Wednesday 28 February 2018

​RELIANCE JIO AND CISCO CONTINUE CO-INNOVATION FOR MULTI-ACCESS EDGE COMPUTING

BARCELONA, Feb 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile World Congress – Video will comprise 82% of all IP network traffic by 20211, as more people are watching on multiple screens. This presents unique challenges for mobile operators, including how to scale their networks to handle all this video traffic and how to manage a profitable business around video.

To address the changing dynamics of network traffic, Reliance Jio and Cisco’s strategic relationship scales across multiple domains and technology areas. Over the past year, Reliance Jio’s Cisco-powered, all-IP network has grown significantly in size, and with new growth is further expected to see tremendous growth over the next several months.

Cisco and Reliance Jio are now working together to leverage  the power of multi-access edge computing, beginning with a use case to further optimize and enhance video experience over the network by developing a mobile content delivery network (CDN). In this concept, the CDN is integrated into the mobile LTE network with edge caches in close proximity to the mobile users. With a mobile CDN, the mobile operator can deliver content via edge cloudlets to provide a better user experience with lower latency and higher performance.

Mobile Video Delivery From the Edge
For the prototype, the companies used a combination of IP address management techniques based on the mobile core, requiring tight integration between edge cache, mid-tier cache, and the traffic router in the Cisco Open Media Distribution system. The mobile core and the Cisco Open Media Distribution were combined into one system level solution for the CDN embedded in the mobile network.

To solve the problem of user plane selection, they used a technique called Control/User Plane Separation (CUPS) as defined in 3GPP R14 (Third-Generation Partnership Project R14 standards release). Cisco and Reliance Jio also solved the issue of assigning a geographically appropriate IP address to the mobile device and the issue of handover resiliency in the face of IP address changes on the client side and the CDN cache site without change or disturbance to the current services.

“Reliance Jio is  always about innovation and disruption, and multi-access edge computing enables a new way to deliver a broad range of media and mission critical services with enhanced customer experience with improved network efficiency,” said Mathew Oommen, president, Reliance Jio. “Reliance Jio and Cisco continue to drive advancements in technology and create unique best practices for service aware networking, and this joint collaboration on edge computing is another example of our effort to constantly reinvent the network and the services.”

“Reliance Jio marked many innovation milestones with Cisco on the buildout of its LTE network, and that was just the tip of the iceberg,” said Yvette Kanouff, senior vice president, general manager, Service Provider Business, Cisco. “With this multi-access edge computing demo, we are showcasing the possibilities enabled by edge computing to deliver premium-quality mobile entertainment experiences to RJIO customers.”

The companies are demonstrating this concept at Mobile World Congress, in the Cisco booth in Hall 3 Hybrid Hall, #3E30.

Cisco is leading the disruption in the industry with its technology innovations in systems, silicon, optics and security, and its unrivalled expertise in mass-scale networking, automation, optical, cable access, video, and mobility. Together with its portfolio of professional services, it can enable service providers and media and web companies to reduce cost and complexity, help secure their networks and grow revenue.

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​WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN TO PARTICIPATE AT THE DEUTSCHE BANK 2018 MEDIA, TELECOM AND BUSINESS SERVICES CONFERENCE

BALTIMORE, Feb 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WillScot Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC) (“Williams Scotsman”), a specialty rental services market leader providing innovative modular space and portable storage solutions across North America, today announced that Brad Soultz, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Boswell, Chief Financial Officer, will present at Deutsche Bank’s 2018 Media, Telecom and Business Services Conference at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, FL on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018.  The presentation will take place at 9:45am EST.

About Williams Scotsman
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, WillScot Corporation is the public holding company for the Williams Scotsman family of companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico. WillScot Corporation trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC.” Williams Scotsman is a specialty rental services market leader providing innovative modular space and portable storage solutions across North America. Williams Scotsman is the modular space supplier of choice for the construction, education, health care, government, retail, commercial, transportation, security and energy sectors. With over half a century of innovative history, organic growth and strategic acquisitions, its branch network includes over 100 locations, its fleet comprises nearly 100,000 modular space and portable storage units and its customer base has grown to approximately 35,000.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Additional information about Williams Scotsman can be found on the Williams Scotsman investor relations website at https://investors.willscot.com 

Contact Information

Investor Inquiries:

Mark Barbalato
investors@willscot.com

Media Inquiries:

Scott Junk
scott.junk@willscot.com

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ALPS ELECTRIC TO EXHIBIT AT CONVERGENCE INDIA 2018 FOR THE FIRST TIME

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Japanese electronic components manufacturer Alps Electric Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6770; President: Toshihiro Kuriyama; Head Office: Tokyo) will exhibit at Convergence India 2018 to introduce its technologies, with particular focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive electronics markets. Convergence India 2018 opens at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, on March 7, 2018.

At Convergence India 2018, South Asia’s largest ICT exposition, Alps Electric will exhibit products for the IoT and automotive markets.

Exhibit Highlights

1. IoT Sensor Network Modules

Sensor network modules for collecting a variety of data, essential for IoT business creation. Integrating low-power, high-precision and compact sensors with a Bluetooth® communication module, these products are capable of acquiring pressure, temperature, humidity, ambient light and other environmental data, as well as six-axis (geomagnetism + acceleration) sensing.

A special app (for Android) is available for viewing data and changing settings on a smartphone or tablet. In addition, radio certification has already been acquired for various regions around the world, allowing smooth, low-cost progression to demonstration testing.

