KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C+ (marginal) from C++ (marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to ‘b-’ from ‘b+’ of Capital General Insurance Company Limited (CGI) Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Additionally, the global insurance rating company has placed these credit ratings under review with negative implications.
CGI is a subsidiary of Capital Insurance Group Limited (CIGL), which is also domiciled in PNG.
The rating downgrades reflect a deterioration in AM Best’s view of CGI’s balance sheet strength fundamentals following a control failure that is expected to lead to a significant deterioration in risk-adjusted capitalisation for the year-end 2018, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio.
The under review with negative implications status reflects the uncertainty that remains around CGI’s year-end 2018 financial position, pending finalisation of audited financial statements, as well as prospective expectations.
In order to resolve the under review status, AM Best plans to conduct a full assessment of medium-term balance sheet strength and operating performance fundamentals of CGI and CIGL.
AM Best will also consider any action being taken by the company to bolster prospective risk-adjusted capitalisation.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
DOCOMO to Further Expand 5G Trials with Overseas Partners
— Initiates business co-creation with cross-border partners —
TOKYO, March 27 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has agreed with enterprises and organizations in the United States and Israel as well as Japan to collaborate in trials involving a 5G mobile test network established in Guam with the aim of verifying 5G-compatible systems and equipment for new business solutions.
The trials will involve Field Partners, Solution Partners and DOCOMO as the provider of the 5G test network. Solution Partners will develop and provide solutions incorporating 5G systems and equipment and Field Partners comprising companies and organizations will use these solutions in practical applications on an experimental basis for testing and verification.
The Field Partners include the electricity utility Guam Power Authority, the University of Guam Office of Information Technology, and major enterprises and organizations in Guam engaged in such diverse fields as bridal services and a marathon administrative office. They will test various solutions that incorporate 5G’s extra-high-speed, large-capacity and low-latency technologies, including a remote training system using high-definition virtual reality, a monitoring system using AI surveillance cameras to detect suspicious individuals, and many others.
DOCOMO also announced today that it has launched its DOCOMO 5G Open LabTM GUAM, its first center outside of Japan for verifying 5G technologies. The facility will provide a 5G trial environment that companies from Japan and other countries can use to verify 5G solutions. Field Partners will be able to use the network for outdoor testing of new services that incorporate equipment compatible with 5G networks. To utilize this network, in addition to Japanese companies, a number of overseas ventures with advanced 5G technology have announced that they will participate in cross-border 5G testing with DOCOMO as part of the 5G Open Partner Program. The program promotes partner collaboration with the aim of creating innovative 5G services. There are already more than 80 overseas companies and organizations participating in the program.
Going forward, DOCOMO will further collaborate with partners in Japan and overseas, to create new value and businesses through 5G that solve social issues for a brighter future.
DOCOMO 5G Open Lab is a trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.
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About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 77 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations. DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (9437). www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english.
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VISENZE-VIVO GATEWAY TO SHOPPING PLEASURE VIA V15PRO SMARTPHONE IMAGES
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ViSenze-Vivo partnership is set to provide mobile commerce solution for seamless shopping experience as V15Pro smartphone users across Asia can search, discover and purchase products through captured images.
ViSenze, an artificial intelligence (AI) company powering visual commerce is dealing with Vivo to power its new Jovi Image Recognizer, the company’s AI-driven visual shopping solution included in the smartphone.
The solution leverages ViSenze’s advanced visual search capabilities to connect consumers with over half a billion products from various retailers across nearly 100 mainstream e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Zalora.
Users can easily access the visual shopping feature by double tapping a button on the side of the device.
With ViSenze’s advanced AI technology, Vivo is able to meet consumers’ personalised shopping demands by enabling them to find the same or visually similar products directly on their devices at the exact moment of inspiration.
ViSenze chief executive officer, Oliver Tan said consumers were no longer relying on keywords to find what they were looking for - visual is the critical medium for expediting product discovery and purchasing.
This partnership is the result of ViSenze’s global growth and recent work with other major smartphone manufacturers to make visual shopping possible on native camera lenses.
Today, over 300 million shoppers use ViSenze and over three million images search queries occur daily, using its proprietary image recognition technology.
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ViSenze, an artificial intelligence (AI) company powering visual commerce is dealing with Vivo to power its new Jovi Image Recognizer, the company’s AI-driven visual shopping solution included in the smartphone.
The solution leverages ViSenze’s advanced visual search capabilities to connect consumers with over half a billion products from various retailers across nearly 100 mainstream e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Zalora.
Users can easily access the visual shopping feature by double tapping a button on the side of the device.
With ViSenze’s advanced AI technology, Vivo is able to meet consumers’ personalised shopping demands by enabling them to find the same or visually similar products directly on their devices at the exact moment of inspiration.
ViSenze chief executive officer, Oliver Tan said consumers were no longer relying on keywords to find what they were looking for - visual is the critical medium for expediting product discovery and purchasing.
This partnership is the result of ViSenze’s global growth and recent work with other major smartphone manufacturers to make visual shopping possible on native camera lenses.
Today, over 300 million shoppers use ViSenze and over three million images search queries occur daily, using its proprietary image recognition technology.
-- BERNAMA
Typhoid conference sees experts dedicated to protect communities from disease
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- More than 450 researchers, policy-makers and advocates gathered at the 11th International Conference on Typhoid and Other Invasive Salmonelloses, beginning today, in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The three-day conference hosted by the Coalition against Typhoid, a programme of the Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) is dedicated to improving the lives of young children and their families suffering from typhoid, paratyphoid and invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella.
From more than 40 countries, attendees discuss the latest research and strategies to take on enteric fever, with the goal of translating recent global advancements into local impact for prevention and control at the community level.
