ANAQUA AND ANYGEN AI FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER AI SOLUTIONS TO THE IP MARKET

BOSTON, Jan 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anaqua, the leading global innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced a strategic partnership with pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) application infrastructure company AnyGen AI to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions to the IP market, including industry standard large language models (LLMs).

Under the agreement, AnyGen AI will leverage its proprietary AI technology to build IP solutions tailored to specific use cases for Anaqua clients. The initial focus of the collaboration between Anaqua and AnyGen AI is an auto-classifier specifically designed for patents. This new capability, securely maintained for each client, empowers patent holders to efficiently and consistently classify their patent portfolio, including relevant third-party patents, into their company-specific patent taxonomy. After development and joint testing with a set of anchor clients, the patent classifier is now being offered in general release.

The patent auto-classifier marks a significant leap forward in Anaqua's commitment to innovation in utilizing AI technology to help clients streamline their IP workflows. By integrating AnyGen AI's solution into Anaqua’s AQX^® and PATTSY WAVE^® IPMS platforms and leveraging the AcclaimIP™ patent analytics software and datasets, Anaqua aims to help its clients accelerate R&D, simplify prior art searches, improve competitive analysis, and identify new monetization opportunities from their IP.

“We are excited to partner with AnyGen AI, combining their unique AI capabilities with our domain expertise in IP management to jointly develop the new patent auto-classifier and other IP tools that will bring tangible benefits to our clients in their day-to-day work,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “AnyGen AI’s expertise and experience in both analytic and generative AI are a powerful addition to Anaqua’s IP offerings, enabling us to transform how our clients organize and leverage their intellectual property.”

“Anaqua has an impressive history of innovation, and we're honored they chose us to support them in delivering AI solutions to their clients,” said Suresh Vallabhaneni, CEO of AnyGen AI. “The patent auto-classifier will increase efficiencies, improve consistency, and lower costs, allowing Anaqua clients to analyze competitive patents from the point of view of their private patent taxonomies.”

Anaqua and AnyGen AI are working on a number of other AI solutions in the IP space, further details of which will be announced in the coming months.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX^® and PATTSY WAVE^®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

About AnyGen AI

AnyGen AI is a no-code and comprehensive Generative AI App Lifecycle platform that empowers enterprises to generate LLM AI apps in a unified environment. AnyGen AI empowers diverse industries like construction, legal, and manufacturing to solve their complex problems with its versatile AI solutions. AnyGen AI has offices in Palo Alto, New York, Singapore, and Visakhapatnam, India. For additional information, please visit anygen.ai or on LinkedIn.

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Director, Communications
Anaqua
617-375-5808
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BOSTON METAL SECURES $20M IN SERIES C2 FUNDING, BRINGING TOTAL ROUND TO $282M

Capital will bolster innovative metals production, including green steel, and strengthen reach in Asian market


BOSTON, Jan 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boston Metal, a global metals technology solutions company, today announced a $20 million Series C2 investment from Tokyo-based Marunouchi Innovation Partners. The new funding brings the series total to $282 million.

With this new capital, Boston Metal expands its presence in Asia, a market accounting for more than 70% of the world's steel production. Additionally, the funding will accelerate the company’s path to commercialization and support its ongoing growth by attracting and retaining top industry talent.

“Our commitment to innovation and sustainability in metals production remains unwavering and this funding will be instrumental in advancing our long-term goals,” said Tadeu Carneiro, CEO of Boston Metal. “Despite the challenging market conditions, Boston Metal's valuation continues to increase while our persistent ability to secure funding from top-tier investors demonstrates the robust confidence in our vision and capabilities.”

Building on its Series C1 funding momentum, Boston Metal is accelerating its mission to commercialize breakthrough green steel technology by 2026 to support the steel industry's 2050 zero-carbon goals. The company expects to start generating revenue from its high-value metals business as early as 2024.

"We recognize the critical importance of advancing sustainable practices in metal production," said Ichiro Miyoshi, CEO of Marunouchi Innovation Partners. "Our investment in Boston Metal is a testament to our belief that their technology represents an innovative, long-term solution for commercial green steel production amid the growing global steel demand."

The drive for decarbonization in sectors like transportation and infrastructure is increasing the demand for green steel solutions. Boston Metal’s Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) technology is a direct, one-step process that can produce high-quality steel from abundant medium- and low-grade iron ores. This flexibility is unique and positions MOE to meet the growing demand for environmentally sustainable steel in various industries. As a platform technology, MOE also allows for the extraction of high-value metals from previously unusable low-concentration materials, like mining waste.

This funding announcement follows Boston Metal's recent selection by the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a chromium metal manufacturing plant in Weirton, West Virginia to onshore production of a material critical to the aerospace, chemical processing and nuclear industries.

