TOKYO, Sept 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (TDSC) today announced the launch of “TB67B054FTG,” a new three-phase brushless fan motor controller IC for home appliances, such as air conditioners and air purifiers, that realizes high efficiency drive and noise reduction. Mass production will start in November, 2017.
Today’s motor rotors are multi-polarized, since higher motor driving efficiency and noise reduction are required for fan motors used air conditioners, air purifiers and other in home appliances. Conventionally, motor control is carried out by a microcontroller and an 8-pole rotor and a rotation-control signal that outputs 3 pulses a cycle.
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Saturday, September 30, 2017
CALVIN KLEIN, INC. ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF MULTI-BRAND LIFESTYLE STORES IN SHANGHAI AND DÜSSELDORF
NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], today announced the opening of new CALVIN KLEIN multi-brand lifestyle stores in Shanghai, China and Düsseldorf, Germany. Each store is a flagship and features the brand’s latest retail design concepts.
The 6,000 square foot, two-story Shanghai store is located in Raffles City and offers men’s and women’s CK Calvin Klein, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN PERFORMANCE apparel and accessories. The new store in Düsseldorf is located on Königsallee Boulevard and spans three floors and over 3,500 square feet, and offers men’s and women’s Calvin Klein sportswear and accessories, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN SWIMWEAR.
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The 6,000 square foot, two-story Shanghai store is located in Raffles City and offers men’s and women’s CK Calvin Klein, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN PERFORMANCE apparel and accessories. The new store in Düsseldorf is located on Königsallee Boulevard and spans three floors and over 3,500 square feet, and offers men’s and women’s Calvin Klein sportswear and accessories, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN SWIMWEAR.
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Friday, September 29, 2017
AVATAR DIRECTOR JAMES CAMERON INVESTS IN VERDIENT FOODS AND CANADIAN ORGANIC FARMING INDUSTRY
Launching today is the Camerons’ Verdient Foods Inc., whose goal is to become the largest organic pea protein fractionation facility in North America
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Oscar-winning film director James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis Cameron announced today the formation of Verdient Foods Inc. On September 18th, 2017, Verdient Foods opened a new pulse food processing facility in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, near the province’s largest city, Saskatoon. Once fully operational, the 160,000 metric-ton facility will become the largest organic pea protein fractionation facility in North America.
The Camerons are dedicated to working with Saskatchewan farmers in a mentorship program to provide a profitable structure to keep younger generations of Canadian farmers engaged in organic farming. James Cameron said, “We are working with Saskatchewan farmers through the Verdient Foods processing facility and Saskatoon’s Food Centre to integrate food production with new value-added products.”
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Oscar-winning film director James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis Cameron announced today the formation of Verdient Foods Inc. On September 18th, 2017, Verdient Foods opened a new pulse food processing facility in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, near the province’s largest city, Saskatoon. Once fully operational, the 160,000 metric-ton facility will become the largest organic pea protein fractionation facility in North America.
The Camerons are dedicated to working with Saskatchewan farmers in a mentorship program to provide a profitable structure to keep younger generations of Canadian farmers engaged in organic farming. James Cameron said, “We are working with Saskatchewan farmers through the Verdient Foods processing facility and Saskatoon’s Food Centre to integrate food production with new value-added products.”
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LARGEST SPORTING GOODS RETAILER, DECATHLON BOOSTS GROUND-LEVEL DISTRIBUTION VISIBILITY WITH LOGINEXT
FREMONT, Calif., Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The largest sporting goods retailer worldwide ties up with the one of the leading SaaS companies in logistics and field workforce optimization. Decathlon partners with LogiNext to extend the power of its superior distribution network in multiple developing markets. Through this partnership it looks to recreate its French market domination in other countries. Through machine learning algorithms designed to read traffic and weather patterns from historical delivery movement information, LogiNext has managed to set up a unique solution set for Decathlon that offers exceptional logistics movement visibility across geographies.
Along with movement visibility, hub-load analytics around fleet movement can be automated using LogiNext’s planning engine. Tracking the fleet vehicles through a centralized controlling dashboard, Decathlon can plan their delivery routes and estimated time of arrivals backed by actual real-time, ground-level location analytics. This would help them eliminate bottlenecks, both predictable and unpredictable, such as planning for the workforce for loading and unloading around the regularly updated estimated time of arrivals.
LogiNext CEO, Dhruvil Sanghvi, laid out his vision for the innovative partnership between his company and Decathlon: “We now know that logistics movement can be a huge bottleneck or a smooth dissemination engine, based on how you upgrade and maintain your delivery management system. Decathlon has built its worldwide following through extensive, exhaustive, and intriguing product lineups. We would help them ensure complete visibility for their distribution to their retail outlets.”
Along with movement visibility, hub-load analytics around fleet movement can be automated using LogiNext’s planning engine. Tracking the fleet vehicles through a centralized controlling dashboard, Decathlon can plan their delivery routes and estimated time of arrivals backed by actual real-time, ground-level location analytics. This would help them eliminate bottlenecks, both predictable and unpredictable, such as planning for the workforce for loading and unloading around the regularly updated estimated time of arrivals.
LogiNext CEO, Dhruvil Sanghvi, laid out his vision for the innovative partnership between his company and Decathlon: “We now know that logistics movement can be a huge bottleneck or a smooth dissemination engine, based on how you upgrade and maintain your delivery management system. Decathlon has built its worldwide following through extensive, exhaustive, and intriguing product lineups. We would help them ensure complete visibility for their distribution to their retail outlets.”
Thursday, September 28, 2017
SKYBOX SECURITY ANNOUNCES THREAT-CENTRIC VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT FOR VIRTUAL AND CLOUD NETWORKS
Expands solutions to ease day-to-day security management across all networks in one platform
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skybox™ Security, a global leader in cybersecurity management, continues to expand its cloud security management solution, Skybox for the Cloud™. The solution now includes threat–centric vulnerability management (TCVM) for virtual and multi-cloud environments and extends capabilities for security policy management, attack surface visibility and network path analysis. With one platform, the Skybox™ Security Suite, organizations are now able to consistently and securely manage day-to-day security processes across their entire network infrastructure, whether on premises or in the cloud.
As businesses continue to migrate to virtual and cloud environments, security becomes more complicated due to the nature of cloud architecture, from multi-tenancy to elasticity and the shared responsibility for the computing stack. For example, security mechanisms in virtual and cloud networks are different from physical environments, and even differ between cloud service providers. In addition, cloud elasticity means virtual machines are quickly spun up and down, making traditional vulnerability scanning insufficient as the environment may change significantly between scans.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skybox™ Security, a global leader in cybersecurity management, continues to expand its cloud security management solution, Skybox for the Cloud™. The solution now includes threat–centric vulnerability management (TCVM) for virtual and multi-cloud environments and extends capabilities for security policy management, attack surface visibility and network path analysis. With one platform, the Skybox™ Security Suite, organizations are now able to consistently and securely manage day-to-day security processes across their entire network infrastructure, whether on premises or in the cloud.
As businesses continue to migrate to virtual and cloud environments, security becomes more complicated due to the nature of cloud architecture, from multi-tenancy to elasticity and the shared responsibility for the computing stack. For example, security mechanisms in virtual and cloud networks are different from physical environments, and even differ between cloud service providers. In addition, cloud elasticity means virtual machines are quickly spun up and down, making traditional vulnerability scanning insufficient as the environment may change significantly between scans.
SIGMA DESIGNS MAKES SECURE INTEROPERABILITY EASY WITH Z-WAVE SMARTSTART
SmartStart is a brand-new way to automatically create and configure Z-Wave Networks for instant device installation success
FREMONT, Calif., Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigma Designs® (NASDAQ:SIGM), a leading provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for smart TV and Internet of Things (IoT) for smart home, today announces the availability of Z-Wave SmartStart, comprising the new Z-Wave protocol and Z-Wave gateway software layers, which together greatly improve installation and enable uniform out-of-the-box set-up of Z-Wave smart home devices. Z-Wave SmartStart pre-configures devices to the network before they reach the home, dramatically reducing installation time, and thereby costs, to maximize return on investment (ROI) for installers and remove difficulty of DIY installations for homeowners.
SmartStart simplifies installation of Z-Wave devices and solves the industry's barriers to adoption including user error, integration complexity, and product returns due to faulty install. For service providers, SmartStart reduces the time technicians spend in each home, which is critical to maximizing ROI and reaching more customers. Smart home installations typically require a technician to spend several hours validating component functionality, integrating products, and configuring scenes, rules, and scripts prior to setting up devices. With Z-Wave SmartStart, pre-configuration can enable the following benefits:
FREMONT, Calif., Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigma Designs® (NASDAQ:SIGM), a leading provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for smart TV and Internet of Things (IoT) for smart home, today announces the availability of Z-Wave SmartStart, comprising the new Z-Wave protocol and Z-Wave gateway software layers, which together greatly improve installation and enable uniform out-of-the-box set-up of Z-Wave smart home devices. Z-Wave SmartStart pre-configures devices to the network before they reach the home, dramatically reducing installation time, and thereby costs, to maximize return on investment (ROI) for installers and remove difficulty of DIY installations for homeowners.
SmartStart simplifies installation of Z-Wave devices and solves the industry's barriers to adoption including user error, integration complexity, and product returns due to faulty install. For service providers, SmartStart reduces the time technicians spend in each home, which is critical to maximizing ROI and reaching more customers. Smart home installations typically require a technician to spend several hours validating component functionality, integrating products, and configuring scenes, rules, and scripts prior to setting up devices. With Z-Wave SmartStart, pre-configuration can enable the following benefits:
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF LONPAC INSURANCE BHD
SINGAPORE, Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Lonpac Insurance Bhd (Lonpac) (Malaysia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is positive.