Typhoid continues to cause an estimated 11 million cases and more than 116,000 deaths annually, largely affecting children in low-income communities in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a statement.
“During the next three days, we will lay the groundwork for a coordinated prevention and control strategy to protect the millions of children who are mostly at risk of typhoid,” said Sabin chief executive officer, Amy Finan.
Since the last conference in 2017, significant strides in global policy have paved the way for accelerated progress against enteric fever, beginning with the World Health Organisation pre-qualifying and subsequently, recommending the use of typhoid conjugate vaccines.
Helping to ensure access to these vaccines for low-income countries, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance committed US$85 million (US$1 = RM4.07) in 2018, to support its introduction whereby, countries have begun to submit applications for Gavi support for routine immunisation.
The agenda for the 11th International Conference on Typhoid and Other Invasive Salmonelloses is available at http://www.coalitionagainsttyphoid.org.
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The three-day conference hosted by the Coalition against Typhoid, a programme of the Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) is dedicated to improving the lives of young children and their families suffering from typhoid, paratyphoid and invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella.
From more than 40 countries, attendees discuss the latest research and strategies to take on enteric fever, with the goal of translating recent global advancements into local impact for prevention and control at the community level.
Typhoid continues to cause an estimated 11 million cases and more than 116,000 deaths annually, largely affecting children in low-income communities in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a statement.
“During the next three days, we will lay the groundwork for a coordinated prevention and control strategy to protect the millions of children who are mostly at risk of typhoid,” said Sabin chief executive officer, Amy Finan.
Since the last conference in 2017, significant strides in global policy have paved the way for accelerated progress against enteric fever, beginning with the World Health Organisation pre-qualifying and subsequently, recommending the use of typhoid conjugate vaccines.
Helping to ensure access to these vaccines for low-income countries, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance committed US$85 million (US$1 = RM4.07) in 2018, to support its introduction whereby, countries have begun to submit applications for Gavi support for routine immunisation.
The agenda for the 11th International Conference on Typhoid and Other Invasive Salmonelloses is available at http://www.coalitionagainsttyphoid.org.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, March 25, 2019
SEE RTLS LEADER AND INNOVATOR SONITOR® AT AHCW19 - BOOTH DZ33
SYDNEY, March 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sonitor Technologies Inc., the first and only provider of ultrasound technology for Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) and Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS), will be exhibiting at the 2019 Australian Health Care Week (AHCW) Conference and Exhibition, March 27-28, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. AHCW is the largest HealthCare event in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest gathering of healthcare professionals in Australia.
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Sonitor thrives on RTLS innovation and pushing technology limits. Whether it’s consistently and reliably delivering accuracy from zone to chair level with its Sense technology or with its newest breakthrough technology, Forkbeard, Sonitor is at the forefront of innovation. Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows, Forkbeard transforms smart devices (phones, tablets, etc.) to ‘be the tag’ and delivers 100 times more accuracy then BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) enabling wayfinding and workflow applications with unprecedented accuracy. During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to experience Sonitor’s technologies through live and interactive demonstrations.
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Sonitor thrives on RTLS innovation and pushing technology limits. Whether it’s consistently and reliably delivering accuracy from zone to chair level with its Sense technology or with its newest breakthrough technology, Forkbeard, Sonitor is at the forefront of innovation. Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows, Forkbeard transforms smart devices (phones, tablets, etc.) to ‘be the tag’ and delivers 100 times more accuracy then BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) enabling wayfinding and workflow applications with unprecedented accuracy. During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to experience Sonitor’s technologies through live and interactive demonstrations.
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World Free Zone Organization sets up Asia-Pacific headquarters in Haikou, China
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The World Free Zone Organization (World FZO) will set up its Asia-Pacific headquarters at the Jiangdong New Area in Haikou, China.
World FZO director-general (China Office), Li Guanglian said the World FZO would support the development of China's free trade zones (FTZs), especially Hainan FTZ and Hainan free trade port by providing related services for governments, enterprises and investors.
It will also support the development of China’s related industries, strengthen liberalisation and facilitation of bilateral investment, promote economic globalisation, and develop Haikou into the gateway for China's communication and cooperation with others.
The Asia-Pacific headquarters will be the administration centre for the region, and will also deal with some businesses of the Dubai headquarters. It will develop the hub for international free trade, and attract the world's major FTZs and related enterprises to set up regional offices.
A research institute on world free zones will be established to conduct research and provide training on free zones to establish standards for China's FTZs, as well as collect and compile data on China's FTZs.
Registered in Geneva and headquartered in Dubai, World FZO has a profound global impact launched by 14 FTZs, including Shanghai Free Trade Zone and Dubai Airport Free Zone, according to a statement from The Municipal Government of Haikou City.
The organisation has members from 100-odd countries and regions, and has established long-term and stable cooperation with many important international organisations, including the World Trade Organisation.
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World FZO director-general (China Office), Li Guanglian said the World FZO would support the development of China's free trade zones (FTZs), especially Hainan FTZ and Hainan free trade port by providing related services for governments, enterprises and investors.
It will also support the development of China’s related industries, strengthen liberalisation and facilitation of bilateral investment, promote economic globalisation, and develop Haikou into the gateway for China's communication and cooperation with others.
The Asia-Pacific headquarters will be the administration centre for the region, and will also deal with some businesses of the Dubai headquarters. It will develop the hub for international free trade, and attract the world's major FTZs and related enterprises to set up regional offices.
A research institute on world free zones will be established to conduct research and provide training on free zones to establish standards for China's FTZs, as well as collect and compile data on China's FTZs.
Registered in Geneva and headquartered in Dubai, World FZO has a profound global impact launched by 14 FTZs, including Shanghai Free Trade Zone and Dubai Airport Free Zone, according to a statement from The Municipal Government of Haikou City.