About Boston Metal

Boston Metal is commercializing Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), a tonnage metals technology platform powered by electricity, to decarbonize steelmaking and transform how metals are made. MOE provides the metals industry with a scalable, cost-competitive and green solution for the production of steel and high-value metals from a variety of feedstocks and iron ore grades. Backed by visionary investors and led by a world-class team, Boston Metal is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts and has a wholly owned subsidiary in Brazil. Learn more at bostonmetal.com.

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Splendid Legacy: Hong Kong's Twin Jewellery Shows To Showcase Premium Collections

 

Be Part of the Splendid Legacy Celebrating the Anniversary of Brilliance at the Twin Jewellery Shows The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will reach their 40th and 10th milestones respectively in 2024. The theme of this year’s event is Be Part of the Splendid Legacy. Apart from thanking all parties for their long-standing support, we hope to encourage more industry players to join this annual event and build the next milestone together. HKTDC Marketplace App launches a new feature, allowing buyers to register, upload photo and travel document for a verified eBadge. No more waiting in line nor verification required at the registration counter. Website for Marketplace App: http://tinyurl.com/mpj32df9 Websites for the twin jewellery shows Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: hkdgp.hktdc.com (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show (IJS) and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show (IDGPS) will reach their 40th and 10th milestones, respectively this year.

With the theme ‘Be Part of the Splendid Legacy’, it is intended to encourage more industry players to join this annual event and build the next milestone together, according to HKTDC in a statement.

This year's IJS will feature splendid themed zones including the Hall of Extraordinary, Hall of Fame, and Designer Galleria in which the Hall of Extraordinary will showcase high-end collections with stunning diamonds, precious stones, jadeite and pearls, from exhibitors representing Australia, Mainland China, Germany, and Hong Kong, among others.

The Designer Galleria will display captivating collections from fashion-forward designers hailing from Austria, Mainland China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.

Furthermore, Pavilions from several countries such as Mexico and Malaysia will return to the twin jewellery shows, while the Hall of Fame will feature an impressive line-up of international brands, including Giorgio Visconti from Italy and Chete from Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, the IDGPS will showcase the finest diamonds and pearls as well as quality gemstones and raw materials for jewellery from various origins in the Hall of Fine Diamond, Treasures of Nature and Treasures of Ocean.

The shows will also deliver an all-rounded programme with jewellery parades, seminars, buyer forums and networking events that bring trending market intelligence to industry players.

HKTDC Marketplace App has also launched a new feature, allowing buyers to register, upload photo and travel document for a verified eBadge, hence there is no longer a need to verify at the registration counter or wait in line.

-- BERNAMA

[INVNT GROUP] Enters South Asia With 10th Office In Mumbai

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- [INVNT GROUP] The Global BrandStory Project, announced its expansion into South Asia by opening its 10th office in Mumbai, India.

The move aligns with the group’s vertical and horizontal growth strategy, which supports the increasing demand for innovative brand storytelling in one of the fastest-growing markets including Tata Motors, Hitachi Vantara, Samsung, and Sun Pharmaceutical, among others.

With a significant presence already established in key locations across seven countries, the addition of Mumbai to [INVNT GROUP]'s global footprint marks another step in bolstering its services to both local and multinational clients.

Its President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and INVNT.ATOM CEO, Scott Cullather said the company is excited to extend its reach and expertise to South Asia, a region that is rapidly emerging as a hub for technological and marketing communications innovation.

“Establishing a base in Mumbai is not solely a strategic decision but also a response to our client's growing needs to engage and build wider and deeper communities.

“It reinforces our commitment to delivering impactful brand stories globally and locally, catering to the unique challenges and opportunities in the region,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Laveesh Pandey has been appointed [INVNT GROUP] South Asia Managing Director, reporting to Cullather and the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Kristina McCoobery.

Pandey, previously COO at Starlight Gaming, joins the global agency with over two decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry, bringing a deep knowledge of technology, gaming, experiential marketing, and advertising, with his award-winning leadership powering transformative business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) brand experiences.

INVNT also welcomes Abhishek Pandey as Producer (previously MidasNext Media Senior Manager of Operations & Client Relations), and Varun Parashar as Manager of Account Services (previously Starlight Gaming Marketing & Community Lead).

With this expansion, [INVNT GROUP] continues to uphold its vision of engaging audiences everywhere by crafting compelling and impactful brand stories across all platforms.

-- BERNAMA

CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO WELCOMES MORE GLOBAL FIRMS TO EXPLORE VAST OPPORTUNITIES

SHANGHAI, Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 7th CIIE will kick off another series of global roadshows from January 15 to 24 in Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, and invite more local businesses to participate in CIIE 2024.

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At a CIIE promotional seminar held in Geneva, Switzerland on December 6, the CIIE Bureau signed an MOU with the Swiss Center regarding the participation of more Swiss businesses, especially SMEs, at the seventh edition of the expo.

