Wednesday, November 30, 2016

VODAFONE AND STARHUB RENEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR SINGAPORE

LONDON, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vodafone and Singapore’s StarHub have agreed to renew their strategic partnership for a further three years, building on a successful relationship that has seen significant collaboration in Singapore and throughout Vodafone’s global markets.
 

Over the past five years, the Vodafone and StarHub partnership has expanded across enterprise services covering mobile connectivity as well as co-branding and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Under the renewal, which commences today (30 November 2016), all StarHub mobile customers can continue to benefit from advanced mobile voice and data roaming propositions, including high-speed data on Vodafone’s 4G networks. Similarly, Vodafone customers visiting Singapore can enjoy high-speed roaming on StarHub’s 4G LTE-Advanced network.

ASIA'S TOP COSMETICS REVIEW SITE @COSME ANNOUNCES THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS 2016

TOKYO, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- 
- Award-winning Lineup Reflects Japan's Beauty Trends in 2016 - istyle Inc. (TSE First Section, Company Code: 3660) -- which is the Tokyo-based operator of @cosme, one of Asia's largest beauty and cosmetics information sites -- announced the winners of this year's "@cosme THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS 2016 " on December 1, 2016, a lineup that reflects Japan's beauty trends this year.

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About @cosme: @cosme is one of Asia's largest beauty websites, with a loyal user base of Japanese women. The information and reviews posted on @cosme make it useful for women's daily beauty, earning it widespread support. About @cosme THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS: The awards recognize the products that have gained the most support from consumers, based on reviews written by members of @cosme who have actually used the products. Because the awards represent the viewpoint of consumers themselves, winning products attract attention from both users and those within the cosmetics and beauty industry. ADDICTION's "THE EYESHADOW" wins Grand Prize: The 2016 Grand Prize went to "THE EYESHADOW" which, produced by ADDICTION, received the most favorable response from users on @cosme.
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SBI LIQUIDITY MARKET GROWS ITS SMARTTRADE IMPLEMENTATION WITH ADOPTION OF PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION MODULES

TOKYO, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- smartTrade Technologies, a multi-asset electronic trading solutions pioneer, announced today that SBI Liquidity Market, a Japanese leading FX infrastructure solution and liquidity provider, complemented its FX platform based on smartTrade's LiquidityFX, with smartTrade's award-winning pricing and distribution modules.

SBI Liquidity Market is adding smartTrade's sophisticated market making solution to the existing implementation of LiquidityFX connectivity, aggregation and order routing in order to grow their business outside Japan and provide liquidity to the rest of Asia. This addition combines smartTrade's flexible pricing and powerful distribution modules with the powerful distribution system over multiple channels. Those modules integrate margin credit functionalities which allows their clients to trade larger amounts, leveraging their cash margin, while allowing SBI Liquidity Market to easily monitor and manage their risk coverage in real time.
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KITERETSU NOW LAUNCHES ZOOKEEPER GLOBALLY ON THE INSTANT GAME

TOKYO, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- KITERETSU inc. is very honored to announce that ZOOKEEPER is selected to the one of 17 very first launch titles for the Instant Games, the latest feature from Facebook. ZOOKEEPER is now available worldwide on the Instant Games.

This Instant Games version of ZOOKEEPER is a simple match 3 puzzle with clearing the stages, and it can be enjoyed with your Facebook friends by competing the best score.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES NEW LINE-UP OF LOW ON-RESISTANCE MOSFETS FOR LOAD SWITCHES IN MOBILE DEVICES UTILIZING A HIGH POWER DISSIPATION, SMALL-SIZE PACKAGE

TOKYO, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the addition of new products that utilize a newly developed high power dissipation, small-size "TSOP6F" package to its line-up of small low on-resistance MOSFETs for charging circuit load switches in mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. Sample shipments of the first product in the new line-up, the 20V P-channel single MOSFET "SSM6J801R," start today. Mass production is scheduled to start from the end of December.

Toshiba has developed the new 2.9mm x 2.8mm small-size package "TSOP6F" to meet demand for smaller devices for charging circuit load switches and LED drive circuits in mobile devices. Despite having the same mounting space and land pattern as the existing SOT-457 package, the new package realizes power dissipation of 1.5W.
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Friday, November 25, 2016

SEMINAR ON SUCCESSFUL AGEING : 'MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES TOWARDS ELDERLY WELLBEING'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The population of the elderly who are 60 years old and above in Malaysia is increasing gradually from standing about 7.9% in 2016, to an estimation of 15% in 2030.

With an aim to develop and enhance the policies and programmes for the elderly in Malaysia, the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (MWFCD), has officially agreed to collaborate with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to jointly implement the project namely ‘Successful Ageing: Social Support System and Community Based Programmes in Malaysia’ for two years, i.e. from January 2016 until January 2018.


