MILBROS UV GRAPHS REVOLUTIONISES TANK CLEANING PRACTICES ACROSS GLOBAL FLEETS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Milbros, a Veson Nautical solution and the industry’s most reliable and extensive database of liquid bulk products, has launched Milbros UV Graphs, a product aimed at revolutionising traditional tank cleaning practices across fleets worldwide.

“Maritime shipping companies are facing increased pressure to limit their time at port and maximise cost savings.

“Milbros UV Graphs offers charterers, shipowners, and surveyors a safer, more efficient approach which maintains compliance while growing their bottom line,” said Milbros Principal Product Manager, Captain Caspar Lavall.

Milbros UV Graphs have been developed to work with a spectrophotometer, a machine now being installed on ships that accepts a sample of the residue or wash water from the tank. The machine measures the absorbance of light at different wavelengths, including the ultraviolet (UV) range.

Partnered with a UV graph, the data shows how much UV light is absorbed at specific wavelengths, helping to identify any remaining tank contaminants, in which Milbros currently offers at least 250 of these UV graphs, with the number expected to rise.

According to a statement, clients can download the required chemical chart and use the onboard spectrophotometer to create a graph.

If the graph’s reading is below 100 parts per million (ppm), the tank is clean. Otherwise, the graph will indicate how much contaminant could still be present, allowing the cleaning team to accurately calculate how much more cleaning needs to be done.

The use of Milbros UV Graphs complements traditional chemical tanker cleaning methods, which require crews to enter confined spaces to sample various sections of the tank, exposing them to harmful chemicals.

Reduces the number of tank entries by allowing operators and crew to perform most of the inspections remotely, its UV Graphs is also trusted by many surveyors as a valid proof of tanker inspection and are speeding up the approval processes by allowing operations teams to submit results via email.

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NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS UNVEILS NEW NAME, LOGO FOR ALKALI-RESISTANT GLASS FIBRE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese glass manufacturer, Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd (NEG) has announced a new name and logo for its alkali-resistant glass fibre (ARG Fiber) product range.

This represents a new stage in the over 40-year history of ARG Fiber, in which during this time has contributed to many architectural and civil engineering projects.

The new name, WizARG is coined from "Wizard" and "ARG Fiber", and it conveys the sense of freedom to create magically, according to the company in a statement.

Developed and produced based in Japan, WizARG has been widely used in the construction and civil engineering fields. It contains a high percentage of zirconia, which enhances its resistance to alkali in cement composites.

NEG provides a stable supply from its sales locations around the world and develops various shapes and proposes products that suit its customers' applications. It will continue to protect the creativity and value of architecture, civil engineering, and a wide variety of other sculptures around the world.

The company has been manufacturing and selling ARG Fiber for over 40 years, and with its achievements and experience, as well as the introduction of a new product name and logo, the company aims to provide customers with products that better meet their needs.

Furthermore, NEG will actively expand in the global market and provide product quality and reliability to customers worldwide.

It will continue to strive for sustainable growth while aiming to improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, through the introduction of a new name and logo, it will achieve further expansion and establish itself as a leading company in the global market.

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ICEF2024: INITIATIVE TOWARDS GREEN TRANSFORMATION REALISATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The 11th Annual Meeting of the "Innovation for Cool Earth Forum" (ICEF2024) that took place in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct 9-10, gathered approximately 1,700 participants from 93 countries and regions.

Held as a hybrid event with online sessions, it is an initiative of "Tokyo GX Week" toward realisation of green transformation (GX) for transition to a clean energy-based economy, society and industrial structure, leading to decarbonisation and economic growth.

Organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), ICEF2024 featured 13 sessions.

According to a statement, ICEF2024 is an international forum where world leaders from industry, academia and government discuss technological innovation, which holds the key to address global warming.

In the keynote sessions, the speakers presented a dialogue, lectures and a video message, focusing on innovation, which is necessary to advance toward the achievement of carbon neutrality as the world continues to confront various difficulties.

In each session, the focus was on green innovation, which will be the key to solving the problem of global warming, under the main theme of “How to Live within the Planetary Boundaries of Green Innovation”.

The topics discussed included planetary boundaries and the energy transition, climate change stabilisation technologies such as carbon dioxide removal, hydrogen readiness and nuclear energy.

In addition, a draft of the "Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Change Mitigation 2.0" version roadmap was also released, while the final roadmap will be released at COP29, taking place in the Republic of Azerbaijan on November this year.

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THREDD RELEASES EXPERT GUIDE FOR U.S. ISSUANCE VIA BIN SPONSORSHIP

Developed for new market entrants, the 22-page report provides important facts and expert insights to inform a journey to the American payments sector.

LONDON, Oct 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Thredd, a leading next-generation global payments processor, today released “Launching in America. A guide to issuing via BIN sponsorship.” a complimentary report for programme managers and fintechs considering expansion into the American payments market.

Filled with important facts and expert insights into the challenges and requirements faced by foreign entities, the guide is a must-have for global payments executives and any organisation considering bringing their payments-related value proposition to the U.S.

“Entering the U.S. payments market can be challenging. Having successfully helped our clients make the journey, we've created this guide to share some of the key facts and learnings,” said Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd. "Passporting programmes into the U.S. is complex, but with a well-considered plan, forward-thinking organisations can rapidly expand their business.”

Contents of the guide include:

· Why the American market?
· Current regulatory and business climate
· Key parties and their roles
· Requirements and due diligence
· Evaluating and being evaluated by BIN sponsors
· Definitions, checklists and regulatory primers
· Go to market
· Takeaways
 

To download a free copy of the guide, visit https://bit.ly/Launching-in-America.

About Thredd:

Thredd is the trusted next-gen payments processing partner for innovators looking to modernise their payments offerings worldwide. We process billions of debit, prepaid and credit transactions annually, serving over 100 fintechs, digital banks, and embedded finance providers, from consumer to corporate, across 44 countries.

Thredd’s unique offering is its client-centric approach, combining hands-on support with modern, reliable, and scalable technology. Thredd’s assured solution accelerates the development and delivery of consumer and corporate payments components embedded within digital banks, as well as for expense management, B2B payments, crypto, lending, credit, Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”), FX, remittance, and open banking innovators. By partnering with our clients from concept to creation with our easily configurable solutions, we allow these leaders the agility to achieve their core business aspirations.