At Convergence India 2018, we will present actual application examples in areas including abnormality detection in factory facilities and sports technology.

2. V2X (Vehicle-to-X) Communication Modules

Alps Electric’s V2X Communication Modules, the industry’s first to be mass-produced, support both single and dual antenna (transmit/receive diversity). They are also available as a package with an ETSI or WAVE protocol stack plus a security chip.

Other modules for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) or vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, for enabling connected vehicles, will also be introduced. They include GNSS and LTE Modules.

If you are at Convergence India 2018, please stop by the Alps Electric booth.

Outline of the Exhibition
Exhibition: Convergence India 2018
Dates: March 7-9, 2018
Venue: Pragati Maidan (New Delhi, India)
Booth location: Booth C117, Hall 11
 

Exhibits
• IoT Sensor Network Module
• IoT Sensor Network Module (Function Expansion Type)
• V2X Communication Modules
• GNSS Module
• LTE Module
• Brake Pedal Sensor
• Latch Position Sensor
• Steering Angle Sensor
• TACT Switch™ and more…

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AIRTEL AND CISCO TEAM TO IMPROVE MOBILE USER EXPERIENCE

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile World Congress – With mobile data consumption surpassing usage of the U.S. and China in 20171, mobile service providers in India are working to enhance their network infrastructure to manage and support the growth surge and ensure quality of customer experience.

Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s largest telecommunications services provider, and Cisco have joined forces to improve customer experience by taking their SON collaboration to next level.
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EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A NEW OFFICE IN SOUTH KOREA

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International announced a new South Korean subsidiary at an official launch event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul.
 

Robert Senior, founder of Euromonitor International, said, “It is critical for us to have a local presence in such a forward-looking and fast-growing country to serve our over 300 existing South Korean clients. As a leading market intelligence provider, we look forward to locally supporting clients by leveraging both our research expertise and global network.”

During the launch event, Jamie Ko, country and research manager at Euromonitor International Korea, presented the company’s upcoming plans, sharing key findings on the megatrends shaping business through 2030.

According to the new research, by 2050 50 percent of global consumer expenditure is expected to come from Asia with South Korea one of the top countries driving growth.

Ko explained, “South Korea is a small country compared to the US or China, but despite its size, the country is at the forefront of international brand development. It has emerged as one of the top drivers for global economic and fast moving consumer goods industries.”

Ko added, “We opened the office in Korea as there was huge demand from existing clients for support. With strong partnerships and opportunities, we look forward to expanding our business in Korea.”

Euromonitor has grown from a London-based company into a global operator, targeting over 20 percent year-on-year revenue growth, and 14 offices worldwide. The company provides in-depth market research data, analysis and consulting across 100 countries.

For more information about Euromonitor International research on South Korea, click here: http://www.euromonitor.com/south-korea

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Zurich Insurance Adopts Tinubu Square For Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tinubu Square, a software vendor and enabler of trade credit digital transformation, has won selection by Zurich Insurance Group, to deliver its Credit Insurance Suite (CIS). 

Tinubu Square, in a statement said the award-winning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution would allow Zurich to manage and automate the full lifecycle of its products from commercial and risk underwriting to claims payments on a single cloud platform.

"True transformation of complex and costly operations and manual processes should result in the business being able to offer compelling customer engagement and service with more offers, more services and the best industry response times," said chief executive officer and founder of Tinubu Square, Jerome Peze.

"To have our vision shared with the new addition of Zurich Insurance Group to our client list validates even more that the credit insurance industry is at the very forefront of digital transformation in insurance," he said.

With fully configurable portals supported by user-defined workflow, data and risk management solutions, Tinubu clients are able to deploy globally on a single credit risk insurance platform.

The platform is designed to support multi-region and locality market needs and practices.

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AIRSPAN AND SPRINT SELECTED AS THE WINNER OF "BEST MOBILE TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH" AT GLOMO 2018 AWARDS

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Airspan and Sprint are proud to have been selected as the winner of the Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough award in recognition of the ground breaking and successful mass deployment of the first all-wireless indoor small cell, the Magic Box, specifically designed to improve network efficiency, increase data speeds and enhance user experience.
 
“We are delighted to have our innovative Magic Box recognized by the GSMA and judges in a highly competitive category with some of the largest companies in the world,” said Robert Kingsley, Director of Small Cell and WiFi Development at Sprint. “The simplicity of installation and built-in intelligence of the Magic Box is making our customers’ network experience better every day.”
 
“Our partnership with Sprint makes real the long-promised abilities of small cells to improve network efficiency and cost-effectively expand network coverage and capacity,” said Eric Stonestrom, CEO Airspan Networks. “The Magic Box finally answers the call for a self-installed, low cost, high-performance solution to network coverage issues.”
 
The Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough award highlights the contribution that Mobile Operators, manufacturers, and suppliers make to increase mobile usage, expand the user experience, and help expand business opportunities.
 
This very wide-ranging category includes components, microprocessors, memory, chipsets, screens, audio, batteries, operating systems, APIs to name but a few and even looks at design innovation and form-factors. It recognizes the tremendous diversity of the global mobile ecosystem as it continues to innovate and add new dimensions to the customer experience, and Sprint and Airspan are honored to be 2018 GLOMO award recipients.