The organisation has members from 100-odd countries and regions, and has established long-term and stable cooperation with many important international organisations, including the World Trade Organisation.
-- BERNAMA
PIVOT FINTECH GETS CAPITAL MARKETS SERVICES LICENSE FROM THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE, March 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. (“PIVOT”), the digital wealth management technology services venture backed by Pintec Technology Holdings Ltd. (“PINTEC”; NASDAQ: PT) and FWD Group announced today that it has been granted a Capital Markets Services (“CMS”) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
PIVOT’s CMS license, which comes after the recently published MAS Guidelines on the Provision of Digital Advisory Services on 8 October 2018, allows the company to offer AI-driven investment services directly to retail clients.
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PIVOT’s CMS license, which comes after the recently published MAS Guidelines on the Provision of Digital Advisory Services on 8 October 2018, allows the company to offer AI-driven investment services directly to retail clients.
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CARRIER AQUAEDGE 19DV MARKS A CUMULATIVE COOLING CAPACITY MILESTONE
SHANGHAI, China, March 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carrier AquaEdge 19DV centrifugal chillers sold in the Asia Pacific region have achieved a cumulative cooling capacity of 42,000 RT since their launching in December 2016. With its excellent efficiency, performance and adaptability, this flagship product has a footprint in more than 10 countries, including Singapore, Australia, China, Malaysia, and India. It is sought after by customers and serves a variety of segments, such as data centers, hotels, hospitals, office buildings and commercial complexes.
The success of the AquaEdge 19DV relies on maintaining efficiency and reliability without compromising a commitment to environmental efficiency through ground-breaking technologies. These technologies include the two-stage compressor and oil-free bearing system solution. Its adoption of the environmentally sustainable refrigerant PUREtec R1233zd(E), a non-flammable and non-toxic solution with an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of 1.34 (1,000 times lower than R134a) represents Carrier’s persistent pursuit of making the world a better place to live. In Singapore, 19DV chillers are in service in buildings granted seven platinum awards and two gold+ awards under the Green Mark Scheme.
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The success of the AquaEdge 19DV relies on maintaining efficiency and reliability without compromising a commitment to environmental efficiency through ground-breaking technologies. These technologies include the two-stage compressor and oil-free bearing system solution. Its adoption of the environmentally sustainable refrigerant PUREtec R1233zd(E), a non-flammable and non-toxic solution with an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of 1.34 (1,000 times lower than R134a) represents Carrier’s persistent pursuit of making the world a better place to live. In Singapore, 19DV chillers are in service in buildings granted seven platinum awards and two gold+ awards under the Green Mark Scheme.
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AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF ENERGAS INSURANCE (L) LIMITED
SINGAPORE, March 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of Energas Insurance (L) Limited (Energas) (Malaysia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Energas is the sole captive insurer of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Malaysia’s national oil and gas company.
The ratings reflect Energas’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). In addition, the ratings factor a neutral impact from the company’s 100% ownership and integration with Petronas.
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The ratings reflect Energas’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). In addition, the ratings factor a neutral impact from the company’s 100% ownership and integration with Petronas.
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Friday, March 22, 2019
TOMMY HILFIGER CALLS ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO TAKE ON THE TOMMY HILFIGER FASHION FRONTIER CHALLENGE
AMSTERDAM, March 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], is pleased to announce that year two applications for the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge are now open. The global program aims to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up stage businesses developing solutions that promote inclusive and positive change in fashion. After a successful first year, the company is excited to continue to work on identifying opportunities that support the advancement of the fashion industry.
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“The first chapter of this global initiative was an inspiring journey that put a spotlight on incredible ideas that could change the lives of people through a more positive and inclusive fashion landscape,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “Through the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge we continue to mentor and support social entrepreneurs who are putting their heart and soul into addressing issues they strongly believe in. This celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and determined optimism at the heart of our brand DNA.”
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TMALL GLOBAL UNVEILS NEW INITIATIVES TO BOOST CHINA'S IMPORTS
HANGZHOU, China, March 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tmall Global today unveiled two key initiatives that further Alibaba’s plans to bring $200 billion worth of international goods into China over the next five years and help businesses of all sizes enter the China market.
The initiatives – the Centralized Import Procurement (CIP) and Tmall Overseas Fulfillment (TOF) – are import solutions offered by Tmall Global to help international brands accelerate their entry into China and capitalize on hot demand for high-quality products.
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The initiatives – the Centralized Import Procurement (CIP) and Tmall Overseas Fulfillment (TOF) – are import solutions offered by Tmall Global to help international brands accelerate their entry into China and capitalize on hot demand for high-quality products.
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VALIDATED WITH MICROSOFT SKYPE FOR BUSINESS, PATTON DELIVERS CLOUD-POWERED INTEGRATION
GAITHERSBURG, Md., March 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patton—US-based enabling solutions provider for unified communications (UC), UC-as-a-service (UCaaS) and Cloud—now announces all SmartNode VoIP products version 3.X—including Virtual SmartNode (vSN)—are validated for interoperability with Skype for Business (SfB).
SmartNode products are validated by TekVizion, a Microsoft-certified lab, in the SBC and enhanced gateway categories, and are forward compatible with Microsoft Teams.
SmartNode products are validated by TekVizion, a Microsoft-certified lab, in the SBC and enhanced gateway categories, and are forward compatible with Microsoft Teams.