Thredd has enabled market leaders since 2007 and has a highly reliable platform with 99.99% availability. Thredd’s highly customisable solutions on our API-first platform, surrounded by our in-depth industry expertise, value-added services, global presence, and technical resilience, are designed to scale with ease. Thredd is certified by Visa and Mastercard to process transactions globally and has branded offices in London, Newcastle, Singapore, and Sydney, with remote colleagues based all over the world.

 

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Imminent Surge In US Power Demand Challenges Utilities Companies - Wood Mackenzie

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Wood Mackenzie in its latest Horizons report revealed that the United States (US) power demand is set to soar for the first time in decades, with growth between four per cent and 15 per cent through 2029, depending on the region.

According to the report, “Gridlock: the demand dilemma facing the US power industry”, the growth in electricity demand is driven by the rise of data centres, a resurgence in manufacturing, and greater electrification in transport and heating.

Moreover, individual utilities may be facing even steeper increases as the demand being added to the grid is not evenly spread and one large load can have a significant impact on the growth of individual utilities.

All of this will prove a major challenge for utilities to adapt and provide interconnection and new supply, as well as companies with large electricity needs to sustain growth, according to a statement.

Data centres and the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry have become main drivers of activity, with Wood Mackenzie identifying 51 gigawatts (GW) of new data-centre capacity announcements since January 2023.

In the report, Wood Mackenzie has considered a scenario in which electricity demand from data centres grows by a mid-range estimate of 15 per cent per year over the next five years, which is about 25 GW of new data centre capacity.

Data centres will be competing with a resurgence in US manufacturing, particularly in the areas of battery, solar wafers and cells and semiconductors, which are projected to add up to 15,000 megawatts (MW) of high-load-factor demand over the next few years.

Lastly, the wider electrification of the economy will drive demand, with electric vehicle use continuing to grow and electrolysers connecting to the grid potentially adding another 7,000 MW of demand through 2030.

Many constraints are impacting the system’s ability to meet this demand growth, such as coal plant retirements, the lack of transformers and breakers needed to interconnect new plants and large loads, and the slow pace at which interconnection studies are completed and transmission capacity is added to the grid.

Furthermore, from now to 2030, Wood Mackenzie forecasts annual utility-scale renewable additions to grow from around 29 GW to 40 GW per year.

The report concludes that transmission planning, permitting and construction are the biggest bottlenecks to meeting future demand growth. It will take an integrated approach from utilities, regulators and policymakers to meet this challenge and buildout needed to protect US national security, boost strategic economic growth and decarbonise the power sector to address climate change.

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H2O.AI UNVEILS COMPACT, COST EFFICIENT MULTIMODAL FOUNDATION MODELS FOR DOCUMENT AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, the leader in open-source generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), announced H2OVL Mississippi 2B and 0.8B, two powerful new multimodal foundation models designed specifically for optical character recognition (OCR) and Document AI use cases.

Compact yet highly efficient, the H2OVL Mississippi foundation models represent a significant advancement in AI, delivering unmatched performance for vision and OCR tasks in enterprise environments.

“We have designed H2OVL Mississippi models to be a high-performance yet cost-effective solution, bringing AI-powered OCR, visual understanding, and Document AI to businesses.

“By blending state-of-the-art multimodal AI with extreme efficiency, H2OVL Mississippi delivers precise, scalable Document AI solutions across a range of industries,” said H2O.ai chief executive officer and founder, Sri Ambati in a statement.

Available now on Hugging Face, H2OVL Mississippi 2B and 0.8B offer enterprises an economical solution with efficiency and accuracy for real-time document analysis and image recognition, making it easier to integrate powerful, lightweight AI into workflows that require top-tier OCR and document understanding.

Key features of H2OVL Mississippi 2B and 0.8B are lightweight model, multimodal mastery, tailored training, and real-time efficiency.

H2OVL Mississippi 2B builds on the legacy of H2O Danube2 with a robust 2.1 billion parameter model optimised for lightweight deployment and specialised multimodal architecture that blends language and computer vision to meet the growing demand for more economical multimodal OCR.

Meanwhile, built on the Danube3 0.5B, H2OVL Mississippi 0.8B model, pre-trained on 11 million conversation pairs and fine-tuned with an additional eight million, surpassed all comparable SLMs in the market on OCR benchmarks, delivering unmatched performance on text recognition.

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LENOVO NAMED OFFICIAL FIFA TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

 

Lenovo named Official FIFA Technology Partner to enhance fan experiences and global broadcasts. (Graphic: Business Wire)

· Agreement covers FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ and was revealed on stage at Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation event
· Lenovo to provide FIFA technology – from AI (Artificial Intelligence) innovation to devices and data center infrastructure – to enhance fan experiences and global broadcasts
· Lenovo and FIFA to leverage technology and innovation to grow the game globally 

SEATTLE, Oct 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- At Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation event, Lenovo and FIFA have revealed the multinational company as Official FIFA Technology Partner – FIFA’s top tier sponsorship category – in a deal that includes the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil.
 

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The two tournaments will provide the perfect platform for Lenovo to further grow its global brand among fans of the world’s most popular sport and, more importantly, deliver integrated and innovative technologies that will make football more accessible and more engaging for all, growing the game around the world.

Lenovo’s products, services and solutions, including its emerging suite of innovations that both leverage and power AI (Artificial Intelligence), iconic ThinkPad laptops, tablets, Motorola mobile phones, and servers, will be integrated into the 2026 and 2027 tournaments. The technology will power improved fan experiences in stadiums and global broadcasts, power enhanced analytics, and democratize data across all global football-playing nations.

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MAVENIR SNAGS MOST INNOVATIVE CLOUD PRODUCT AT NETWORK X AWARDS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, a pioneer in cloud-native network infrastructure, has been recognised as a global leader in telecom innovation, winning the esteemed 2024 Network X Award for Most Innovative Cloud Product.

According to Mavenir in a statement, this accolade reaffirms the company's excellence in delivering cutting-edge Cloud-Native Automation solutions to mobile network operators (MNOs).

This recognition also solidifies Mavenir's leadership in automating cloud-native 5G network deployments, empowering MNOs to accelerate time-to-market and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

Mavenir Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, Bejoy Pankajakshan said: “Our solution simplifies and accelerates network and services deployment, providing a cost-effective path to 5G.

“By reducing time, cost, and resource requirements, our customers can quickly implement new innovations and features, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market.”

