech products. During the fair, Czech Technology and Investment Environment Roadshow was held, where the Greater China Director of Czech Invest introduced its investment environment and Czech entrepreneurs introduced Czech technologies, such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, renewable energy, IT and AI.

In addition, Sino-Brazilian Innovation Center exhibited again. A buyer delegation led by the President of South Brazil Chamber of Commerce and Industry also visited CHTF. Besides Latin American countries, Eastern European countries, such as The Czech Republic and Estonia, added new blood to the international exhibitors. Russian Science and Education Department, Germany’s Bavaria State and Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Walloon Region of Belgium have sent delegations to CHTF for 19 years. Other veteran delegations were from Australia, Greece, Pakistan, Iran, Malaysia, Poland, the Netherlands, and EU. CHTF provided a platform for them to promote products, reach Chinese enterprises and organizations, carry out cooperation and finally achieve mutual development.

Contacts

China Hi-Tech Fair
Yang Dan, 86 755 8284 8695
http://www.chtf.com/english/
yangd@chtf.com

 

Source: China Hi-Tech Fair

NASDAQ TO DELIVER BLOCKCHAIN E-VOTING SOLUTION TO STRATE

South Africa’s central securities depository (CSD) will leverage the solution to improve voting efficiencies and increase shareholder participation in South Africa

STOCKHOLM, Sweden and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Strate (Pty) Ltd, the South African CSD, announced today an agreement for Nasdaq to deliver a new blockchain solution that would bring electronic voting to the South African capital markets. The solution will allow Strate, in conjunction with key stakeholders in the market, to provide general meeting services and give shareholders an easy, user-friendly and secure tool for voting remotely. The solution is based on the successful proof of concept (PoC) developed for Nasdaq’s Estonia market. In addition, Strate will contribute to the ongoing market development of e-Voting technology.

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