CHIBA, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
Strawberry production is flourishing in Chiba Prefecture, home to more than 100 strawberry farms where visitors can enjoy "strawberry picking," which is quite popular with tourists. Varieties of strawberry species are grown on many of the strawberry-picking farms, and visitors can enjoy eating the berries to compare their tastes. Notably, "CHI-BA+BERRY," a new strawberry variety that hit the stores in January 2017, is available only in Chiba Prefecture. The prefecture where Narita International Airport is located is easily accessible from overseas. Chiba Prefecture, endowed with mild climate, is welcoming spring full of flowers right now. Please come to springtime Chiba to enjoy eating "CHI-BA+BERRY."
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
HOSHI CORPORATION STARTS ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR MANUFACTURING MADE-IN-JAPAN COSMETIC PRODUCTS BY FULLY UTILIZING BONDED COSMETIC FACTORY
TOKYO, Jan. 29, 2019 /Kyodo JBN - AsiaNet/ --
Hoshi Corporation, the Tokyo-based OEM and ODM cosmetic company, has received a license from the Okinawa Regional Customs to operate Japan's first bonded cosmetic factory.
The company is strongly geared toward exporting OEM and ODM cosmetic products with its logistics base in Okinawa, as driven by growing international demand for made-in-Japan cosmetic products, mainly to Asian and Oceania countries. Currently Hoshi has been dealing with over 700 overseas clients.
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Hoshi Corporation, the Tokyo-based OEM and ODM cosmetic company, has received a license from the Okinawa Regional Customs to operate Japan's first bonded cosmetic factory.
The company is strongly geared toward exporting OEM and ODM cosmetic products with its logistics base in Okinawa, as driven by growing international demand for made-in-Japan cosmetic products, mainly to Asian and Oceania countries. Currently Hoshi has been dealing with over 700 overseas clients.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
SolarWinds heads for Cisco Live!
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- SolarWinds has announced it will be participating in Cisco Live! EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) from Jan 28 to Feb 1, in Barcelona, Spain.
The leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software will exhibit its latest network management portfolio updates designed to provide deeper visibility into network environments.
“We’re looking forward to showing how the SolarWinds Orion Platform can provide a fully-integrated set of capabilities with a single pane of glass which is designed to deliver deep insight into the health and performance of applications and infrastructure,” said SolarWinds EMEA sales group vice president, Ludovic Neveu.
SolarWinds head geeks, Patrick Hubbard and Sascha Giese, will be among the technical experts at booth S20A who will demonstrate how the latest SolarWinds network management portfolio updates are designed to be deployed easily and rapidly, with an improved and centrally-managed upgrade process.
Over 275,000 customers worldwide use SolarWinds IT management software, which enables IT professionals to identify and address a complete range of IT infrastructure performance issues.
For more information, visit https://www.solarwinds.com.
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The leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software will exhibit its latest network management portfolio updates designed to provide deeper visibility into network environments.
“We’re looking forward to showing how the SolarWinds Orion Platform can provide a fully-integrated set of capabilities with a single pane of glass which is designed to deliver deep insight into the health and performance of applications and infrastructure,” said SolarWinds EMEA sales group vice president, Ludovic Neveu.
SolarWinds head geeks, Patrick Hubbard and Sascha Giese, will be among the technical experts at booth S20A who will demonstrate how the latest SolarWinds network management portfolio updates are designed to be deployed easily and rapidly, with an improved and centrally-managed upgrade process.
Over 275,000 customers worldwide use SolarWinds IT management software, which enables IT professionals to identify and address a complete range of IT infrastructure performance issues.
For more information, visit https://www.solarwinds.com.
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Toshiba expands lineup for automotive and industrial applications
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its lineup of automotive Ethernet bridge ICs with the new ‘TC9562 series’.
Sample shipments will start in February while volume production will start in October, a statement said.
The series include TC9562AXBG, which offers more interfaces than Toshiba’s current bridge ICs; TC9562BXBG which supports Ethernet TSN and Ethernet AVB; and TC9562XBG, which offers simpler IC configuration than current products.
More and more road vehicles have on-board connectivity, equipping them with internet and cellular access, and allowing information to be shared among on-board systems and devices and with external systems and services.
These developments require more complex automotive communication systems supported by reliable transmission standards with real-time data delivery. The Ethernet TSN standard was developed expressly to meet these needs.
In addition, the Ethernet AVB specification offers real-time reliable data transmission and is increasingly used in vehicles.
Toshiba is among the leading general devices companies, offering customers and business partners outstanding solutions in discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD. More details at http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
V-CAT TO BEGIN A NEW TYPE OF CROWDFUNDING, USING DIGITAL CURRENCY
Enabling Global Exchanges for Personal Assets
HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, Jan 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- V-CAT Vietnam will develop a new type of crowdfunding services that uses digital currency. A platform that uses the JC-coin digital currency will be built, and all data involved in transactions will be safely protected with leading-edge blockchain technology. Any user with JC-coins can exchange any physical or digital assets they might own on the platform for more JC-coins. This will provide the funding needed to develop revolutionary new products and services, together with users worldwide, and will enable new investments in all kinds of different businesses.