The rating affirmations reflect Lonpac’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and very strong track record of operating performance. The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization is supported by a consistent and strong internal capital generation ability that has kept its underwriting leverage low. Lonpac generates one of the highest underwriting margins in Malaysia’s non-life market, and its performance has been very strong compared with its peers based on variety of measures.
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The rating affirmations reflect Lonpac’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and very strong track record of operating performance. The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization is supported by a consistent and strong internal capital generation ability that has kept its underwriting leverage low. Lonpac generates one of the highest underwriting margins in Malaysia’s non-life market, and its performance has been very strong compared with its peers based on variety of measures.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
SEB AND NASDAQ TO BUILD BLOCKCHAIN FOR SWEDISH MUTUAL FUND MARKET
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEB, the Nordic financial services group, and Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) have announced a joint project to test a developed prototype for a mutual fund trading platform based on blockchain technology. The aim is to increase efficiency in the processing of purchases and sales of fund units and to create a unit ledger - an area which today is largely characterized by manual routines, long settlement cycles and paper driven processes.
"With the help of a blockchain we can create a faster, simpler, more effective and reliable fund market," said Göran Fors, acting head of Investor Services at SEB. "Funds are increasingly important for our clients and it is with great pleasure that we can announce this important project together with Nasdaq."
"With the help of a blockchain we can create a faster, simpler, more effective and reliable fund market," said Göran Fors, acting head of Investor Services at SEB. "Funds are increasingly important for our clients and it is with great pleasure that we can announce this important project together with Nasdaq."
ARKADIN ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGED SERVICES FOR OFFICE 365 TO ENABLE BUSINESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT MICROSOFT CLOUD VOICE
Proven Microsoft-certified services empower the organizational change required to drive adoption of Microsoft’s cloud UC suite
SINGAPORE, Sept 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arkadin, an NTT Communications company and market leader in cloud communications, including Unified Communications and Collaboration services, has rolled out comprehensive capabilities to enable global clients to successfully transition to Microsoft’s cloud UC suite. Arkadin Managed Services (AMS) for O365 provides real time support for Microsoft cloud voice, online meetings, Meeting Broadcast and advanced voice requirements (in both Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams). Arkadin’s proven 360-degree methodology ensures high levels of adoption and productivity for customers in their Microsoft workplace transformation journey.
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SINGAPORE, Sept 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arkadin, an NTT Communications company and market leader in cloud communications, including Unified Communications and Collaboration services, has rolled out comprehensive capabilities to enable global clients to successfully transition to Microsoft’s cloud UC suite. Arkadin Managed Services (AMS) for O365 provides real time support for Microsoft cloud voice, online meetings, Meeting Broadcast and advanced voice requirements (in both Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams). Arkadin’s proven 360-degree methodology ensures high levels of adoption and productivity for customers in their Microsoft workplace transformation journey.
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HYPERBIT ANNOUNCED AS WORLDWIDE RETAIL PARTNER FOR L21 LITECOIN MINER
HONG KONG, Sept. 27, 2017/Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
Block Assets Limited (http://www.blockassets.io/) trading as HyperBit (http://www.hyperbitshop.io/), a Hong Kong based company for the emerging crypto-currency market, has been appointed as the worldwide distribution partner for Bewang Electronic Commerce Company Limited (BW) to exclusively sell the World's Fastest Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Scrypt Miner for Litecoin, the L21, to its customers globally via its online store.
Trading online as HyperBit Shop, the retail website has been launched to the world today and for the first time crypto-currency "miners" will be able to order the L21 Miner for Litecoin in any quantity. The manufacturer, BW has previously limited the sale of the L21 to major mining companies, with large minimum order quantities required.
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Block Assets Limited (http://www.blockassets.io/) trading as HyperBit (http://www.hyperbitshop.io/), a Hong Kong based company for the emerging crypto-currency market, has been appointed as the worldwide distribution partner for Bewang Electronic Commerce Company Limited (BW) to exclusively sell the World's Fastest Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Scrypt Miner for Litecoin, the L21, to its customers globally via its online store.
Trading online as HyperBit Shop, the retail website has been launched to the world today and for the first time crypto-currency "miners" will be able to order the L21 Miner for Litecoin in any quantity. The manufacturer, BW has previously limited the sale of the L21 to major mining companies, with large minimum order quantities required.
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THE PROSUME ENERGY FOUNDATION PRESENTS A BLOCKCHAIN-BASED PLATFORM THAT WILL FOSTER THE PEER-TO-PEER ENERGY EXCHANGES
The Foundation believes in the power of connecting people through the blockchain technology to develop new energy community models and it’s now asking the support of everyone through a pre-ICO starting the 27th of September, 2017
ZUG, Switzerland, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rethinking the actual energy models, looking forward a network of communities and new ways to share sources: these are the ideas behind the Swiss PROSUME Energy Foundation, founded in Zug, the heart of the Crypto Valley, by professionals with a strong and long-time experience in the energy sector as well as in the blockchain softwares.
The Foundation has developed a new revolutionary platform to exchange electricity from renewable and fossil sources. It connects independent power producers, consumers, innovative utility companies and energy communities in a locally shared market where each peer is free to interact in a multi-tenant ecosystem.
The mission of the Foundation is to promote decentralizing power models and empower energy communities through the blockchain software technology and through the implementation of peer to peer energy exchange policiestargeting possible solutions for all the existing physical and legal energy framework barriers, investing in Research & Development to offer innovative hardware and IoT-devices related to smart metering, smart grid, energy routers and devices.
PROSUME is based over 3 main pillars: decentralization, digitalization and decarbonisation. Blockchain has been considered the perfect tool to achieve the mission of the Foundation because this disruptive technology combines IT with cryptography and governance principles to create a new safer, more resilient and transparent place where everyone could be independent in choosing his own energy sources.
ZUG, Switzerland, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rethinking the actual energy models, looking forward a network of communities and new ways to share sources: these are the ideas behind the Swiss PROSUME Energy Foundation, founded in Zug, the heart of the Crypto Valley, by professionals with a strong and long-time experience in the energy sector as well as in the blockchain softwares.
The Foundation has developed a new revolutionary platform to exchange electricity from renewable and fossil sources. It connects independent power producers, consumers, innovative utility companies and energy communities in a locally shared market where each peer is free to interact in a multi-tenant ecosystem.
The mission of the Foundation is to promote decentralizing power models and empower energy communities through the blockchain software technology and through the implementation of peer to peer energy exchange policiestargeting possible solutions for all the existing physical and legal energy framework barriers, investing in Research & Development to offer innovative hardware and IoT-devices related to smart metering, smart grid, energy routers and devices.
PROSUME is based over 3 main pillars: decentralization, digitalization and decarbonisation. Blockchain has been considered the perfect tool to achieve the mission of the Foundation because this disruptive technology combines IT with cryptography and governance principles to create a new safer, more resilient and transparent place where everyone could be independent in choosing his own energy sources.
SKY9 CAPITAL LED A $5 MILLION SERIES A+ ROUND IN CHINA SOCIAL E-COMMERCE PLATFORM HOME, INC.
HONG KONG, Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Inc., a social e-commerce platform for the home furnishing industry, recently announced the completion of a $5 million Series A+ round of financing led by Sky9 Capital with participation from existing investor Capital Today.
Home Inc. is a leading social e-commerce platform for furniture and home furnishings in China. The Hangzhou-based company provides an online platform that utilizes an innovative, sharing-economy approach to sales and marketing, connecting prospective customers with prior customers both online and offline. The company is different from other furniture e-commerce companies because it provides a network of virtual showrooms, called “Lifestyle Homes”, for prospective customers to personally experience the products in a real offline home environment. The prospective customer can also interact with existing furniture owners either online or offline at these Lifestyle Homes for detailed information on the products prior to purchasing, resulting in improved customer experience and satisfaction.
Home Inc.’s Founder and CEO Qiming Zhao commented: “The furniture industry is complicated, so I have been very selective about potential investors. Sky9’s team has a strong track record of investing in some of the leading sharing economy and social e-commerce companies in China, like Tujia, PinDuoDuo, MaMaDaV, and XiaoHongChun. I look forward to continuing to work with the partners of Sky9 as I value their experience and strategic insights.”
Home Inc. is a leading social e-commerce platform for furniture and home furnishings in China. The Hangzhou-based company provides an online platform that utilizes an innovative, sharing-economy approach to sales and marketing, connecting prospective customers with prior customers both online and offline. The company is different from other furniture e-commerce companies because it provides a network of virtual showrooms, called “Lifestyle Homes”, for prospective customers to personally experience the products in a real offline home environment. The prospective customer can also interact with existing furniture owners either online or offline at these Lifestyle Homes for detailed information on the products prior to purchasing, resulting in improved customer experience and satisfaction.
Home Inc.’s Founder and CEO Qiming Zhao commented: “The furniture industry is complicated, so I have been very selective about potential investors. Sky9’s team has a strong track record of investing in some of the leading sharing economy and social e-commerce companies in China, like Tujia, PinDuoDuo, MaMaDaV, and XiaoHongChun. I look forward to continuing to work with the partners of Sky9 as I value their experience and strategic insights.”
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION'S 300MA SMALL LDO REGULATOR ICS COMBINE LOW QUIESCENT BIAS CURRENT WITH HIGH RIPPLE REJECTION RATIO AND FAST LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
TOKYO, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (TDSC) has released the “TCR3UG” series of small package, low-dropout (LDO) regulators with an output current of 300mA, that are suitable for power management of IoT modules, wearable devices and smartphones. Shipment of the first products in the series starts today, and other will follow in turn.
