Friday, December 28, 2018

WECONEX WINS THE THIRD PLACE IN THE 'INTERNET PLUS TRANSPORTATION' INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Weconex, a leading transportation system solution provider, is pleased to announce that it has won the third place in the national finals for the 4th Xiaoguwei ‘Internet Plus Transportation’ Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition, held on December 21st in Guangzhou.

The Xiaoguwei Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition was organized by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Transport, China Transport News, the People's government of Panyu District and Guangdong Provincial Transportation Group Co., Ltd. This year’s theme was ‘Innovation and Integration—Accelerating the Development of High-quality Transportation Services’, topics ranging from smart transportation, big data, artificial intelligence (AI) to Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and Internet of Things (IoT). Over the past three months, the 34 national finalists were selected from 1500 enterprises in China. By virtue of its revolutionary business idea and technological innovation, Weconex’s flagship product DeerTrip™ one-stop cross-border travel solution has been acknowledged by the panel and industry experts. The award has once again demonstrated Weconex's strength and determination to become an industry leader.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

BRANDSAFWAY ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF CABRILLO HOIST

Kennesaw, Georgia, USA, Dec 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a move to strengthen its motorized access capabilities on the West Coast, BrandSafway and SafwayAtlantic, a BrandSafway company, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Cabrillo Hoist, a leading provider of construction hoists and elevators in the region, effective December 20, 2018. With more than 20 years of experience and locations in Fontana and San Leandro, California and Stanwood, Washington, Cabrillo Hoist provides complete rental, erection, operation and maintenance services for personnel and material hoists in the greater Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington areas.

“With their outstanding capabilities in delivering high-performing motorized solutions, Cabrillo Hoist is a perfect fit for BrandSafway,” said Art Eunson, president of Commercial and Industrial at BrandSafway. “Cabrillo has a portfolio of high-profile west-coast projects including Apple, Facebook and Uber and a roster of customers like Tutor Perini, Devcon Construction, and Hensel Phelps.”
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New CFO for Sarment Intelligent Services


KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) – Sarment Intelligent Services has appointed Jonathan Chou as its chief financial officer (CFO).
Based out of New York, he will report directly to Sarment’s chief executive officer, Quentin Chiarugi and the board of directors.
From January 2019, Chou will be responsible for the alignment and prioritisation of company investments across all its business units – Sarment distribution, KEYYES digital luxury marketplace and SAIS technologies.
Chou brings over 25 years of professional experience from various senior finance leadership positions with Fortune 500 companies as well as Asia-headquartered US listed companies. 
Prior to this appointment, Chou was the CFO of Kulicke & Soffa, a $2 billion market capitalisation company, from 2010 to 2018. 
Chiarugi said Chou would provide direction and experience on the company’s financial strategies. “His industry experience makes him uniquely poised for success in building our investor relations and partnership compliance, especially as we expand our operations globally,” he added.
Chou currently serves on the board of directors of MicroPort Scientific, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed global medical device company headquartered in Shanghai, China. He is also chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

-- BERNAMA

Thursday, December 20, 2018

THE NORTH AMERICAN BITCOIN CONFERENCE STANDS OUT AS ONE OF 2019'S MOST IMPORTANT WORLDWIDE CRYPTO EVENTS

MIAMI, Dec 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via CryptoCurrencyWire – 2019 will kick off with what has become widely accepted as one of the most important blockchain conferences of the year. The North American Bitcoin Conference, sponsored by Keynote and part of the World Blockchain Forum, will take place Jan. 16-18, 2019, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. This premier crypto conference, now in its seventh year, will draw cryptocurrency and blockchain leaders from all across the globe as they come together for this historical event.

The North American Bitcoin Conference is the longest-running, most-attended finance conference for the blockchain and crypto industries, with each event attracting thousands of attendees. The 2019 conference will feature a lineup of more than 60 world-class presenters, including technology veterans and company founders who have collectively raised more than $18.1 billion in initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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FUSIONEX RECOGNIZED AS A FORCE OF DISRUPTION IN GARTNER'S 2018 REPORT FOR MODERN ANALYTICS & BI

SINGAPORE, Dec 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fusionex, the multi-award-winning data technology provider, has been shortlisted in Global research and advisory firm Gartner’s 2018 report on “Other Vendors to Consider for Modern Analytics and BI".

Recognized as an exemplary international Analytics and Business Intelligence (A&BI) player in a list that includes global heavyweights the likes of Amazon and Google, Fusionex’s analytics and data discovery platform - GIANT - was noted for affording progressive and specialized modern capabilities in streaming analytics. GIANT was also cited as a fast time-to-insight platform and end-to-end solution with functions ranging from data preparation and visualization to predictive and prescriptive analytics.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY REACHES 6 MILLIONTH INVISALIGN® PATIENT MILESTONE WITH TWEEN PATIENT FROM CHINA

BEIJING and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) today announced that over 6 million patients have begun treatment with Invisalign - the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, including 1.4 million teenage patients*. This is a significant milestone for the company and the over 150,000 Invisalign-trained doctors worldwide, reflecting accelerating adoption of Invisalign treatment by adults and teens alike.

The 6 millionth Invisalign patient, Yuzhe Wang, is a 12-year-old student of the International School of Beijing, who began treatment in October 2018 using Invisalign Comprehensive with Mandibular Advancement treatment with Dr. Jiawei Wo from Yuxueyuan Dental clinic. Dr. Wo is a Gold Invisalign trained doctor based in Beijing, China who specializes in pediatric orthodontics.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

NCH ASIA PARTICIPATES IN CSR PROGRAM IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NCH Asia announced that, in celebration of 100th anniversary of NCH's establishment, around 20 of its key executives including country managers and regional managers from 15 countries gathered in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, December 14.

On this day, as part of the CSR Program, NCH Asia officials participated in the ‘Happy Dolls Project’, which makes and donates the dolls. All the Happy Dolls would be given to sick or lonely children in Thailand, who could use a friend and a reassuring smile from one of these very special dolls.
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SLICE INSURANCE CLOUD SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK & EU

NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Slice Labs Inc., an award-winning on-demand insurance cloud platform provider, announced today the availability of Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) in the UK and EU. The first customer to use ICS in the UK is Legal & General with the launch of on-demand, pay-per-use homeshare cover. Insurance products available through the Slice ICS platform offer customers a rich, engaging, fully digital experience that is quick, and flexible.

True to the company’s stated intention of extending global availability of ICS following a $20M USD Extended Series A, UK and EU insurers are now able to subscribe to ICS and launch on-demand insurance products customised to locale, language, and demographics.
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Friday, December 14, 2018

VIETNAM BRINGS CHOICE, CONVENIENCE OF MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY (MNP) TO RESIDENTS

In an agreement with the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority, FPT Information System works with global number portability leader iconectiv to enable country’s 120M subscribers to keep their mobile phone numbers when switching service providers

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vietnam is the latest country to provide the choice and convenience of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to its residents with the rollout of a national solution on November 16, 2018.

The Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) selected FPT Information System Corporation (FPT IS) to deploy Vietnam’s first MNP solution using iconectiv’s TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse. FPT worked closely with iconectiv—the authoritative partner of the global communications industry and number portability expert—to deliver the MNP solution, bringing additional convenience and choice to Vietnam’s 120 million-plus mobile subscribers.

MNP allows consumers to retain their phone number when switching mobile service providers. In addition to convenience for subscribers, this increases competition among mobile service providers seeking to retain or increase their subscribers—often resulting in competitive pricing, improved network coverage, enhanced services and improved customer care. It is also an essential element of a service provider’s business case and is key to creating additional revenue per customer.

“Through the proven experience in successful implementations of top-tier solutions from FPT IS and iconectiv, Vietnam’s consumers will now experience the convenience of maintaining their mobile phone numbers while being able to move more freely between mobile service providers as they wish,” said Mr. Nguyen Phong, Deputy Director General, VNTA, the government regulatory body of Vietnam’s telecommunications industry.

“FPT IS is proud to be the leading IT company in Vietnam; we have more than 15 years of experience in providing technology solutions for the telecommunication sector. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the VNTA and the residents of Vietnam, and are working diligently with our partner, iconectiv, the market leader in number portability solutions, to ensure the speedy and seamless, phased rollout in Vietnam” said Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, CEO of FPT IS.

“It is an honor to deliver this mobile number portability solution to the Vietnamese people, that will provide a simple and easy process whenever subscribers wish to move to another mobile service provider,” said Mr. Richard Jacowleff, President and CEO, iconectiv. “This and other recent agreements in Southeast Asia expand iconectiv’s footprint in the region and demonstrate the trust these countries have in our ability to efficiently deliver a quality solution at scale.”

In addition to Vietnam, number portability solutions from iconectiv and its subsidiaries have been implemented worldwide, including in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Greece, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, U.A.E., and the U.S.

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES H-BRIDGE DRIVER IC SUPPORTING 1.8V LOW-VOLTAGE AND 4.0A LARGE-CURRENT DRIVE

TOKYO, Dec 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) today announced the launch of "TC78H653FTG,” an addition to its line-up of dual-H-bridge[1] driver ICs for DC brushed motors and stepping motors that delivers the low voltage (1.8V) and high current (4.0A)[2] essential for low voltage equipment powered by dry-cell batteries, such as mobile devices, electronic products for the home and USB drives.

In recent years, as IoT advances and wireless technologies find increasingly wide use, demand for applications that can be remotely operated via smartphones and other tools is increasing, and with it interest in battery-powered motor control.
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CROWDSTRIKE SERVICES CYBER INTRUSION CASEBOOK FINDS ORGANIZATIONS ARE STILL TOO SLOW TO IMPROVE ON ATTACK DETECTION

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- CrowdStrike® Inc., the leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the release of the 2018 CrowdStrike Services Cyber Intrusion Casebook, which provides valuable takeaways and insights into the frontlines of incident response (IR) cases spanning 2018. It offers recommendations for organizations looking to safeguard critical data and improve overall breach preparedness, detection and response capabilities.

The 2018 CrowdStrike Services Cyber Intrusion Casebook reveals IR strategies, lessons learned, and trends derived from more than 200 notable cyber intrusion cases, spanning a multitude of industries, that CrowdStrike Services engaged on during the past year.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

​APTORUM GROUP LIMITED ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

HONG KONG, Dec 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aptorum Group Limited (“Aptorum”, or the “Company”), a Hong Kong based pharmaceutical company currently in the preclinical stage, dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutic projects and diagnostic technologies to tackle unmet medical needs, today announced that on December 3, 2018, its registration statement on Form F-1, relating to a proposed initial public offering (“IPO” or the “Offering”) of its Class A Ordinary Shares, par value US$1.00 per share (the “Shares”), at a price to the public of $15.80 per share, for gross proceeds of a minimum of US$10 million and up to US$30 million, has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company is offering up to 1,898,734 Shares and up to 51,990 underwriter warrants while certain selling shareholders are offering up to 1,595,235 Shares (collectively, the “Registered Securities”). None of the gross proceeds will be used to purchase the selling shareholders’ securities. The Shares are expected to begin trading on The NASDAQ Global Market on December 18, 2018, under the symbol APM. This Offering is expected to close on or before December 12, 2018, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Offering will be sold on a best-efforts basis. Boustead Securities, LLC, China Renaissance Securities (HK) Limited, and AMTD Global Markets Limited are acting as Co-Underwriters for the Offering.
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Friday, December 7, 2018

​HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair Opens in January 2019

​HKTDC HONG KONG TOYS

​TOSHIBA ADDS NEW 12TB AND 14TB HELIUM-SEALED MODELS TO BOTH THE N300 NAS AND X300 PERFORMANCE HARD DRIVE PRODUCT LINE

TOKYO, Dec 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) is today adding 12TB[1] and 14TB models to both its N300 NAS Hard Drive and X300 Performance Hard Drive series.

The new 12TB and 14TB models use a helium-sealed design, enabling the 3.5-inch mechanical design to deliver increased storage density with a lower hard drive operating power profile. Toshiba laser welding technology and hard drive case design keeps the helium securely sealed inside the drive enclosure.
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BEYONDTRUST NAMED A LEADER IN THE GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT FOR PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT

SINGAPORE, Dec 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BeyondTrust, the global leader in Privilege-Centric Security, today announced it has been named a Leader in Gartner’s first-ever December 2018 Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management.

“Managing administrative rights and removing privileges is the only reliable way to stop insider privilege abuse and misuse,” said Matt Dircks, CEO at BeyondTrust. “We believe that this Leader positioning validates BeyondTrust’s abilities in the PAM market, focused on platform breadth, solution depth, integrations, and value.”
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Tricor Group acquires CP TRUST to bolster services in Labuan Malaysia


KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Tricor Group (Tricor) has acquired CP TRUST Co. Ltd. -- a leading provider of trust company services -- in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) to bolster its trust offering in Labuan, Malaysia.
The acquisition will integrate CP TRUST vast range of services into Tricor’s existing suite of services and solutions as the company was ranked the Top Trust Company in Labuan for past three years since founded in 2014, a statement said.
“By joining hands, we provide our clients an elevated offering and reinforce our commitment to meeting their every need as they grow throughout Asia. This acquisition makes Tricor an even more formidable player in Labuan and the region,” said Group CEO of Tricor, Lennard Yong.
Meanwhile, CP TRUST’s Executive Director, Bee Wong commented that it is a great pleasure to become partners in their shared vision to accelerate Labuan’s development as Asia’s newest financial centre.
“Our services have long helped companies thrive in the Labuan jurisdiction and therefore in Malaysia and elsewhere in Asia, and I am confident that with Tricor’s support, we will reach new heights together,” she added.
Tricor is Asia’s leading provider of integrated business, corporate, investor, human resources and payroll, corporate trust and debt services. It has a growing global presence with over 30,000 clients globally and offices in 39 cities across 20 countries and territories.
More details on https://www.tricorglobal.com.
-- BERNAMA

 

Thursday, December 6, 2018

ERISX POSITIONED TO DOMINATE THE DIGITAL ASSET SPACE WITH SUPPORT FROM SECOND ROUND OF INVESTORS

NEW YORK & CHICAGO, Dec 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ErisX today announced the closing of Series B funding from an influential group of investors spanning the traditional capital and digital asset markets including Bitmain, ConsenSys, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures (NDAQ) and TradeStation Securities’ parent company, Monex Group Inc. (TSE: 8698). ErisX is receiving additional support from existing investors including CTC Group Investments, Digital Currency Group, DRW Venture Capital, Pantera Capital and Valor Equity Partners.