THIRD COUNTRY TRAINING PROGRAMME (TCTP) ON SME DEVELOPMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- "Keys to assist the private sector are Watch, Listen and Discuss: investigate and analyze industries, decide the policy direction and its tools through hearing needs of the industries, and verify the policy through interviews with company managers." Mr. Koichiro Yokoo, Senior Advisor to Director General, JICA talked at his lecture at the beginning of TCTP on SME Development for African Countries which started on 20 September for approximately 2 weeks. Mr. Yokoo has been seconded from METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) Japan to JICA since 2015 and advised on formulation of SME promotion policy. In the lecture the participants and Mr. Yokoo exchanged various opinions on the effective policy implementation.
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SPECIALIST PATHWAY TO CERTIFIED PLANTER PROGRAM FOR VISITING AGENTS AND PLANTING ADVISORS, EXCLUSIVELY BY IIPM

SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Overall crop demand from all uses is expected to increase 84 percent from 2000 to 2050 driven by income growth and biofuels necessitating an 86 percent increase in crop production. By 2050, to meet population demand and an estimated 265% increase in consumption, palm oil production is required to be increased by 265%, while palm oil stock would increase by 76% (John Kruse, FAO, 2010).
 
Palm oil will continue to be in demand in tandem with population growth which is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 compared to the current 7 billion. Despite uncertainties in terms of yield and sustainability, by 2030 world requirements for vegetable oils is expected reach 161 million tons per year (Yusof Basiron, 2012). Natural rubber demand, on the other hand, may rise to 16 million tons in 2020, a 39% increase from 12 millon tons in 2013 (IRSG 2012). These figures indicate the urgency of meticulous planning, wise policy making, and implementation.


Thursday, November 24, 2016

Eastspring Investments Announces Income Distribution For Asian High Yield Bond My Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Bhd Thursday announced income distribution for Eastspring Investments Asian High Yield Bond MY Fund (the Fund).

The Fund is a wholesale feeder fund which aims to maximise income and capital appreciation by investing in the Eastspring Investments-Asian High Yield Bond Fund, which invests at least 66 per cent of net asset value.

In a statement today, it said the Fund offers several currency classes that are hedged against the Fund's base currency the US dollar, while for the Australian dollar and the ringgit will be converted accordingly for distribution.....

--BERNAMA

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AIRSELFIE LAUNCHES BEST POCKET-SIZED FLYING CAMERA FOR SMARTPHONES

Armed with a $3M investment, AirSelfie debuted on Kickstarter November 17 to give fans early access to the first pocket-sized flying camera; pre-orders will be delivered March 2017

LONDON, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AirSelfie has announced the launch of the first pocket-sized flying camera, the only portable flying camera that integrates with smartphones. Comprised of four powerful propellers and a 5-megapixel video camera, AirSelfie is smaller than a smartphone and can fly vertically up to 66 feet, allowing users to take aerial selfies of themselves and their friends. The device connects to the most popular smartphones, including iPhone (6, 6s, 7 and 7 Plus), Huawei P9, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The device includes self-generated WiFi and comes equipped with a rechargeable battery through a cell phone case, as well as the option to purchase an external power bank. Additionally, a vibration-absorber system and in-flight stability systems guarantee stable, clear, flowing images.

AirSelfie is available for pre-order via Kickstarter and the deliveries will start from March 2017.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

MOBILE TO ACCOUNT FOR 55 PERCENT OF INTERNET SALES IN 2021, DEMONSTRATING IMPORTANCE OF OMNICHANNEL

CHICAGO, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new retailing industry data alongside the report: “What’s New in Retail: Emerging Global Concepts”. The new research showcases how the rise of omnichannel and demand for convenience are boosting innovation within the retail landscape.
 
According to Euromonitor International’s research, internet retailing will account for 13 percent of global retail sales in 2021. Within internet retailing, m-commerce is forecasted to account for 55 percent of internet sales.




Monday, November 21, 2016

CHTF2016 GATHERS 23 COUNTRIES ALONG "ONE BELT, ONE ROAD"

SHENZHEN, China, Nov 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 18th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF2016) opened at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on November 16, highlighting the “One Belt, One Road” special zone. It gathered 43 international pavilions from 31 countries and 12 international organizations, among which 23 are located along the “One Belt, One Road”, including first-time attendees Bahrain and South Africa.

Germany’s Bavarian pavilion, as a regular attendee of CHTF, brought 10 enterprises this year, covering multiple professional areas including electronic devices manufacturing, smart network system building, system components production and system automation. iAd GmbH displayed its core products applied in power line communication, airport lighting & monitoring, and automatic multi-channel radio. Carbotechnik Energiesysteme GmbH dislayed its combustors and the coal combustion system. Hajomech Industrietechnik GmbH shared its technologies and practices in industrial mobile power supply, loose material disposal and clean energy. The Cool Tool showed its modeling technology and a range of innovative equipment.
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INFINERA POWERS CLOUD SCALE NETWORKS WITH NEW DTN-X PLATFORMS




SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera, a provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, announced a number of new platforms within the award winning DTN-X Family designed to power cloud scale networks. With this announcement, Infinera is ushering in the next generation of Intelligent Transport Network architecture that blends the best of web scale technologies with the best of telco-grade technologies, yielding over 50 percent better total cost of ownership (TCO) over conventional networks. Infinera announced two new platforms, the XT-3300 and the XT-3600 meshponders, as well as significant upgrades to the XTC-4 and XTC-10 Packet Optical Transport Node (P-OTN) platforms. Infinera also announced the MTC-6 FlexILS chassis and 20-port super-channel Flexible Grid Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (FlexROADM), a key element within one of the most widely deployed flexible grid open line systems.