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Tuesday 27 February 2018

DGB Is NTT Communications' First Partner In Malaysia For Managed Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- NTT Communications Corporation today announced Diversified Gateway Berhad (DGB) as its first partner in Malaysia to provide NTT Com´s Global Management One (GMOne) managed services. 

This partnership is part of NTT Com´s expansion strategy for its managed services in the region, following Singapore and Hong Kong.

According to a statement, both companies will leverage complementary strengths to provide managed services based on automation to medium and large-sized enterprise customers in Malaysia.

GMOne services are designed to meet the requirements of enterprise customers which need to manage an increasingly complex and hybrid information and communication technology (ICT) environment.

It is a one-stop global solution that helps companies manage their entire hybrid ICT ecosystem, from infrastructure through business applications to business services, and helps customers maximise the benefits from their Hybrid ICT without compromising on security and reliability.

"Malaysia is a rapidly developing market and one of the key Southeast Asian markets for us.

"Teaming up with a partner such as DGB, which understands local needs and can build solutions that include our managed services, is something that we were looking for, " said senior vice president of Managed Services at NTT Com, Hirofumi Miyama.

Meanwhile, Diversified Gateway Berhad´s executive director, Datuk Dr Tan Seng Chuan said the company saw the market potential while its customers were looking for such comprehensive managed services.

Under this partnership, both companies will craft solutions consisting of NTT Com´s GMOne managed services and DGB´s enterprise network and infrastructure services.

Emerio Malaysia (an NTT Communications company) will assist DGB in joining the partner programme and with go-to-market and pre-sales activities, as well as facilitate transitioning DGB´s customers to GMOne.

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SFR (ALTICE) EVOLVES ITS NETWORKING STRATEGY WITH CISCO NETWORK AUTOMATION

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile World Congress -- Remaining competitive in today’s increasingly connected, mobile, digital and video-centric environment requires a network that is more agile and responsive than ever before. For service providers looking to support network speed and deliver high-quality services faster and more easily, deploying network and services automation solutions is crucial to managing secure, seamless operations and to preparing networks for 5G.

SFR, a subsidiary of the Altice Group, is deploying Cisco® Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) to tremendously enhance the automation, agility and reliability of its network, while accelerating network services change management from months to minutes with automated on-demand services provisioning.

With Cisco NSO, SFR is able to simplify the entire lifecycle management for its services, automating core functions across physical and virtualized networks for both existing and new customers. This enables faster innovation and increases customer satisfaction by speeding time-to-market for new managed services like SD-WAN, and Application-driven, on demand services.

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VRICON LAUNCHES TELCO SUITE AT MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS

Visit us at MWC Booth 6L8 to learn about our 3D geodata solution

McLean, Virginia, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vricon is pleased to announce that it is launching its Telco Suite at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. MWC participants can see a demonstration of the Telco Suite in Vricon's booth, located at #6L8.

The Vricon Telco Suite is designed to help telecommunications companies navigate the rapid changes happening throughout the industry. With an increasing number of connected devices, high-definition content, and new services, the demands on networks are accelerating and growing exponentially. The Vricon Telco Suite is a cost-effective, next-generation solution that helps companies design networks for optimal performance, whether it's to densify existing 4G LTE networks, prep for 5G to empower smart homes and the Internet of Things, or work a more complex HetNet.
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CISCO LAUNCHES NEW '5G NOW' PORTFOLIO FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS TAKING ACTION TODAY

More than 20 global service provider and mobile operator customers worldwide are advancing their 5G action plans with Cisco

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile World Congress - Continuing on its path to disrupt the industry by redefining the network, Cisco announced today its ‘5G Now’ portfolio for service providers ready to go full throttle on their 5G roadmap. 

5G services promise to offer emerging new services at significantly faster speeds, expanded capacity and stronger coverage to accommodate the more than 27 billion connected devices1 expected on service provider networks by 2021. Beginning 2020, 5G connections will grow more than a thousand percent from 2.3 million in 2020 to over 25 million in 20212.

At Mobile World Congress this week, many technology vendors are focused on the spectrum advantages, radio equipment and architecture to support 5G services. Cisco is committed to showing service providers and mobile operators why 5G is important to plan for, and what they can really do with it. Cisco’s role here is focused on three things: 

1. Services: Planning for new 5G-enabled services Cisco can help deliver
2. Infrastructure: Mapping the right 5G infrastructure to their needs
3. Automation: Helping to make the mass network scaling for 5G simpler to manage, operate and secure

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CISCO AND TIM: TOGETHER TO ACCELERATE ITALY'S DIGITIZATION

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile World Congress – Cisco and TIM, the leading service provider in Italy, announced a major agreement aimed at accelerating Italy’s digitization today at Mobile World Congress.

The two companies are engaged in developing a joint business and innovation program. They will leverage their unique competences and technologies, to create next generation solutions and services focused in particular on Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities and 5G.

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Monday 26 February 2018

Innovmetric Acquires Prefixa Vision Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- InnovMetric Software Inc., provider of the universal 3D metrology software solutions, has announced its market presence in Mexico with the acquisition of Prefixa Vision Systems, its PolyWorks master distributor in Mexico.

The acquisition follows five years of successful cooperation which allows InnovMetric to expand the capabilities of its local subsidiary, PolyWorks Mexico, which include supporting and training Mexican customers and assisting local metrology hardware partners.

PolyWorks Mexico will also market PolyWorks to VIP accounts in the automotive and aerospace industries which want to standardise their portable and CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) metrology operations on a common platform.