"The CIIE demonstrates China's support for the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," said Sun Chenghai, deputy director of the CIIE Bureau. "It aims to help global companies, especially those from least developed and developing countries, unlock trade potential and seize market opportunities."

As the world's first national-level import-themed expo, the annual CIIE has been hailed by many as a great platform to showcase innovation, engage with stakeholders, and exchange ideas.

The sixth CIIE, which concluded on November 10, 2023 in Shanghai, welcomed participants from 154 countries, regions and international organizations, and yielded record-breaking deals. The value of intended deals inked during the six-day expo was $78.41 billion, 6.7 percent higher than the previous year.

More than 3,400 enterprises, including 289 of the world's top 500 enterprises and industry giants, showed off 442 new technologies, products, and services at the Business Exhibition.

The Country Exhibition allowed 72 countries and international organizations to showcase their scientific and technological achievements, culture and art.

The sixth Hongqiao International Economic Forum set sights on tackling worldwide challenges. As a crucial part of the expo, the sixth Hongqiao International Economic Forum, also known as Hongqiao Forum, had a record attendance of more than 8,000 participants.

The fact that international organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and International Trade Center (ITC) co-hosted a record number of sub-forums was another highlight of the sixth Hongqiao Forum.

Come and join us! So far, more than 200 companies, including industry players and SMEs, have already booked over 100,000 square meters of exhibition area for the seventh CIIE, which is scheduled to take place from November 5 to 10, 2024. Grab your spot now at: https://www.ciie.org/exhibition/f/book/register?locale=en&from=press 

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QUANTEXA, ATII JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions, announced its official corporate sponsorship and Advisory Council membership of the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII), to mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

The ATII is a United States (US)-based nonprofit organisation whose mission is to fight human trafficking and child exploitation by providing data to advance the prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting mechanisms required to identify potential traffickers and criminal organisations.

The International Labor Organization estimates that 50 million people are victims of human trafficking globally, with human trafficking operating as a US$150 billion industry worldwide. (US$1=RM4.64)

Quantexa North American Head of Financial Crime Solutions, Clark Frogley said the company is proud to partner with ATII to support the valuable work that the organisation is doing to stop human trafficking.

“Human trafficking is often enabled by illegal financial activity and Quantexa’s deep experience helping organisations to monitor, detect, and investigate financial crimes makes us the ideal partner to support ATII’s mission.

“This partnership will aid organisations to reinforce their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts which are critical to stopping human trafficking,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, ATII Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Kahler said: “Partnering with Quantexa grants us access to innovative AI technology that will take our mission to fight human trafficking to the next level, transforming our existing processes and providing our partners with improved data to inform investigations faster and more efficiently.”

Quantexa will provide groundbreaking DI technology, alongside its industry-leading expertise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven financial crime prevention and detection through training and joint industry engagement.

Together, Quantexa and ATII will make pioneering global human trafficking risk data available to more organisations to transform anti-human trafficking efforts and joint initiatives between the private and public sectors.

The Quantexa DI Platform enables organisations to automate data ingestion and matching at unmatched scale and apply graph analytics to visually identify often hard-to-detect activity related to financial crime.

-- BERNAMA

TOKIWA PHYTOCHEMICAL UNVEILS CLINICAL STUDY FOR MENSTRUAL WELLNESS MANAGEMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Tokiwa Phytochemical Co Ltd (Tokiwa) Japan, has announced the publication of the latest research on VENETRON (R), extracted from rafuma leaves for menstrual well-being.

Featured in the prestigious November 2023 issue of Japanese Pharmacology & Therapeutics, the study employed a randomised, double-blind, and placebo-controlled methodology.

In a statement, Tokiwa said this research aimed to assess the efficacy of VENETRON (R) in addressing both psychological and physical complaints associated with menstruation, conducted on healthy women experiencing complaints related to menstruation.

Evaluation of eight crucial subscales namely pain, water retention, autonomic reactions, negative effect, concentration, behavioural change, arousal, and control, was carried out using a menstrual distress questionnaire (MDQ) throughout the menstrual cycle.

The MDQ results demonstrated that VENETRON (R) is effective in alleviating both psychological and physical complaints occurring before and during menstruation.

Considering VENETRON (R) is one of Tokiwa's representative products aimed at sleep quality improvement, it was also evaluated in this research by the Oguri-Shirakawa-Azumi Sleep Inventory for Middle-age and Aged version (OSA-MA).

The result indicated that VENETRON (R) improves sleep quality and this outcome suggests that it could potentially improve sleep quality for a wide range of individuals, including women experiencing menstruation-related discomfort.

These findings underscore the positive impact of VENETRON (R) as a non-hormonal menstrual support ingredient on overall menstrual well-being.

Beyond its primary focus, this research contributes to advancing understanding and addressing concerns related to women's health, paving the way for new avenues of research and development in this crucial area.

-- BERNAMA