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HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, Jan 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- V-CAT Vietnam will develop a new type of crowdfunding services that uses digital currency. A platform that uses the JC-coin digital currency will be built, and all data involved in transactions will be safely protected with leading-edge blockchain technology. Any user with JC-coins can exchange any physical or digital assets they might own on the platform for more JC-coins. This will provide the funding needed to develop revolutionary new products and services, together with users worldwide, and will enable new investments in all kinds of different businesses.
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NEW YPO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SURVEY FINDS YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS OVERWHELMINGLY BELIEVE BUSINESS IS A FORCE FOR GOOD
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YPO, the premier global leadership organization for more than 27,000 chief executives, conducted a survey of its members in over 130 countries to get their thoughts on if the purpose of business is to have an impact on society beyond profits and wealth.
YPO’s 2019 Global Leadership Survey, conducted 23 December 2018 through 4 January 2019 with more than 2,200 CEO respondents, found that a massive cultural shift about the role of business leadership is in progress as indicated by the following findings:
YPO’s 2019 Global Leadership Survey, conducted 23 December 2018 through 4 January 2019 with more than 2,200 CEO respondents, found that a massive cultural shift about the role of business leadership is in progress as indicated by the following findings:
SevOne hastens British Telecom´s digital transformation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) – British Telecom (BT) has chosen SevOne Data Platform for next generation performance management to accelerate the execution of its digital transformation strategy.
“The SevOne Data Platform will provide BT with far greater analytics into its digital network infrastructure, enabling them to find and address the root cause of bottlenecks and other issues much faster than before,” said chief executive officer of SevOne, Jack Sweeney, in a statement.
SevOne, which developed the platform, said it simplified the extraction, enrichment and analysis of network and machine data from across multi-vendor environments, enabling users to collect performance at scale and provide actionable events based on automatic, abnormal condition detection.
Featuring real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities, the platform supports the latest software defined network (SDN) technologies, Enterprise WiFi and multi-vendor software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) architectures.
The platform will provide BT’s service teams with a single, real-time view of the health of their customers’ networks, hence to rapidly detect and help resolve issues, minimising costly downtime and disruption.
BT’s customers will have a complete end-to-end view of their applications’ performance and data flows. This will help them make better informed decisions on how to prioritise network resources across their business.
“With support for our network today, along with next generation network technologies including multi-vendor SD-WAN, SevOne will enable us to roll out new products and services to our clients today and into the future,” said chief technology information officer, Global Services of BT, Hriday Ravindranath.
SevOne is a leading provider of network and infrastructure management solutions headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. More details at www.sevone.com
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TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION UNVEILS INDUSTRY'S FIRST UFS VER. 3.0 EMBEDDED FLASH MEMORY DEVICES
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, has started sampling[1] the industry’s first[2] Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 3.0[3] embedded flash memory devices. The new line-up utilizes the company’s cutting-edge, 96-layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory and is available in three capacities: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB[4]. With high-speed read/write performance and low power consumption, the new devices are suitable for applications such as mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, and augmented/virtual reality systems.
The new devices integrate 96-layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory and a controller in a JEDEC-standard 11.5 x 13.0mm package. The controller performs error correction, wear leveling, logical-to-physical address translation and bad-block management for simplified system development.
The new devices integrate 96-layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory and a controller in a JEDEC-standard 11.5 x 13.0mm package. The controller performs error correction, wear leveling, logical-to-physical address translation and bad-block management for simplified system development.
GTREASURY TO BUILD ON GROWTH WITH NEW CEO
CHICAGO, Jan 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- GTreasury opened the New Year with a record-breaking 2018 and the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Renaat Ver Eecke. Orazio Pater, founder and former CEO of the innovative, SaaS treasury management systems provider, retired to assume his new post as Executive Chairman of the Board.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to have Renaat lead GTreasury to its next level of growth,” says Pater. “Not only do I trust Renaat with what we have already built here at GTreasury, but I know the company and our clients will thrive under his leadership. He’ll bring a discipline and rigor to both the software and the service, keeping client needs at the center of his strategy.”
“I couldn’t be more pleased to have Renaat lead GTreasury to its next level of growth,” says Pater. “Not only do I trust Renaat with what we have already built here at GTreasury, but I know the company and our clients will thrive under his leadership. He’ll bring a discipline and rigor to both the software and the service, keeping client needs at the center of his strategy.”
Thursday, January 17, 2019
POLYPLASTICS' NEW "DURANEX(R) 532AR" PBT RESIN PROVIDES EXCELLENT ALKALI STRESS CRACK RESISTANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
TOKYO, Jan. 17, 2019 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
The Polyplastics Group has announced the introduction of a new polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin which delivers excellent alkali stress crack resistance for a range of automotive applications. The new grade, DURANEX(R) 532AR, also exhibits outstanding hydrolysis/heat shock resistance and electrical performance for components in the chassis and engine compartment.