New cloud-based applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), XaaS, video and virtual reality are driving a growing amount of bandwidth across service provider subsea, long-haul, metro and data center interconnect (DCI) networks. As cloud infrastructure expands and networks migrate to a new architecture of Layer C (Cloud Services) and Layer T (Intelligent Transport), service providers need their Layer T networks to adapt to new traffic flows and to support smooth scale-out expansion. These cloud scale networks allow service providers to efficiently address both large N x 100 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) linear connectivity requirements driven by web scale operators as well as the diverse mesh connectivity requirements driven by more traditional telco enterprise and residential customers. To meet these requirements, service providers need cloud scale networks that are:

Sunday, November 20, 2016

RADWARE PARTNERS WITH TENCENT CLOUD TO OFFER CHINESE CUSTOMERS CYBER SECURITY SOLUTIONS

MAHWAH, N.J., Nov 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions ensuring optimal service levels for applications in virtual, cloud, and software-defined data centers announced that, it has recently entered into a partnership with Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:TCEHY) to offer cloud security solutions for Chinese-based Tencent Cloud application services, private Cloud services market as well as DDoS protection for overseas customers.

Tencent Cloud is a leading public Cloud platform provider in China, offering a wide range of services such as cloud server, cloud database, cloud storage, CDN as well as solutions for gaming, video and mobile applications.

Friday, November 18, 2016

CHINA'S FIRST OMNIMEDIA GROUP-GUANGDONG SOUTHERN FINANCE AND ECONOMICS OMNIMEDIA GROUP FOUNDED IN GUANGDONG

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 18, 2016 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

On November 17th, the unveiling ceremony for Guangdong Southern Finance and Economics Omnimedia Group was held in Guangzhou, marking the formal establishment of China's first omnimedia group.

It is reported that the newly founded Guangdong Southern Finance and Economics Omnimedia Group integrates premium finance and economics media resources and productive assets of Nanfang Media Group and Guangdong Radio and Television Station. With the strategy of cross-media, cross-institution and cross-format, the group takes "media", "data" and "transactions" as its core businesses and will strive to develop itself into a model of media transformation.


Thursday, November 17, 2016

THE 18TH CHINA HI-TECH FAIR KICKS OFF IN SHENZHEN, HIGHLIGHTING VR/AR TECHNOLOGIES

SHENZHEN, China, Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), the leading technology event of China, kicked off on November 16 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China. This great 6-day annual feast will bring together thousands of the hottest and latest technological innovations, with the emerging VR/AR technologies being the biggest eye catcher.

The year 2016 witnessed a great number of VR products and applications flooding to the market, so CHTF2016 presented a special VR/AR experience area for visitors to have hand-on experience with those innovative gadgets. Some leading technological companies have brought their latest VR/AR products to the event. For example, a VR Time Machine designed by Wuhan Zhongfeixushi can simulate flying movements with a 360-degree rolling platform to create an authentic flying experience for users. IDEALENS Technologies brought its second generation of an all-in-one VR device K2 to CHTF2016. Embodied with over 220 patents, this powerful device features a 110º wide viewing angle which guarantees a super real immersive watching experience.

BROADSOFT INTRODUCES TEAM-ONE FOR BUSINESS COLLABORATION

Team-One offers a single, persistent workspace that integrates team-centric messaging with unified communications and contextual intelligence

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, today announced the launch of BroadSoft Team-One - an all-in-one communications and collaboration application that integrates team-centric messaging with unified communications features such as click-to-call and live meetings. With Team-One, teams and individuals can be more productive with a single, persistent workspace where all of a team's work and apps are in one place.

Today's messaging applications manage just one aspect of work - communications, tasks, or content - leaving teams disconnected from real-time work conversations or separating them from the flow of work content and information. Team-One differentiates itself from today's enterprise messaging apps through UC integration and contextual intelligence, so that all the tasks, projects, files, messages and notes a user needs are in one place, along with video conferencing, click-to-call, screen sharing and integrations with a growing list of business apps.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

DEVEXPERTS INTEGRATES NASDAQ BASIC TO DELIVER INTERNATIONAL MARKETS A COST-EFFECTIVE, ON DEMAND US MARKET DATA SOLUTION

Integration of Nasdaq Basic into dxFeed's global on demand API offers an affordable US real-time and historical data service for international markets

MUNICH, Germany and NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Munich-based Devexperts GmbH, developers of the financial markets' most successful professional retail and institutional trading platforms and providers of one of the US' largest cloud based financial data infrastructures, today announced that they are working with Nasdaq to deliver a high quality, API based, on-demand real time and historical data service. The solution aims at providing cost effective data solutions to an increasing number of international retail and institutional investors interested in pricing and trading information on US equities. Devexperts clients will be able to get the most accurate data, ideas, and real-time stock notifications available, delivered directly to their algo devices, trading platforms, web based applications, software apps or mobile devices via a very easy to use API. Clients will benefit from the single largest liquidity pool with complete market coverage of all cash-listed equities and the highest data quality available in the market via Nasdaq Basic, one of the most popular and leading market data solutions.
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IWK EARNS ISO10002:2014 CERTIFICATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, the national sewage services company has obtained International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 10002:2014 certification in October 2016.