"The growth of the automotive industry in Mexico has been so phenomenal in recent years that in our latest fiscal year, Mexico became the 5th largest PolyWorks market in the world.

InnovMetric is deeply committed to expanding its local technical expertise to assist its Mexican customers in their successful migration to the PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software platform," said president of InnovMetric Software, Marc Soucy.

The largest industrial manufacturing organisations which trust the company's PolyWorks software solutions and associated technical services include Toyota, GM, Volkswagen, Honda, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Boeing and Apple.

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Saturday 24 February 2018

PAAB Signs Corruption-Free Pledge

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Two hundred staff of Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB), a wholly-owned company of Minister of Finance Incorporated, today signed the Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) as a commitment to carrying out their duties with full trust, and staying away from corruption and abuse of power.

The pledge was led by its chief executive officer, Mahadzir Mustafa, and witnessed by Federal Territory Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) director, Razaliah Abdul Rahman and PAAB chairman, Tan Sri Tajol Rosli Mohd Ghazali.

According to Mahadzir, this pledge affirmed PAAB´s commitment to fully support the idea of strengthening ​​ethics and integrity in corporate management, as the main thrust of the company's establishment since 2006 was on developing and maintaining the nation´s water assets to support sustainable development goals of the water industry.

"The IBR will further enhance the implementation of the principle of integrity among the PAAB staff, in addition to being a reminder to all employees to avoid corruption.

"The PAAB management will not compromise with any staff involved in corrupt practices," he said in his speech at the pledge-taking ceremony, here.

Mahadzir said the move could also send a message to the public that fighting corruption was not the sole responsibility of MACC officers, but the duty and trust should be shared by all so that the country could be free from the scourge of corruption and abuse of power.

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Friday 23 February 2018

TPM To Share Entrepreneurship Opportunities At Bahtera 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd (TPM) will be actively sharing entrepreneurship opportunities at the Eastern Edition of BAHTERA 2018 exhibition starting tomorrow in Kuantan, Pahang.

TPM president and chief executive officer, Datuk Ir. Mohd Azman Shahidin said TPM was confident that its participation in the first series of BAHTERA 2018 would be an eye-opener for the Bumiputera community to seize opportunities from the various assistance provided by the relevant ministries and government agencies to support and enhance sustainable development and growth of their businesses.

"TPM, as the enabler of science, technology and innovation (STI), has more than 20 years of experience in the cluster industry of information and communications technology (ICT), biotechnology, engineering and renewable energy.

"It is our hope that more Bumiputeras, especially the young generation, would make greater effort in exploring business opportunities through the STI initiatives," he said in a statement, here, today.

The two-day Eastern Edition of BAHTERA 2018, an acronym of Bumipreneurs of Tomorrow is organised by the National Entrepreneurship Development Office, Ministry of Finance. It aims to heighten awareness and spur business opportunities among the Bumiputera community.

Technology Park Malaysia Sdn Bhd, an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, has integrated infrastructure, facilities and support services to assist technopreneurs and entrepreneurs who are keen to commercialise their ideas in the four industry clusters, namely, ICT, engineering, biotechnology and green technology.

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL NAMED TO IAOP® GLOBAL OUTSOURCING 100 LIST FOR 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® Honors Colliers in Its Annual Listing of the World’s Best Outsourcing Service Providers

TORONTO, Feb 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) is pleased to announce that it has again been selected for The 2018 Global Outsourcing 100 list by IAOP®, an honor the company has earned for 13 straight years, more than any other real estate services provider. Colliers has been named to the list each year since its inception.

Colliers is committed to leadership in the global outsourcing industry and has a proven track-record in the space. The company’s outstanding growth continues through a focus on maintaining the most collaborative and creative culture in the industry, allowing clients to accelerate their success by sharing its market-leading expertise.

“We are honored to again receive this prestigious recognition from IAOP,” said Dylan Taylor, President and COO, Colliers International. “Being named to this list for the 13th straight year speaks to the dedication we have at Colliers to provide best-in-class service to our clients and our professionals.”

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CP KELCO APPOINTS JENNIFER ASPEN MASON AS SR. VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL INNOVATION

ATLANTA, Feb 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CP Kelco, a leading global producer of specialty hydrocolloid solutions, announced today that Jennifer Aspen Mason has joined its Executive Leadership Team as Senior Vice President, Global Innovation, reporting directly to CP Kelco President Didier Viala.

A global executive with more than 20 years of industry experience, Mason has an extensive background leading science organizations with Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, she spent more than five years with Mars, Incorporated, where she served as Technology and Science Strategy Officer for all Mars segments.
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CISCO 2018 ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY REPORT REVEALS SECURITY LEADERS RELY ON AND INVEST IN AUTOMATION, MACHINE LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO DEFEND AGAINST THREATS

Findings show 39 percent of organizations are reliant on automation, 34 percent are reliant on machine learning, 32 percent are highly reliant on AI

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malware sophistication is increasing as adversaries begin to weaponize cloud services and evade detection through encryption, used as a tool to conceal command-and-control activity. To reduce adversaries’ time to operate, security professionals said they will increasingly leverage and spend more on tools that use AI and machine learning, reported in the 11th Cisco® 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report (ACR).