Mavenir’s Cloud-Native Automation empowers MNOs to accelerate their 5G transition. The solution provides end-to-end automation and orchestration of network functions software deployment and lifecycle management, enabling faster network deployment, enhanced flexibility, and seamless scaling.

The company’s industry-leading cloud-native automation slashes service deployment time by up to 92 per cent, reducing manual labour by up to 80 per cent for network deployment and operations.

Building on its momentum, Mavenir adds this award to its impressive track record, having previously received the 2023 Network X Award for Outstanding Automation Solution in Open RAN.

The award honours the network cloud-based product that has delivered the biggest change in network performance for MNOs and the judges evaluated Mavenir's cloud-native 5G automation solution based on five key criteria.

The judges assessed Mavenir's solution for its level of innovation, impact of cloud technology on network performance, time and cost-efficiency of deployment, operational efficiency, and relevance and effectiveness demonstrated through real-world case studies.

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FOREVERGONE IS PROVEN TO REMOVE AND COMPLETELY DESTROY PFAS IN INDUSTRIAL AND MUNICIPAL APPLICATIONS.

^{Gradiant's ForeverGone all-in-one solution and testing data for industrial wastewater (Photo: Business Wire)}



Gradiant announces unique in-house testing capabilities demonstrating PFAS removal to levels below US EPA and European regulatory limits.


BOSTON, Oct 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, announced today a major milestone in the fight against PFAS contamination, a forever chemical. Working with contaminated industrial, municipal, and landfill waters, ForeverGone^TM has been quantifiably proven, through multiple third-party accredited laboratories, to reduce PFAS to levels below regulatory limits and destroy the resulting PFAS concentrate completely.

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This milestone in development confirms ForeverGone, introduced earlier this year, as the only all-in-one solution capable of removing and destroying PFAS on-site, eliminating the need for waste handling, landfilling, or incineration, differentiating it from conventional technologies, including granular activated carbon (GAC) and ion exchange.

The containerized ForeverGone solution is deployed quickly and commissioned on-site to effectively reduce PFAS to levels below the U.S. EPA's new maximum contaminant level of 4.0 ppt, and the strict limits set by European and Australian regulations.

“Key decision makers appreciate ForeverGone's differentiated proposition to remove and destroy PFAS from all types of contaminated waters,” said Sankar Natarajan, Global Head of Sales at Gradiant. "We're experiencing an unprecedented sales velocity from first engagement to full-scale project deployment across multiple industrial sectors, including semiconductors, food & beverage, mining, and major municipal utilities, all striving to meet regulatory requirements and safeguard their communities."

"To support the development of ForeverGone, we have made a significant investment in the Gradiant Labs' capability to detect PFAS down to just one part per trillion, which uniquely enables us to rapidly offer customer partners the proof they seek of the effectiveness of our technology on their contaminated water," said Steven Lam, Head of Technology at Gradiant.

Gradiant is actively deploying the ForeverGone solution at customer partner sites worldwide, offering them the significant advantage of all-in-one PFAS removal and destruction. Forever.

Are you interested in ForeverGone for your site? Gradiant has introduced a free testing program to demonstrate ForeverGone's ability to treat a wide range of contaminated waters. Interested parties should contact Gradiant at http://www.gradiant.com/contact.

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at gradiant.com.

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HOW TO SECURE THE BEST DISCOUNTS ON TRAVELOKA 10.10 TRAVEL FEST TO CATCH MALAYSIA'S MUST-SEE UPCOMING EVENTS

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From October 10-13, Traveloka invites consumers to take advantage of the 10.10 Super Deals and Flash Sales and plan a more budget-friendly holiday and festival trip

 
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Festival-based tourism is on the rise globally, and high enthusiasm is expected for travels around major festivals in both Malaysia and international destinations. From October 10-13, Traveloka's 10.10 Travel Fest will offer even bigger and more exciting discounts, with up to 50% off on various travel products, plus 'Buy 1 Free 1' deals on a range of attractions and activities. Travelers can also take advantage of exclusive 10.10 Super Deals and Flash Sales at specific times from 12 PM to 2 PM and 8 PM to 10 PM, enabling travelers to discover and enjoy the world-class events, while boosting early travel bookings into 2025.
 
As Southeast Asia's leading travel platform, Traveloka is excited to spotlight the list of must-attend festivals in Malaysia and beyond. This is the perfect opportunity for travelers in Malaysia to check off their 2024 bucket list of vibrant cultural and entertainment experiences and get a head start on next year's unforgettable trips!
 
Watch International Sports Events Live in Malaysia
There is nothing like the thrill of witnessing world-class sporting events live, and with Traveloka’s 10.10 Super Deals, your sports dreams can become reality. Feel the adrenaline at the 2024 Petronas Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, and enjoy your 20% off through our exclusive offers. Don’t let this chance slip by, seize the moment and take your sports experience to the next level.
 
Catch Your Favorite Musicians Live at Concerts and Music Festivals in Indonesia
Experience the electrifying energy of Indonesia’s premier music festivals and make your vacation truly unforgettable. Whether you are a rock enthusiast or a K-Hip Hop fan, Traveloka’s 10.10 Super Deal makes it easier than ever to see your favorite artists alive.
 
Get ready for Everblast Festival 2024 in Jakarta, featuring 311 and Two Door Cinema Club. Don’t miss the NEVAEVA! Festival, Indonesia's largest K-Hip Hop and K-R&B festival, showcasing an incredible lineup with artists like Simon Dominic, Dabin, Epik High and many more.
 
Take advantage of special savings on concert tickets and complete your festival experience by booking the roundtrip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta starting at RM 300 and the stay at the best accommodation options in Jakarta with special promotions starting at just RM 170!
  
Immerse Yourself in a Cultural Festival in Thailand
Embark on an extraordinary journey of cultural discovery and experience the rich traditions and heritage of Thailand’s iconic festivals. These festivals offer a deep connection to the country’s vibrant culture, creating memories that will stay with you for a lifetime. 
 
One of the most magical celebrations in Thailand is Loy Krathong, held nationwide. Travelers can dive into Thai traditions by floating Krathongs to honor the water goddess in iconic locations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, and Phuket. For an even more mesmerizing experience, head to the Yee Peng Lanna International 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where you can witness the breathtaking lantern release at night.
 
Make the most of 10.10 Super Deals with roundtrip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai starting at just RM 513!
 