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HUANYU ENTERTAINMENT AND TVB JOINED FORCES ONCE AGAIN FOR THE NEW TV SERIES COURT LADY, WHICH ATTRACTS GLOBAL ATTENTION
HONG KONG, March 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At 10:00 on March 18th, at the FILMART 2019 held by HKTDC, Huanyu Entertainment and TVB reached a cooperation for copyright of the new TV series Court Lady, produced by Huanyu Entertainment. Yu Zheng, the gold medal producer, would be the chief producer and artistic director. At the scene, Le Yang, the co-founder and CEO of Huanyu Entertainment, signed a copyright cooperation agreement with Felix To Chi Hak, Deputy General Manager of TVB. Meanwhile, starring Yitong Li and Kai Xu appeared together and shared interesting stories with the audience, which triggered a great response. In addition, a set of poster with the texture of Tang Dynasty paintings were released for the first time, in which the starring styles of Rou Fu (Yitong Li ornaments), Chumo Cheng (Kai Xu ornaments), Zhangsun Empress (Pu Miao ornaments) and Shimin Li (Yue Ma ornaments) exposed.
At the scene, when talking about the character and growth of the characters, Yitong Li said, Court Lady was a drama full of emotions. She also released that there would be a complex emotional entanglement between herself and Kai Xu. Besides, the two starring also shared interesting things and thoughts during the preparation and shooting process with the guests. Love and joy were believed to be the key features of Court Lady, which would distinguish it from previous costume dramas. Kai Xu and Yitong Li expressed their expectations of this drama and wish it give a surprise to Hong Kong audiences.
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At the scene, when talking about the character and growth of the characters, Yitong Li said, Court Lady was a drama full of emotions. She also released that there would be a complex emotional entanglement between herself and Kai Xu. Besides, the two starring also shared interesting things and thoughts during the preparation and shooting process with the guests. Love and joy were believed to be the key features of Court Lady, which would distinguish it from previous costume dramas. Kai Xu and Yitong Li expressed their expectations of this drama and wish it give a surprise to Hong Kong audiences.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
SMARTSTREAM PARTNERS WITH CASSINI SYSTEMS TO HELP FIRMS MEET UNCLEARED INITIAL MARGIN OBLIGATIONS
LONDON, March 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SmartStream Technologies, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) solutions provider, today announced its partnership with Cassini Systems, the leading provider of pre and post trade margin analytics for buy side derivatives trading, to help financial institutions comply with BCBS-IOSCO margin requirements for uncleared OTC derivatives.
BCBS-IOSCO defines rules for margin requirements on Uncleared Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives known as Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR). ISDA has developed a Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) that can be used by market participants to provide a transparent and standardised margin methodology of bi-lateral trades. The roll out of UMR rules has now reached the buy side with phase 4 firms coming into scope in September 2019, and phase 5 firms in September 2020.
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BCBS-IOSCO defines rules for margin requirements on Uncleared Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives known as Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR). ISDA has developed a Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) that can be used by market participants to provide a transparent and standardised margin methodology of bi-lateral trades. The roll out of UMR rules has now reached the buy side with phase 4 firms coming into scope in September 2019, and phase 5 firms in September 2020.
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SATURNA SDN BHD NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Saturna Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Saturna Capital Corporation, recently announced the appointment of Shahariah Shaharudin as its new president. Ms. Shaharudin is filling the position previously held by Monem Salam who has returned to Saturna’s U.S. office.
“We are excited that Shaha will lead our organization in Malaysia,” said Monem Salam, executive vice president and fund manager of Saturna Capital. “Her deep experience in this market will ensure that Saturna continues to innovate and remain on the cutting edge of both Islamic and sustainable investing, proving, over the long run, that the combination of these two styles is a win-win for investors.”
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“We are excited that Shaha will lead our organization in Malaysia,” said Monem Salam, executive vice president and fund manager of Saturna Capital. “Her deep experience in this market will ensure that Saturna continues to innovate and remain on the cutting edge of both Islamic and sustainable investing, proving, over the long run, that the combination of these two styles is a win-win for investors.”
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Just one click, and Seclore expands protection for sensitive emails, documents
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- With one click, Seclore, provider of the first open Data-Centric Security Platform expands its Seclore Data Classification solution to enable users adding classification, protection and tracking, to sensitive emails and documents.
Powered by Boldon James, the solution’s appropriated usage controls (read, edit, print, and share) are automatically applied to the email and attachment once a user selects an email classification label and sends the email, according to a statement.
“The seamless integration between Seclore Data Classification and Seclore Rights Management assures sensitive and regulatory data are protected and tracked when utilised and wherever it travels, going well beyond traditional email encryption,” said Seclore chief executive officer, Vishal Gupta.
The solution is also able to detect sensitive words in an email or attachment, authorise users to forward a classified and protected email to a new user, as well as right-click capability on any file for one-click classification and protection, among others.
Seclore gives organisations the agility to utilise best-of-breed solutions to discover, identify, protect and track the usage of data wherever it goes, both within and outside of the organisation’s boundaries.
For more information, contact https://www.seclore.com.
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Powered by Boldon James, the solution’s appropriated usage controls (read, edit, print, and share) are automatically applied to the email and attachment once a user selects an email classification label and sends the email, according to a statement.
“The seamless integration between Seclore Data Classification and Seclore Rights Management assures sensitive and regulatory data are protected and tracked when utilised and wherever it travels, going well beyond traditional email encryption,” said Seclore chief executive officer, Vishal Gupta.
The solution is also able to detect sensitive words in an email or attachment, authorise users to forward a classified and protected email to a new user, as well as right-click capability on any file for one-click classification and protection, among others.
Seclore gives organisations the agility to utilise best-of-breed solutions to discover, identify, protect and track the usage of data wherever it goes, both within and outside of the organisation’s boundaries.
For more information, contact https://www.seclore.com.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Willis Lease Finance Corporation achieved record US$56.3 million annual pre-tax profit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), for the period ended Dec 31, 2018, has recorded an annual pre-tax profit of US$56.3 million last year, an increase of 56.3 per cent as compared to 2017. (US$1 = RM4.09)
Last year, the company’s total revenue increased by 26.7 per cent.