(Photo1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201901112141-O1-9z6ZU03e)
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As demand for durability, safety and reliability in auto parts continues to increase, DURANEX(R) 532AR has successfully reduced the risk of cracking in molded articles by preventing alkali from penetrating the inside of the resin, thus imparting toughness that helps generate less stress. This alkaline can arise from rust formation in metal parts. DURANEX(R) 532AR, treated with a hydrolysis-resistant formula, has greater durability than standard materials.
Recent test evaluations show that when specimens are immersed in alkali, cracking occurs within two hours in standard material DURANEX(R) 3300 and in hydrolysis- and heat shock-resistant DURANEX(R) 531HS. No stress cracking occurs in DURANEX(R) 532AR even when immersed for up to 200 hours.
Electrical components and sensors installed near the engine are also often metal insert-molded and there are cases when sudden temperature changes can cause heat shock fracture issues. This occurs because the metal and resin have linear expansion coefficients that differ by roughly a factor of 10. DURANEX(R) 532AR also has outstanding heat shock resistance and is capable of withstanding these harsh environments.
DURANEX(R) 532AR is ideal for use in parts installed in the chassis section and lower areas of vehicles which can be splashed with water and mud, and come into contact with chemicals such as snow-melting agents. This grade offers a combination of high reliability and long life even in harsh environments.
Please also visit:
https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pbt_532ar/index.html
About Polyplastics
The Polyplastics Group is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The Group's product portfolio includes PBT, polyoxymethylene (POM), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production and sales resources.
DURANEX(R) is a registered trademark of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
Source: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
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The Polyplastics Group has announced the introduction of a new polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin which delivers excellent alkali stress crack resistance for a range of automotive applications. The new grade, DURANEX(R) 532AR, also exhibits outstanding hydrolysis/heat shock resistance and electrical performance for components in the chassis and engine compartment.
(Photo1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201901112141-O1-9z6ZU03e)
(Photo2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201901112141-O2-NW0g9obV)
As demand for durability, safety and reliability in auto parts continues to increase, DURANEX(R) 532AR has successfully reduced the risk of cracking in molded articles by preventing alkali from penetrating the inside of the resin, thus imparting toughness that helps generate less stress. This alkaline can arise from rust formation in metal parts. DURANEX(R) 532AR, treated with a hydrolysis-resistant formula, has greater durability than standard materials.
Recent test evaluations show that when specimens are immersed in alkali, cracking occurs within two hours in standard material DURANEX(R) 3300 and in hydrolysis- and heat shock-resistant DURANEX(R) 531HS. No stress cracking occurs in DURANEX(R) 532AR even when immersed for up to 200 hours.
Electrical components and sensors installed near the engine are also often metal insert-molded and there are cases when sudden temperature changes can cause heat shock fracture issues. This occurs because the metal and resin have linear expansion coefficients that differ by roughly a factor of 10. DURANEX(R) 532AR also has outstanding heat shock resistance and is capable of withstanding these harsh environments.
DURANEX(R) 532AR is ideal for use in parts installed in the chassis section and lower areas of vehicles which can be splashed with water and mud, and come into contact with chemicals such as snow-melting agents. This grade offers a combination of high reliability and long life even in harsh environments.
Please also visit:
https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pbt_532ar/index.html
About Polyplastics
The Polyplastics Group is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The Group's product portfolio includes PBT, polyoxymethylene (POM), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production and sales resources.
DURANEX(R) is a registered trademark of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
Source: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL HOSTS "HINA-MATSURI (GIRLS' DOLL FESTIVAL)" EVENT - 6,800 MAGNIFICENT HANGING ART ORNAMENTS AND TEA CEREMONY CULTURE
TOKYO, Jan 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host an event entitled “Hina-matsuri through Tea Ceremony Culture and Hanging Art” to help guests celebrate Japan’s cultural event known as Girls’ Doll Festival or “Hina-matsuri” from February 1 (Friday) to March 28 (Thursday), 2019 with magnificent hanging art ornaments displayed in our lobby and special menu items served in our restaurants. In addition to the display of some 6,800 magnificent and ornate handmade dolls and other traditional decorations in this coming event, our Hotel will also display various traditional and historical art items used in traditional Japanese tea ceremony, which has long been a part of the cultural upbringing of Japanese women from the Meiji Period (1868 to 1912).
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
LITHIUM WERKS APPOINTS T. JOSEPH FISHER III AS CHAIRMAN
HENGELO, Netherlands, Jan 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dutch energy storage and battery company Lithium Werks B.V. (www.lithiumwerks.com) has appointed T. Joseph (Joe) Fisher III as chairman of the board.
Fisher, who has been the company’s chief executive since he co-founded the company in 2017, is a 30-year veteran in the battery industry.