While encryption is meant to enhance security, the expanded volume of encrypted web traffic (50 percent as of October 2017) — both legitimate and malicious — has created more challenges for defenders trying to identify and monitor potential threats. Cisco threat researchers observed more than a threefold increase in encrypted network communication used by inspected malware samples over a 12-month period.

Applying machine learning can help enhance network security defenses and, over time, “learn” how to automatically detect unusual patterns in encrypted web traffic, cloud, and IoT environments. Some of the 3,600 chief information security officers (CISOs) interviewed for the Cisco 2018 Security Capabilities Benchmark Study report, stated they were reliant and eager to add tools like machine learning and AI, but were frustrated by the number of false positives such systems generate. While still in its infancy, machine learning and AI technologies over time will mature and learn what is “normal” activity in the network environments they are monitoring.

“Last year’s evolution of malware demonstrates that our adversaries continue to learn,” said John N. Stewart, Senior Vice President and Chief Security and Trust Officer, Cisco. “We have to raise the bar now – top down leadership, business led, technology investments, and practice effective security – there is too much risk, and it is up to us to reduce it.”

Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report Additional Highlights
  • The financial cost of attacks is no longer a hypothetical number:
    • According to study respondents, more than half of all attacks resulted in financial damages of more than US$500,000, including, but not limited to, lost revenue, customers, opportunities, and out-of-pocket costs
       
  • Supply chain attacks are increasing in velocity, complexity
    These attacks can impact computers on a massive scale and can persist for months or even years. Defenders should be aware of the potential risk of using software or hardware from organizations that do not appear to have a responsible security posture.
    • Two such attacks in 2017, Nyetya and Ccleaner, infected users by attacking trusted software.
    • Defenders should review third-party efficacy testing of security technologies to help reduce the risk of supply chain attacks. 
  • Security is getting more complex, scope of breaches is expanding
    Defenders are implementing a complex mix of products from a cross-section of vendors to protect against breaches. This complexity and growth in breaches has many downstream effects on an organization’s ability to defend against attacks, such as increased risk of losses.
    • In 2017, 25 percent of security professionals said they used products from 11 to 20 vendors, compared with 18 percent of security professionals in 2016.
    • Security professionals said 32 percent of breaches affected more than half of their systems, compared with 15 percent in 2016.
  • Security professionals see value in behavioral analytics tools in locating malicious actors in networks
    • 92 percent of security professionals said behavior analytics tools work well. Two-thirds of the healthcare sector, followed by financial services, found behavior analytics to work extremely well to identify malicious actors.
       
  • Use of cloud is growing; attackers taking advantage of the lack of advanced security
    • In this year’s study, 27 percent of security professionals said they are using off-premises private clouds, compared with 20 percent in 2016
    • Among them, 57 percent said they host networks in the cloud because of better data security; 48 percent, because of scalability; and 46 percent, because of ease of use.
    • While cloud offers better data security, attackers are taking advantage of the fact that security teams are having difficulty defending evolving and expanding cloud environments. The combination of best practices, advanced security technologies like machine learning, and first-line-of-defense tools like cloud security platforms can help protect this environment.
       
  • Trends in malware volume have an impact on defenders’ time to detection (TTD)
    • The Cisco median TTD of about 4.6 hours for the period from November 2016 to October 2017 — well below the 39-hour median TTD reported in November 2015, and the 14-hour median reported in the Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report for the period from November 2015 to October 2016.
    • The use of cloud-based security technology has been a key factor in helping Cisco to drive and keep its median TTD to a low level. Faster TTD helps defenders move sooner to resolving breaches.
Additional Recommendations for Defenders:
  • Confirm that they adhere to corporate policies and practices for application, system, and appliance patching.
  • Access timely, accurate threat intelligence data and processes that allow for that data to be incorporated into security monitoring.
  • Perform deeper and more advanced analytics.
  • Back up data often and test restoration procedures, processes that are critical in a world of fast-moving, network-based ransomware worms and destructive cyber weapons.
  • Conduct security scanning of microservice, cloud service, and application administration systems.
About the Report:
The Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report, now in its 11th year, highlights findings and insights derived from threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends observed over the past 12-18 months from threat researches and six technology partners: Anomali, Lumeta, Qualys, Radware, SAINT, and TrapX. Also, included in the report are results of the annual Security Capabilities Benchmark Study (SCBS), which this year surveyed 3,600 chief security officers (CSOs) and security operations (SecOps) managers from 26 countries about the state of cybersecurity in their organizations.

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Thursday 22 February 2018

NRI Secure, GE Digital To Expand ACC Programme Worldwide


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- NRI SecureTechnologies Ltd (NRI Secure) and GE Digital announced that NRI Secure is the Asia-Pacific region's first independent company recognised as an accredited certification authority for the Achilles Communications Certification (ACC) programme worldwide.

The designation permits NRI Secure to independently provide the full ACC service to their customers, from testing and evaluation to certificate issuance.

Through the ACC programme, the company will be evaluating the network robustness of the devices used in connected control systems and operational technology (OT) networks, allowing them to be more confidently used in the industrial Internet.

"We are pleased to have NRI Secure as a third-party certifier of Achilles. Today, many devices and machines, such as turbines, medical devices and control systems are connected to and interact on a connected OT network," said GE Digital senior cyber security director, Felicia Nicastro.

"If control of heavy machinery or physical devices is lost due to a cyber attack, the damage could be significant. These OT environments require OT-specific technology to fortify embedded and connected systems and reduce the risk associated with cyber-related threats," Nicastro said.