Excitement at a Pop Culture Event in Singapore
Calling all pop culture fans—Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2024 is the event you don’t want to miss. Dive into the world of films, comics, anime, and games with immersive exhibitions, exclusive panel discussions featuring your favorite creators, thrilling cosplay competitions, and high-stakes e-sports battles.
 
Enhance your Singapore getaway with Traveloka 10.10 Super Deals! Enjoy round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur for only RM 297 and book a stay at Resorts World Sentosa and get a discount up to 50% off, making your trip both thrilling and budget-friendly. Plus, elevate the fun with exclusive 20% discounts on must-visit attractions like S.E.A. Aquarium and Universal Studios Singapore for to add even more excitement to your trip!
 
Celebrate the Festivals of Art and Nature in Vietnam
Immerse yourself in the vibrant artistry and natural beauty of Vietnam with two must-see festivals that will elevate your travel journey. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City at the breathtaking   Van Gogh and Monet Art Lighting Exhibition, where iconic masterpieces come to life through dazzling light displays, creating an unmissable visual experience for art lovers. Then, make your way to Dalat for the stunning Flower Festival, where vibrant gardens, lively parades, and hands-on floral workshops await. Don’t miss these incredible cultural experiences.
 
With Traveloka’s 10.10 Super Deals, you can snag roundtrip flights to Ho Chi Minh City starting at just RM 400 and enjoy exclusive activities like guided city tours guided city tours for only RM 63 Make this holiday season truly memorable!
 
Unlock the Best Deals at 10.10 Travel Fest and Secure the Cheapest Tickets on Traveloka
 
● Sign Up and Use Promo Codes: Create a Traveloka account to access personalized offers, exclusive deals, and use Traveloka promo codes like "JOMJALAN" for new users only to earn up to 8% off your first booking.
● Use Flexible Date Search: Take advantage of Traveloka's Flexible Date Search feature, which shows how prices fluctuate throughout the week or month, helping you find the cheapest days to fly. This tool allows you to spot cheap flight tickets up to 12 months ahead.
● Monitor Price Alerts: Set up price alerts on flights and hotels to receive notifications about price drops, helping you book when rates are at their lowest.
● Maximize Rewards and Join the Telegram Group: Earn Traveloka Points with every booking and use them for future discounts. Traveloka Priority users get exclusive deals. Also, join the “Traveloka Malaysia Official” Telegram group to access exclusive discounts, early sale notifications, and promo codes.
● Book in Advance and Leverage Combo Tickets: Secure cheaper rates by booking early, especially during off-peak seasons. Save on attractions by purchasing combo tickets or visiting during off-peak times, which offer lower prices and fewer crowds.
 
To discover breathtaking events and festivals, create unforgettable memories and enjoy quality time with family and friends, download the Traveloka app today. And make sure it's updated to turn your dream holiday into reality!
 
For more detailed information on Traveloka’s 10.10 Travel Fest, explore the official Traveloka website or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X and Telegram channel.
 
About Traveloka
Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, empowering consumers to explore, book, and enjoy a wide range of travel products. The platform offers extensive transportation options, including flights, buses, trains, car rentals, and airport transfers. Traveloka’s accommodation offerings are equally broad, encompassing hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas. Additionally, the platform enhances the travel experience by offering cruise packages and access to various local attractions, such as theme parks, museums, day tours, and more.

Founded in Indonesia in 2012, Traveloka has expanded its operations to Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and the Philippines. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service with 24/7 support available in local languages and acceptance of over 40 payment methods. With more than 134 million app downloads and over 48 million monthly active users, Traveloka stands as one of the most popular travel apps in the region. For more information, please visit Traveloka.
 

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DUCK CREEK PAYMENTS FACILITATOR PROVIDES SEAMLESS END-TO-END INSURANCE PAYMENT SOLUTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, introduced its latest insurance-focused payments solution, the Duck Creek Payments Facilitator.

According to Duck Creek Technologies in a statement, this modern, end-to-end payment solution caters to the nuances of payments within insurance by providing carriers with access to digital payment methods for both collecting and disbursing funds.

Its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Jackowski said the Duck Creek Payments Facilitator is designed specifically to address the unique operational demands of insurance carriers.

“By embedding this capability into our broader platform, we are offering carriers a holistic approach that supports flexibility, boosts efficiency, and helps our clients deliver a frictionless experience for policyholders, agents, and vendors,” he said.

Meanwhile, its Chief Product and Technology Officer, Jess Keeney said: “In today’s fast-evolving insurance landscape, carriers require more than just transactional solutions. They need a secure, agile, and future-proof approach to global payment processing.

“The Duck Creek Payments Facilitator delivers exactly that, enabling insurers to effortlessly manage instant claims payouts to real-time premium payments, all from a single, proven solution.”

Duck Creek Payments Facilitator delivers a global solution, combining real-time capabilities, like FedNow, with traditional payments services and Banking as a Service (BaaS) functionalities, such as transactions via push-to-card or digital wallets.

Now insurers can collect or pay out to policyholders using any payment technologies in their market of choice.

Duck Creek Payments includes Duck Creek Payments Facilitator and Duck Creek Payments Orchestrator, introduced earlier this year.

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CURIUM JOIN FORCES WITH PEPTIDREAM FOR PROSTATE CANCER THERANOSTICS IN JAPAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with PDRadiopharma Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PeptiDream, for the clinical development, regulatory filing, and commercialisation in Japan of two agents, 177Lu-PSMA-I&T and 64Cu-PSMA-I&T.

Curium will continue to lead global development of the two agents and support PDRadiopharma through technology transfer to support the set-up of manufacturing lines in Japan, including a high throughput Copper 64 manufacturing line based on Curium’s proprietary technology.

According to a statement, Curium and PDRadiopharma have a long-standing relationship in the radiopharmaceutical field.

“As a global innovator in the field of radiopharmaceuticals with a promising late-stage oncology pipeline, Curium is delighted to partner with PDRadiopharma, which has more than four decades of experience in Japan.

“Curium and PDRadiopharma plan to leverage their complementary strengths to accelerate the development of innovative products for the benefit of prostate cancer patients in Japan,” said Curium Chief Executive Officer, International Markets, Chaitanya Tatineni.

The two agents target prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) expressed on prostate cancer cells and are being investigated for prostate cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Both target tumours with high levels of PSMA expression, thus potentially forming a theranostic (therapeutic & diagnostic) pair.