With such authoritative firms behind ErisX, the Exchange’s position is cemented as an industry-needed solution for a fair and transparent platform in the digital asset space. The new investors are part of an earlier group that saw a void in the market; including DRW Venture Capital, Valor Equity Partners, TD Ameritrade (AMTD), Virtu Financial (VIRT), NEX Opportunities, Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), CTC Group Investments, Digital Currency Group, Nico Trading, Pantera Capital, Third Stone Partners, CMT Digital, Susquehanna International Group, XR Trading, C2 Capital Management and ED&F Man Capital Markets Inc.
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EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL REVEALS THE WORLD'S TOP CITY DESTINATIONS IN 2018

LONDON, Dec 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today the ‘Top 100 City Destinations 2018’ ranking report, covering the world’s leading cities ranked by international tourist arrivals.

The ranking shows that six out of the top 10 most visited cities in 2017 are in Asia, with Hong Kong and Bangkok as the top two performers and with Singapore, Macau, Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen in the global top 10.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

PHASE 2 INTERIM DATA EVALUATING THE COMBINATION OF PRACINOSTAT AND AZACITIDINE IN PATIENTS WITH MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME PRESENTED AT THE 2018 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING

LUGANO, Switzerland and San Diego, USA, December 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helsinn Group, a Swiss pharmaceutical group focused on building quality cancer care products, and MEI Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEIP), an oncology company focused on the clinical development of novel therapies for cancer, today announced interim data from a Phase 2 study evaluating pracinostat, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, in combination with azacitadine for the treatment of patients with IPSS-R high/very high-risk of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). The data demonstrate a 9% discontinuation rate due to adverse events, a substantially lower rate than observed in an earlier study, as well as an encouraging 36% complete response rate among patients receiving at least 6 cycles of treatment. These data are being presented today at the 2018 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.

The ongoing Phase 2 open-label study is evaluating a 45 mg dose of pracinostat in combination with azacitadine in order to improve safety/tolerability and retain patients in study longer than in an earlier Phase 2 study evaluating a 60 mg dose. Prolonged treatment is envisaged to result in a systemic exposure to pracinostat sufficient to achieve the desired treatment effect. The data reported today reinforce results from a planned May 2018 interim analysis meeting a predefined discontinuation threshold and suggest a reduced dose of pracinostat may allow MDS patients to remain on treatment longer and thereby increase the likelihood of a treatment response. If the current Phase 2 open-label study is successful, Helsinn intends to initiate a global registration study.
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HAINAN OFFSHORE DUTY-FREE POLICIES UPGRADED: ANNUAL ALLOWANCE UP TO RMB 30,000, TWO DUTY-FREE SHOPS TO BE OPENED

HAIKOU, China, Dec 4 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- The policies on offshore duty free shopping for visitors to Hainan Island have been adjusted, according to a joint statement made by the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs and the State Administration of Taxation of the PRC. The adjusted policies are more open and convenient, aiming to transform Hainan into an international tourism consumption center. The new policies came into force on December 1, 2018.

The adjustments are mainly about three aspects. First, the offshore duty-free shopping allowance for visitors is increased from RMB 16,000 to RMB 30,000. Second, multiple rehabilitation medical devices are now covered by the tax-free list, including vision training equipment, hearing aids, orthotic aids, and respiratory aids for home health care. Two such medical devices are covered by the duty-free policies for each visitor each time they leave Hainan. Third, for Chinese citizens who live in or outside of Hainan, the duty-free policies are equally effective.
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​A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF FIRST NET INSURANCE COMPANY

HONG KONG, Dec 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb ” of First Net Insurance Company (First Net) (Guam). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect First Net’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
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LeddarTech to participate at Consumer Electronics Show 2019 Las Vegas


KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- LeddarTech Inc -- an industry leader providing versatile and scalable automotive LiDAR development platform -- will be participating in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 exhibition on Jan 8 to 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The LeddarTech Pavilion at CES 2019 will appeal to those involved in active safety and autonomous driving technologies, with a focus on LiDAR solutions for mobility applications in passenger vehicles, robotaxis, autonomous shuttles, trucks and delivery vehicles.
The company will feature next-gen LiDAR solutions based on its LeddarEngine with ranges exceeding 200m at 10 per cent target reflectivity, demonstrating market-leading performances for a solid-state LiDAR using near-infrared (NIR) light.
It will also officially unveil the LeddarCore LCA2 System-on-chip production samples -- the first LiDAR SoC -- available for use in the design and manufacturing of LiDAR solutions for ADAS and AD applications, a statement said.
Multiple Leddar Ecosystem partners will showcase components and software supporting LiDAR development based on the LeddarEngine including AutonomouStuff, Malaysia’s Clarion, dlhBOWLES, Excelitas Technologies, Hamamatsu and others.
Delegates from LeddarTech will also demonstrate its automotive solid-state LiDAR technology and the new long-range Leddar M16-LSR -- an off-the-shelf 16 segment solid-state LiDAR module for mobility applications.
More details on www.LeddarTech.com.
-- BERNAMA

ASIA'S TOP COSMETICS REVIEW SITE @COSME ANNOUNCES "THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS 2018"



TOKYO, Dec. 3, 2018 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

- OPERA's "LIP TINT" Wins Grand Prize -

istyle Inc. (TSE First Section, Company Code: 3660), the Tokyo-based operator of @cosme, one of Asia's largest beauty information and review sites, announced "@cosme THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS 2018" on Dec. 3, 2018.

About @cosme:
@cosme is one of Asia's largest beauty information websites, with a loyal user base of Japanese women. The information and reviews posted on @cosme make it useful for women's daily beauty, earning it widespread support.

(Image1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201811290901-O1-0aUfq4se)

About @cosme THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS:
The awards cover cosmetics and beauty products that have gained the most support from consumers, based on reviews written in 2018 by members of @cosme who have actually used the products. The winners of the awards were selected according to product rankings. The lineup of award-winning products, which reflects the opinions of ordinary consumers, has drawn attention from a wide range of parties concerned ranging from users to officials in the cosmetics and beauty care industries.