WLFC generated US$348.3 million in 2018, in comparison to US$274.8 million in the previous year.
WLFC pretax 2018 results were driven by continued revenue growth in the core leasing business and increase in spare parts and equipment sales.
In addition, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenue of US$262.6 million, were driven by high utilisation of a lease portfolio that grew 24.6 per cent to US$1.67 billion at year-end.
As of Dec 31, 2018, WLFC had a total lease portfolio consisting of 244 engines and related equipment, 17 aircraft and 10 other leased parts and equipment with a net book value of US$1.67 billion.
WLFC chairman and chief executive officer, Charles F. Willis said the company’s global client base recognised the value of its vertically integrated offering of core lease services, materials, fleet transition solutions, asset management and materials services.
WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repairs and overhauls providers in 120 countries.
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Last year, the company’s total revenue increased by 26.7 per cent.
WLFC generated US$348.3 million in 2018, in comparison to US$274.8 million in the previous year.
WLFC pretax 2018 results were driven by continued revenue growth in the core leasing business and increase in spare parts and equipment sales.
In addition, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenue of US$262.6 million, were driven by high utilisation of a lease portfolio that grew 24.6 per cent to US$1.67 billion at year-end.
As of Dec 31, 2018, WLFC had a total lease portfolio consisting of 244 engines and related equipment, 17 aircraft and 10 other leased parts and equipment with a net book value of US$1.67 billion.
WLFC chairman and chief executive officer, Charles F. Willis said the company’s global client base recognised the value of its vertically integrated offering of core lease services, materials, fleet transition solutions, asset management and materials services.
WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repairs and overhauls providers in 120 countries.
-- BERNAMA
Sunday, March 17, 2019
KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS CINDERELLA THEMED DESSERT BUFFET - "WORLD OF GLASS DESSERT BUFFET"
TOKYO, March 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special event entitled “World of Glass Dessert Buffet” based upon “Cinderella”, the popular fairy tale written by the French author Charles Perrault. This event will be held at the All Day Dining “Jurin” Restaurant located on the second floor of our Hotel from April 1 (Monday) to June 30 (Sunday), 2019. Specially prepared dessert items including vanilla mousse in the image of Cinderella, sponge cake patterned after horse carriages and others for a total of 30 different desserts based upon characters and motifs that appear in Cinderella will be served as the centerpiece of this buffet. Also, our Hotel will prepare a special site within our Hotel based on the concept of “Spellbound Maiden Who Became Princess” for guests to take commemorative photographs.
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
TELEDYNE E2V ANNOUNCES NEW 5 MPIXEL, 1/1.8 INCH CMOS IMAGE SENSOR FOR MACHINE VISION
HONG KONG, March 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of vision solutions, announces the expansion of its Emerald family of CMOS image sensors with a new 5 Megapixel device.
The Emerald™ 5M is designed for machine vision, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and factory automation applications that require higher resolution images of objects in motion, with no distortion. Available in both monochrome and color, this sensor has a small 1/1.8 inch optical format, containing a 2.8 μm, low-noise, global shutter pixel, and arranged in a 2,560 x 1,936 array. The device can also stream video at 50 fps at 10 bits, over a 4 wire, MIPI CSI-2 interface.
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The Emerald™ 5M is designed for machine vision, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and factory automation applications that require higher resolution images of objects in motion, with no distortion. Available in both monochrome and color, this sensor has a small 1/1.8 inch optical format, containing a 2.8 μm, low-noise, global shutter pixel, and arranged in a 2,560 x 1,936 array. The device can also stream video at 50 fps at 10 bits, over a 4 wire, MIPI CSI-2 interface.
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60 AWARD-WINNING AGENTS GEAR UP FOR HONG KONG'S NEW MICE TOURISM ERA IN 2019
HONG KONG, March 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Organised by Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a division of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the Top MICE Agent Awards Ceremony cum Mega Familiarisation Trip took place for the 7th consecutive year and concluded in unprecedented scale.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
BearingPoint hits bulls eye with highest revenue ever
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Management and technology consultancy, BearingPoint has recorded €739 million revenue in 2018, with the core consulting business growing by six per cent as compared to 2017. (€1 = RM4.60)
Longstanding executive, Kiumars Hamidian took over as the new managing partner in September and updated strategy to navigate the firm through 2025.
He was proud to report that the company was able to continue the path of sustainable and profitable growth in 2018 and reached the highest revenue ever.
“2018 was a year of transition, not only because we had a well-prepared change in leadership, but also because we started to make adjustments to our long-term strategy.”
Hamidian has put three areas into focus, comprising markets, portfolio and people.
For markets, BearingPoint has further expanded in its European core territory. The regions (France, Benelux, Africa) and (United Kingdom, Ireland) stood out with strong growth far above the market average.
The company also made a strategic move in the Belgian consulting market by acquiring a leading data specialist, Inpuls, thereby doubling its size in Belgium.
As part of its portfolio focus, the company marked its first investment in an Asian start-up, via a strategic investment in Insignary, a global leader in binary-level open source software security and compliance.
Moreover, BearingPoint added 10 new Accelerators, the firm’s proven technology packages with rapid market impact. Bookings through all its Accelerators amounted to €167 million.
For people, BearingPoint made over 1,100 new hires in 2018, demonstrating its attractiveness as employer of choice for top talent.
To further ensure its attractiveness, the firm developed a new people strategy focusing on employee experience, including company culture, interaction with leadership, quality of the projects people work on, and the environment they work in.
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Longstanding executive, Kiumars Hamidian took over as the new managing partner in September and updated strategy to navigate the firm through 2025.
He was proud to report that the company was able to continue the path of sustainable and profitable growth in 2018 and reached the highest revenue ever.
“2018 was a year of transition, not only because we had a well-prepared change in leadership, but also because we started to make adjustments to our long-term strategy.”