The quiescent bias current of an LDO regulator is the result of a trade-off between its ripple rejection ratio and load transient response. The TCR3UG series regulators deliver the industry’s best trade-offs between these characteristics[1]. They also deliver various protection features, such as thermal shutdown, overcurrent protection and inrush current suppression. Housed in the industry-leading small WCSP4F package[1], which measures 0.645mm x 0.645mm (typ.), t=0.33mm (max), the TCR3UG series helps reduce the size and thickness of mobile applications.
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The quiescent bias current of an LDO regulator is the result of a trade-off between its ripple rejection ratio and load transient response. The TCR3UG series regulators deliver the industry’s best trade-offs between these characteristics[1]. They also deliver various protection features, such as thermal shutdown, overcurrent protection and inrush current suppression. Housed in the industry-leading small WCSP4F package[1], which measures 0.645mm x 0.645mm (typ.), t=0.33mm (max), the TCR3UG series helps reduce the size and thickness of mobile applications.
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ARYAKA PRESENTS ITS GLOBAL SD-WAN AT THE IDC CIO SUMMIT 2017 IN SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE, Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka®, the leading global SD-WAN provider, today announced it is showcasing its SmartCONNECT and SmartACCESS, the first clientless SD-WAN, at IDC and Executive Networks Media’s CIO Summit 2017, the foremost gathering of CIOs in Asia, on Sept. 26, at the Marina Bay Sands and Convention Centre. Aryaka is both a sponsor and exhibitor at the event, which keeps CIOs and senior executives in Asia aware of the latest global trends in IT and the impact on their industries.
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PENFUND LEADS SECOND LIEN REFINANCING FOR GIVE & GO PREPARED FOODS
TORONTO, Canada, Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penfund, an independent provider of junior capital to middle market companies in the United States and Canada, announced today an incremental investment in Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. (“Give & Go” or the “Company”) by Penfund Capital Fund V (the “Fund”). The Fund provided an additional US$15 million of second lien debt as part of Give & Go’s recent first and second lien refinancing transaction.
Penfund acted as lead investor and agent for the upsized second lien facility. Adam Breslin, partner at Penfund, commented, “We are pleased to support Thomas H. Lee Partners in their recapitalization of Give & Go. Give & Go has performed well since being acquired by THL and we are excited about the Company’s prospects.”
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Penfund acted as lead investor and agent for the upsized second lien facility. Adam Breslin, partner at Penfund, commented, “We are pleased to support Thomas H. Lee Partners in their recapitalization of Give & Go. Give & Go has performed well since being acquired by THL and we are excited about the Company’s prospects.”
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NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $200 MILLION COMMITMENT FROM PATEL FAMILY FOUNDATION
$50 Million Gift plus $150 Million Investment Will Significantly Expand NSU’s Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Care Sciences; Advance Health Care in Florida and Beyond
FORT LAUDERDALE and CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOTE TO EDITORS: News conference scheduled for 11 a.m. Mon., Sept. 25 at NSU’s Terry Bldg., 3301 College Ave., Main Campus (Steele Auditorium) and will be live-streamed nova.edu/patelgift
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announces the largest philanthropic gift in its history from Tampa-area cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel. The commitment will significantly expand its programs in osteopathic medicine and health care sciences, and be used to develop a new 27-acre campus for NSU in Clearwater, Fla. The Patels are renowned in Florida for their philanthropy, community service and entrepreneurship.
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FORT LAUDERDALE and CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOTE TO EDITORS: News conference scheduled for 11 a.m. Mon., Sept. 25 at NSU’s Terry Bldg., 3301 College Ave., Main Campus (Steele Auditorium) and will be live-streamed nova.edu/patelgift
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announces the largest philanthropic gift in its history from Tampa-area cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel. The commitment will significantly expand its programs in osteopathic medicine and health care sciences, and be used to develop a new 27-acre campus for NSU in Clearwater, Fla. The Patels are renowned in Florida for their philanthropy, community service and entrepreneurship.
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NASDAQ WELCOMES SECOO HOLDING LIMITED (NASDAQ: SECO) TO THE NASDAQ GLOBAL MARKET
NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Secoo Holding Limited (Nasdaq:SECO), Asia's largest online integrated upscale products and services platform, rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square today in celebration of its initial public offering (IPO) on The Nasdaq Global Market.
ALIPAY TEAMS UP WITH NORDIC PARTNERS TO BRING "SMART TOURISM" TO CHINESE VISITORS
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alipay, the world's largest online and mobile payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group ("Ant Financial", "Ant"), today announced that it has signed separate MoUs with Finpro (Finland), Svensk Handel (Sweden) and the Scandinavian Tourist Board, which will enable merchants across Nordic region to accept payment via Alipay and reach Chinese customers before, during and after their visit via Alipay's in-app marketing platform.
This will bring Chinese tourists the same convenient payment and travel experience that they enjoy in China.
This will bring Chinese tourists the same convenient payment and travel experience that they enjoy in China.
Monday, September 25, 2017
HOW TO SHARE NEW ENERGY MODELS THROUGH BLOCKCHAIN?
The PROSUME Energy Foundation presents an innovative platform that will revolutionise the development of new energy community models
ZUG, Switzerland, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The future of energy is peer-to-peer: PROSUME Energy Foundation is now disclosing a new revolutionary platform to exchange electricity from renewable and fossil sources. It connects independent power producers, consumers, innovative utility companies and energy communities in a locally shared market where each peer is free to interact in a multi-tenant ecosystem.
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The future of energy is peer-to-peer: PROSUME Energy Foundation is now disclosing a new revolutionary platform to exchange electricity from renewable and fossil sources. It connects independent power producers, consumers, innovative utility companies and energy communities in a locally shared market where each peer is free to interact in a multi-tenant ecosystem.
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CONSUMER FOODSERVICE DELIVERY TO GROW 51 PERCENT BY 2021
CHICAGO, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Consumer foodservice is forecasted to reach US$3 trillion by 2021 with delivery as the fastest growing channel at 51 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International, a global market research company.
Euromonitor International will explore delivery trends among other key concepts and drivers in the consumer foodservice space in an upcoming free webinar, “New Concepts in the Global Consumer Foodservice Industry”, on Wednesday, September 27 at 9 a.m. CDT.
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Euromonitor International will explore delivery trends among other key concepts and drivers in the consumer foodservice space in an upcoming free webinar, “New Concepts in the Global Consumer Foodservice Industry”, on Wednesday, September 27 at 9 a.m. CDT.
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BT AND HITACHI PARTNER TO DEVELOP INDUSTRIAL AND ENTERPRISE IOT SOLUTIONS
Initial Focus on Asset Intelligence and Predictive Maintenance Use Cases
LAS VEGAS and LONDON, Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, and Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced a global partnership to co-create innovative solutions in the area of industrial and enterprise internet of things (IoT). The partnership aims to drive better business outcomes for global customers, including greater efficiency, productivity and cost savings. The companies will initially focus on exploring and designing asset intelligence and predictive maintenance solutions to deliver the desired outcomes for customers in industry sectors such as manufacturing and transportation.
Announced at Hitachi’s inaugural user conference, Hitachi NEXT 2017, in Las Vegas today, the partnership unites BT’s global network infrastructure, cloud capabilities and cyber security expertise with Hitachi’s extensive operational and information technology (OT/IT) expertise, next-generation Lumada IoT platform software and integrated IoT services and solutions portfolio.
The companies’ combined technology, infrastructure and expertise will help their mutual customers to take full advantage of connected intelligence and advanced data analytics to streamline processes and optimise business performance on a global scale.
Bas Burger, CEO Global Services, BT, said: “Our partnership with Hitachi will help BT to accelerate innovation and ease the path to digitalisation and IoT for our customers around the globe. Hitachi’s OT, IT and IoT expertise, long-standing customer engagements and its Lumada IoT Platform will combine ideally with our global infrastructure, cloud services and cybersecurity expertise to create powerful IoT offerings that will help maximise the success of our global customers’ digital transformation journeys.”
LAS VEGAS and LONDON, Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, and Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced a global partnership to co-create innovative solutions in the area of industrial and enterprise internet of things (IoT). The partnership aims to drive better business outcomes for global customers, including greater efficiency, productivity and cost savings. The companies will initially focus on exploring and designing asset intelligence and predictive maintenance solutions to deliver the desired outcomes for customers in industry sectors such as manufacturing and transportation.
Announced at Hitachi’s inaugural user conference, Hitachi NEXT 2017, in Las Vegas today, the partnership unites BT’s global network infrastructure, cloud capabilities and cyber security expertise with Hitachi’s extensive operational and information technology (OT/IT) expertise, next-generation Lumada IoT platform software and integrated IoT services and solutions portfolio.
The companies’ combined technology, infrastructure and expertise will help their mutual customers to take full advantage of connected intelligence and advanced data analytics to streamline processes and optimise business performance on a global scale.
Bas Burger, CEO Global Services, BT, said: “Our partnership with Hitachi will help BT to accelerate innovation and ease the path to digitalisation and IoT for our customers around the globe. Hitachi’s OT, IT and IoT expertise, long-standing customer engagements and its Lumada IoT Platform will combine ideally with our global infrastructure, cloud services and cybersecurity expertise to create powerful IoT offerings that will help maximise the success of our global customers’ digital transformation journeys.”