The 2018 Grand Prize went to "LIP TINT" from OPERA for the second year in a row and received the most favorable response from users on @cosme. In addition to its affordable price, LIP TINT's three key features of "moisture, long-lasting color and comfortable wear" won high marks as a lip tint. Moreover, limited shades were released one after another, successively stealing the show and gained the attention of consumers through 2018. As evidence of its popularity, the product also won 1st place as "@cosme store Best Hits" which is decided solely on sales at @cosme stores throughout Japan.

(Image2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201811290901-O2-0Gng6jx7)

For details, please visit:

Japanese
http://www.cosme.net/bestcosme/2018/

English
http://us.cosme.net/bestcosmeRankings

Traditional Chinese
http://tw.cosme.net/bestcosmeRankings

Simplified Chinese
http://cn.cosme.net/bestcosmeRankings

Korean
http://kr.cosme.net/bestcosmeRankings

istyle Inc. simultaneously announced, "UrCosme (@cosme TAIWAN) THE BEST COSMETICS AWARDS," that reflect Taiwan's beauty trends of 2018 the same day on its group site "UrCosme (@cosme TAIWAN)," which is a beauty information and review site in Taiwan. These awards are based on the rankings of products that have gained the most support from consumers. This year, the UrCosme (@cosme TAIWAN) Grand Prize went to YVES SAINT LAURENT 's " VINYL CREAM LIP STAIN."

For details, please visit:
(Traditional Chinese only)
https://www.urcosme.com/beauty-awards/2018/annual_index

Contact:
Tomoko Noda
Public Relations Group
istyle Inc.
Tel: +81-3-5575-1286
Email: istyle-press@istyle.co.jp

Source: istyle Inc.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

A.M. Best affirms credit ratings of Oriental India


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best -- a global rating agency -- has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of ‘bbb+’ of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (Oriental) India.
The outlook of the FSR remains stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR remains negative which reflects the continued downside risk on company’s risk-adjusted capitalization and concerns over its underwriting performance, a statement said.
The credit ratings reflect Oriental’s balance sheet strength which A.M. Best categorized as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
Oriental’s balance sheet strength remains very strong and is supported by solid risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). However, its underwriting leverage is low compared with its major non-life insurer peers in India.
The company’s operating ratio has improved to 105 per cent in the 12 months to 31 March 2018 compared with 137 per cent the year before. It is supported by a lower combined ratio of 119 per cent as it reduced loss ratios in several major lines of business and expense ratios.
A revision of the Long-Term ICR outlook to stable could occur if Oriental can substantially improve and sustain its underwriting performance while maintaining its risk-adjusted capitalization.  More details on www.ambest.com.
-- BERNAMA

Monday, December 3, 2018

TELEDYNE IMAGE SENSORS POWER CAMERAS ONBOARD NASA'S INSIGHT MISSION TO MARS

WATERLOO, Ontario, Nov 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global leader in digital imaging, is pleased to participate in NASA’s InSight Mission to Mars by providing color CCD image sensors for both the Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) and the Instrument Context Camera.

Teledyne is pleased to have partnered with Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL) to deliver the color image sensors to power the InSight mission. The camera on the Lander’s arm will provide 3D color views of the landing site, instrument placement, and activities to inform engineers and scientists of the best spots for the seismometer and heat flow probe to gather measurements from the interior of Mars.
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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS "VIVID PERFORMING ART OF KABUKI AND MT. FUJI ART EXHIBITION - CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR"

TOKYO, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition entitled “Vivid Performing Art of Kabuki” from December 26 (Wednesday), 2018 to January 28 (Monday), 2019 in the lobby and other venues within our Hotel. Kabuki is a traditional form of classical Japanese dance-drama, and eight highly ornate and gorgeous costumes matching the celebratory nature of the Japanese New Year holidays, including one called “Agemaki” and another used in the “Soga-Mono” Kabuki play, will be displayed during the exhibition to give guests a sense of the beauty of this traditional performing art. Also, a special complimentary live Japanese classical music and dance performance will be held on January 25 (Friday), 2019 in our lobby at 5:00 p.m., in addition to a “Special Lunch and Kabuki Performance” (Admission fee charged) held at one of our Hotel facilities on the same day.


The cooperative partners of this exhibition, Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Shochiku Costume Co., Ltd., will provide various costumes to demonstrate the roles, characters, and colorful patterns reflective of the four seasons that are represented in Kabuki performances. This exhibition is part of the Keio Plaza Hotel’s “Japan Cultural Experience Program” designed to introduce various Japanese culture to its numerous overseas guests, who account for 75% of all guests staying at our Hotel, as well as to our Japanese guests. The various live performances held in our lobby area are highly popular as reflected by the regular attendance by as many as 400 guests, and this performance is expected to be just as popular.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018

Invivoscribe submits LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 Mutation Assay in US and Japan


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- In support of an ongoing partnership with Daiichi Sankyo, Invivoscribe submitted the LeukoStrat® CDx FLT3 Mutation Assay to both the US FDA and the Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).
The submission was as the companion diagnostic for quizartinib, which follows Daiichi Sankyo’s respective FDA and PMDA applications for quizartinib in the US and in Japan, according to a statement.
The LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 Mutation Assay is a PCR-based, in vitro diagnostic test designed to detect internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations and tyrosine kinase domain (TKD) mutations D835 and I836 in the FLT3 gene in genomic DNA extracted from mononuclear cells obtained from peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirates of patients diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia.
The partnership is bridge to the global phase 3 QuANTUM-R clinical trial (Europe, United States, Asia excluding Japan) in patients with relapsed/refractory FLT3 ITD AML.
Astellas and Invivoscribe have also submitted applications for the drug and device to the CDER and CDRH, respectively, in the United States.
The milestone also established the LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 Mutation Assay as the international gold standard for comprehensive FLT3 assessment for critically ill acute myeloid leukemia patients as this CDx is available worldwide and generates standardized signal ratios for both ITD and TKD mutations.
These criteria are already resulting in more consistent stratification of patients which will help prescribing doctors identify personalized therapy options for their patients and accelerate new drug and therapy approvals by establishing more homogeneous patient populations for clinical trials.
Invivoscribe, a privately held biotechnology company has improved the quality of healthcare worldwide by providing high quality, standardized reagents, tests and bioinformatics tools to advance the field of precision medicine. More details at  www.invivoscribe.com
-- BERNAMA

Friday, November 30, 2018

JAM CITY EXPANDS GLOBAL OPERATIONS TO TORONTO, CANADA, WITH THE ACQUISITION OF BINGO POP FROM UKEN GAMES

LOS ANGELES, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jam City, a leader in mobile entertainment, today announced that it has acquired Bingo Pop, one of the top bingo mobile games worldwide, from Uken Games. The veteran Bingo Pop team has joined Jam City and will continue to manage game operations from Jam City’s new Toronto studio. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

“We are so proud to be continuing Jam City’s rapid global expansion with the acquisition of one of the most popular bingo titles, and its highly talented team,” said Chris DeWolfe, co-founder and CEO of Jam City. “This acquisition provides Jam City with access to leading creative talent in one of the fastest growing and most exciting tech markets in the world. We look forward to working with the talented Jam City team in Toronto as we supercharge the live operations of Bingo Pop and develop innovative new titles and mobile entertainment experiences.”
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LAUNCHES BLOCKCHAIN MANAGEMENT PLATFORM SEXTANT ON AWS MARKETPLACE FOR CONTAINERS

LAS VEGAS, Nov 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AWS re:Invent 2018 - Blockchain Technology Partners, the leading enterprise blockchain company, today announced the general availability of Sextant™, its powerful blockchain management platform, on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace for Containers. Sextant unlocks the value of blockchain for business. It accelerates innovation by providing enterprises with a platform that they can build upon; ensuring that they focus on business application development, not blockchain infrastructure.