Fisher, who has been the company’s chief executive since he co-founded the company in 2017, is a 30-year veteran in the battery industry.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Jones Day announces partner´s move
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) – Global law firm, Jones Day, announced in a statement today its Global Disputes Practice partner, Simon Bellas, will be moving to the Singapore office.
Bellas will join Singapore-based partners, Matt Skinner and Zachary Sharpe, in expanding the firm's arbitration practice in the country and Hong Kong, while continuing to contribute to the firm's considerable Australian litigation and arbitration practice.
He will advise clients on construction claims and disputes, with a particular focus on large-scale energy and resources projects and related infrastructure matters.
He represents both owners and major contractors across industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and infrastructure construction.
Admitted to the Supreme Courts of Queensland and Western Australia, as well as High Court of Australia, Bellas has been recognised for his work on behalf of clients by The AFR's Best Lawyers(c) in Australia; The Legal 500, Australia; Chambers Asia Pacific (Construction); and Doyle's Guide.
Jones Day has more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents.
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Bellas will join Singapore-based partners, Matt Skinner and Zachary Sharpe, in expanding the firm's arbitration practice in the country and Hong Kong, while continuing to contribute to the firm's considerable Australian litigation and arbitration practice.
He will advise clients on construction claims and disputes, with a particular focus on large-scale energy and resources projects and related infrastructure matters.
He represents both owners and major contractors across industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and infrastructure construction.
Admitted to the Supreme Courts of Queensland and Western Australia, as well as High Court of Australia, Bellas has been recognised for his work on behalf of clients by The AFR's Best Lawyers(c) in Australia; The Legal 500, Australia; Chambers Asia Pacific (Construction); and Doyle's Guide.
Jones Day has more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents.
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Monday, January 14, 2019
MARY KAY EUROPE WINS BRONZE AT 2018 BRANDON HALL GROUP EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN TECHNOLOGY
Coveted Award Honors New, Innovative Link & Learn™ Sales Education System
DALLAS, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brandon Hall Group, one of the most well-known and established research organizations in the performance improvement industry, recognized Mary Kay with a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training.
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DALLAS, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brandon Hall Group, one of the most well-known and established research organizations in the performance improvement industry, recognized Mary Kay with a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training.
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The award honored the beauty company’s new, innovative Link & Learn™ global sales education system. A panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts alongside Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives evaluated the entries. The award winners will be honored at the Human Capital Management Excellence Conference hosted by Brandon Hall in West Palm Beach Florida in January.
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in nine European markets are among the first to experience the robust learning curriculum designed to amplify educational support for the independent sales force and increase their business success. The innovative e-learning platform connects Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants to a learning community based on content, accessibility and localization.
“Mary Kay fosters a culture of innovation and we are honored to receive the 2018 Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for the hard work put into the launch of our Link & Learn™ technology,” said Beth Lopez, Vice President of Global Sales Education for Mary Kay and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mary Kay Inc.’s European Region. “Reaction and engagement to the new sales education system has been overwhelmingly positive and we will continue to work with our Mary Kay markets to roll out this innovative, award-winning platform to help continue our mission of enriching women’s lives around the world.”
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology recognize organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. Entries for the awards are based upon criteria including breakthrough innovation, unique differentiators and value proposition.
“We’re proud to honor the innovators. As human capital management continues to evolve, the creativity of the award winners is breathtaking,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and Head of the Awards Program. “Organizations of all sizes showed that creativity and technology can create new and better work experiences.”
For a complete list of Brandon Hall Group award winners, click here.
About Mary Kay
At Mary Kay, success lies in our dedication to irresistible products, a rewarding opportunity and positive community impact. For 55 years, Mary Kay has inspired women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals in nearly 40 countries. As a multibillion-dollar company, we offer the latest in cutting-edge skin care, bold color cosmetics and fragrances. Discover more reasons to love Mary Kay at marykay.com.
About Brandon Hall Group, Inc.
With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. We conduct research that drives performance and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results. Brandon Hall Group has an extensive repository of thought leadership, research and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. At the core of our offerings is a Membership Program that Empowers Excellence Through Content, Collaboration and Community. Our members have access to research that helps them make the right decisions about people, processes, and systems, combined with research-powered advisory services customized to their needs. For more information, visit www.brandonhall.com
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Contact
Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or media@mkcorp.com
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“Mary Kay fosters a culture of innovation and we are honored to receive the 2018 Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for the hard work put into the launch of our Link & Learn™ technology,” said Beth Lopez, Vice President of Global Sales Education for Mary Kay and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mary Kay Inc.’s European Region. “Reaction and engagement to the new sales education system has been overwhelmingly positive and we will continue to work with our Mary Kay markets to roll out this innovative, award-winning platform to help continue our mission of enriching women’s lives around the world.”
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology recognize organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. Entries for the awards are based upon criteria including breakthrough innovation, unique differentiators and value proposition.
“We’re proud to honor the innovators. As human capital management continues to evolve, the creativity of the award winners is breathtaking,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and Head of the Awards Program. “Organizations of all sizes showed that creativity and technology can create new and better work experiences.”