Achilles Certification helps ensure products and internal development processes align with industry best practices for testing and network robustness. NRI Secure has been providing a device security diagnosis service for embedded devices, since 2011.

In 2016, NRI Secure became Japan\'s first third party ACC testing lab in that country to support customers in getting certified, and NRI Secure is now a worldwide certification authority.

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DOW AND USA LUGE TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS ADVANCED SLEDS FOR PYEONGCHANG 2018

Collaboration at the intersection of science and sport developed sleds for superior performance

MIDLAND, Mich., Feb 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- People watching the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 this month witnessed the power of a collaboration between USA Luge and The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). The USA Luge team competed with Olympians from around the world using sleds designed by their engineers and Official Technical Partner, Dow. The two organizations have been working together since 2007 to combine science, engineering and technology for superior sled performance on the track.

Dow is applying the knowledge of physical sciences and state of the art engineering tools to develop an advanced luge sled. For example, Dow engineers gather insights into the track dynamics through a computer based model which helps to understand the interplay between various types of forces acting on the athlete and sled. Through its advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities, Dow creates prototypes of new designs and validates them with internal testing. Promising ideas are further tested on the track by USA Luge athletes who are able to assess the practical advantages of the changes.

“By transforming the end-to-end process of sled R&D, design and manufacturing, Dow helps to continually innovate the sleds that the USA Luge team uses,” said Gordy Sheer, Director of Marketing and Sponsorship of USA Luge.

“Exceptional solutions require exceptional teams and teamwork,” said Louis A. Vega, Dow’s vice president of Olympic & Sports Solutions. “Dow’s long history and deep expertise in materials science combined with our drive for innovation complements USA Luge’s drive for sporting excellence and breakthrough performances. Together, we have been able to help push the limits of design possibilities which in turn has given Dow new insights for our broad portfolio of solutions. We are proud of this partnership and the team’s achievements this month.”

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Wednesday 21 February 2018

28MALL.COM CNY E-ANGPOW GIVEAWAY : YOU GIVE, WE PAY*

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- During Chinese New Year, giving AngPow has now gone digital and global via 28Mall.com e-AngPow called HongBao$. Over RM100,000 worth of e-AngPow is allocated for CNY. For first time users, they can claim US$28 value of e-AngPow HongBao$ at www.28Mall.com/s/P37.
 
28Mall is the first to offer FREE “AngPow for Friends” to members who can claim e-AngPow each day to share with their friends via social media. The senders will receive more HB$ automatically when their friends accept their e-AngPow. The more they send, the more HB$ they get.
 
Even Celebs like Amber Chia is using 28Mall e-AngPow to reward her 600,000 Facebook Fans.
 
To promote the use of digital AngPow, 28Mall has launched two CNY offers till 28 Feb 2018.
 
A. Send e-AngPow, Win Cash (1 Winner)
The Member who sends 28Mall e-AngPow and refers the highest number of new members will get US$2 cash and HB$2.80 per member.
 
B. Shop & Win (3 Winners)
Top 3 Shoppers with highest spending will earn additional shopping money.
Read the full info of the giveway at http://28mall.com/blog/2018/02/13/28mall-com-cny-e-angpow-giveaway-you-give-we-pay
 
“28Mall is Cross Border O2O mall for brands can help Malaysia brands to export to China and overseas. Unlike other marketplaces, 28Mall only accepts brand owners or authorised distributor to ensure all products are authentic, so that consumers can shop with ease of mind” said Fione Tan, Co-Founder of 28Mall.com
 
Within 1 year, 28Mall has already attracted over 300 international and local brands. 28Mall.com also offers delivery logistics services for their sellers, and has successfully delivered items to Malaysia, HK, China, SEA, South Korea, USA, Spain and even Poland.

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GLOBECOMM JOINS AMAZON WEB SERVICES PARTNER NETWORK

Highlights
  • Globecomm establishes direct access to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect at key datacenter locations.
  • Customers in U.S. Government, media and entertainment, enterprise video and the Internet of Things (IoT) can interoperate cloud-based services with Globecomm’s global satellite and fiber network to reduce capital expenditure and ramp up networks and services faster.
  • Globecomm's suite of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications run on AWS, accessible across both AWS and Globecomm's global network. 
  • Globecomm’s team in place to design, develop and deliver cloud-centric as well as hybrid architectures for end-to-end services and customer solutions.
 
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globecomm announced today that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) as a Standard Technology Partner.  This agreement will enable Globecomm to seamlessly interoperate its global satellite and fiber network with AWS’s storage, compute and cloud content delivery services.  With multiple direct connections to AWS, Globecomm can provision customer content, work processes and resilient network connectivity into AWS.  Customers already using AWS to support their processes can benefit from seamless access to Globecomm’s teleports, satellite capacity, fiber points of presence and cloud software applications running on AWS.

“We have been developing platforms and scalable customer solutions on AWS since late 2014,” said Globecomm CEO Jason Juranek.  “Like many of our customers, we turned to AWS for cost-effective, secure hosting of our own applications and content.  With this agreement, our customers can leverage our expertise in service design and delivery for both on-premise and cloud strategies while enjoying serious savings in implementation time and overall cost.”