By meeting the extensive criteria for these standards, the company affirms its ability to develop the documentation (policy, procedures and customer charter) and implementation of customer satisfaction guidelines for handling customer billing complaints in accordance to the ISO standards.

POINT72 DOUBLES OFFICE SPACE IN SINGAPORE'S OUE BAYFRONT; AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HIRING REGION'S TOP TALENT

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Point72 Asset Management moved into a new office space in Singapore's OUE Bayfront in Marina Bay on Monday. The 8,880 square foot space can seat up to 60 employees, doubling the capacity of the Firm’s previous Singapore office.

Marc Desmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Point72's international business, said, "We are making a push to find, attract, and retain the industry's brightest talent around the world, and we see Singapore as an important source of that talent."
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H3 DYNAMICS LAUNCHES HYWINGS, A FUEL CELL ELECTRIC UAV CAPABLE OF 10H FLIGHTS

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- H3 Dynamics unveils HYWINGS, a hand-launchable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of 10 hour flight durations and distances of up to 500km (video).
 
At a total take off-weight of just 7kg, HYWINGS can cover larger areas of land faster, while removing the need for catapult launchers or runways typically required by larger, heavier and more expensive systems. This translates to less time spent in the field, greatly reducing costs for operators.


Tuesday, November 15, 2016

​SUNDANCE ENERGY AUSTRALIA LIMITED ANNOUNCES ADR CONVERSION PROGRAM


DENVER, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sundance Energy Australia Limited (ASX:SEA) (NASDAQ:SNDE) (“Sundance” or the “Company”), is a U.S. onshore oil and gas exploration and production company focused in the Eagle Ford and Greater Anadarko Basin.

As previously announced, Sundance Energy Australia Limited (“Sundance”) maintains a sponsored American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) program with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”).  An ADR is an issued receipt that represents ordinary shares of a company based outside the United States that are held in custody in respect of the ADR program.  The ADRs of Sundance are traded on the NASDAQ market under the symbol “SNDE.”  Each ADR represents ownership of 100 (one-hundred) Sundance ordinary shares. 

LEARNING FROM SUCCESS: PWC'S TOP 30 EMERGING MARKETS SOFTWARE COMPANIES

Globalisation of the software industry is creating emerging-market stars

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Established software companies in mature markets now face true competition, as well as partnership opportunities, in markets across the globe. But how do they survey the landscape for threats and opportunities?
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KYOCERA KYOTO OPAL USED IN TEXTILE FOR FIRST TIME, PROVIDES SEVEN-COLOR SPARKLE

Japanese traditional dyeing technique meets Kyocera's proprietary opal technology to create new colorful scarf to represent Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that its proprietary synthetic opal material, "Kyoto Opal," is being utilized in a textile for the first time. As part of the Hashiru Nippon-Ichi, a program promoting Japanese souvenirs, the "Kyoto Playful Opal Color Hand-Printed Scarf" was selected for the "Old Capitals: Kyoto and Nara" project. The program is developed by the JR-West Group and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, a 300-year old company manufacturing ramie cloth in Nara Prefecture. The new scarf was launched last month and will be available until late-February on the Sanyo Shinkansen train and "JAPANSQUARE," an online store delivering Japan-made items around the world. The opal material sparkles in seven colors depending on the angle, with the white and pink base appearing in different lights. The new scarf integrates Kyocera's fine ceramic technology with Japanese traditional dyeing techniques to provide a special souvenir for visitors to Japan.
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SEVEN MALAYSIA HOME-GROWN TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES FORM MALAYSIA IOT CONSORTIUM (MYIOTC) AND CO-SPONSOR NATION'S FIRST IOT HACKATHON


PENANG, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  Seven Malaysian homegrown technology companies today announced the formation of the Malaysia IoT Consortium (MyIoTC) and launched the MyIoTC Week 2016. The seven companies are SilTerra, Cytron, CEEDtec, K-One, Eclimo, Pensonic and Exabytes.  

A broad spectrum of applications associated with the Internet of Things (IoT) is considered as key contributors for the future of the Internet Economy. While today’s internet economy is based on data created by internet of 3 billion people, the new IoT world is about data created by internet of 50 billion things by 2020. In economic terms, it’s estimated that $14.4 trillion of economic value will be created by IoT between 2013 and 2022, and McKinsey expects $4-$11 trillion of economic value will be created per year in 2025. Among the biggest application opportunities for IoT are in the Manufacturing sector and Smart Cities.

VIRTUSAPOLARIS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ITS OPENBANK API ACCELERATOR TO ADVANCE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., a leading worldwide provider of information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing services, today announced the launch of the VirtusaPolaris OpenBank API Accelerator at the inaugural Singapore FinTech Festival. Addressing the market need for rapidly developing solutions for API banking, the OpenBank API Accelerator provides financial services and banking organizations with the tools they need to create new product propositions, add digital-native capabilities, and build new business models, as well as partner with FinTech firms more efficiently and effectively.