PSMA-targeted PET/CT imaging is increasingly emerging as a highly sensitive method for detection of locally recurrent or metastatic lesions in the context of biochemical recurrence and for localisation of primary prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer continues to be widely prevalent in Japan. Annually, there are approximately 90,000 to 100,000 new cases, with patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer having an overall survival rate of approximately three years in clinical trial settings and even shorter in the real world, and there remains a significant unmet medical need for therapies.

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YOUTH FORUM: YOUNG PEOPLE'S ROLE IN SHAPING OWN DIGITAL AGE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The 2024 International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage Along the Silk Road kicked off in Changsha, followed by Nanjing from Sept 22 to 28.

Themed "Reimagining Our Heritage: Stories of Resilience and Change", the forum discussed the new opportunities and challenges brought by big data, artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and other new technologies to the inheritance and protection of cultural heritage in the era of digitalisation and globalisation.

Sixty young representatives from 53 countries (including China) along the Silk Road, representatives from UNESCO's "Creative Cities Network" member cities at home and abroad, gathered to exchange ideas and engage in cross-cultural dialogue, according to a statement.

During the forum, in addition to academic sharing and exchanges, many experiential activities were also held, such as the Sino-Foreign Youth Gala Evening, Changsha Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience, and Night Tour of Tianxinge Pavilion, allowing participants to personally experience the unique charm of Changsha as the "World's Media Arts Capital".

Through communication and exchanges, young people from various countries generated ideas collisions, carried out cooperation and enhanced friendships through experiential interactions, and also provided new ideas and paths for the protection and inheritance of youth creativity and heritage.

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BATS REVEAL SUPERIOR ADAPTATION TO ENDURE HEART STRESS: NATIONAL HEART CENTRE SINGAPORE PARTNERS PARATUS SCIENCES SINGAPORE TO ACCELERATE HEART FAILURE CARE

SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a first of its kind pilot study on the hearts of bats, researchers from National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) discovered that bats have the ability to increase the pumping strength of the hearts when in stress. This suggests that the hearts of bats are highly robust and capable of preserving heart function during intense periods of stress and hence are protected against heart failure (HF).

Bat hearts: Superior adaptability to stress

In a collaborative pilot study, researchers from NHCS, in partnership with Duke-NUS Medical School, performed an investigative test to assess the pumping strength of the heart of bats and mice under stress by administering dobutamine, a medication commonly used to stress the heart. The results showed an increased pumping strength in the hearts of bats compared to mice, demonstrating that the bat’s heart may have better functional capacity that is supported by a highly robust heart system.

Bats are the only mammals capable of flight, and studies showed prolonged periods of high heart rates and increased cardiac workload during long hours of flight¹. Other evidence also documented the extended lifespan of bats are attributed by their unique genes capable of DNA repair and cell renewal to protect against diseases². All these findings point to the superior ability of the bats’ heart in adapting their pumping strength during stress and their high functioning heart system enable bats to protect and preserve their hearts from failing.

Investigating bat hearts to advance heart failure prevention

In Singapore, HF is a leading cause of hospitalisation and accounts for 17% of cardiac admissions locally³. As Singapore’s foremost cardiac centre, NHCS sees an estimated 3000 HF patients, offering comprehensive advanced HF management, including medical treatments, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), mechanical heart device implantations and heart transplantations.

Following the preliminary discovery of the pilot study, NHCS is advancing the research through a collaboration with Paratus Sciences Singapore (Paratus) through its "PREVENT-HF” research platform to further investigate the physiology of the bat heart to understand how it adapts to stress and discover new treatments to improve the heart system in humans to potentially effect positive outcomes for individuals with HF.

Beyond clinical care, NHCS has most recently embarked on creating the world’s first Asian patient-specific miniature human heart model, capable of producing key features of HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)⁴. With the centre’s expertise in generating human patient-specific beating heart cells, NHCS and Paratus will take this collaboration forward with the aims to identify potential factors that help hearts of bats adapt to stress, validate these factors, and apply the findings in human patient-specific beating heart cells with HFpEF, and lastly, validate the efficacy in preventing HF using mouse models with HFpEF.

Paratus Sciences Singapore, a subsidiary established by Paratus Sciences, is a start-up biotechnology company that unlocks novel disease targets and accelerates drug discovery by leveraging the extraordinary adaptive biology of bats. Paratus Sciences is developing a proprietary discovery platform that integrates cell biology, genomics and informatics. This platform enables Paratus to analyse extensive data and compare patterns of disease resistance and health management in bats with disease development and progression in humans. Through this data-driven comparative analysis, the team from NHCS and Paratus aim to rapidly identify and validate treatment targets. With target identification, Paratus plans to accelerate the development of therapies for human diseases.

Professor Derek Hausenloy, Director, National Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), NHCS, shared, “We are proud to partner Paratus on this novel initiative to uncover what lies beneath the unique make-up of the hearts of bats that sets it apart from other mammals. There is much we can learn from the bat’s exceptionally high metabolic rate and efficient heart system, and we look forward to identifying the key factors that can protect the human heart and enhance patient outcomes.”

Dr. Theresa G.H. Heah, M.D. MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Paratus Sciences, said, “We are thrilled to embark on this pioneering collaboration with the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS). It is a partnership that represents a pivotal advancement in our mission to reveal the genetic and evolutionary edge of bats to accelerate the discovery of human therapeutics. By merging our expertise in bat genomics and drug discovery with the groundbreaking research of NHCS in heart failure, this collaboration underscores our shared commitment to uncover transformative insights that could revolutionize therapeutic strategies and improve outcomes for patients.”