Globecomm is currently expanding its existing global points-of-presence with AWS within the North America, Central Europe and Southeast Asia Regions.  The company anticipates deploying hybrid cloud-satellite-fiber solutions for customers in media and entertainment, enterprise video and IoT.  These hybrid solutions will reach beyond the edges of the network to remote facilities, ships, offshore platforms and vehicles in motion around the world.

"In the past," Mr. Juranek continued, "customers had to use traditional stacked hardware in their own data centers and then build their own teleport and operate the entire environment just to serve their markets.  Between Globecomm's global fiber and teleport network, and the huge capabilities of AWS, they can develop solutions, create content and connect it globally without ever owning a single physical asset."

About Globecomm
Globecomm is a trusted global connectivity partner for designing, managing and distributing voice, video and data solutions the most remote locations on Earth – under the most treacherous conditions.  The company’s multi-network Satellite, Fiber and Cellular Infrastructure is the backbone of mission-critical RF and IP communications for Government, Maritime, Media, Enterprise and Oil & Gas customers in over 100 countries.  In addition to operating managed network and hosted switch services, Globecomm designs and integrates best-of-breed broadcast and OTT media solutions; complete enterprise communications and data management systems including Internet of Things applications; and on-premise and cloud-based enterprise video platforms.  We proudly serve U.S. government and NGOs around the world with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) services, and assist with enterprise and government disaster relief efforts.

Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Globecomm has locations in Texas, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Afghanistan.
www.globecomm.com
 
Contact Information:

Peggy Stalhut; peggy.stalhut@globecomm.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c519268e-ceed-4208-ad8c-284d0eaeb86a

Source: GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS
 
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CISCO LEADERSHIP IN AUTOMATION CONTINUES WITH NEW NETWORK AUTOMATION PORTFOLIO FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

Company launches industry’s most comprehensive closed-loop multi-vendor, multi-domain automation solution
 
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cisco today introduced its new Cisco Crosswork Network Automation software portfolio to improve how global service providers run their large-scale networks. The solutions are designed to work together to offer greater network visibility at scale (mass awareness), data-driven insights (augmented intelligence) and outcome-based automation (proactive control). 
 
With 27 billion devices and connections1 expected to be running on service provider networks by 2021, the pressure is on for industry adoption of complete lifecycle network automation and intent-based networking to help networks predict change and react in near real time.
 
Traditional operations staff will not be able to keep up with adding nearly 10 percent more devices every year without changing how they work. When Cisco automation is utilized, typical results include a 70 percent improvement in operational efficiency, 30 percent revenue uplift and a 40 percent improvement in customer satisfaction2.
 
The new Cisco Crosswork Network Automation software portfolio helps innovative global service providers like Telstra and many othersautomate their networks and explore how to effectively extract and manage huge amounts of data to help their networks react to common events and impending security threats.
 
This new portfolio offers service providers a single point of integration with zero-touch telemetry, machine learning intuition, open APIs and automated actions that offer a simpler experience.  It is backed by Cisco Services to assist customers with planning, customization and implementation.
 
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Tuesday 20 February 2018

ALGECO SCOTSMAN ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE

BALTIMORE, Feb 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algeco Scotsman Global S.à r.l. (“A/S Global” and, together with its subsidiaries, “Algeco Scotsman”), today announced that Sunny Thakrar, its former European Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer following the concurrent resignation of Stephen Bishop, who had served as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer since 2014.

Diarmuid Cummins, CEO of Algeco Scotsman, commented, “I would like to thank Steve for his dedicated service and significant contributions to our group. Under his leadership, our finance organization and capital discipline have been greatly improved. As we embark on our next phase of development with a more Europe-centric business, I am happy to welcome Sunny as our new CFO. Sunny brings a wealth of experience, most importantly as CFO of Algeco Scotsman Europe for the last two years. His knowledge of the leasing business and his experience with both private and public companies will be very valuable to Algeco Scotsman.”

About Algeco Scotsman

Algeco Scotsman is the leading global business services provider focused on modular space,  secure portable storage solutions, and remote workforce accommodation management. Headquartered in Baltimore, Algeco Scotsman has operations in 24 countries with approximately 245,000 modular space and portable storage units and 11,400 remote accommodations rooms. The company operates as Target Logistics in North America, Algeco in Europe, Elliott in the United Kingdom, Ausco in Australia, Portacom in New Zealand, and Algeco Chengdong in China.

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DSG TO ATTEND PHAR-EAST CONFERENCE IN SUNTEC SINGAPORE

MALVERN, Pa., Feb 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- DSG, Inc., a leader in eClinical software and services to the life science industry will be exhibiting at the Phar-East - Asia’s Pharma & Biotech Conference. The conference is set to take place February 28th to March 2nd at the Suntec Signore Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Suntec City Singapore.
 
Revamped and revitalized from Biopharma Asia Convention, Phar-East will be exploring 11 of the most exciting pharma areas in Asia: immunotherapy, vaccines, precision medicine, cell & gene therapy, biodata, orphan drugs, partnering, commercialization & market access, antibodies, biosimilars and biotech innovations. In the past, the event has drawn over 22,000 attendees over its first 9 years from all over the world. As Asia’s global life sciences portfolio and biotech hubs continue to grow, Phar East anticipates showcasing the very best in Asian pharma.

“This is our first year attending the Phar-East conference; I look forward to educating attendee’s on our robust software and give a better understanding of what separates us from our competitors,” said Al Campbell, vice president, strategic alliances and director, business development.