NEW BEAUTY AND FASHION CONSUMPTION HABITS REVEALED IN EUROMONITOR WEBINAR
LONDON, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International announced a new webinar, ‘New Consumerism’s Impact on the Beauty and Fashion Industries’, highlighting how sharing has fundamentally changed the way shoppers view ownership of goods and how rising demand for experiences has changed the way fashion and beauty industries engage with their customers.
New consumerism is a fundamental shift in the economy, demographics, household formation and environmental attitudes enabling technological leaps and driving change in consumption habits. “This New Consumerism avoids the conspicuous consumption of the past and instead sees consumers re-evaluating their priorities and re-assessing their values. People are asking themselves what really matters to them, and, conversely, what is ultimately not important,” says Michelle Grant, head of retailing research at Euromonitor International.
Experientialism is also gradually replacing materialism as the new status quo. The experience trend is impacting many sectors, and fashion and beauty companies are trying to build an emotional connection with shoppers by offering experiences with their brands. “Instead of purchasing new products to own, consumers are increasingly buying used products, and renting instead of buying. There is a limit on what consumers can ‘reuse’ in the beauty world but that doesn’t mean that brands aren’t working hard to provide a recyclable quality to their products,” comments beauty and personal care analyst at Euromonitor International Hannah Symons. |
Friday, September 22, 2017
TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION LAUNCHES PHOTOCOUPLER WITH UVLO FUNCTION FOR DIGITAL CONTROL SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES AND IPM DRIVE
TOKYO, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (TDSC) today announced the launch of “TLP2735,” a high speed IC photocoupler for MOSFET gate signal insulation and the company’s first to incorporate an under voltage lockout (UVLO) function.
UVLO cuts the photocoupler’s susceptibility to noise like that generated in power supply cables, and can prevent malfunctioning when products are switched on. With an isolation voltage of 5kVrms (min) between the input and output, as well as conformity with the IEC60747-5-5[1] photocoupler safety standard, TLP2735 is also suitable for applications requiring high insulation performance.
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UVLO cuts the photocoupler’s susceptibility to noise like that generated in power supply cables, and can prevent malfunctioning when products are switched on. With an isolation voltage of 5kVrms (min) between the input and output, as well as conformity with the IEC60747-5-5[1] photocoupler safety standard, TLP2735 is also suitable for applications requiring high insulation performance.
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ABIOMED RECEIVES FDA PMA APPROVAL FOR IMPELLA RP® FOR RIGHT HEART FAILURE
DANVERS, Mass., Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABMD), a leading provider of breakthrough heart support and recovery technologies, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-market approval (PMA) for the Impella RP® heart pump. Culminating from five years of research, this approval follows the prior FDA Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) received in January 2015 and adds the Impella RP heart pump to Abiomed’s platform of PMA approved devices.
With this approval, the Impella RP heart pump is the only percutaneous temporary ventricular support device that is FDA-approved as safe and effective for right heart failure as stated in the indication:
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With this approval, the Impella RP heart pump is the only percutaneous temporary ventricular support device that is FDA-approved as safe and effective for right heart failure as stated in the indication:
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K2 LAUNCHES NEW PROCESS AUTOMATION PLATFORM INCLUDING NEW CLOUD SERVICE
K2’s process automation platform allows businesses of all types around the globe to rapidly build and deploy automation across the business.
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
K2 today announced the availability of its new low-code process automation platform – furthering innovation in the way organizations drive digital efficiencies. With a new managed cloud service, K2 Cloud, new on-premises version, K2 Five, and completely redesigned user interfaces and experiences, the platform helps businesses of all types around the globe rapidly deliver powerful process automation and realize business productivity gains.
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
K2 today announced the availability of its new low-code process automation platform – furthering innovation in the way organizations drive digital efficiencies. With a new managed cloud service, K2 Cloud, new on-premises version, K2 Five, and completely redesigned user interfaces and experiences, the platform helps businesses of all types around the globe rapidly deliver powerful process automation and realize business productivity gains.
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
8X8 AND ARYAKA PARTNER TO ENHANCE CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS FOR GLOBAL ENTERPRISES
Strategic Alliance will improve communications experience for business users worldwide
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka®, the leading global SD-WAN provider, and 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), the world’s first Communications Cloud provider, today announced that they are entering a strategic partnership that will improve the performance and reliability of business-critical cloud unified communications. This will enable global mid-market and enterprise companies to enhance business communications, collaboration and customer engagement for their employees, customers and partners around the world.
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka®, the leading global SD-WAN provider, and 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), the world’s first Communications Cloud provider, today announced that they are entering a strategic partnership that will improve the performance and reliability of business-critical cloud unified communications. This will enable global mid-market and enterprise companies to enhance business communications, collaboration and customer engagement for their employees, customers and partners around the world.
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"JAPAN OFFICIAL TRAVEL APP," NEW APP FOR TOURISTS IN JAPAN, GOES LIVE: ALL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP IN JAPAN, FROM PRE-TRIP PLANNING TO USEFUL, REAL-TIME TRANSIT INFORMATION
TOKYO, Sept. 21, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is officially launching the "Japan Official Travel App," its tourism app for iOS and Android devices, on September 21, 2017.
Please download: http://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/
The app is aimed at international tourists traveling to Japan and offers information on tourism destinations nationwide, including rural areas, transport information and essential information, in multiple languages in the event of an emergency or disaster. It acts as a comprehensive tourism portal offering everything a visitor to Japan may need in one place. Drawing on both JNTO and Japan Tourism Agency's tourism information, as well as in collaboration with the various services offered by private-sector firms, the app is designed to improve the overall travel experience in Japan.
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The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is officially launching the "Japan Official Travel App," its tourism app for iOS and Android devices, on September 21, 2017.
Please download: http://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/
The app is aimed at international tourists traveling to Japan and offers information on tourism destinations nationwide, including rural areas, transport information and essential information, in multiple languages in the event of an emergency or disaster. It acts as a comprehensive tourism portal offering everything a visitor to Japan may need in one place. Drawing on both JNTO and Japan Tourism Agency's tourism information, as well as in collaboration with the various services offered by private-sector firms, the app is designed to improve the overall travel experience in Japan.
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CALLIDUSCLOUD UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM FOR SALES PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION AND LEARNING CUSTOMERS
Thunderbridge AI³ Combines the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration, and Human Insight to Provide Contextual Augmented Intelligence Recommendations throughout the Lead to Money suite
The Thunderbridge Augmented Intelligence platform is a layer of software that applies machine learning techniques to the sales and learning processes to come up with recommended actions for increasing revenue, profit, and sales effectiveness.
The role of human insight and behavior is key to Thunderbridge AI³. Recommendations are precisely tailored to individual sales representatives, sales leaders, and sales operations managers and are specific to different stages in a deal. Incentive compensation, training, and learning, are all analyzed with the Thunderbridge AI engine, and are factored into suggested actions that provide real and quick ROI. The solution takes into account all elements of the sales process from the “top of the funnel,” to sales enablement and learning, to compensation payouts.
Key to Thunderbridge AI³ is simple implementation without lengthy set up times. Thunderbridge AI³ is integrated seamlessly with CallidusCloud Lead to Money suite already. There is no need for a separate data platform, and no need for data scientists.
“To this day, artificial intelligence applications have been delivered as toolkits with high-profile, expensive implementations that the customer has to manage on its own,” said CallidusCloud CEO Leslie Stretch. “With Thunderbridge AI³, that’s not the case. We believe AI must augment existing applications and reveal their true capability to automate and optimize business.”
CallidusCloud has built the new platform on top of the existing Thunderbridge Analytics product and the new functionality has been years in the making.
The solution was developed with CallidusCloud’s deep knowledge of how the B2B sales process works and how integral human behavior and insight is to this process.
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CALD), a global leader in cloud-based sales, marketing, learning, and customer experience solutions, unveiled its newest platform, Thunderbridge Augmented Intelligence – or Thunderbridge AI³ - today at CallidusCloud Connections (C3) 2017, its annual user conference. The new solution is comprised of three elements: artificial intelligence, application integration, and human insight.
The Thunderbridge Augmented Intelligence platform is a layer of software that applies machine learning techniques to the sales and learning processes to come up with recommended actions for increasing revenue, profit, and sales effectiveness.
The role of human insight and behavior is key to Thunderbridge AI³. Recommendations are precisely tailored to individual sales representatives, sales leaders, and sales operations managers and are specific to different stages in a deal. Incentive compensation, training, and learning, are all analyzed with the Thunderbridge AI engine, and are factored into suggested actions that provide real and quick ROI. The solution takes into account all elements of the sales process from the “top of the funnel,” to sales enablement and learning, to compensation payouts.
Key to Thunderbridge AI³ is simple implementation without lengthy set up times. Thunderbridge AI³ is integrated seamlessly with CallidusCloud Lead to Money suite already. There is no need for a separate data platform, and no need for data scientists.
“To this day, artificial intelligence applications have been delivered as toolkits with high-profile, expensive implementations that the customer has to manage on its own,” said CallidusCloud CEO Leslie Stretch. “With Thunderbridge AI³, that’s not the case. We believe AI must augment existing applications and reveal their true capability to automate and optimize business.”
CallidusCloud has built the new platform on top of the existing Thunderbridge Analytics product and the new functionality has been years in the making.
The solution was developed with CallidusCloud’s deep knowledge of how the B2B sales process works and how integral human behavior and insight is to this process.
NTT SECURITY LAUNCHES SECURITY SERVICES FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Cyber-defense for critical infrastructure including factories, plants, utilities & hospitals
TOKYO, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NTT Security Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Sawada), the specialized security company of NTT Group, has launched "IT/OT Integrated Security Services". The new services will be taken to market globally through the NTT Group companies, Dimension Data, NTT Communications and NTT DATA, forming part of its suite of integrated services to enable successful digital transformation initiatives for its clients.