USAIN BOLT BECOMES XM'S OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR

LONDON, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today 14th of November 2016, XM, one of the fastest growing Forex and CFD Brokers, is proud to announce its partnership with the World’s Fastest Man, 9-Time Olympic Champion and 11 Times World Champion Usain Bolt.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/54b99895-4606-47ae-8038-5bfe0f6de576
 
Usain Bolt, widely recognized under the nickname Lightning Bolt, has signed an agreement to become XM’s official brand ambassador for the next 3 years.


BROADSOFT HUB ADDS CONTEXTUAL INTELLIGENCE TO COMMUNICATIONS FOR GREATER WORKFORCE PRODUCTIVITY

BroadSoft launches Hub to power the BroadSoft Business productivity application suite, enabling contextual conversations by bridging the gap between applications, information and communications
 
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, today announced the launch of BroadSoft Hub, a new enterprise-grade cloud service integrating real-time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence for more productive communications and greater mobility. Hub is powering the future of work by providing BroadSoft Business users with immediate access to relevant information for every conversation - wherever they are, on whatever device.



Monday, November 14, 2016

t0 WILL DEMONSTRATE BLOCKCHAIN-BASED SECURITIES TRADING PLATFORM AT SINGAPORE'S GLOBAL FINTECH HACKCELERATOR

Overstock.com CEO Patrick M. Byrne to present the t0 software

SINGAPORE, Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) CEO Patrick M. Byrne will present the blockchain-based asset trading platform developed by the company’s financial technology subsidiary, t0.com, Inc. The software demo will take place at the prestigious Global FinTech Hackcelerator, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. t0 is one of just 19 firms, selected from a competitive pool of 655 applicants worldwide, to participate in the competition.


Thursday, November 10, 2016

CITI LAUNCHES GLOBAL API DEVELOPER HUB TO ENABLE OPEN BANKING

Citi Joins with Developers and Leading Consumer Brands to Fuel Innovation

NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Citi announced the launch of a new global API Developer Hub (developer.citi.com) to rapidly connect with developers and enable them to build innovative client solutions faster than ever before. The global developer platform is one of the most comprehensive to date in the financial services industry.

The release of Citi APIs marks the evolution of Citi's technology to open architecture, which will facilitate collaboration and partnerships with FinTech companies and consumer brands across the globe to benefit customers. Through the global API Developer Hub, Citi will grant developers access to APIs across eight usage categories, including account management, peer to peer payments, money transfer to institutions, Citi rewards, investment purchases and account authorization. Additional categories will be added over time.
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BROADSOFT SURPASSES 15 MILLION CLOUD PBX/UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS LINES DEPLOYED AND MAINTAINS LEADING GLOBAL MARKET SHARE

BroadSoft cloud PBX/UCaaS installed base 3x greater than closest competitor Cisco and 10x greater than RingCentral

GAITHERSBURG, Md, Nov 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, today announced it has surpassed 15 million cloud unified communications (UC) lines deployed globally – an industry leading milestone that is three times greater than the next nearest competitor. BroadSoft has also solidified its position as the global leader for cloud PBX/UCaaS installed base with 41% global market share, according to industry analyst Frost & Sullivan.

BroadSoft leads the cloud PBX/UCaaS market globally with a cloud installed base of 15 million lines and is also poised for future growth as the market shifts to UCaaS solutions.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/74901fe6-cf66-44be-bf9f-fde2db35b8e8 

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

TOKYO MARINE AND NICHIDO FIRE INSURANCE PREPARE HOMEOWNERS FOR NATURAL DISASTERS WITH INTERACTIVE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY FROM PITNEY BOWES

TOKYO, Nov 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global technology company that provides innovative products and solutions to power commerce, today announced that, this season, Tokyo Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company will help prepare homeowners in Japan for natural disasters with personalized interactive video technology from Pitney Bowes.
 
Typhoons and severe storms cause flooding and landslides which pose a serious threat to Japanese homeowners. Preparing for an impending disaster is critical, however the tedious process of finding an insurance policy, reviewing coverage details, and identifying an insurance agent’s contact information can waste time better spent on securing the home or evacuating the area. Tokyo Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company can now help their customers prepare for natural disasters safely and quickly with Pitney Bowes’ EngageOne Video.


MALAYSIA DIGITAL ECONOMY CORPORATION PARTNERS WITH THE SAN JOSE SILICON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS INITIATIVE TO DRIVE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT - SILICON VALLEY IDEA


Caption : From left, MDeC Americas President Dato' Dan E. Khoo, MDEC CEO Dato' Yasmin Mahmood, MDEC Chairman Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Matthew Mahood, Santa Clara County President of the Board of Supervisors Dave Cortese, and San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair of Economic Development Cosme Fagundo. On Wednesday, Nov. 2 the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce entered into a strategic alliance with the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation.

Partnership to grow the bi-directional flow of digital economy talent, capital, ideas and innovation between South-east Asia and Silicon Valley
 
PALO ALTO, CA , Nov 4 (Bernama) --The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), through its United States affiliate MDeC Americas Inc., and the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce on 2 November 2016 announced a partnership involving the Chamber’s regional development program Silicon Valley IDEA (Initiative to Drive Economic Advancement). 