For a complete list of Brandon Hall Group award winners, click here.
About Mary Kay
At Mary Kay, success lies in our dedication to irresistible products, a rewarding opportunity and positive community impact. For 55 years, Mary Kay has inspired women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals in nearly 40 countries. As a multibillion-dollar company, we offer the latest in cutting-edge skin care, bold color cosmetics and fragrances. Discover more reasons to love Mary Kay at marykay.com.
About Brandon Hall Group, Inc.
With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. We conduct research that drives performance and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results. Brandon Hall Group has an extensive repository of thought leadership, research and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. At the core of our offerings is a Membership Program that Empowers Excellence Through Content, Collaboration and Community. Our members have access to research that helps them make the right decisions about people, processes, and systems, combined with research-powered advisory services customized to their needs. For more information, visit www.brandonhall.com
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Contact
Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or media@mkcorp.com
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Epiq announces executive leadership changes
According to a statement from Epiq, it has appointed David C. Dobson as the new CEO. John Davenport, Jr., who is the current CEO of Epiq, is named the executive chairman of the board.
“After a thorough search process, I’m looking forward to my new role as chairman and to working with David, who will continue to execute on our vision and strategy of being the premier global legal services partner to clients around the globe,” said Davenport.
Meanwhile, Dobson said he is looking forward to building on the momentum that Davenport and the team have created.
“We have a tremendous opportunity to further extend our leadership position in delivering high value services to our clients around the world,” said Dobson, who previously served as the chief executive officer of Digital River, a global e-commerce platform and services company.
Epiq is founded by Davenport, then known as Document Technologies, in 1998 and grew the business from a handful of employees and clients to a billion dollar global organization.
The company takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity and confidence. More details at www.epiqglobal.com
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CLOSES TEN AIRCRAFT SALE AND LEASEBACK WITH EASYJET AIRLINE
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) today announced the closing of a sale and leaseback transaction on ten Airbus A319 aircraft with easyJet Airline. The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B engines. The deal combines elements from across the Willis Platform, including leasing, trading, and asset management businesses, to provide a tailored solution designed to support easyJet in the fleet management of its existing aircraft as it introduces the latest generation of Airbus A320NEO family aircraft.
“It is an honor to welcome easyJet to the growing number of airlines who are taking advantage of the considerable benefits and fleet flexibility that the Willis Platform brings to airlines bridging from current generation to new technology aircraft,” said Charles F. Willis, Chairman and CEO.
“It is an honor to welcome easyJet to the growing number of airlines who are taking advantage of the considerable benefits and fleet flexibility that the Willis Platform brings to airlines bridging from current generation to new technology aircraft,” said Charles F. Willis, Chairman and CEO.
WEWORK CLOSES $6 BILLION INVESTMENT FROM SOFTBANK
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WeWork today announced it had received a $6 billion investment from SoftBank. $5 billion is in the form of primary growth capital and the remaining $1 billion in secondary capital which will be used to fund share purchases from investors and employees. WeWork’s post-money valuation is now $47 billion.
This investment includes a previously announced $4 billion funding commitment from SoftBank in the form of a $1 billion convertible note and a $3 billion warrant. WeWork and its subsidiaries have now raised more than $10 billion in total commitments from SoftBank since 2017.
This investment includes a previously announced $4 billion funding commitment from SoftBank in the form of a $1 billion convertible note and a $3 billion warrant. WeWork and its subsidiaries have now raised more than $10 billion in total commitments from SoftBank since 2017.
LEDDARTECH JOINS BAIDU'S APOLLO AUTONOMOUS DRIVING OPEN PLATFORM
LeddarTech joins Baidu’s Apollo autonomous driving open platform with its LiDAR products through an open source SDK
QUEBEC CITY, Jan 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech, an industry leader providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform, announced the integration of LeddarTech’s LiDAR products into Apollo, Baidu’s autonomous driving open platform.
LeddarTech’s products will now be compatible with Apollo 3.5, the latest version of the platform, through the integration of an open source software development kit (SDK) which will facilitate the development for Tier-1 suppliers, OEMs, and other application developers who wish to use LeddarTech products within the Apollo open platform.
LeddarTech’s auto and mobility LiDAR platform equip key suppliers with the technology, tools, and resources they need to design their own differentiated LiDAR offering and to meet the specific requirements of various advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) applications. At the core of the platform is the LeddarEngine, comprised of highly-optimized SoCs and signal processing software that have been designed to meet ISO 26262 ASIL-B standards and that will allow LeddarTech’s customers to deliver automotive-grade LiDAR sensors which comply with functional safety requirements.
“An open platform is a powerful model that fosters win-win, added-value partnerships throughout the automotive supply chain,” said Frantz Saintellemy, LeddarTech’s President and COO. “With our open source SDK for the Apollo platform, the data output format will allow easier comparison and system development,” added Saintellemy. “The wide, global reach of the Apollo partners provides tremendous new opportunities to accelerate the adoption of our LiDAR platform across the industry.”