Hamidian has put three areas into focus, comprising markets, portfolio and people.
For markets, BearingPoint has further expanded in its European core territory. The regions (France, Benelux, Africa) and (United Kingdom, Ireland) stood out with strong growth far above the market average.
The company also made a strategic move in the Belgian consulting market by acquiring a leading data specialist, Inpuls, thereby doubling its size in Belgium.
As part of its portfolio focus, the company marked its first investment in an Asian start-up, via a strategic investment in Insignary, a global leader in binary-level open source software security and compliance.
Moreover, BearingPoint added 10 new Accelerators, the firm’s proven technology packages with rapid market impact. Bookings through all its Accelerators amounted to €167 million.
For people, BearingPoint made over 1,100 new hires in 2018, demonstrating its attractiveness as employer of choice for top talent.
To further ensure its attractiveness, the firm developed a new people strategy focusing on employee experience, including company culture, interaction with leadership, quality of the projects people work on, and the environment they work in.
-- BERNAMA
BitTitan expands presence in Australia with new hiring, distributors
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- BitTitan, the developer of MigrationWiz and a global leader in managed services automation has hired Brad Rosairo as new director of business development in the Asia Pacific region, bolstering its presence in the Australian and Asian markets.
He steps in as the opportunity for digital transformation in the region accelerates at an electrifying pace.
By 2021, 60 per cent of Asia Pacific’s gross domestic product (GDP) will come from digital products or services, according to an IDC study commissioned by Microsoft.
“Brad brings more than two decades of executive-level business-development experience to his new role. His relationship management, technical knowledge and strategic and operational management skills will help drive sustainable international business development and sales growth,” said BitTitan vice-president of global sales, Tony Rummans.
Prior to joining BitTitan, Rosairo most recently served as vice-president of business development in the Asia Pacific at Neota Logic Inc. Before that, he was managing director at Corwin Press for two years and held a senior leadership role for 12 years at ProQuest LLC.
In addition to bringing Rosairo on board, BitTitan has also invested in its regional distribution presence, expanding its distributor relationships in the Australian market with Dicker Data Ltd, Ingram Micro Australia, Synnex Australia Pty Ltd, and Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions ANZ.
For more information, contact https://www.bittitan.com.
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He steps in as the opportunity for digital transformation in the region accelerates at an electrifying pace.
By 2021, 60 per cent of Asia Pacific’s gross domestic product (GDP) will come from digital products or services, according to an IDC study commissioned by Microsoft.
“Brad brings more than two decades of executive-level business-development experience to his new role. His relationship management, technical knowledge and strategic and operational management skills will help drive sustainable international business development and sales growth,” said BitTitan vice-president of global sales, Tony Rummans.
Prior to joining BitTitan, Rosairo most recently served as vice-president of business development in the Asia Pacific at Neota Logic Inc. Before that, he was managing director at Corwin Press for two years and held a senior leadership role for 12 years at ProQuest LLC.
In addition to bringing Rosairo on board, BitTitan has also invested in its regional distribution presence, expanding its distributor relationships in the Australian market with Dicker Data Ltd, Ingram Micro Australia, Synnex Australia Pty Ltd, and Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions ANZ.
For more information, contact https://www.bittitan.com.
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FUNPLUS ESPORTS BECOMES OFFICIAL ORGANIZING PARTNER OF LEAGUE OF LEGENDS (LOL) SOUTH EAST ASIA TOUR
SHANGHAI, March 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- FunPlus Esport, an esport division of the leading global gaming and interactive entertainment company FunPlus, today announced that it has been selected to become an official tournament operator for League of Legends (LoL) South East Asia Tour. SEA Tour is the sole qualifying event for League of Legends Global Events and will be held across Spring and Summer splits, with the total prize pool reaching $USD 380,000 in 2019. The winner of each split will have an opportunity to compete at the Mid-Season Invitational and League of Legends World Championship respectively. The Mid-Season Invitational will be held in major cities in Vietnam and Taipei in May. The World Championship will be held in Paris, France later this year.
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“We are excited to partner with Riot Games and Garena to bring FunPlus Esports’ advanced broadcasting capability and vast tournament experience to League of LegendsSEA Tour. LoL is one of the most iconic games of this generation, and we are proud to be able to contribute to the creation of a healthy esports ecosystem in Southeast Asia,” said Andy Zhong, Founder and CEO of FunPlus.
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AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA
SINGAPORE, March 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) (India). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect GIC Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
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The ratings reflect GIC Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
HYLAND SUPPORTS INSURERS' DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION NEEDS WITH CONTENT SERVICES PORTFOLIO AND INTELLIGENT CAPTURE
SYDNEY, Mar. 12, 2019 /Medianet International- AsiaNet/--
Singapore – Hyland, creator of OnBase and a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services (https://www.hyland.com/en/resources/white-paper/gartner-content-services), have consolidated their position as a major technology provider for the insurance industry in Singapore.
Hyland will showcase its advanced content services solutions, equipped with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Capture, at the Asia Insurance Review's 19th annual Asia CEO Insurance Summit(http://www.asiainsurancereview.com/Events/Home/Asia/CEO2019) March 12-13. The theme for this event will be: "Capitalising on digital transformation; disruptive versus enabling strategies."
Following the acceleration of digital transformation in the industry, Hyland has observed an increased uptake in services such as Brainware Intelligent Capture (https://www.hyland.com/en/products/brainware), now being deployed across the insurance sector to accurately sort paper and electronic documents and seamlessly pass content to core business applications. Use of such services is allowing insurance organisations to reduce costs and improve speed, accuracy and transparency by minimising repetitive, manual tasks at the same time as removing bottlenecks.