The agreement was signed at the MDeC Americas office in Palo Alto by MDeC Americas President Dato’ Dan E. Khoo and San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Matthew Mahood.   Dignitaries present at the signing included MDEC Chairman Tan Sri Sidek Hassan and MDEC CEO Dato’ Yasmin Mahmood, and Santa Clara County Supervisor David Cortese and Chairman of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Advancement Committee Cosmo Fagundo, representing the Chamber and the Silicon Valley region.

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SONEPAR ENHANCES FLEET OPERATIONS WITH DESCARTES' ROUTE PLANNING AND MOBILE SOLUTION

AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Technische Unie, a Dutch subsidiary of Sonepar, a world-wide leading distributor of electrical products and related services, is using Descartes Route Planner™ and Descartes Mobile™ to optimize, monitor and improve delivery operations.

"One of our key objectives is to provide excellent service to our customers by delivering accurate orders on time," said Henk Tol, Manager Distribution at Technische Unie/Sonepar Netherlands. "Descartes' integrated routing and mobile solution is helping us meet our customer service commitments while making our fleet, drivers, and dispatchers more productive."
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

AMATEUR BANDS REPRESENTING EIGHT COUNTRIES/REGIONS MAINLY WITHIN ASIA BATTLE FOR NO.1 SLOT

HAMAMATSU, Japan, Nov. 8, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

- Asian Beat 2016 Band Contest Results Announced, A Band "Gift" Representing South Korea Wins Grand Prize -

On November 5, Yamaha Corporation held the Asian Beat 2016 Finals at Tokyo Big Sight to determine the best amateur bands from eight countries and regions, mainly within Asia.



VECTRON INTERNATIONAL NOW OFFERING FULLY INTEGRATED DIPLEXER SOLUTIONS

Smallest GNSS Diplexer solution on the market

MUNICH, Germany, Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vectron International, a leader in the design and manufacture of Precision Oscillators, Timing Solutions and SAW Filters for Communication, Industrial, Military and Space applications, today announced the addition of Integrated Diplexer Solutions to their broad SAW Filter product portfolio. The product offering will be showcased in hall B6 booth 336, at the Electronica Show in Munich, Germany from November 8th-11th.
 

Tesco Adopts 59 Underserved Schools To Promote Positive Impact In Community

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Tesco Stores (Malaysia) and PINTAR Foundation have made a commitment to adopt 59 underserved schools to enrich the student's life through good education, health and nutrition awareness and greener living activities for the next three years.

In a statement today, Tesco Malaysia chief executive officer Paul Ritchie said Tesco Malaysia had set aside RM1.5 million for the first year, to help 54,000 children across nine states in Peninsular Malaysia.

"We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. As a corporate citizen, we have the responsibility to contribute back to the community in a sustainable way.....


Sunday, November 6, 2016

SILVER SPRING NETWORKS EXTENDS COLLABORATION WITH SINGAPORE POWER TO DEPLOY IOT PLATFORM FOR ADDITIONAL SMART UTILITY AND SMART NATION APPLICATIONS

Silver Spring to Establish Regional Headquarters in Singapore as Adoption of IoT Technology Flourishes Throughout Asia-Pacific Market

SAN JOSE, Calif. & SINGAPORE, Nov 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Silver Spring Networks, Inc. (NYSE: SSNI) today announced its agreement with Singapore Power to expand Singapore Power's uses and applications of its existing wireless mesh network platform across Singapore. Singapore Power, which provides electricity to 1.4 million homes and businesses on the island, plans to leverage its AMI deployment to connect an additional 200,000 electric residential customers. Silver Spring's multi-application IPv6 platform will be extended to help Singapore Power improve its operational efficiencies, serve more advanced metering customers and for Singapore Power to develop a digital data and Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The joint efforts will support Singapore's 'Smart Nation' goal by leveraging the IoT to improve efficiency, security, economic development and quality of life for its citizens.

Silver Spring has also announced that it will collaborate with Singapore Power on a variety of product and market development activities, with the intent to unlock the creativity of IoT innovation of Singapore's commercial and academic institutions. In support of its collaboration with Singapore Power-and to help capitalize on IoT opportunities in the region-Silver Spring intends to establish its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
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Friday, November 4, 2016

NEWMONT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES SALE OF INDONESIAN ASSETS

DENVER, Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company) successfully completed the sale of its ownership stake in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PTNNT), which operates the Batu Hijau copper and gold mine in Indonesia, to PT Amman Mineral Internasional (PTAMI). The asset’s name now changes to PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (PTAMNT).

Newmont received total consideration of $1.3 billion for its 48.5 percent economic interest in PTNNT. This amount is comprised of gross cash proceeds of $920 million and contingent payments of $403 million tied to higher copper prices and any future development of the Elang deposit. Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation, majority owned by Sumitomo Corporation, also sold its 24.5 percent ownership stake to PTAMI. Newmont and PTAMI have worked cooperatively throughout the sales process and developed a productive relationship.
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SAAVN PRO IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DATA-FREE LISTENING ON SINGTEL MUSIC

Saavn partners with Singtel Music to launch in Singapore, breaking new ground in Southeast Asia
 

MUMBAI, India, Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Saavn, India’s leading audio entertainment streaming platform, today announced that it will be partnering with Singtel Music to provide Singtel Postpaid Mobile customers unlimited music at no data charges on Saavn Pro. This partnership marks Saavn’s first official launch in Southeast Asia.