“AWS Marketplace for Containers enables AWS customers to use the Amazon Elastic Container Services (ECS) console and AWS Marketplace for Containers to discover, produce, and deploy container solutions – including a comprehensive blockchain management platform from Blockchain Technology Partners,” said Dave McCann, Vice President Migration Services, AWS Marketplace and Service Catalog. “With today’s announcement, AWS Marketplace has extended its existing benefits and features to container products, with a rich discovery and search experience offering access to a curated catalog of trusted software from reputable vendors. AWS customers can find and deploy Sextant and simplify the deployment of Hyperledger Sawtooth.”
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Monday, November 26, 2018

Iron Deficiency Day on Nov 26 to raise awareness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Iron Deficiency Day takes place every year on Nov 26 – raising awareness, highlighting significant impact and helping people recognise the symptoms.
Not recognising the symptoms is often the biggest contributor to not seeking and receiving a diagnosis. The new Iron Deficiency Day Symptom Checker will use animations to elucidate the effects of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in order to educate people in recognising the condition.
This is according to a statement from Vifor Pharma Group a global pharmaceuticals company which aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency, nephrology and cardio-renal therapies.
The statement said iron deficiency presents in one-third of the world’s population. It is most prevalent in premenopausal women, pregnant woman and children under five years of age.
In Europe for example, iron deficiency affects up to 33 per cent of pre-menopausal women, up to 77 per cent of pregnant women and up to 48 per cent of children.
While the effects are differ from person to person, but they can be linked to an overall decline in general health and well-being.
Even without anaemia, iron deficiency can be debilitating, exacerbate an underlying chronic disease and lead to increased morbidity and mortality. If the condition develops, common symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, brittle nails, craving non-food items such as dirt, clay and ice and an inability to concentrate.
Iron is required throughout the body. It is essential for the production of red blood cells and ensuring that the heart and skeletal muscles can function effectively.
Iron also plays a vital role in fighting off infections and illness, maintaining energy levels and normal brain function. The World Health Organization states that iron deficiency can reduce physical work output by 30 per cent.
-- BERNAMA

JAPAN-INDIA COLLABORATION YIELDS A NOVEL TREATMENT METHOD FOR MALE URETHRAL STRICTURE

TOKYO, Nov 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A novel and relatively pain-less treatment method for male urethral stricture using patients own buccal mucosal cells has been reported as successful in four out of six patients. The study has been published in International Journal of Urology (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/iju.13852) which is the official journal of Japanese Urological Association, is a result of collaboration between Japanese biomaterial technology and an Indian urologist Dr Suryaprakash Vaddi.
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Fusionex receives Outstanding Achiever Award 2018


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Fusionex -- the largest Big Data Analytics company and market leader in ASEAN-- has received the Outstanding Achiever Award 2018 at the Platinum Business Awards (PBA) 2018 here recently.

According to Fusionex which also has a Malaysian office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor the award presentation was also witnessed by the Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof.

The premier awards ceremony recognized the company for its outstanding growth, excellent business practices and prominent presence in the IT industry, a statement said.

Fusionex has grown from an ASEAN-based IT company to its present status as the largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data technology company in the region.

The company technologies are used to power up Malaysia’s Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) eServices Platform. This government-endorsed initiative is expected to benefit local businesses, SMEs and the country as a whole.

The platform aims to double Malaysia’s e-commerce growth rate and to reach a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of RM211 billion by 2020.

The PBA was launched in 2002 by the SME Association of Malaysia and has gained extensive recognition among SMEs, the business community and the public sector.

Fusionex has global offices in Asia, Europe, United States and Australia. The company also featured on Forbes, Bloomberg, Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Edison and Huffington Post. More details at www.fusionex-international.com

-- BERNAMA

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Fieldstone consolidates services, offerings on a global basis


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Fieldstone – an independent investment bank and financial services provider in the energy and infrastructure sector – has consolidated its services and offerings under unified ownership and management on a global basis.
Fieldstone’s chief executive officer, Jason Harlan said: “We have now reached the point where we have taken full control of Fieldstone. This has resulted in the small New York team and its Malaysian subsidiary, being required to change the name and license of their operations, with immediate effect.”
The company in a statement said Asian clients are a key part of Fieldstone’s practice, for projects and transactions in developing markets and in Europe.
This part of the business will be directly addressed from January next year when Kan Xi, who previously worked with Infraco and Climate Change Capital in London joins the team.
She will relocate to Asia to represent Fieldstone on the ground and monitor the needs of existing and prospective clients as well as assess future expansion plans into that market.
Earlier this year, Fieldstone also launched a permanent Washington DC office and subsidiary (Fieldstone Development Corporation or Fieldstone DC) to serve both North American clients and to assist multi-lateral and US development finance institutions located in that city, the statement added.
-- BERNAMA

Beijing explores fresh ways of inbound tourism partnership as tourist level increases

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Beijing has recorded 2.27 million inbound tourists from Jan to July, 2018 with increase of 2.5 per cent year on year which underscores its efforts to explore new ways of inbound tourism partnership and open up tourism market by a string of supportive policies.

The capital of China has introduced an array of policies including special funds for awarding inbound tourism, funds for MICE, shopping tax rebates on departure for overseas tourists and 144-hour transit visa exemption to propel inbound tourism growth.

With the international events to be hosted including the International Horticulture Exhibition in 2019, the World Leisure Conference in 2020 and the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games in 2022, new opportunities will be available for Beijing's inbound tourism development as it also willing to strengthen cooperation and share opportunities with domestic and overseas partners.

It is also expected to play a bigger role in deepening reform and opening-up, enhancing international friendship and promoting cultural and economic exchanges, according to a statement from Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development (BMCTD).

In February, BMCTD launched the "Global Distribution Partnership Program of Beijing Tourism" -- China's and Asia Pacific region's first strategic cooperation innovation mechanism -- initiated by the government and participated in by international travel agents.

The project received over 120 applications from international travel agents, while 30 of them are selected to be the partners inking a three-year-long cooperation with BMCTD to carry out in-depth cooperation over information sharing, marketing and tourism route development.