Apollo serves as an open, reliable and secure software platform for its partners to develop their own autonomous driving systems through on-vehicle and hardware platforms. Apollo accelerates the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Apollo welcomes LeddarTech as a new partner of its open development platform as all Apollo partners will now benefit from open, standardized access to LeddarTech’s LiDAR technology, greatly facilitating development and integration projects.
Both companies participate in CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8-12. The LeddarTech Pavilion will be located at CP-16 and Baidu-Apollo will be situated at Westgate Pavilion #1814.
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QUEBEC CITY, Jan 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech, an industry leader providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform, announced the integration of LeddarTech’s LiDAR products into Apollo, Baidu’s autonomous driving open platform.
LeddarTech’s products will now be compatible with Apollo 3.5, the latest version of the platform, through the integration of an open source software development kit (SDK) which will facilitate the development for Tier-1 suppliers, OEMs, and other application developers who wish to use LeddarTech products within the Apollo open platform.
LeddarTech’s auto and mobility LiDAR platform equip key suppliers with the technology, tools, and resources they need to design their own differentiated LiDAR offering and to meet the specific requirements of various advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) applications. At the core of the platform is the LeddarEngine, comprised of highly-optimized SoCs and signal processing software that have been designed to meet ISO 26262 ASIL-B standards and that will allow LeddarTech’s customers to deliver automotive-grade LiDAR sensors which comply with functional safety requirements.
“An open platform is a powerful model that fosters win-win, added-value partnerships throughout the automotive supply chain,” said Frantz Saintellemy, LeddarTech’s President and COO. “With our open source SDK for the Apollo platform, the data output format will allow easier comparison and system development,” added Saintellemy. “The wide, global reach of the Apollo partners provides tremendous new opportunities to accelerate the adoption of our LiDAR platform across the industry.”
Apollo serves as an open, reliable and secure software platform for its partners to develop their own autonomous driving systems through on-vehicle and hardware platforms. Apollo accelerates the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Apollo welcomes LeddarTech as a new partner of its open development platform as all Apollo partners will now benefit from open, standardized access to LeddarTech’s LiDAR technology, greatly facilitating development and integration projects.
Both companies participate in CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8-12. The LeddarTech Pavilion will be located at CP-16 and Baidu-Apollo will be situated at Westgate Pavilion #1814.
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DOUBLEVERIFY PARTNERS WITH MOPUB TO COMBAT MOBILE AD FRAUD
Partnership extends DV fraud coverage across MoPub’s mobile app exchange
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleVerify ("DV"), the leading independent provider of marketing measurement software and analytics, today announced a partnership with MoPub, a leading provider of monetization solutions for mobile app publishers and developers around the globe. As part of the partnership, DoubleVerify will provide fraud detection and reporting for mobile app campaigns across MoPub’s exchange – extending quality coverage for global advertisers and enabling MoPub to continuously refine the quality of its mobile ad inventory.
“DV’s partnership with MoPub reflects our commitment to provide consistent, comprehensive quality coverage for global brand advertisers,” said Matt McLaughlin, COO at DoubleVerify. “With ad spend increasingly concentrated in mobile, it’s imperative that brands have clarity into the quality of mobile app inventory. We are proud of our partnership with MoPub, which expands the footprint of our fraud prevention capabilities and further distinguishes DV as the leader for mobile app verification.”
As part of its industry-leading mobile app fraud solution, DoubleVerify identifies and screens the most significant types of in-app fraud, including background ad activity, hidden ads, app misrepresentation (spoofing) and measurement manipulation. In March 2017, DV received Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation for its technology to detect and block sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT) for mobile app video and display advertising.
“Traffic quality is a top priority for MoPub and our clients, since invalid traffic (IVT) is an industry-wide concern,” said Boris Logvinskiy, MoPub’s Head of Product. “Partnerships are crucial to the effort. We believe that MRC-accredited vendors like DoubleVerify offer the expertise, technology, data integrity and service needed to help us maintain a clean exchange for the trillions of ad requests we facilitate.”
For more information about DoubleVerify’s mobile app capabilities, contact sales@doubleverify.com.
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NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleVerify ("DV"), the leading independent provider of marketing measurement software and analytics, today announced a partnership with MoPub, a leading provider of monetization solutions for mobile app publishers and developers around the globe. As part of the partnership, DoubleVerify will provide fraud detection and reporting for mobile app campaigns across MoPub’s exchange – extending quality coverage for global advertisers and enabling MoPub to continuously refine the quality of its mobile ad inventory.
“DV’s partnership with MoPub reflects our commitment to provide consistent, comprehensive quality coverage for global brand advertisers,” said Matt McLaughlin, COO at DoubleVerify. “With ad spend increasingly concentrated in mobile, it’s imperative that brands have clarity into the quality of mobile app inventory. We are proud of our partnership with MoPub, which expands the footprint of our fraud prevention capabilities and further distinguishes DV as the leader for mobile app verification.”