References:

1. O’Mara, Wikelski et al. 2017
2. Huang, Whelan et al. 2019
3. Chan WX, Lin W and Wong RCC. Transitional care to reduce heart failure readmission rates in South East Asia. Cardiac Failure Review 2016; 2: 85–9.
4. National Heart Centre Singapore Partners Medera’s Novoheart To Develop Asia’s First Bioengineered Human Heart-In-A-Jar With Heart Failure For Precision Medicine

Media Contact

Ms Belinda Lim
National Heart Centre Singapore
Mobile: (65) 9689 7453
Email: belinda.lim.s.m@nhcs.com.sg

Ms Amy Weng
National Heart Centre Singapore
Mobile: (65) 9740 9926
Email: amy.weng.xueqi@nhcs.com.sg

Paratus Sciences Singapore
media@paratussciences.com

About the National Heart Centre Singapore

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is a 185-bed national and regional referral centre for cardiovascular diseases, and the only centre in Singapore offering heart and lung transplantation programmes. Providing a comprehensive range of cardiac care services from preventive to rehabilitative, NHCS’ clinical outcomes for heart attack treatment, balloon angioplasty with stenting, and coronary bypass surgery, are comparable to international benchmarks. An academic medical institution, NHCS actively trains and educates healthcare professionals to continuously raise the standards of cardiac care, and conducts translational medical research with local and international collaborators to bring about better cardiac health for the community. For more information, please visit: www.nhcs.com.sg

About Paratus Sciences Corporation
Headquartered in New York, NY with a subsidiary in Singapore (Paratus Sciences Singapore), Paratus Sciences is accelerating the discovery of novel therapeutics by leveraging the extraordinary adaptive biology of bats. Our company’s proprietary platform, which fully integrates cell biology, genomics, and informatics, empowers us with massive data inputs through which we are able to compare the evolved patterns of disease resistance and health management in bats with patterns of disease development and progression in humans. Through this comparative exploration and analysis, we aim to rapidly and systematically identify novel targets and develop innovative therapeutics across a spectrum of therapeutic areas. Paratus is also committed to supporting the bat research community through its division, the Bat Biology Foundation.

Paratus is backed by a top-tier investor syndicate, including Polaris Partners, ARCH Venture Partners, ClavystBio, EcoR1 Capital, Leaps by Bayer, and Alexandria Venture Investments.

Visit paratussciences.com or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Annex

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The following are still images taken of the echocardiograms (i.e. ultrasound to create images of the heart) of the bat’s heart. They show the two-dimensional (2D) short-axis view of the left ventricle (LV) chamber, before and after dobutamine administration. Both images show a moment during a contraction of the bat’s heart.

On the left image, there is a small gap in the middle of the LV chamber during a contraction of the heart. On the right, the LV chamber is completely closed during contraction, suggesting a more powerful pump of blood.

Click to view the videos of the echocardiograms - before and after dobutamine administration. 

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UNESCO-LISTED RICE-FISH-DUCK ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS SW CHINA'S GUIZHOU

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​^{The rice enters harvest season in Jiabang Township, Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.}



GUIYANG, China, Sept. 19, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, home to many ethnic groups, inherits an ancient and charming traditional Chinese agriculture -- vast expanses of mountain slopes carved into rice paddies where rice, fish and ducks flourish in co-existence.
 
The agricultural feat of growing one season of rice, keeping a batch of fish and raising a batch of ducks in the same rice paddy has been inherited for thousands of years in Congjiang.
 
The rice-fish-duck ecosystem in the county was listed as a pilot project for the protection of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in 2011, and became the first batch of important agricultural cultural heritages in China in 2013.
 
With the start of China's traditional solar term Grain Rain, or Guyu, agricultural activities will kick into high gear on the terraced fields. Farmers put rice seedlings into the rice fields, and meanwhile, put some fish fry. When the fish fry grow to two to three fingers wide, the newly-hatched ducklings will also be put into the fields.
 
The rice fields provide natural food for fish and ducks, and the fish and ducks remove pests and weeds from the fields, greatly reducing the use of pesticides and herbicides. Fish and duck dung provides natural organic fertilizer for rice. Rice, fish and ducks are harvested from one rice field at the same time.
 
The county has made full use of the rice-fish-duck ecosystem, protecting the agricultural cultural heritage and helping local people get rid of poverty and achieve rural revitalization at the same time.
 
During the 15th conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity held in Canada in December 2022, the rice-fish-duck ecosystem in Congjiang County demonstrated to the world the ancestral wisdom of farming and biodiversity conservation experiences of local people for thousands of years.
 
In 2023, the rice-fish-duck ecosystem in Congjiang was collected and recognized for its excellence during the fourth call of the Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices.
 
Congjiang County boasts Kam Rice of China, a special kind of rice that has been domesticated for thousands of years by the local Dong people in Guizhou. With ethnic groups accounting for 90 percent of its population, the county is home to rich and colorful ethnic cultures and reputed as the national ecological cultural gene park.
 
Entering the mountainous villages in the county, traditional residences, drum towers and ancient barns are scattered. During the harvest season in autumn, rows of golden rice hang in the villages, reshaping a beautiful landscape.
 
Source: Guizhou Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

SAVIYNT TO ADDRESS LOCAL IDENTITY CHALLENGES AT SINGAPORE EVENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Saviynt, a cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions provider, announced its Converge Global Tour 2024 Singapore event, scheduled for Sept 20.

An exclusive, complimentary event for the company’s prospects, customers, and partners, visitors will be able to explore its converged platform, The Identity Cloud, and the latest innovations in identity security, including the newly released Saviynt Intelligence Suite.

As digital transformation accelerates across the Asia Pacific region, the demand for robust cybersecurity solutions is more critical than ever. This surge is fuelled by the increasing frequency of cyber threats, widespread adoption of cloud services, and heightened regulatory pressures.

Saviynt Senior Vice President, Dan Mountstephen said the company is thrilled to bring the Converge Global Tour to Singapore where it has been experiencing remarkable growth for the third year in a row.

“Singapore is a critical part of the APJ region and is at the forefront of digital transformation, and the Converge Global Tour event in Singapore is an exciting opportunity to connect with trailblazing organisations in the region,” he said in a statement.

The Converge Global Tour will cover the evolving landscape of identity and access governance, best practices for adapting to advanced cyber threats, and offer a closer look at Saviynt’s converged platform, showcasing its ability to secure digital transformation with simplicity and control.

The Singapore event will also feature Saviynt executives including Chief Product and Strategy Officer Jeff Margolies, Chief Revenue Officer Todd Rotger, and General Manager India Sapna Nair as well as industry analysts.

Margolies will share insights into the cutting-edge features of Saviynt’s Intelligence Suite, such as Intelligent Recommendations, which dynamically provides roles, access recommendations, and actionable insights that reduces access request and provisioning time by over 50 per cent and role management time by more than 80 per cent.

Also, it will showcase Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant that simplifies tasks for users, enhances decision-making, and reduces certification fatigue while improving access revoke accuracy by up to 75 per cent; and Trust Scoring, a multi-dimensional scoring model that combines various risk signals into a single, weighted score, simplifying decision-making and supporting autonomous security processes.