BMCTD hopes to explore a normalized inbound tourism cooperation mechanism and invite global partners to participate in the study of feature inbound tourism routes and continue to enhance Beijing's appeal as a global tourism destination.

Based on changes in the inbound tourism market, groups and preferences, eight types of feature tourism products will be introduced including ancient capital tours, modern capital tours, folklore tours, fashion tours, Chinese traditional medicine health tours and others.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Patton Electronics enhances IPv6 in SmartNode CPE


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) – Patton Electronics Co. – doing business as a bricks-and-mortar manufacturer since 1984 – has enhanced IPv6 in its SmartNode CPE.

By implementing enhanced IPv6 in SmartNode VoIP CPE, Patton supports simplified network architectures and lowers operation and maintenance costs for service providers and enterprises.

The IPv6 standard expands available IP addresses octillion times or at least 17 billion.

According to Patton in a statement, the global expansion of the Internet, proliferation of IP endpoint devices and the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) reflects that Pv4 addresses will soon run out.

With IPv4, maintaining network address translation (NAT) tables is complex, time-consuming and costly – whatech.com predicts the IPv6 market will grow at rate (CAGR) of +31 per cent until 2023 and beyond.

Service providers made plans and some partially implemented IPv6 in their networks. Carriers like Telefonica and T-MOBILE and enterprises such as Microsoft have started the changeover.

“One thing is for sure, we are not living in an All-IPv6 world. Still the move to IPv6 is inevitable. And there are good reasons to do it sooner rather than later,” said Executive Vice President at Patton, Burton A. Patton (Burt).

“Getting from IPv4 to All-IPv6 networking presents challenges. We will live in a mixed IPv4/IPv6 world for some years,” Patton added in the statement.

More details at www.patton.com

-- BERNAMA

Tacit Knowledge helps FitFlop triple online sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) – Tacit Knowledge’s flagship platform – ncommerce – is powering FitFlop’s new eCommerce website – delivering value in less than 12 weeks.

Ncommerce is one stable, modern and scalable platform, from one vendor, with one contract, removing the complexity from high profile web implementation projects, according to a statement.

Global GM - Digital at FitFlop, Denise Fender said: “Our high expectations were exceeded and our online sales rocketed more than 3X and conversions increased dramatically, particularly on mobile”.

“We are so pleased with the initial results, that we are now focused on putting digital at the forefront of our business operating model,” Fender added.

SVP and GM of Tacit Knowledge, James Bullock said: “We are as thrilled as FitFlop with the results – record online sales and significant conversion rate increases in less than three months”.

Tacit Knowledge is a Pitney Bowes company and it is an end-to-end commerce solutions provider for global retailers and brands.

Ncommerce enabled FitFlop to quickly deploy technologies from numerous industry leaders in a single solution that is easy to manage and highly customisable to deliver deeper intuitive brand experiences for customers.

FitFlop was able to build a brand-specific storefront that provides deeper, more engaging customer experiences, while allowing new merchandising features to be conceived and implemented more rapidly.

Site maintenance is simplified, freeing FitFlop to focus more on its products and customers rather than perpetually managing technology.

More details at www.tacitknowledge.com and www.pitneybowes.com

-- BERNAMA

Geek+ Robotics showcases smart logistics automation solution in CeMAT ASIA 2018



KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) – Geekplus Technology – a robotics and supply chain automation start-up based in Beijing, China has showcased its turn-key automation solution in the CeMAT ASIA in Shanghai recently.
Drawing tens of thousands visitors, CeMAT ASIA is a high-level international exhibition that displayed the newest technologies of material handling, automation and transport.
The exhibition is an excellent platform for Geek+ Robotics to present its automation solution for intralogistics and to discuss with potential clients worldwide about the prospects of implementing robots for business growth, a statement said.
Geek+ Robotics has been recognized as the top robot maker in China and has grown rapidly over the past three years, from four co-founders to a professional team of over 600 employees.
Geek+ Robotics chief executive officer, Yong Zheng said: “Innovative robot & AI technologies and insightful supply chain industry knowledge are vital instruments to Geekplus, our job is to combine them in the most effective way and make smart logistics simpler than ever”.
The company’s flagship ‘goods-to-person’ solution – Geek Picking System has been deployed in various industries worldwide and many influential enterprises like TMALL.COM, China Post, SF Express and others.
Geek+ simplifies steps in order fulfillment, material handling and sorting using AI and robotics to reduce labor, optimize parcel consolidation and the picking process and manage fleets of robots. More details at www.geekplusrobotics.com
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Monday, November 19, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA'S NO. 1 HIGH-TECH FAIR CHTF 2018


SHENZHEN, China, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 20th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF 2018) is being held from November 14-18 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center with the theme “New Development Concept for High Quality Growth.” This year’s CHTF consists of exhibitions, forums, professional meetings, supporting activities, talents exchange meetings and overseas fairs, and features advanced manufacturing, next-generation information technology, AI, life sciences, new materials, new energy, as well as integration of real economy and future industries. Here are some of the highlights of CHTF 2018:
 
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Themed areas focusing on industry hotspots

The IT exhibition will present themed areas like AI, smart manufacturing, smart automotive, sports technology, big data, cloud computing, IoT and blockchain; the environmental exhibition will highlight new technologies of water control; the advanced manufacturing exhibition will have special areas for laser exhibition, smart manufacturing and industrial robots.

Application of innovative technologies in different scenarios

CHTF 2018 will showcase the most exciting new technologies for business, daily life, education and entertainment scenarios, such as the AI face recognition system, the 3D fitting room, the level 4 automated driving system, the AI early learning robot and the underwater drone.

Chinese unicorn enterprises

In addition to global leading companies such as Microsoft, Tencent and Baidu, it also gathers many unicorn companies in the AI industry, including Cambrian, Horizon Robotics, SenseTime, iQiyi and Royale, to impress the visitors with the most dazzling "AI Technology Moment." 

Kofax robotic process automation to meet modern enterprise demands


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Kofax -- a supplier of Intelligent Automation software -- unveiled Kofax RPA’s next-generation robotic process automation (RPA) capabilities that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Kofax RPA’s unique architecture and complementary ‘smart automation’ solutions in its Intelligent Automation platform empower enterprises to quickly and cost-effectively plan, deploy and manage a digital workforce that scales to meet the demands of the modern enterprise.
The company is first in the market providing a comprehensive, single-vendor, single-platform, Intelligent Automation solution, a statement said.
“Early adopters of RPA have experienced the many benefits in shifting human labor from ‘data gatherer’ to ‘data user’ roles. Increased productivity helps them remain on track for profitable growth, improved customer service and significant competitive advantage,” said Chief Executive Officer of Kofax, Reynolds C. Bish.
Kofax RPA’s automates the processing of unstructured documents or images and their content with embedded Cognitive Document Automation (CDA) which leverages AI technologies, optical character recognition (OCR), machine learning and natural language processing (NLP).
The Process Discovery capabilities available in the platform helps organizations easily track the human interaction with the client application via the user’s desktop. Organizations can identify and understand manual tasks that are performed and can be automated with RPA.
Kofax RPA also provides enterprise-level robot revision control and deployment management making it easy to manage and deploy the entire robot workforce. It is available in the market via a free 12-month trial, offering customers a risk-free means to assess the solution in a full production setting.
Kofax is a leading supplier of software and solutions to automate and digitally transform human and information intensive processes across front and back office operations. More details on https://www.kofax.com.
-- BERNAMA