Beginning today, when Singtel Music customers subscribe to Saavn Pro via Singtel Music, they will get to enjoy Saavn Pro’s standard high quality, ad-free offerings, at no data charges.

“At Saavn, we work each and every day to find new ways to surprise and delight our listeners,” said Gairik Bhattacharya, VP of Carrier Partnerships at Saavn. “The Singtel Music partnership is a perfect example of how this mission expands beyond our content offerings as well. We hope listening to Saavn Pro at no data charges through Singtel Music will make the listening experience that much more enjoyable for our users in Singapore.” 

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS MAKES A PRE-CONDITIONAL OFFER FOR ALL OF SUPER GROUP LTD FOR S$1.30 PER SHARE IN CASH, BACKED BY IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS REPRESENTING 60% OF SHARES ISSUED

SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Super Group Ltd (SGX : S10.SI) ("Super Group") and Sapphire Investments BV ("Sapphire"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Jacobs Douwe Egberts BV ("JDE"), today announced that Sapphire has made a pre-conditional offer to acquire all the issued shares of Super Group, supported by irrevocable commitments received from shareholders representing 60% of Super Group's issued shares to tender their shares in the offer. This includes an irrevocable commitment from YHS Investment, holding 11.69% of Super Group's issued shares, whose undertaking to accept is subject to approval of its shareholders.
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Thursday, November 3, 2016

EDWARDS AND GLOBALFOUNDRIES RECOGNISED BY SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY

Joint abatement redesign project between Globalfoundries Singapore and Edwards reduces annual liquefied petroleum gas use by 31%, abating 640 tons of carbon and saving $200,000 USD.
 
BURGESS HILL, England, Nov 2 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Edwards, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of integrated vacuum and abatement solutions, and Globalfoundries Singapore, a leading full-service semiconductor design, development, fabrication and innovation company, were recognised by Singapore’s National Environment Agency in the Best Practices category at the 2016 Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) Awards. The agency uses the awards to foster a culture of sustained energy efficiency improvement in industry and encourage companies to adopt a proactive approach towards energy management by identifying and sharing best practices for other companies to emulate.

The joint project between Globalfoundries and Edwards involved a redesign of 35 abatement units to reduce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption. Thermal abatement units are used to break down process gases for safe disposal into the atmosphere. The two companies worked together to reduce gas consumption while maintaining destruction efficiency and total abatement capacity by designing and retrofitting smaller, more efficient chambers and nozzles along with a longer weir. The changes reduced annual LPG consumption by 31%, carbon emissions by 640 tons, and annual energy costs by $200,000 USD.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

SIZMEK ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH YAHOO! JAPAN FOR THE JAPANESE MARKET

Yahoo! JAPAN to become the exclusive distributor and operator of Sizmek platform in Japan

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sizmek, an open ad management platform for multiscreen ad experiences, today announced a strategic partnership with Yahoo! JAPAN. Through the partnership, Yahoo! JAPAN will become the exclusive distributor and operator of the Sizmek platform and products in Japan.  Additionally, Sizmek’s ad management platform will serve clients’ ads to Yahoo! JAPAN’s leading digital inventory for agencies and advertisers.



BDO UNIBANK SELECTS FISERV TO PROVIDE MANAGED SERVICES AND EXPERTISE IN SUPPORT OF CRUCIAL IT SYSTEMS

Support will cover multiple solutions including Signature, Teller and Communicator from Fiserv

SINGAPORE & BROOKFIELD, Wis., Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that BDO Unibank, one of the largest banks in the Philippines, expanded their relationship with Fiserv to include Managed Services to support the IT initiatives of the bank. BDO Unibank utilizes the Signature® core account processing platform, the Teller front-end teller system, and the Communicator enterprise framework solution from Fiserv. With the addition of Managed Services, Fiserv will provide expertise for IT projects, analysis and testing of systems and process, and employee training. This will allow BDO Unibank to focus resources on business initiatives while ensuring that critical IT systems and processes are maintained.


HIGHLIGHTS OF TALK EVENTS WITH TWO ICONIC DIRECTORS, MAMORU HOSODA AND SHUNJI IWAI, AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TOKYO, Nov. 2, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) screened more than 200 films, highlighting the work of two iconic directors, Mamoru HOSODA and Shunji IWAI,   as well as hosting an exciting lineup of talk events featuring them in discussion with special guests from October 25 to November 3, 2016, at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.

This year's Animation Focus shined a spotlight on Mamoru HOSODA, the brilliantly inventive director whose "Summer Wars" (2009) and "Wolf Children" (2012) were local and international hits, and whose latest masterpiece, "The Boy and the Beast" (2015), became the highest-grossing Japanese box-office film in 2015. TIFF screened 10 of Hosoda's works from his 20-year career.


MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH - NEW PATENTED TECHNOLOGY SAVES ENERGY AND CLIMATE

End Users can save up to 30% on electrical energy

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Nov 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VSquare/R announces new patented technology specifically suited to manufacturers of appliances, industrial machinery, and nearly every product that uses an AC electrical motor.  Manufacturers who incorporate this energy saver technology into their products will attract more customers – who will reap the benefits as they will be able to save up to 30% on their electrical energy.  And, as a side benefit, will enjoy a cleaner climate due to the reduction in carbon based fuel.


FAMOUS EXPERTS REVIEWED "ARCHITECTURAL WORKS" IN WUJIANG, CROWD SOURCING AND INNOVATION FOR THE "WAY OF DEVELOPMENT" OF QIPAO TOWN

SUZHOU, China, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- 

China Wujiang - Qipao Town International Architecture Design Competition was Rounded off Successfully

The expert review meeting for China Wujiang - Qipao Town International Architecture Design Competition was held on October 29. Chang Zhou, the professoriate senior architect, national first-class certified architect, and an expert receiving a special government subsidy of the State Council, served as the chairman of the panel of expert judges, which was consisted by Chang Zhou and other 9 authoritative experts from universities and institutes as well as the leading architects of architectural circles. Based on the standards of review such as whether the appearance of the work is graceful, the intrinsic echo degree of architectural image and the features of the small town, and the revelation and inheritance of cultural connotations and humanistic spirit, the panel of expert judges made the final review for 99 entries from home and abroad. Eventually, the works of Weihao Tang's team won the first prize of the competition.

China Wujiang - Qipao Town International Architecture Design Competition was hosted by the People's Government of Suzhou Wujiang District, co-hosted by Wujiang Taihu New City Urban Administration Committee and Wujiang East Taihu Ecological Tourism & Resort Zone, and organized by Builtop Group Co., Ltd. and Time+Architecture Journal. Xinhua News Agency Jiangsu News Center also gave great support to the competition.

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TOSHIBA NEW STEPPING MOTOR DRIVER IC LOWERS MOTOR NOISE AND VIBRATION

TOKYO, Nov 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO: 6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB67S209FTG”, a stepping motor driver with an architecture that lowers noise and vibration during motor operation. Mass production is slated to begin at the end of December.
 

High speed, high performance motor control is essential for printers, office automation equipment, banking terminals such as ATMs, cash dispensers, amusement machines, and home appliances. Recent customer demand for stepping motor control have centered on demands for lower noise and vibration, as equipment is used in increasingly diverse environments.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

TRANSWESTERN INVESTMENT GROUP, SEOUL-BASED MIRAE ACQUIRE 2.2 MSF STATE FARM CAMPUS IN SALE-LEASEBACK

Four-Building Portfolio Located in CityLine, a 186-Acre, Mixed-Use Project Outside Dallas

DALLAS, Nov 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Properties Trust I LP, a partnership of Transwestern Investment Group and Mirae Asset Global Investments Co, has closed on the acquisition of a 2.2 million-square-foot, mixed-use project in a sale-leaseback with State Farm Auto Insurance Co.

The partnership acquired the four primary office/retail towers, with connected structured parking garages, located in the CityLine development, a 186-acre, mixed-use project developed by KDC. The buildings are designated LEED® Gold and are located immediately adjacent to a primary DART rail line.
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EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCES MAIDEN INCOME DISTRIBUTION FOR TARGET INCOME FUND 4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Bhd has announced a
maiden income distribution of 5.92 sen per unit for Eastspring Investments Target 
Income Fund 4.

The fund was launched on Aug 25 last year.

Chief Executive Officer Raymond Tang said in a statement today, the fund's
performance was attributed to the company fund managers’ disciplined investment
strategy.

He said the five-year close-ended bond fund endeavours to provide regular
income during its tenure by investing in local or foreign bonds.

"In the current low interest rate environment, investors continue to chase
for yields, which results in strong demand for close-ended bond funds that
potentially offer higher returns than fixed deposits," he added.

Tang said all unit holders who maintained their holdings in the funds as at Oct 28 would be entitled to the income distribution.

The fund is managed by Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd.

-- BERNAMA

​BROADSOFT ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF VOIP LOGIC


GAITHERSBURG, Md, Oct 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, has acquired VoIP Logic, a wholesale provider of BroadWorks-based cloud communications services to internet and other service providers in the US. VoIP Logic has been successful in growing its customer base by offering an attractive cloud wholesale offer to its customers. This cloud model will be added to the BroadSoft BroadCloud portfolio and addresses the needs of service providers who want greater control of their platform.

With best-of-breed technology and proven geographic resiliency, security and uptime, VoIP Logic offers service providers the control and flexibility to design, integrate and update their cloud services to address their customer’s evolving requirements. As an established cloud PBX and BroadSoft UC-One application provider, VoIP Logic will complement the BroadCloud UCaaS solution, which enables service providers to leverage the feature-rich capabilities, flexibility and reliability of BroadWorks and UC-One while transforming from a CAPEX-intensive infrastructure to a scalable, flexible OPEX service model. VoIP Logic will represent an exciting complementary piece of the BroadSoft SaaS portfolio.