Companies are increasingly working towards IT/OT (Operational Technology) alignment. OT systems, when connected to the internet, streamline business operations by advanced supply chain management, realization of mass customization and improvement of customer experience as well as find new intelligence employing IoT (the Internet of Things) and Big Data analytics. As a result, IT/OT convergence is exposing everything, including critical infrastructure (such as electricity, gas, water) and industrial control systems (such as factories, transportation, and logistics), to traditional and OT threats. Meanwhile, cyberattacks and cybersecurity incidents on these infrastructures are also increasing, which spans ransomware infections like WannaCry¹ to cyberweapon strikes like Stuxnet² and CrashOverride³.
TOKYO, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NTT Security Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Sawada), the specialized security company of NTT Group, has launched "IT/OT Integrated Security Services". The new services will be taken to market globally through the NTT Group companies, Dimension Data, NTT Communications and NTT DATA, forming part of its suite of integrated services to enable successful digital transformation initiatives for its clients.
Companies are increasingly working towards IT/OT (Operational Technology) alignment. OT systems, when connected to the internet, streamline business operations by advanced supply chain management, realization of mass customization and improvement of customer experience as well as find new intelligence employing IoT (the Internet of Things) and Big Data analytics. As a result, IT/OT convergence is exposing everything, including critical infrastructure (such as electricity, gas, water) and industrial control systems (such as factories, transportation, and logistics), to traditional and OT threats. Meanwhile, cyberattacks and cybersecurity incidents on these infrastructures are also increasing, which spans ransomware infections like WannaCry¹ to cyberweapon strikes like Stuxnet² and CrashOverride³.
CALLIDUSCLOUD ACQUIRES LEADING MULTI-MODEL DATABASE TECHNOLOGY
OrientDB Brings Unparalleled Advantage in Flexibility, Scalability and Performance to Lead to Money Suite
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CALD), a global leader in cloud-based sales, marketing, learning, and customer experience solutions, announced today that it has acquired OrientDB Ltd., a leading provider of multi-model database technologies.
OrientDB is the first multi-model, open source NoSQL database that combines support for graph, document, key-value, geo-spatial, object-oriented and reactive models into one scalable database.
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CALD), a global leader in cloud-based sales, marketing, learning, and customer experience solutions, announced today that it has acquired OrientDB Ltd., a leading provider of multi-model database technologies.
OrientDB is the first multi-model, open source NoSQL database that combines support for graph, document, key-value, geo-spatial, object-oriented and reactive models into one scalable database.
HITACHI AIMS TO DISRUPT INDUSTRIAL IOT PLATFORM MARKET WITH NEW COMMERCIAL LUMADA SOFTWARE STACK
Fully Enhanced and Now Available as a Standalone Offering for IoT Developers and Architects, Hitachi's Lumada Provides an Intelligent, Composable Platform That Delivers Faster Time to Insight and Business Value for Industrial and Enterprise Customers
TOKYO and LAS VEGAS, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Ltd. (TSE:6501) and Hitachi Vantara, today jointly announced Hitachi's first commercial Lumada internet of things (IoT) platform offering. Now in its v2.0 release, the Lumada IoT platform has been fully updated with an elegant, portable architecture that enables it to run both on-premises or in the cloud and to support industrial IoT deployments both at the edge and in the core.
The new software stack is designed to help customers quickly and easily gain insights, predictions and recommendations from their data, and can be easily adapted to support mid-to-large-scale environments. Lumada's integrated advanced analytics have also been enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) functionality at scale. The result is a highly intelligent and flexible platform that accelerates superior outcomes for enterprise and industrial customers, such as increased operational efficiencies and cost savings, enhanced operational safety and reliability, improved asset utilization, performance management and product quality, and the creation of new business models.
TOKYO and LAS VEGAS, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Ltd. (TSE:6501) and Hitachi Vantara, today jointly announced Hitachi's first commercial Lumada internet of things (IoT) platform offering. Now in its v2.0 release, the Lumada IoT platform has been fully updated with an elegant, portable architecture that enables it to run both on-premises or in the cloud and to support industrial IoT deployments both at the edge and in the core.
The new software stack is designed to help customers quickly and easily gain insights, predictions and recommendations from their data, and can be easily adapted to support mid-to-large-scale environments. Lumada's integrated advanced analytics have also been enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) functionality at scale. The result is a highly intelligent and flexible platform that accelerates superior outcomes for enterprise and industrial customers, such as increased operational efficiencies and cost savings, enhanced operational safety and reliability, improved asset utilization, performance management and product quality, and the creation of new business models.
LUSTER JOINS MOCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAN RAMON, Calif. and BEIJING, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Luster LightTech Corp., based in Beijing, China, is MoCA’s newest Promoter member and will take a seat on the MoCA Board of Directors. Luster was invited to become a Promoter member because of their contribution to the development of MoCA Access™ and promotion of MoCA home networking among operators in China.
Luster designs, manufactures and markets a wide portfolio of networking equipment targeting pay TV and Internet service providers in China, the U.S. and Europe.
Luster has been a MoCA member for three years, most recently as a Contributor member, and has helped secure adoption of the technology by several cable MSOs in China. In addition, the company was instrumental in negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academy of Broadcast Planning (ABP), a unit of SARPPFT. ABP is the government agency that provides research and evaluation of the various home networking standards.
The company is also expected to play a key role in soliciting trials and ultimate adoption of MoCA Access in China and the rest of the world.
Promoter membership is by invitation only and subject to a vote by all Board members. The vote was unanimous.
“We asked Luster to become a Promoter member and join our Board in recognition of their ongoing contributions to specification and market development,” said Charles Cerino, President of MoCA. “Their knowledge and reputation among operators in China is of great value to the Alliance as we promote MoCA home networking and introduce MoCA Access.”
“We are pleased to join MoCA’s Board as China represents a growing market for MoCA’s home networking and broadband access solutions,” said Dr. Yates Yao, President of Luster. “We have been providing FTTH and MoCA-based solutions for a long time, and will continue to leverage our operator relationships and brand name in China to help the Alliance achieve success for its home and broadband solutions.”
About MoCA®
MoCA® technology is the fastest and most reliable in-home backbone for Wi-Fi®--as proven by numerous field tests--and has been adopted by cable, telco/IPTV and satellite operators worldwide. MoCA 2.0 offers actual data rates of up to 1 Gbps. MoCA 2.5 offers actual data rates up to 2.5 Gbps in addition to a variety of network management and security features.
MoCA Access™ is a fiber extension technology that is based on the MoCA 2.5 specification and is intended for MDUs, hotels and resorts, and any building with existing coaxial cabling.
The Alliance has 220 certified products and 40 members worldwide.
Visit www.mocalliance.org for more information.
Copyright © 2017 Multimedia over Coax Alliance. All Rights Reserved. MoCA and the MoCA logo are trademarks of the Multimedia over Coax Alliance, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Rob Gelphman
VP, Marketing and Member Relations
MoCA®
1-408-838-7458
Robgelphman@mocalliance.org
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--BERNAMA
Luster designs, manufactures and markets a wide portfolio of networking equipment targeting pay TV and Internet service providers in China, the U.S. and Europe.
Luster has been a MoCA member for three years, most recently as a Contributor member, and has helped secure adoption of the technology by several cable MSOs in China. In addition, the company was instrumental in negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academy of Broadcast Planning (ABP), a unit of SARPPFT. ABP is the government agency that provides research and evaluation of the various home networking standards.
The company is also expected to play a key role in soliciting trials and ultimate adoption of MoCA Access in China and the rest of the world.
Promoter membership is by invitation only and subject to a vote by all Board members. The vote was unanimous.
“We asked Luster to become a Promoter member and join our Board in recognition of their ongoing contributions to specification and market development,” said Charles Cerino, President of MoCA. “Their knowledge and reputation among operators in China is of great value to the Alliance as we promote MoCA home networking and introduce MoCA Access.”
“We are pleased to join MoCA’s Board as China represents a growing market for MoCA’s home networking and broadband access solutions,” said Dr. Yates Yao, President of Luster. “We have been providing FTTH and MoCA-based solutions for a long time, and will continue to leverage our operator relationships and brand name in China to help the Alliance achieve success for its home and broadband solutions.”
About MoCA®
MoCA® technology is the fastest and most reliable in-home backbone for Wi-Fi®--as proven by numerous field tests--and has been adopted by cable, telco/IPTV and satellite operators worldwide. MoCA 2.0 offers actual data rates of up to 1 Gbps. MoCA 2.5 offers actual data rates up to 2.5 Gbps in addition to a variety of network management and security features.
MoCA Access™ is a fiber extension technology that is based on the MoCA 2.5 specification and is intended for MDUs, hotels and resorts, and any building with existing coaxial cabling.
The Alliance has 220 certified products and 40 members worldwide.
Visit www.mocalliance.org for more information.
Copyright © 2017 Multimedia over Coax Alliance. All Rights Reserved. MoCA and the MoCA logo are trademarks of the Multimedia over Coax Alliance, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Rob Gelphman
VP, Marketing and Member Relations
MoCA®
1-408-838-7458
Robgelphman@mocalliance.org
Source : MoCA
--BERNAMA
CALLIDUSCLOUD ANNOUNCES LIGHTNING COMMISSIONS ON THE SALESFORCE APPEXCHANGE, THE WORLD'S LEADING ENTERPRISE APPS MARKETPLACE
Sales professionals now benefit from access to commissions and incentive compensation information right in their Salesforce screens
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CALD), a global leader in cloud-based sales, marketing, learning, and customer experience solutions, today announced it has launched its Lightning Commissions application on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowering businesses to connect with their customers, partners, and employees in entirely new ways.