Sunday, November 18, 2018

California´s HireRight achieves ISO certification in APAC


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) – HireRight, an employment screening solutions provider, has achieved the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 27001:2013 certification in Asia Pacific (APAC).
President and Chief Executive Officer of HireRight, Guy Abramo said: “We wanted to assure clients and candidates that their data is being handled in accordance with established standards.
“Having undergone an in-depth review over the last twelve months, with the HireRight team assisting the ISO implementation assessors every step of the way, we’re delighted that our commitment to security and compliance has been recognised,” Abramo added.
The US-based company said in a statement the certification provides independent assurance that its data security has been audited in accordance with internationally accepted standards.
ISO 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system.
It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the company.
All relevant legislative statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements, along with HireRight’s approach to meet these requirements were explicitly identified, documented and kept up to date throughout the process.
Being certified in APAC also ensures that HireRight complies with all of the requirements including market-specific regulations. Along with APAC, HireRight in  Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has also attained the certification.
HireRight is headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices around the globe, including regional headquarters in Mexico City, London and Singapore. More details at www.hireright.com
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Friday, November 16, 2018

SolarWinds acquires 8MAN, launches new security software product

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- SolarWinds Worldwide LLC -- a provider of IT management software -- has launched SolarWinds Access Rights Management (ARM) --  a security software product -- following the acquisition of 8MAN, an early stage (ARM) solution company.

The acquisition of 8MAN and its technology and development team led to a subsequent product release that is another milestone advancing SolarWinds’ commitment to arming technology professionals with the software to solve today’s IT management challenges.

Chief Executive Officer of SolarWinds, Kevin Thompson said: “SolarWinds ARM complements this portfolio by enabling IT professionals to centrally provision, deprovision, manage and audit user access rights to their systems, data and files while minimizing exposure to insider threats.”

The acquisition of 8MAN gives the company the ability to leverage their development and technology expertise in the German market and beyond, which will allow them to offer another new product in the SolarWinds mold, a statement said.

SolarWinds ARM is an access rights management tool built to help IT and security admins manage user access, improve adherence to policy compliance and automate user provisioning and deprovisioning while protecting themselves from malicious insider abuse.

It is also designed to be an easy-to-use and efficient first step in helping organizations of all sizes deepen their security knowledge and credibility while protecting their systems, data and files at the source.

SolarWinds’ products give organizations worldwide, regardless of type, size or IT infrastructure complexity the power to monitor and manage the performance of their IT environments. More details on www.solarwinds.com.

-- BERNAMA 

CISCO UNITES SD-WAN AND SECURITY TO ADDRESS THE NEW CLOUD EDGE


LAS VEGAS, Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cisco Partner Summit -- Cisco is unifying its security and
software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technologies to help organizations embrace the cloud faster with choice and confidence.

The WAN is undergoing a radical transformation. Today, organizations host their applications in multiple clouds – public, private and SaaS.
The way people work has also changed; employees connect from coffee shops and airport lounges, instead of just the office. Now, organizations must rely on the Internet to connect users to business-critical applications. This has resulted in a new Cloud Edge – the intersection of networking and security.

Until now, SD-WAN solutions have forced IT to choose between application experience or security. By evolving its SD-WAN portfolio,
Cisco is addressing the new realities of the Cloud Edge. Cisco SD-WAN can help IT deliver better application experiences and make users more productive with unmatched simplicity and scale. And now, best-of-breed security can be easily enabled anywhere it is needed, from the branch to the cloud.

“The emergence of the new Cloud Edge is disrupting our customers’ network and security architectures. Today, every WAN device must become software defined and secure,” said Scott Harrell, senior vice president and general manager, Enterprise Networking at Cisco. “Cisco’s SD-WAN makes it easy
for customers to get the very best of networking and security. We are building a bridge to a new business world that speeds our customers’ ability to
unlock the power of the cloud — faster with less risk.”

Cisco SD-WAN: Simple, Secure, Scalable
Cisco SD-WAN is built to address today’s most pressing issues, yet flexible enough to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. New innovations include:
 
- Fusing Security with SD-WAN: From application-aware enterprise firewall and intrusion prevention, to URL filtering, advanced security is now
integrated into Cisco SD-WAN devices and managed through a single pane of glass. And Cisco SD-WAN is all powered by Talos, the industry’s
most powerful cyber threat intelligence solution.
 
- Simplifying Cloud Security Deployments: By integrating Cisco SD-WAN with Cisco Umbrella, access to malicious destinations can be
blocked before a connection is ever established.
 
- Applications Experience: Cisco has partnered with Microsoft to enhance the Office 365 application experience for users. Unlike other vendors,
Cisco SD-WAN monitors in real-time all available paths to the Microsoft Office 365 cloud. Using Microsoft Office URLs, Cisco is also able to
determine the closest cloud, resulting in up to 40 percent faster performance for users.
 

- Open and Programmable: With open APIs, Cisco SD-WAN provides service providers and partners the opportunity to create unique new services.
To help developers and network engineers innovate, Cisco DevNet has created new SD-WAN learning labs and sandboxes. 

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

CIMB Group partners Ripple to enhance instant payments across ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) – CIMB Group (CIMB) have partnered Ripple to enable instant cross border payments across its various markets and joins Ripple’s network (RippleNet) which will facilitate access to other RippleNet members and allow CIMB to grow its cross border payments business.

“This innovative blockchain solution will revolutionise international cross-border remittances and is a testament to CIMB’s ongoing efforts to enhance its digital banking proposition by providing speedy and cost-efficient solutions to our customers across ASEAN,” said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CIMB Group, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

CIMB Group is one of ASEAN’s leading universal banking groups and is Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets while Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain.

CIMB also intends to extend the solution to other use cases across the Group. There is a growing demand for cross border payment solutions, with the World Bank projecting that remittances to Southeast Asia will grow to USD120 billion by the end of 2018, according to a statement from Ripple. (USD1 = RM4.19)

Meanwhile, Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse said: “We’re seeing banks and financial institutions from across the world lean into blockchain solutions because it enables a more transparent, quicker and lower cost payments experience.”

“By integrating Ripple’s blockchain technology, CIMB will enable their customers to send vital funds to family, friends and loved ones more efficiently. With its focus on innovation, the company will continue to be a dominant force in the region for years to come,” he added.

Ripple’s blockchain-based solution has been deployed to enhance Speedsend -- CIMB’s proprietary remittance product. This will expand CIMB’s Speedsend network and open new payment corridors to improve consumer access to cross-border remittances, both inbound into ASEAN and outbound to other countries.