This allows an organisation to more efficiently process documents across different file types, in different languages and through multiple departments. Intelligent capture is the fastest and most accurate way to capture content on the front end and deliver it wherever it is required.
"There is a significant amount of pressure being applied to insurers to digitise and modernise, most of which comes from high-tech competitors or even the customers themselves. These days, services and customer touchpoints need to be fast, frictionless experiences or people will go elsewhere. In order to achieve that, it is important apply the right technology to streamline practices," said Eugene Chng, APAC sales director at Hyland.
Hyland has earmarked 2019 as the year that RPA and Intelligent Capture will make a significant impact on the insurance market in Singapore, extending the range of content services solutions that the organisation provides to customers in the region.
"While our solutions, such as OnBase, have been an integral part of many insurance organisations' technology strategies, we have begun to see much greater demand for extended content services solutions. Our customers recognise that a mature, digital organisation needs to capture all documentation and convert it to data, then automate processes and negate manual, labour-intensive tasks. Our content services product portfolio helps do just this, in a secure environment," concludes Chng.
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Singapore – Hyland, creator of OnBase and a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services (https://www.hyland.com/en/resources/white-paper/gartner-content-services), have consolidated their position as a major technology provider for the insurance industry in Singapore.
Hyland will showcase its advanced content services solutions, equipped with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Capture, at the Asia Insurance Review's 19th annual Asia CEO Insurance Summit(http://www.asiainsurancereview.com/Events/Home/Asia/CEO2019) March 12-13. The theme for this event will be: "Capitalising on digital transformation; disruptive versus enabling strategies."
Following the acceleration of digital transformation in the industry, Hyland has observed an increased uptake in services such as Brainware Intelligent Capture (https://www.hyland.com/en/products/brainware), now being deployed across the insurance sector to accurately sort paper and electronic documents and seamlessly pass content to core business applications. Use of such services is allowing insurance organisations to reduce costs and improve speed, accuracy and transparency by minimising repetitive, manual tasks at the same time as removing bottlenecks.
This allows an organisation to more efficiently process documents across different file types, in different languages and through multiple departments. Intelligent capture is the fastest and most accurate way to capture content on the front end and deliver it wherever it is required.
"There is a significant amount of pressure being applied to insurers to digitise and modernise, most of which comes from high-tech competitors or even the customers themselves. These days, services and customer touchpoints need to be fast, frictionless experiences or people will go elsewhere. In order to achieve that, it is important apply the right technology to streamline practices," said Eugene Chng, APAC sales director at Hyland.
Hyland has earmarked 2019 as the year that RPA and Intelligent Capture will make a significant impact on the insurance market in Singapore, extending the range of content services solutions that the organisation provides to customers in the region.
"While our solutions, such as OnBase, have been an integral part of many insurance organisations' technology strategies, we have begun to see much greater demand for extended content services solutions. Our customers recognise that a mature, digital organisation needs to capture all documentation and convert it to data, then automate processes and negate manual, labour-intensive tasks. Our content services product portfolio helps do just this, in a secure environment," concludes Chng.
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Monday, March 11, 2019
SME set to make splash with Caribbean's St Kitts and Nevis fund
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises of St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean islands will be able to access a US$3 million (US$1 = RM 4.09) funding pool, according to a recent press release issued by the dual nation’s Office of the Prime Minister.
The CARICOM Development Fund has signed a concessional loan agreement with the federation as part of the second cycle of the eight-year Country Assistance Programme.
The funding aims to facilitate entrepreneurs’ access to technical and financial assistance, improve competitiveness and productive capacity, promote innovation, boost employment rates and accelerate economic growth for the island country in the West Indies, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Sectors to benefit from the funding include women and youth start-ups, light manufacturing, agri-business and agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and sustainability.
“Access to funding has been identified repeatedly as one of the main challenges to small businesses. All citizens of St Kitts and Nevis who qualify for the scheme are encouraged to take full advantage of this opportunity,” said Prime Minister, Timothy Harris in the press release.
Prior to this, an additional US$1.33 million was agreed upon for the Enhancement of Frigate Bay as another component of the second cycle of the Country Assistance Programme.
A similar end purpose serves the Sustainable Growth Fund under the twin-island nation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme which channels funds from foreign investors seeking the country’s valuable citizenship.
CS Global Partners is the international legal advisory mandated by the St Kitts and Nevis Government to promote the CBI Programme. For more information, contact https://csglobalpartners.com.
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The CARICOM Development Fund has signed a concessional loan agreement with the federation as part of the second cycle of the eight-year Country Assistance Programme.
The funding aims to facilitate entrepreneurs’ access to technical and financial assistance, improve competitiveness and productive capacity, promote innovation, boost employment rates and accelerate economic growth for the island country in the West Indies, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Sectors to benefit from the funding include women and youth start-ups, light manufacturing, agri-business and agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and sustainability.
“Access to funding has been identified repeatedly as one of the main challenges to small businesses. All citizens of St Kitts and Nevis who qualify for the scheme are encouraged to take full advantage of this opportunity,” said Prime Minister, Timothy Harris in the press release.
Prior to this, an additional US$1.33 million was agreed upon for the Enhancement of Frigate Bay as another component of the second cycle of the Country Assistance Programme.
A similar end purpose serves the Sustainable Growth Fund under the twin-island nation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme which channels funds from foreign investors seeking the country’s valuable citizenship.
CS Global Partners is the international legal advisory mandated by the St Kitts and Nevis Government to promote the CBI Programme. For more information, contact https://csglobalpartners.com.
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Friday, March 8, 2019
BI Norwegian Business School becomes 226th GMAC member
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has added BI Norwegian Business School as its newest member, bringing GMAC’s total membership to 226.