As part of its industry-leading mobile app fraud solution, DoubleVerify identifies and screens the most significant types of in-app fraud, including background ad activity, hidden ads, app misrepresentation (spoofing) and measurement manipulation. In March 2017, DV received Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation for its technology to detect and block sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT) for mobile app video and display advertising.
“Traffic quality is a top priority for MoPub and our clients, since invalid traffic (IVT) is an industry-wide concern,” said Boris Logvinskiy, MoPub’s Head of Product. “Partnerships are crucial to the effort. We believe that MRC-accredited vendors like DoubleVerify offer the expertise, technology, data integrity and service needed to help us maintain a clean exchange for the trillions of ad requests we facilitate.”
For more information about DoubleVerify’s mobile app capabilities, contact sales@doubleverify.com.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
DXB WELCOMES BILLIONTH PASSENGER
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the official announcement earlier today from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Airports and representatives from across the aviation sector and the emirate of Dubai gave the airport’s billionth warm welcome to nine-year-old Arjun and his family who arrived this morning from Orlando, Florida on Emirates flight EK220.
At a celebration held in DXB earlier today, Arjun along with his mother Ramya, father Venkatesh and thirteen-year-old brother Varun, were personally greeted by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports and warmly welcomed on this, their first visit to Dubai. They were also delighted with details of an unforgettable and surprising set of experiences that showcase Dubai’s longstanding reputation for excitement, luxury and modern Arabic hospitality, organised for the next few days of their trip.
At a celebration held in DXB earlier today, Arjun along with his mother Ramya, father Venkatesh and thirteen-year-old brother Varun, were personally greeted by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports and warmly welcomed on this, their first visit to Dubai. They were also delighted with details of an unforgettable and surprising set of experiences that showcase Dubai’s longstanding reputation for excitement, luxury and modern Arabic hospitality, organised for the next few days of their trip.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
SEIKO DREAM SQUARE -- INTERACTIVE HUB OF SEIKO'S WATCHMAKING WORLD -- OPENS IN TOKYO
TOKYO, Jan 7 (Bernama-AsiaNet) --
Seiko Watch Corporation is proud to announce the opening of Seiko Dream Square, a new four-story retail complex in the heart of its birthplace in Tokyo's Ginza district. Seiko Dream Square allows visitors to "look, feel and experience" the rich history and heritage of Seiko's watchmaking since 1881 through its museum, showrooms and entertainment functions. Welcoming with the spirit of "Omotenashi," a Japanese term meaning the best possible service and hospitality, Seiko Dream Square is a point of destination for visitors of all ages and a center for communicating the brand's story globally -- from Ginza to the world.
Seiko Watch Corporation is proud to announce the opening of Seiko Dream Square, a new four-story retail complex in the heart of its birthplace in Tokyo's Ginza district. Seiko Dream Square allows visitors to "look, feel and experience" the rich history and heritage of Seiko's watchmaking since 1881 through its museum, showrooms and entertainment functions. Welcoming with the spirit of "Omotenashi," a Japanese term meaning the best possible service and hospitality, Seiko Dream Square is a point of destination for visitors of all ages and a center for communicating the brand's story globally -- from Ginza to the world.
Monday, January 7, 2019
AIRLINERATINGS.COM NAMES THE WORLD'S SAFEST AIRLINES FOR 2019
PERTH, Australia, Jan. 3, 2019/Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
AirlineRatings.com (www.AirlineRatings.com) the world's only safety and product rating website has announced Qantas as its safest airline for 2019.
AirlineRatings.com has also announced its Top Twenty safest airlines and ten safest low-cost airlines from the 405 it monitors.
The top twenty are the who's who of airlines and in alphabetical order are: Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, EVA Air, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airline System, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, and United Airlines and Virgin group of airlines (Atlantic and Australia).
These airlines are standouts in the industry and are at the forefront of safety, innovation and the design and launching of new aircraft said AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas.
"For instance, Australia's Qantas has been recognized by the British Advertising Standards Association in a test case in 2008 as the world's most experienced airline."
"It is extraordinary that Qantas has been the lead airline in virtually every major operational safety advancement over the past 60 years and has not had a fatality in the jet era," said Mr Thomas.
"But Qantas is not alone. Long established airlines such as Hawaiian and Finnair have perfect records in the jet era."
Responding to public interest, the AirlineRatings.com editors also identified their top ten safest low-cost airlines.
These are in alphabetical order: Flybe, Frontier, HK Express, Jetblue, Jetstar Australia / Asia, Thomas Cook, Volaris, Vueling, Westjet and Wizz.
In making its selections AirlineRatings.com takes into account numerous critical factors that include; audits from aviation's governing bodies and lead associations; government audits; airline's crash and serious incident record, fleet age and profitability.
AirlineRatings.com also announced its lowest ranked (one star and two star) airlines which are; Ariana Afghan Airlines, Bluewing Airlines, Kam Air, Tara Air and Trigana Air Service.