-- BERNAMA

Duco expands into Asia with new office in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) – Duco, a London-based enterprise data quality and reconciliation services provider, opened a new office in Singapore to support the rapid demand for its services and solutions in the region.

According to a statement, the new office will cater for customers across Asia Pacific to receive the superior customer service and support that Duco has become known for.

Duco is used by global financial institutions to accelerate digital transformation programs helping to solve a range of data quality, integrity and reconciliation challenges across multiple departments.

Chief Executive Officer of Duco, Christian Nentwich said they see Singapore as a fantastic hub due to its strong support for Fintech and innovation and the presence of both local and global customers.

Interim Head of Singapore, Keith Whelan said: “Singapore was the obvious choice considering how many major financial institutions are based here and its access to high quality Fintech talent. This will be critical as we rapidly expand our team in Asia to support our growing client base.”

With offices in New York, Luxembourg, Edinburgh, Wroclaw and Singapore, Duco’s customers include global banks, brokers, asset managers, exchanges and middle and back office outsourcers. More information at www.du.co

-- BERNAMA

WORLD'S BEST AIRLINES FOR 2019

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 13, 2018 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/--

AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website has announced Singapore Airlines as its Airline of the Year for 2019.

Singapore Airlines is being honoured for the first time for its market leadership in inflight service, new aircraft types such as the A350 and 787-10, revamped interiors and the launch of the non-stop Singapore to New York service, as well as operational safety. These factors have stamped the airline as a clear industry leader.

The AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards, judged by seven editors with over 200 years' industry experience, combines major safety and government audits, with 12 key criteria that include: fleet age, passenger reviews profitability, investment rating, product offerings, and staff relations.

www.AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said: "In our objective analysis Singapore Airlines came out number one in many of our audit criteria, which is a great performance."

"For years Singapore Airlines has been the gold standard and now it is back to its best, leading in passenger innovations and new state-of-the-art aircraft models."

"The editors said that the competition for top spot was tight with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways just being nudged out," said Mr Thomas.

Air New Zealand won Best Premium Economy and Best Airline Pacific, while Qatar Airways picked up Best Catering and Best Business Class.

Qantas, won Best Domestic Airline Service, and the coveted Best Lounges.

Singapore Airlines also picked up Best First Class.

Korean Air won Best Economy.

Virgin Australia was voted Best Cabin Crew, Emirates, Best Airline Middle East/Africa and Best In-Flight Entertainment.

QantasLink picked up Best Regional Airline and Philippine Airlines, Most Improved Airline.

VietJetAir took out Best Ultra Low-Cost airline.

Excellence in Long Haul travel: Delta Air Lines (Americas), Lufthansa (Europe), Emirates (Middle-East/Africa) Eva Air (Asia) and Air New Zealand (Pacific.).

Best Low-Cost Airline; Westjet (Americas), Wizz (Europe) and AirAsia / AirAsia X (Asia/Pacific).

Top Ten Airlines 2018;

AirlineRatings.com also has named its Top Ten: Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Emirates, All Nippon Airways, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific Airways and Japan Airlines.

About AirlineRatings.com: http://www.airlineratings.com/about-us.php

SOURCE: Airline Ratings Pty Ltd

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FLUXYM NOMINATES A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VP AND CHOOSES SINGAPORE TO ESTABLISH ITS APAC BRANCH

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective now, Fluxym, the European/American Source-to-Pay experts, has nominated Michael Rouviere Executive Director and VP Asia Pacific, and established their offices in Singapore, at 600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square.

Michael Rouviere, formerly Chief Operating Officer at Allianz Asian Pacific branch, an important German insurer, and since 2017, in charge of their digital transformation, is now responsible for Fluxym’s APAC development. In this capacity, he will guide Asian and Pacific companies in their journey towards Procurement and AP digitization.
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VISTAJET CELEBRATED AS MOST INNOVATIVE BUSINESS AVIATION COMPANY AND BEST OPERATOR FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE TIME

HONG KONG, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, received top honors at the Asian Business Aviation Association’s Icons of Aviation Awards 2018. As well as being named the Most Innovative Company, VistaJet also earned the title of best operator for the third consecutive year. Presented by the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), the awards represent the votes of 150 of its members, including business aviation operators, brokers, corporations, and peers in the aviation industry from across Asia.

The best operator award recognizes VistaJet’s industry-first achievements and exceptional operational standards. With over 70 consistently branded super-mid and long-range aircraft, VistaJet has flown to 1,600 airports in 187 countries, or 96% of the world. In the first half of 2018, VistaJet’s passenger count increased by 18% and flight hours rose by 23% compared to the previous year in Asia. As an indication of the rapid growth in the region in the past year, these figures rose to 37% and 33% respectively by the third quarter.
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HOSPITAL IN COX'S BAZAR WILL OFFER 24/7 MEDICAL AID TO 140,000 ROHINGYA REFUGEES

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A 100-bed capacity hospital opened in Cox’s Bazar district in Bangladesh. It is expected to serve 140,000 Rohingya refugees based in the Kutupalong camp.

This round-the-clock medical facility, built and managed by M̩decins Sans Fronti̬res (MSF) РDoctors without Borders with the support of Sharjah-based international humanitarian organisation, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), aims to treat 7,200 people in its first year.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Wolters Kluwer wins Best Solution in Regulatory Reporting award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) – Wolters Kluwer’s solution – OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting – has been named as the “Best Solution in Regulatory Reporting” in Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2018.
Regulation Asia is a leading online publication, providing actionable regulatory intelligence for Asia Pacific (APAC) markets.
The Awards for Excellence recognize companies that shaped the regulatory landscape across APAC – providing independent verification of excellence and innovation.
Regulation Asia said in a statement, some of the largest banks in APAC use Wolters Kluwer's OneSumX solution for Regulatory Reporting as they strive to remain competitive amid an increasingly challenging regulatory landscape.
According to the publication statement, other key differentiators are Wolters Kluwer’s ability to ensure support when needed given its strong Asia Pacific presence and its community-building client engagement activities – include quarterly bank forums, one-on-one discussions and news alerts.
Major financial services providers, active in APAC, that who used the solutions include SME Development Bank Malaysia Bhd, ABN AMRO, China Merchants Bank, China Everbright Bank, LGT and Land Bank of Taiwan.
Wolters Kluwer, based in the Netherlands – is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. More details at https://wolterskluwer.com/
-- BERNAMA

FUSIONEX SUPPORTS PIKOM LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2018 TO UPLIFT NATIONAL ICT INDUSTRY

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Nov 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fusionex, as the main partner of the PIKOM Leadership Summit 2018 hosted by the National ICT Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), rendered its support to the Summit which brought together C-Level executives, policy makers, and IT professionals for thought-provoking and in-depth discussions on the latest technologies that will shape the future of business.

Reprising his role for the second year running, Fusionex Founder and Group CEO Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh was once again organizing chair for this year’s Summit.
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