Built on the Salesforce Platform, CallidusCloud Lightning Commissions is currently available on the AppExchange and at calliduscloud.com/commissions.
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CALD), a global leader in cloud-based sales, marketing, learning, and customer experience solutions, today announced it has launched its Lightning Commissions application on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowering businesses to connect with their customers, partners, and employees in entirely new ways.
Built on the Salesforce Platform, CallidusCloud Lightning Commissions is currently available on the AppExchange and at calliduscloud.com/commissions.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
HITACHI VANTARA UNVEILS NEW TURNKEY IOT APPLIANCE, POWERED BY LUMADA SOFTWARE
Hitachi IoT Appliance Accelerates the Time to Insight and Value of IoT Solution Deployments for Industrial and Commercial Enterprise Customers
LAS VEGAS, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), today unveiled a new appliance for internet of things (IoT) deployments: Hitachi IoT Appliance, powered by Lumada, Hitachi’s IoT platform. Delivered as a turnkey system, the appliance’s “hyperconverged meets microservices” architecture combines Hitachi’s best-in-class storage and compute with industry-leading networking technologies and comes fully integrated with Hitachi’s latest Lumada software. Hitachi IoT Appliance has been fully pre-architected and pre-validated to provide a plug-and-play solution that can be easily deployed and production-ready in under an hour. This gives users the ability to more rapidly connect, monitor and extract actionable insights from their business and industrial assets.
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LAS VEGAS, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), today unveiled a new appliance for internet of things (IoT) deployments: Hitachi IoT Appliance, powered by Lumada, Hitachi’s IoT platform. Delivered as a turnkey system, the appliance’s “hyperconverged meets microservices” architecture combines Hitachi’s best-in-class storage and compute with industry-leading networking technologies and comes fully integrated with Hitachi’s latest Lumada software. Hitachi IoT Appliance has been fully pre-architected and pre-validated to provide a plug-and-play solution that can be easily deployed and production-ready in under an hour. This gives users the ability to more rapidly connect, monitor and extract actionable insights from their business and industrial assets.
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SEARCH FOR BEST ARAB INNOVATOR CONTINUES IN EPIC SEASON 9 OF STARS OF SCIENCE
Qatar Foundation’s media initiative sets the stage for Arab youth to build innovation legacy
DOHA, Qatar, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stars of Science is back! The number one Arabic reality TV show driving interest in science and innovation amongst Arab youth returns on air for a 9th season filled with electrifying fun and ingenuity. The Qatar Foundation initiative goes the limit to find, mentor, and enable the finest young innovators in the Arab region. Breakthrough or breakdown, this new season promises to capture the roller coaster ride in full. An all new jury line up, special appearances by popular alumni, and a grand finale will keep you on the edge of your seat. The show will be aired on several different TV channels across the region. Visit www.starsofscience.com for a full broadcast guide on channels and airing times.
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DOHA, Qatar, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stars of Science is back! The number one Arabic reality TV show driving interest in science and innovation amongst Arab youth returns on air for a 9th season filled with electrifying fun and ingenuity. The Qatar Foundation initiative goes the limit to find, mentor, and enable the finest young innovators in the Arab region. Breakthrough or breakdown, this new season promises to capture the roller coaster ride in full. An all new jury line up, special appearances by popular alumni, and a grand finale will keep you on the edge of your seat. The show will be aired on several different TV channels across the region. Visit www.starsofscience.com for a full broadcast guide on channels and airing times.
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RADWARE LAUNCHES ULTIMATE IOT BOTNET PROTECTION WITH NEW DEFENSEPRO® LINEUP
MAHWAH, N.J., Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, today introduced a comprehensive solution for protection from network layer attacks, including increased threats stemming from Internet-of-Things (IoT) botnets. These newest additions to the Radware DefensePro line provide automated protection from fast moving, high volume, encrypted or very short duration threats, including: IoT-based attacks like Mirai, as well as Pulse, Burst, DNS, TLS/SSL attacks, and those attacks associated with Permanent Denial of Service (PDoS) and Ransom Denial of Service (RDoS) techniques.
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ZEROSTACK EARNS FROST & SULLIVAN NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
Comprehensive Report Places ZeroStack at the Top of the Industry in Key Categories
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZeroStack, Inc., creators of the self-driving on-premises cloud, today announced that it has won Frost & Sullivan’s New Product Innovation award in the Self-Service Private Cloud category. ZeroStack’s ease of deployment, security features, SaaS portal, and self-healing capabilities were all cited as standouts against competitive offerings.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZeroStack, Inc., creators of the self-driving on-premises cloud, today announced that it has won Frost & Sullivan’s New Product Innovation award in the Self-Service Private Cloud category. ZeroStack’s ease of deployment, security features, SaaS portal, and self-healing capabilities were all cited as standouts against competitive offerings.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017
ST ELECTRONICS AND SIEMPLIFY PARTNER TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR SECURITY ORCHESTRATION AND INCIDENT RESPONSE ACROSS ASIA
Partnership will accelerate adoption of ThreatNexus’ Security Orchestration and Automation solution globally
NEW YORK & SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Siemplify™, the leader in Security Orchestration, Automation and Incident Response, and ST Electronics Limited (ST Electronics), the electronics arm of ST Engineering, have entered into a partnership to combine forces to deliver next generation security operation center solutions for ST Electronics’ growing customer base in Singapore and the region.
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NEW YORK & SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Siemplify™, the leader in Security Orchestration, Automation and Incident Response, and ST Electronics Limited (ST Electronics), the electronics arm of ST Engineering, have entered into a partnership to combine forces to deliver next generation security operation center solutions for ST Electronics’ growing customer base in Singapore and the region.
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Monday, September 18, 2017
NORTHROP GRUMMAN TO ACQUIRE ORBITAL ATK FOR $9.2 BILLION
FALLS CHURCH Va. and DULLES, Va., Sept 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), a leading global security company, and Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Northrop Grumman will acquire Orbital ATK for approximately $7.8 billion in cash, plus the assumption of $1.4 billion in net debt. Orbital ATK shareholders will receive all-cash consideration of $134.50 per share. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both companies. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and Orbital ATK shareholder approval.
“The acquisition of Orbital ATK is an exciting strategic step as we continue to invest for profitable growth. Through our combination, customers will benefit from expanded capabilities, accelerated innovation and greater competition in critical global security domains. Our complementary portfolios and technology-focused cultures will yield significant value creation through revenue synergies associated with new opportunities, cost savings, operational synergies, and enhanced growth. We look forward to welcoming Orbital ATK’s talented employees to Northrop Grumman, and believe our combined strength will benefit our customers and shareholders,” said Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman.
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“The acquisition of Orbital ATK is an exciting strategic step as we continue to invest for profitable growth. Through our combination, customers will benefit from expanded capabilities, accelerated innovation and greater competition in critical global security domains. Our complementary portfolios and technology-focused cultures will yield significant value creation through revenue synergies associated with new opportunities, cost savings, operational synergies, and enhanced growth. We look forward to welcoming Orbital ATK’s talented employees to Northrop Grumman, and believe our combined strength will benefit our customers and shareholders,” said Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman.
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NIKE AND NBA INTRODUCE NEW STATEMENT EDITION UNIFORM, FIRST ON-COURT HOODED JACKET AND THE FIRST NBA CONNECTED JERSEY, THE FUTURE OF FAN APPAREL
Using New NikeConnect Technology, Retail Jerseys Will Unlock Exclusive Experiences and Customized Content for Fans' Favorite Teams and Players
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ushering in a radical evolution of the fan experience, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and the NBA today unveiled three new innovations: the Nike NBA Connected Jersey, the first NBA jersey that gives the wearer an all-access pass into the world of their favorite team and players; Statement Edition uniforms; and the Nike Therma Flex Showtime Warm-up Jacket, the first hooded jacket to be worn on the court during gametime. The official announcements took place at an event in Los Angeles attended by players from all 30 NBA teams.
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ushering in a radical evolution of the fan experience, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and the NBA today unveiled three new innovations: the Nike NBA Connected Jersey, the first NBA jersey that gives the wearer an all-access pass into the world of their favorite team and players; Statement Edition uniforms; and the Nike Therma Flex Showtime Warm-up Jacket, the first hooded jacket to be worn on the court during gametime. The official announcements took place at an event in Los Angeles attended by players from all 30 NBA teams.
A.M. BEST UPGRADES CREDIT RATINGS OF BENEFICIAL INSURANCE LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” from “bbb-” of Beneficial Insurance Limited (BIL)(New Zealand). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.
The ratings reflect BIL’s adequate balance sheet strength, strong operating performance and low product risk profile.
The rating actions recognize that BIL has significantly reduced its exposure to illiquid assets while improving its underwriting results over the past five years. The exposure to illiquid assets relative to capital size has been reduced to 28% in fiscal year 2017 from 97% in fiscal year 2013, which has resulted in a more favorable liquidity position and higher quality of capital. Despite the ongoing exposure to illiquid assets, the company’s underwriting leverage remains conservative, and BIL continues to focus on a high-frequency, low-severity line of business. In addition, the company has a strong performance track record, with a five-year average operating ratio of approximately 86%. This is underpinned by robust earnings derived from its in-force business and stable investment returns.
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The ratings reflect BIL’s adequate balance sheet strength, strong operating performance and low product risk profile.