About AirlineRatings.com
AirlineRatings.com rates the safety and in-flight product of 405 airlines using its unique seven-star rating system. It is used by millions of passengers from 232 countries and has become the industry standard for safety and product rating. The editorial team is one of the world's most experienced with 50 awards and 28 industry books.
SOURCE: AirlineRatings.com
--BERNAMA
AirlineRatings.com (www.AirlineRatings.com) the world's only safety and product rating website has announced Qantas as its safest airline for 2019.
AirlineRatings.com has also announced its Top Twenty safest airlines and ten safest low-cost airlines from the 405 it monitors.
The top twenty are the who's who of airlines and in alphabetical order are: Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, EVA Air, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airline System, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, and United Airlines and Virgin group of airlines (Atlantic and Australia).
These airlines are standouts in the industry and are at the forefront of safety, innovation and the design and launching of new aircraft said AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas.
"For instance, Australia's Qantas has been recognized by the British Advertising Standards Association in a test case in 2008 as the world's most experienced airline."
"It is extraordinary that Qantas has been the lead airline in virtually every major operational safety advancement over the past 60 years and has not had a fatality in the jet era," said Mr Thomas.
"But Qantas is not alone. Long established airlines such as Hawaiian and Finnair have perfect records in the jet era."
Responding to public interest, the AirlineRatings.com editors also identified their top ten safest low-cost airlines.
These are in alphabetical order: Flybe, Frontier, HK Express, Jetblue, Jetstar Australia / Asia, Thomas Cook, Volaris, Vueling, Westjet and Wizz.
In making its selections AirlineRatings.com takes into account numerous critical factors that include; audits from aviation's governing bodies and lead associations; government audits; airline's crash and serious incident record, fleet age and profitability.
AirlineRatings.com also announced its lowest ranked (one star and two star) airlines which are; Ariana Afghan Airlines, Bluewing Airlines, Kam Air, Tara Air and Trigana Air Service.
About AirlineRatings.com
AirlineRatings.com rates the safety and in-flight product of 405 airlines using its unique seven-star rating system. It is used by millions of passengers from 232 countries and has become the industry standard for safety and product rating. The editorial team is one of the world's most experienced with 50 awards and 28 industry books.
SOURCE: AirlineRatings.com
--BERNAMA
Friday, January 4, 2019
NOVA BUILDINGS ACQUIRES KEY ASSETS OF BLUESCOPE'S ASEAN PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS BUSINESS IN VIETNAM
SINGAPORE, Jan 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nova Buildings Group has finalized the acquisition of BlueScope Buildings’ key fabrication assets at Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. This fabrication plant situated about 30 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to commence operation in the new year, led by key operational team members who formerly managed facilities under BlueScope Buildings. The plant will serve as Nova Buildings’ key manufacturing hub for supply of pre-engineered buildings across southeast Asia.
Nova Buildings is founded by a group of seasoned and experienced management previously from BlueScope, providing steel, building products, pre-engineered buildings and multinational construction services in this region. “Nova Buildings’ management collectively has worked with multinationals and large domestic clients in design, engineering, and completion of thousands of pre-engineered buildings in logistics and distribution, retail hypermarkets, agriculture, food and beverage, and aviation facilities in southeast Asia. We will continue to provide support to clients looking to further invest and expand in this fast growing region”, said Mr. Cheong Ku Wei, CEO of Nova Buildings Group.
Nova Buildings is founded by a group of seasoned and experienced management previously from BlueScope, providing steel, building products, pre-engineered buildings and multinational construction services in this region. “Nova Buildings’ management collectively has worked with multinationals and large domestic clients in design, engineering, and completion of thousands of pre-engineered buildings in logistics and distribution, retail hypermarkets, agriculture, food and beverage, and aviation facilities in southeast Asia. We will continue to provide support to clients looking to further invest and expand in this fast growing region”, said Mr. Cheong Ku Wei, CEO of Nova Buildings Group.
NEW FNIR TECHNOLOGY SHEDS LIGHT ON BRAIN ACTIVITY WITH POWERFUL IMAGERS FOR REAL-WORLD SITUATIONS
GOLETA, Calif., Jan 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIOPAC Systems, Inc., the global distributor for fNIR Devices, announced the availability of its newest generation of functional near infrared optical imaging (fNIR) systems. The new high-density imaging systems provide in-lab or real-world cognitive function assessments for physiology researchers looking to understand brain activity without all the expense of fMRI.
The extra-lightweight sensor fits comfortably on the forehead where it monitors relative changes in oxy or deoxy hemoglobin as a proxy for the brain activity in the pre-frontal cortex. Subjects can be examined in laboratory settings or they can be active in their natural environment with the new mobile fNIR system.
The extra-lightweight sensor fits comfortably on the forehead where it monitors relative changes in oxy or deoxy hemoglobin as a proxy for the brain activity in the pre-frontal cortex. Subjects can be examined in laboratory settings or they can be active in their natural environment with the new mobile fNIR system.
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