-- BERNAMA

AKUR8 EXPANDS CORE CAPABILITIES WITH STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF ARIUS® RESERVING SOLUTION

Bringing the Best Reserving Solution In-House for Unmatched Innovation

PARIS, NEW YORK and ATLANTA, Sept 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akur8, the next generation insurance pricing solution powered by transparent machine learning, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Arius^®, an award-winning P&C reserving software for insurers and reinsurers, known for its innovative tools and methodologies that help insurers manage risk and improve financial performance. Boasting a robust U.S. presence and a reputation for excellence, Arius’s portfolio includes 150 insurance and consulting clients and over 1,500 users. More than one third of these clients are top-tier carriers in the U.S. and Canada, reflecting its strong foothold in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 market segments. As a trusted partner for insurers, Arius® offers comprehensive reserving capabilities that set industry standards.

Acquired from Milliman, Inc., a premier global provider of actuarial, risk management, and technology solutions, the addition of Arius^® expands Akur8’s product portfolio and introduces an innovative actuarial platform that significantly amplifies the value delivered to insurance carriers worldwide. With the combined strength of Akur8 Pricing and Akur8 Reserving, non-life insurance companies can drastically improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of their core actuarial processes, through a comprehensive suite of tools designed to fully support actuaries and underwriters.

Management Comments 

Samuel Falmagne, CEO at Akur8 

“The insurance industry faces increasingly complex challenges, necessitating advanced solutions. Actuaries and insurance professionals must navigate changing regulatory environments and ensure accurate reserving while managing risk and maintaining profitability. The Arius acquisition effectively addresses these concerns and is a significant milestone for Akur8. It strengthens our market standing, expands our product portfolio and customer base, and reinforces our strong relationship with Milliman. Our ultimate vision is a fully integrated, next generation pricing and reserving platform that redefines actuarial best practices and combines the strengths of both Akur8 pricing and Arius, providing a best-in-class, comprehensive platform that elevates business performance and competitiveness. We are delighted to welcome the Arius team to the Akur8 family and know that together we will deliver even greater value to our clients.”

Ken Scalf, Principal, P&C Insurance Software Solution at Arius^® 

“This acquisition combines Arius’s strength in reserving with Akur8's cutting-edge approach to pricing, empowering us to deliver more comprehensive and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. Together, we can drive significant advancements in the actuarial field and better meet the evolving needs of insurers worldwide.” 

Charles Hoffman, Principal & Director of Software Development at Arius^® 

“Joining forces with Akur8 enables Arius to benefit from their SaaS and AI expertise, accelerating our product development and driving greater innovation for our clients. We're excited to embark on this new chapter together.” 

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CRACKLE TECHNOLOGIES RAISES US$1.7 MLN TO REVOLUTIONISE ADTECH VIA AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based publishers focussed startup Crackle Technologies has raised a US$1.7 million pre-seed round to build artificial intelligence (AI)-based products tailored for publishers, maximising their adtech earnings. (US$1=RM4.32)

The round is led by We Founder Circle & AC Ventures with participation from other investors, including founders of Impetus Technologies, Sunicon Ventures, Global DeVC and Misfits Capital.

It also attracted investment from founders of prominent publishers like Ludo King, Dainik Jagran and Amar Ujala and others who have bestowed their faith in the Crackle team.

According to Crackle in a statement, the company is also expanding across Southeast Asia with a focus on Vietnam and Indonesia.

Crackle Co-Founder, Jaivir Singh Nagi, expressed his gratitude towards the investors for their trust and support, stating that this funding will be instrumental in advancing its mission to maximise publisher revenue and fuel a thriving ecosystem of diverse content to keep the internet relevant and useful for all.

Meanwhile, on the Southeast Asia expansion, its Co-Founder, Harsh Mittal said: “Southeast Asia's booming tech scene is ripe for innovation. We are eager to partner with gaming and app developers to fuel their growth with our adtech solutions.”

The funding will be largely deployed in product & technology and to scale operations globally to support publishers across gaming, apps, news, and over-the-top (OTT) by addressing key pain points, including low fill rates and effective cost per thousand impressions (eCPMs).

Founded by three ex-Google executives, Harsh, Shashank Dudeja and Jaivir, who have a combined experience of 18 years in the publisher monetisation industry, Crackle’s mission is to enable publishers to maximise their earning potential and build sustainable businesses.

Since its launch in 2023, Crackle has gained significant traction, generating significant returns for publishers impacted by lower monetisation and the dominance of major tech platforms.

-- BERNAMA

BUSINESSNEXT POSITIONED AS NICHE PLAYER FOR SALES FORCE AUTOMATION - GARTNER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- BUSINESSNEXT, a universe of composable enterprise solutions for banks and financial services, has been featured as a Niche Player in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation Platforms report for 11th consecutive year.

The quadrant highlights BUSINESSNEXT's strengths in machine-learning-based lead management, predictive scoring models, and a customisable artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.

“This recognition from Gartner highlights our commitment to providing innovative, scalable solutions that empower sales teams to exceed their goals while delivering exceptional customer experiences,” said BUSINESSNEXT Executive Director, Sushil Tyagi.

According to a statement, the platform was evaluated for its comprehensive suite of enterprise solutions, with a focus on its sales automation capabilities.

This positioning places the company among the top 13 vendors globally in the sales force automation platform, demonstrating its industry-focused approach and advanced solutions to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

With a strong presence in financial services and insurance across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and North America, BUSINESSNEXT continues to enhance its platform with generative AI (GenAI)-powered models, visualisations, and mobile features to boost operational efficiency.

The company plans to introduce a smart seller assistant and enhance AI-powered workflows and know your customer (KYC) verification, further supporting global businesses in digital transformation, in addition to continuing advanced sales automation with its strong focus on developing native specialised AI solutions.

Future enhancements include the launch of WORKNEXT studio, a no-code platform offering GenAI-powered tools for lead summarisation and workflow design and improved productivity.

-- BERNAMA

CHINA KICKS OFF INTERNATIONAL FAIR TO ELEVATE INVESTMENT, TRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The 24th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT), which kicked off in Xiamen, Fujian Province, was participated by 119 countries and regions and 18 international organisations, of which about 80 per cent are in the joint pursuit of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The event was sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and co-organised by the Fujian Provincial People's Government, the Xiamen Municipal People's Government, and the Investment Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Commerce.