The rating actions recognize that BIL has significantly reduced its exposure to illiquid assets while improving its underwriting results over the past five years. The exposure to illiquid assets relative to capital size has been reduced to 28% in fiscal year 2017 from 97% in fiscal year 2013, which has resulted in a more favorable liquidity position and higher quality of capital. Despite the ongoing exposure to illiquid assets, the company’s underwriting leverage remains conservative, and BIL continues to focus on a high-frequency, low-severity line of business. In addition, the company has a strong performance track record, with a five-year average operating ratio of approximately 86%. This is underpinned by robust earnings derived from its in-force business and stable investment returns.
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Friday, September 15, 2017
ACAPTURE INTRODUCES SLICEPAY, A PSD2-COMPLIANT PAYMENT PRODUCT THAT SUPPORTS MERCHANTS TO HANDLE COMPLEX SPLIT SETTLEMENTS
Quick Integration And No Upfront Fees, While Meeting All PSD2 Requirements
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Acapture, a global, data-driven omnichannel PSP, has launched SlicePay, an easy-to-integrate product designed to reduce the burden of payouts to multiple parties in various countries and currencies. By adding SlicePay to its portfolio, Acapture now offers a BaFin validated, PSD2-compliant solution to its international clientele. It supports marketplaces, sharing economy operators, franchises, online travel agencies and other companies handling third-party funds to become fully compliant with PSD2 (Payment Service Directive 2).
Through PSD2, the European Union (EU) opens up the market to new parties, lowers the influence of banks and adds new measures to protect citizens and their funds. Organizations that operate a marketplace business model, handling transactions between two or more parties, when either or both of the parties are located in the EU, are severely disrupted by PSD2. They need to either obtain a payment institution license or find an accredited partner to fulfill the transactions on their behalf. This also applies to Asia/US based merchants if they want to expand their business into the European region. Obtaining such a license is costly both in terms of time and resources.
As a licensed payment institution in the EU, Acapture is accredited to handle these types of transactions on its merchants’ behalf. Acapture will process and collect the funds, which are then securely stored in a trusted third-party account. Through simple and automated set of APIs calls, the merchant can instruct the system to split transactions and payout funds to its sellers. The seller can receive funds directly into their bank accounts, with no need for e-wallets. The solution does not interfere with the merchant’s business model, offering a compliant solution, keeping the consumers’ funds safe and secure.
Alongside the challenge of PSD2, these organizations also need to manage complex payouts to various partners. With one RESTful API, SlicePay makes this process simple through an automated payment system. The marketplace receives a single payment from the buyer, which SlicePay splits between the sellers, in the right currency, at the right time and in compliance with all regulations. If needed, a secured account can be used to hold the funds until the product has been delivered.
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Acapture, a global, data-driven omnichannel PSP, has launched SlicePay, an easy-to-integrate product designed to reduce the burden of payouts to multiple parties in various countries and currencies. By adding SlicePay to its portfolio, Acapture now offers a BaFin validated, PSD2-compliant solution to its international clientele. It supports marketplaces, sharing economy operators, franchises, online travel agencies and other companies handling third-party funds to become fully compliant with PSD2 (Payment Service Directive 2).
Through PSD2, the European Union (EU) opens up the market to new parties, lowers the influence of banks and adds new measures to protect citizens and their funds. Organizations that operate a marketplace business model, handling transactions between two or more parties, when either or both of the parties are located in the EU, are severely disrupted by PSD2. They need to either obtain a payment institution license or find an accredited partner to fulfill the transactions on their behalf. This also applies to Asia/US based merchants if they want to expand their business into the European region. Obtaining such a license is costly both in terms of time and resources.
As a licensed payment institution in the EU, Acapture is accredited to handle these types of transactions on its merchants’ behalf. Acapture will process and collect the funds, which are then securely stored in a trusted third-party account. Through simple and automated set of APIs calls, the merchant can instruct the system to split transactions and payout funds to its sellers. The seller can receive funds directly into their bank accounts, with no need for e-wallets. The solution does not interfere with the merchant’s business model, offering a compliant solution, keeping the consumers’ funds safe and secure.
Alongside the challenge of PSD2, these organizations also need to manage complex payouts to various partners. With one RESTful API, SlicePay makes this process simple through an automated payment system. The marketplace receives a single payment from the buyer, which SlicePay splits between the sellers, in the right currency, at the right time and in compliance with all regulations. If needed, a secured account can be used to hold the funds until the product has been delivered.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
SPEEDCAST HONORED AT 14TH ANNUAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
PARIS, Sept 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world's most trusted provider of highly reliable, fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, announced today that it has been honored as the winner of the “Strategic M&A Transaction of the Year” award for its acquisition of Harris CapRock at Euroconsult’s 14th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications.
"We are thrilled to be honored by Euroconsult for our acquisition of Harris CapRock,” said Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO, Speedcast. “The deal altered the landscape of communications solutions provided to the energy and cruise industries. Customers now have access to more coverage, a greater local presence, increased flexibility, a broader array of product and services options, as well as a clear pathway for them to upgrade their communications as the markets require.”
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"We are thrilled to be honored by Euroconsult for our acquisition of Harris CapRock,” said Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO, Speedcast. “The deal altered the landscape of communications solutions provided to the energy and cruise industries. Customers now have access to more coverage, a greater local presence, increased flexibility, a broader array of product and services options, as well as a clear pathway for them to upgrade their communications as the markets require.”
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BROADSOFT POSITIONED BY GARTNER AS A VISIONARY IN GLOBAL MAGIC QUADRANT FOR UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS AS A SERVICE (UCAAS)
Positioning based on completeness of vision and ability to execute
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT) a global market leader in cloud business software for unified communication as a service (UCaaS), and provider of collaboration and contact center as a service (CCaaS), announced that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a Visionary in its September 2017 Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Worldwide. Gartner evaluated 15 different UCaaS vendors and service providers on their ability to execute and completeness of vision criteria, placing BroadSoft in the “Visionaries” quadrant.
BroadSoft was evaluated solely on the BroadSoft Business applications running on the BroadCloud call control application platform, which represents a small but rapidly growing portion of the BroadSoft business.
Significantly, Gartner notes, “UCaaS capabilities now exceed those available from premises-based UC. The pace of UCaaS innovation is accelerating as vendors focus R&D resources on cloud delivery.”
“We believe that this recognition underscores the BroadSoft UC-One solution completeness, cost effectiveness and its suitability for businesses of all sizes, including references over 10,000 subscribers,” said Taher Behbehani, chief digital and marketing officer, BroadSoft. “Furthermore, the solution is available worldwide with extensive deployment and support capabilities. The BroadCloud based offer complements our industry leading global deployment of BroadSoft Business via 600 channel partners supporting over 16 million end users.”
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About BroadSoft:
BroadSoft is the technology innovator in cloud PBX, unified communications, team collaboration, and contact center solutions for businesses and service providers across 80 countries. We are the market share leader for cloud unified communications with an open, mobile and secure platform trusted by 25 of the world’s top 30 service providers by revenue. Our BroadSoft Business application suite empowers users and teams to share ideas and work simply to achieve breakthrough performance. For additional information, visit www.BroadSoft.com.
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BroadSoft
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BroadSoft
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nlevestam@broadsoft.com
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT) a global market leader in cloud business software for unified communication as a service (UCaaS), and provider of collaboration and contact center as a service (CCaaS), announced that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a Visionary in its September 2017 Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Worldwide. Gartner evaluated 15 different UCaaS vendors and service providers on their ability to execute and completeness of vision criteria, placing BroadSoft in the “Visionaries” quadrant.
BroadSoft was evaluated solely on the BroadSoft Business applications running on the BroadCloud call control application platform, which represents a small but rapidly growing portion of the BroadSoft business.
Significantly, Gartner notes, “UCaaS capabilities now exceed those available from premises-based UC. The pace of UCaaS innovation is accelerating as vendors focus R&D resources on cloud delivery.”
“We believe that this recognition underscores the BroadSoft UC-One solution completeness, cost effectiveness and its suitability for businesses of all sizes, including references over 10,000 subscribers,” said Taher Behbehani, chief digital and marketing officer, BroadSoft. “Furthermore, the solution is available worldwide with extensive deployment and support capabilities. The BroadCloud based offer complements our industry leading global deployment of BroadSoft Business via 600 channel partners supporting over 16 million end users.”
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About BroadSoft:
BroadSoft is the technology innovator in cloud PBX, unified communications, team collaboration, and contact center solutions for businesses and service providers across 80 countries. We are the market share leader for cloud unified communications with an open, mobile and secure platform trusted by 25 of the world’s top 30 service providers by revenue. Our BroadSoft Business application suite empowers users and teams to share ideas and work simply to achieve breakthrough performance. For additional information, visit www.BroadSoft.com.
Twitter | LinkedIn | BroadSoft Blog
Media Contacts:
Matter for BroadSoft
Erin Knapp
Matter
617-502-6546
broadsoft@matternow.com
BroadSoft
Niaobh (Neve) Levestam
BroadSoft
+44 7919 605660
nlevestam@broadsoft.com
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RedHill Biopharma Initiates Promotion of Esomeprazole Strontium Delayed-Release Capsules 49.3 mg in the U.S.
- Esomeprazole
Strontium Delayed-Release (DR) Capsules 49.3 mg is an FDA-approved,
proprietary, prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for adults
for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other
gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
- PPIs
are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medications in the
U.S., with an estimated market value exceeding $20 billion in 2016
- RedHill’s
GI-focused sales force, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, promotes three
GI-specialty products in the U.S., Donnatal®, EnteraGam® and
Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg
TEL-AVIV,
Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept 14 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
(NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a
specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage
development and commercialization of proprietary, orally-administered, small
molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today
announced that it has initiated promotion of Esomeprazole Strontium
Delayed-Release (DR) Capsules 49.3 mg1 in the U.S.