DSG invites attendees to meet with Al Campbell, and Ricky Brohmer, vice president of Asia operations, who will be available at booth G08 to demonstrate our eCaselink™ EDC software, and its complete line of integrated solutions.

To request a meeting or find upcoming events and conferences DSG will be attending, please visit: http://dsg-us.com/dsg-events.html.

About DSG

DSG is a founder of the eClinical industry and through its innovative technology helped shape the current eClinical landscape. Its solutions support the development of life saving drugs and therapies and DSG was one of the first companies to deploy proprietary eClinical products. DSG’s suite of award-winning solutions includes its flagship eCaseLink™ EDC, Risk-Based Monitoring, eSource, ePRO, IRT Randomization and Trial Supply Management, Drug Safety System, and CTMS. Founded in 1992, the company is proud to be recognized as the first provider of a fully integrated EDC and IRT Randomization and Clinical Supply System with the SCDM Data Driven Innovation Award. For more information, please visit www.dsg-us.com.
 
Contacts
DSG, Inc.
Glenn R. Boyet, +1 484-913-2132
gboyet@dsg-us.com
 
Source: DSG, Inc.
 
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CLX COMMUNICATIONS & DEVICERADIO PARTNER TO SIMPLIFY PRODUCTION & LAUNCH OF IOT DEVICES

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global CPaaS provider CLX Communications AB (publ) (XSTO:CLX) today announces a partnership together with communication hardware provider DeviceRadio, enabling a fully plug-and-play IoT connectivity solution, further reducing the complexity for companies to launch connected IoT devices. The joint solution enables Swedish startup Bylife to quickly and easily integrate global cellular connectivity to their connected living green walls, allowing more focus on the evolution of their core product instead of how to connect it.

The CLX and DeviceRadio partnership gives companies and designers of all backgrounds the immediate ability to build IoT products from the ground up, regardless of designer expertise or IoT specific competence.

The DeviceRadio solution uses off-the-shelf hardware combined with a horizontal connectivity layer specifically designed to move data between any IoT device and customer’s own server application. The communication layer solves the complexity of connectivity, including access control and security, which removes the need for specific IoT expertise when developing a connected device.

CLX Communication provides global cellular IoT connectivity supporting data, SMS and voice, designed and tailored for enterprises managing connected products. One single CLX SIM card gives access to over 250 different operator networks in 120 countries, all managed through a comprehensive REST API providing real-time connection and consumption information.

The combination of the DeviceRadio communication layer and the CLX IoT SIM card provide a plug-and-play communication module with global IoT connectivity, reducing the time-to-market for any connected product.

Bylife is a Swedish startup about to launch their connected living green wall, an indoor vertical garden used to improve air quality, reduce noise and provide health benefits in public and private spaces. For simplified maintenance and maximized lifespan of the plants, the living green wall is equipped with connected sensors, providing information on temperature, humidity and water levels. Bylife has used the DeviceRadio communication module, combined with the CLX IoT SIM card to easily equip their green walls with mobile communication capabilities.

Erik Wilson, founder and CEO at Bylife, says: ‘The plug-and-play solution provided by DeviceRadio and CLX has allowed us to focus our development efforts on our core product instead of building competence on connectivity. It has significantly reduced our time to market, not only in the Swedish market, but in the global market.’

Robert Gerstmann, Chief Product Officer at CLX Communications, commented, ‘Simplifying mobile communications is what we at CLX do best. We reduce the complexity of cellular connectivity by aggregating connections from multiple operators into a single service, offered to enterprise customers through a simple API. Partnering with DeviceRadio extends our vision of simplifying IoT connectivity all the way out to the hardware of the device, lowering the threshold for anyone, regardless of background, to build connected IoT devices.’

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CLX will be demonstrating its global cellular IoT connectivity solution together with DeviceRadio and Bylife at Mobile World Congress in Hall 8.1 on stand C41. Please drop by for a demo or briefing.

About CLX Communications www.clxcommunications.com

CLX Communications AB (publ) connects enterprises to people and things. We combine programmable API’s and cloud computing with our unparalleled Tier 1 Super Network to make it easy for businesses to embed global communications, including voice, SMS and mobile data into their apps, business processes and IoT devices.

Our leading communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) delivers one of the highest service levels in the industry whilst processing more than 1 billion API calls per month across 6 continents. We provide services to 4 of the top 5 CPaaS companies, and 3 of the top 5 global internet brands with Tier 1 connectivity on which many of their services rely.

CLX Communications AB (publ) is listed on the Nasdaq in Stockholm.

About DeviceRadio - www.deviceradio.com

DeviceRadio has developed a communication layer that enables all companies within the IoT space to communicate in a simple way without spending a lot on development. By offering a common ground that allows the transfer of data from any device, across any type of connectivity (Bluetooth, 4G, WiFi, SMS, etc), it opens up enormous potential for companies to quickly develop services that increase efficiency and open up a world of new revenue opportunities. The vision is to be the obvious choice for IoT communication. The company is based in Malmö, Sweden.

About Bylife - www.bylife.io

Bylife is a Swedish startup about to change how we perceive our indoor environment. With its vision to improve people’s quality of life by bringing nature indoors, they are putting nature back into our lives with their IoT-based living walls, creating a new business segment in the process - Wellbeing as a Service.

Katie Lawrence
Marketing Director
PHONE +441227467058
EMAIL katie.lawrence@clxcommunications.com

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SOURCE : CLX Communications AB (publ)