Themed "Investment Linking the World", this year's CIFIT has a total exhibition area of 120,000 square metres with new highlights, namely "Invest in China" and "China's Outward Investment and Cooperation" areas, showcasing the achievements of foreign investment in China and vice versa.

The event has set up a 47,000 square metres Industrial Innovation and Development Pavilion, focusing on fields such as BRICS cooperation, supply chain innovation, new quality productive forces, as well as green and low-carbon, according to a statement.

Its five areas, namely the BRICS Exhibition on New Industrial Revolution, Digital Economy, China Supply Chain Innovation, New Energy and Green Innovation, and the 2024 China (Xiamen) International Technology Expo for Public Security and Legal Services are geared up to demonstrate regional investment and cooperation achievements, new technologies and products in industrial innovation and development, as well as trends in strategic emerging industries and future-oriented industries.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Hungary, and Hungary is the guest of honour at this year’s CIFIT.

As the barometer and weather vane of China's inbound and outbound investment, CIFIT has been successfully held for 23 sessions since it was founded in 1997.

More than 30,000 projects have been signed, a great number of signature foreign-funded projects have been implemented in China, and numerous Chinese enterprises have reached the global market.

-- BERNAMA

Lantronix's SmartEdge Winners Deliver Award-Winning Solutions Worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc, a global leader of compute and connectivity Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announced the winners of its 2024 SmartEdge Partner Program Awards, highlighting its top channel partners in North America; Asia Pacific (APAC); and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

“This year’s SmartEdge Partner Program winners are driving worldwide sales and developing relationships with our mutual customers, contributing to Lantronix’s position as a global compute and connect leader that is enabling edge intelligence with award-winning solutions for AI, Embedded, IoT and IT applications.

“We applaud their efforts and look forward to many more years of continued mutual success,” said Lantronix Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Kurt Hoff in a statement.

The awards given to the top channel partners are categorised as Partner of the Year; Innovation Partner; Software & Services Partner; and Newcomer.

The winners for North America are TD Synnex (SmartEdge Partner of the Year); WWT (SmartEdge Innovation Partner); and Charter (SmartEdge Software & Services Partner).

Meanwhile, APAC winners are Nexty (SmartEdge Partner of the Year); Shanghai Scopecon Technology Co Ltd (SmartEdge Innovation Partner); Sheeltron Digital Pvt Ltd (SmartEdge Software & Services Partner); and EDOM (SmartEdge Newcomer).

For EMEA, winners are Atlantik Elektronik GmbH (SmartEdge Partner of the Year); Linkwave (SmartEdge Innovation Partner); SOL (SmartEdge Software & Services Partner); and Netsecurity (SmartEdge Newcomer).

For over two decades, Lantronix has been providing its channel partners with a suite of reliable, secure and easy-to-deploy solutions, including out-of-band management (OOBM), switches, system of modules (SoM) and trackers.

As a global leader, Lantronix helps its customers increase productivity, all while supported by the company’s exceptional service team, with its channel partners serving as an important part of its customer support ecosystem.

Lantronix’s SmartEdge Partner Program is designed to help value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators (SIs) drive revenues by differentiating their offerings with its innovative IoT, OOBM and mobility/connectivity solutions.

-- BERNAMA

BDX INDONESIA AND NEUTRADC UNVEIL PHASE I OF INTERCONNECTED DATA CENTER ECOSYSTEM: DRIVING AI INNOVATION THROUGH STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

^{Mayank Srivastava, CEO BDx Data Centers, and Andreuw Th.A.F, CEO NeutraDC, when unveiling Phase 1 of the Strategic Alliance collaboration in Bali, Monday, 26 August 2024. (Photo: Business Wire)}


JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- BDx Indonesia, a joint venture between BDx Data Centers, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), and Lintasarta, along with NeutraDC, a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, is thrilled to announce the launch of the first phase of their interconnected Internet Exchange (IX) ecosystem in Indonesia.

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The initiative, first revealed at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) 2024 conference in January, will result in the establishment of a portfolio of 108 interconnected colocation and edge sites across Indonesia. Phase-1 includes the operational launch of BDx's CGK3 & 3A campus in Jakarta and NeutraDC's Cikarang facility. These sites will serve as internet aggregation points, creating a hyperconnected and resilient internet backbone that will support Indonesia's digital transformation.

NeutraDC and BDx Indonesia will operate independent Internet Exchanges (IXs) that are interconnected to each other’s data center ecosystem, offering a seamless customer experience. The BDx IX PoP is live at CGK3A and set to launch at NeutraDC’s Cikarang facility in September 2024. The NeutraDC and BDx IXs will be connected on a multi-terabit fiber ecosystem, creating high speed resilient network on IOH and Telkom networks.

"BDx is proud to collaborate with NeutraDC in the spirit of Gotong Royong to advance Indonesia’s digital infrastructure," said Mayank Srivastava, CEO of BDx Data Centers. "This initiative will go a long way in enhancing the quality of internet infrastructure, enhancing the user experience for all customer segments."

At the launch event for the first phase of the interconnected Internet Exchange (IX) ecosystem in Indonesia, NeutraDC’s CEO, Andreuw Th.A.F, emphasized the importance of the partnership in advancing the nation’s digital landscape. He highlighted that this collaboration is not just about enhancing infrastructure, but also about setting a new standard for digital connectivity across the country.

"Our strategic partnership with BDx Indonesia marks a significant milestone in supporting Indonesia's digital transformation. This collaboration is designed to democratize internet access, ensuring that even the most remote areas are connected to a resilient and robust digital network. By working together, we will democratize internet access and foster a transformative digital landscape," said Andreuw Th.A.F.

This initiative will significantly advance internet connectivity across the region, benefiting businesses, driving economic growth, and enhancing digital inclusion. With 108 interconnected sites, it offers improved resilience, faster access, scalability, and robust disaster recovery. BDx’s specialized AI data centers are designed to meet the demanding requirements of AI training, while the interconnected infrastructure mesh supports inference at the edge, creating a future-proof distributed AI model. Additionally, customers not hosted at BDx or NeutraDC facilities can connect to the ecosystem from anywhere in the country by setting up a backhaul to the nearest BDx or NeutraDC telco-neutral site, ensuring seamless regional integration and connectivity.

Key cities like Batam, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and Semarang are part of the phase 2 of the expansion plan.

About BDx Data Centers https://www.bdxworld.com/
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Contact

Richa Babbar
richa.babbar@bdxworld.com 

Source : BDx Data Centers