RedHill’s
U.S. commercial operations, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, includes a
gastrointestinal-focused sales force of approximately 40 sales representatives
promoting three gastrointestinal (GI)-specialty products, Donnatal® (Phenobarbital,
Hyoscyamine Sulfate, Atropine Sulfate, Scopolamine Hydrobromide)2,
EnteraGam® (serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein
isolate, SBI)3 and Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg in
select U.S. territories. RedHill’s U.S. commercial operations are expected to
pave the way for the potential future launch of RedHill’s late clinical-stage
GI products, if approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Ltd.
WEDGE HOLDINGS: CONCLUDING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH FREEHAND CO LTD
TOKYO, Sept 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wedge Holdings CO., LTD. (JASDAQ:2388) (HQ: Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan, CEO: Tatsuya Konoshita) are pleased to inform you that we have signed a license agreement to acquire the right to publish Burmese translation E-book with Freehand Co., Ltd. Under the cooperation of Bagan Innovation Technology, a company that was invested by our consolidated subsidiary, Group Lease PCL, we will promote the publication of popular manga works in Myanmar.
Freehand Co., Ltd. which is the contract partner for this contract is a copy right management company for Japan's manga which handles about 1,000 titles of electronic books manga rights. From now on, we and Bagan Innovation Technology will collaborate to translate and edit all titles handle by Freehand Co., Ltd. The first issue is planned to be published in October this year.
Freehand Co., Ltd. which is the contract partner for this contract is a copy right management company for Japan's manga which handles about 1,000 titles of electronic books manga rights. From now on, we and Bagan Innovation Technology will collaborate to translate and edit all titles handle by Freehand Co., Ltd. The first issue is planned to be published in October this year.
SOLARWINDS IT PROFESSIONALS DAY 2017 SURVEY REVEALS DEPTH OF IT PRO RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE ENTERPRISE
SolarWinds' Little-Known Facts survey reveals that IT pros serve beyond the call of duty to solve end-user and business problems
SINGAPORE, Sept 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced the findings of its Little-Known Facts survey. The results reveal that IT professionals tend to go above and beyond the scope of their core responsibilities as the changing business landscape demands more of their attention, both inside and outside of the office. The survey supports IT Professionals Day, which is observed the third Tuesday of every September (September 19, 2017), to emphasise the need for greater appreciation for IT professionals and the critical role they play in modern business and the lives of nearly all technology end-users.
"Without a doubt, today's IT professionals are the backbone of the modern enterprise," said Joseph Kim, senior vice president and chief technology officer, SolarWinds. "This year, to celebrate the third annual IT Professionals Day, we wanted to draw attention not only to the data centre's growing complexity and end-user demands that IT professionals must manage, but more personal facts, like their favourite social media platforms and how they feel about end-users. By understanding and knowing our own IT professionals, we can better appreciate them."
SINGAPORE, Sept 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced the findings of its Little-Known Facts survey. The results reveal that IT professionals tend to go above and beyond the scope of their core responsibilities as the changing business landscape demands more of their attention, both inside and outside of the office. The survey supports IT Professionals Day, which is observed the third Tuesday of every September (September 19, 2017), to emphasise the need for greater appreciation for IT professionals and the critical role they play in modern business and the lives of nearly all technology end-users.
"Without a doubt, today's IT professionals are the backbone of the modern enterprise," said Joseph Kim, senior vice president and chief technology officer, SolarWinds. "This year, to celebrate the third annual IT Professionals Day, we wanted to draw attention not only to the data centre's growing complexity and end-user demands that IT professionals must manage, but more personal facts, like their favourite social media platforms and how they feel about end-users. By understanding and knowing our own IT professionals, we can better appreciate them."
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A.M. BEST COMMENTS ON CREDIT RATINGS OF HANWHA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Sept 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (HGI) (South Korea) are unchanged following HGI’s announcement on Sept. 8, 2017, that it will raise capital through a new share issuance worth about KRW 215 billion (USD 190 million).
The new shares will be offered to existing shareholders, including the public and HGI’s ultimate parent company, Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd. The parent company also announced on Sept. 8 that it will invest in new shares of HGI.
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The new shares will be offered to existing shareholders, including the public and HGI’s ultimate parent company, Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd. The parent company also announced on Sept. 8 that it will invest in new shares of HGI.
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NAVISPHERE® VISION REVOLUTIONIZES GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
C.H. Robinson unveils next generation of global visibility and automation in one platform
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, C.H. Robinson, a leading third party logistics provider (3PL), introduces a bold new innovation with the launch of Navisphere® Vision, a supply chain technology that provides real-time global visibility across all modes and regions in one platform. Through the rich integration of experienced supply chain professionals, world class technology and customer insights, C.H. Robinson is reinventing global supply chains by making them more prescriptive, automated and efficient.
Navisphere Vision continues to advance the powerful and proven capabilities of C.H. Robinson’s proprietary Navisphere technology platform. Microsoft, an innovator in fulfillment and logistics capabilities and a customer of C.H. Robinson’s TMC division, has been using Navisphere Vision since its alpha release in 2016.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, C.H. Robinson, a leading third party logistics provider (3PL), introduces a bold new innovation with the launch of Navisphere® Vision, a supply chain technology that provides real-time global visibility across all modes and regions in one platform. Through the rich integration of experienced supply chain professionals, world class technology and customer insights, C.H. Robinson is reinventing global supply chains by making them more prescriptive, automated and efficient.
Navisphere Vision continues to advance the powerful and proven capabilities of C.H. Robinson’s proprietary Navisphere technology platform. Microsoft, an innovator in fulfillment and logistics capabilities and a customer of C.H. Robinson’s TMC division, has been using Navisphere Vision since its alpha release in 2016.
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QUANTOPIAN BRINGS QUANTCON BACK TO SINGAPORE SEPTEMBER 28-30
SINGAPORE, Sept 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quantopian, the free online platform that provides education and tools to create new quantitative investing strategies, is holding its second annual Singapore QuantCon conference from September 28-30.
The three-day event will focus on algorithmic trading and feature talks by leading experts in quantitative investing from asset management firms, technology companies, investment banks, and academia.
Quantopian said it recently added several new speakers to the conference, including: Danielle Jiang, Founder and CEO of Hedga Technology; Xiaoyou Chen, Head of Option Trading at Shanghai Junzhi Asset Management Ltd.; Pierre Maarek, Vice President, Linear Quantitative Research at J.P. Morgan; Emmett Kilduf, Founder and CEO of Eagle Alpha; and Dr. Juan Cheng, data scientist at InfoTrie.
The keynote for the event will be delivered by Yi Li, portfolio manager for GIC’s Systematic Investment Group.
Other speakers include: Josh Holcroft, Head of Quantitative Research, Asia, at UBS Investment Bank; Juan Cheng, data scientist at InfoTrie; Jason Hsu, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Rayliant Global Advisors; Dr. Haksun Li, founder and CEO of NM Ltd., an algorithmic trading research and mathematical consulting company; and Rob Carver, Independent Systematic Futures Trader, Writer and Research Consultant.
“We are honored to have an outstanding group of leaders participating in QuantCon Singapore this year,” said John Fawcett, CEO of Quantopian. “QuantCon brings intelligent people together and helps people develop innovative investing strategies.”
The three-day event, held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore, will open with a day of hands-on workshops on algorithmic trading, futures trading, and quantitative investing. Day two will feature talks and tutorials on trading strategies, alternative data sets, and machine learning. The conference closes with a free, data-centric hackathon – giving attendees a chance to put their trading strategies to the test.
Since its founding in 2011, Quantopian has built a fast-growing community of more than 140,000 people who are using the platform to educate themselves on quantitative investing, create and test investment algorithms.
The three-day event will focus on algorithmic trading and feature talks by leading experts in quantitative investing from asset management firms, technology companies, investment banks, and academia.
Quantopian said it recently added several new speakers to the conference, including: Danielle Jiang, Founder and CEO of Hedga Technology; Xiaoyou Chen, Head of Option Trading at Shanghai Junzhi Asset Management Ltd.; Pierre Maarek, Vice President, Linear Quantitative Research at J.P. Morgan; Emmett Kilduf, Founder and CEO of Eagle Alpha; and Dr. Juan Cheng, data scientist at InfoTrie.
The keynote for the event will be delivered by Yi Li, portfolio manager for GIC’s Systematic Investment Group.
Other speakers include: Josh Holcroft, Head of Quantitative Research, Asia, at UBS Investment Bank; Juan Cheng, data scientist at InfoTrie; Jason Hsu, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Rayliant Global Advisors; Dr. Haksun Li, founder and CEO of NM Ltd., an algorithmic trading research and mathematical consulting company; and Rob Carver, Independent Systematic Futures Trader, Writer and Research Consultant.
“We are honored to have an outstanding group of leaders participating in QuantCon Singapore this year,” said John Fawcett, CEO of Quantopian. “QuantCon brings intelligent people together and helps people develop innovative investing strategies.”
The three-day event, held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore, will open with a day of hands-on workshops on algorithmic trading, futures trading, and quantitative investing. Day two will feature talks and tutorials on trading strategies, alternative data sets, and machine learning. The conference closes with a free, data-centric hackathon – giving attendees a chance to put their trading strategies to the test.
Since its founding in 2011, Quantopian has built a fast-growing community of more than 140,000 people who are using the platform to educate themselves on quantitative investing, create and test investment algorithms.
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