“BI Norwegian Business School is our first member school from Norway. We welcome their deep-rooted perspective in the Master’s space and look forward to the insights they will bring as we work to ensure no talent goes undiscovered,” said GMAC president and chief executive officer, Sangeet Chowfla.
BI Norwegian Business School is Norway’s only triple accredited School and a founding member of the Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management Masters Network, which brings schools, international corporate partners and students from throughout the world.
Each school goes through a comprehensive application process that addresses the sustained commitments to support GMAC’s mission to provide the tools and information necessary for schools and talent to discover and evaluate each other.
Founded in 1953, GMAC is an association of leading graduate business schools worldwide, providing world-class research, professional development opportunities and assessments to advance the art and science of admissions.
For more information, contact https://www.gmac.com.
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“BI Norwegian Business School is our first member school from Norway. We welcome their deep-rooted perspective in the Master’s space and look forward to the insights they will bring as we work to ensure no talent goes undiscovered,” said GMAC president and chief executive officer, Sangeet Chowfla.
BI Norwegian Business School is Norway’s only triple accredited School and a founding member of the Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management Masters Network, which brings schools, international corporate partners and students from throughout the world.
Each school goes through a comprehensive application process that addresses the sustained commitments to support GMAC’s mission to provide the tools and information necessary for schools and talent to discover and evaluate each other.
Founded in 1953, GMAC is an association of leading graduate business schools worldwide, providing world-class research, professional development opportunities and assessments to advance the art and science of admissions.
For more information, contact https://www.gmac.com.
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Asian student artistes clinch GATSBY Creative Awards in Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Student creativity stamped its mark with a flourish at the 13th GATSBY Creative Awards in Shibuya, Tokyo recently.
At the event, creative students from South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan and Cambodia shone in the respective categories, bagging prestigious awards.
Hosted by Mandom Corporation, the GATSBY Creative Awards is one of Asia’s largest creative student artiste award ceremonies.
There were 1,707 works submitted by students from 12 countries and regions throughout Asia and this event brought together the finalists in five divisions - commercials, art, dance, music and photography.
The winners for each category are: South Korean, Song Seungyeon (Commercials); Japanese, Hodojima Momona (Art); Indonesian pair of Annabelle Feodorasenjaya and Qori Eka Fitriandini (Dance); Taiwanese, Lin Yi-Chia (Music); and, Cambodian, Lao Suneng (Photography).
As these creative artistes came together to share ideas with one another and further mutual exchanges, guest judges for each of the sponsored divisions selected the top creative student artistes.
The GATSBY Creative Awards was founded in 2006 by GATSBY, a brand of men’s cosmetic products that expanded sales in Asia, as an opportunity for young creative artistes to be more active and share their work.
More details at https://award.gatsby.jp/final/en/
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At the event, creative students from South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan and Cambodia shone in the respective categories, bagging prestigious awards.
Hosted by Mandom Corporation, the GATSBY Creative Awards is one of Asia’s largest creative student artiste award ceremonies.
There were 1,707 works submitted by students from 12 countries and regions throughout Asia and this event brought together the finalists in five divisions - commercials, art, dance, music and photography.
The winners for each category are: South Korean, Song Seungyeon (Commercials); Japanese, Hodojima Momona (Art); Indonesian pair of Annabelle Feodorasenjaya and Qori Eka Fitriandini (Dance); Taiwanese, Lin Yi-Chia (Music); and, Cambodian, Lao Suneng (Photography).
As these creative artistes came together to share ideas with one another and further mutual exchanges, guest judges for each of the sponsored divisions selected the top creative student artistes.
The GATSBY Creative Awards was founded in 2006 by GATSBY, a brand of men’s cosmetic products that expanded sales in Asia, as an opportunity for young creative artistes to be more active and share their work.
More details at https://award.gatsby.jp/final/en/
-- BERNAMA
UNISYS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF UNISYS STEALTH (R) 4.0 SECURITY SOFTWARE, THE FIRST PRODUCT WITH DYNAMIC ISOLATION(TM) CAPABILITIES TO QUICKLY ISOLATE USERS AND DEVICES AT THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE
SYDNEY, Mar. 7, 2019 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/--
--New version of award-winning software adds protection to help clients implement Zero Trust networks that actively isolate malicious users and devices within minutes of identification Unisys Corporation (https://www.unisys.com/)(NYSE:UIS) today announced the forthcoming availability of the latest version of its award-winning Unisys Stealth(R) (https://www.unisys.com/offerings/security-solutions/unisys-stealth-products-and-services) security software suite, the industry's first product with dynamic isolation(TM) capabilities to quickly isolate devices or users at the first sign of compromise. The new version, Stealth 4.0, will be generally available beginning April 15, 2019. The new release of Stealth(TM) 4.0 software addresses threats associated with the ever-evolving digital landscape where adoption of cloud, mobile and the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to rise. Through its integration with the LogRhythm security incident and event management (SIEM) system, Stealth 4.0 gives clients the ability to take immediate action to respond to security incidents, stopping attacks in progress. Stealth 4.0 also is fully integrated with Palo Alto Networks' Panorama network security management console to import the traffic from Panorama and combine it with Stealth's live traffic discovery to enable unprecedented network visibility and visualisation. Stealth reduces attack surfaces in these environments by creating dynamic, identity-driven microsegments called communities of interest (COIs). By establishing secure COIs, Stealth separates trusted systems, users and data from the untrusted. It further reduces attack surfaces by encrypting all communication between Stealth-protected assets and cloaking the assets from unauthorised users. "What makes Stealth 4.0 stand out is that it gives organisations the ability to continue to operate their business – even while under attack," said Vishal Gupta, chief technology officer and senior vice president of Technology, Unisys. "Having the ability to not only identify but also isolate threats in a matter of seconds allows an organisation to respond forcefully to attacks without disruption. The alternative is organisations end up as the next public victim in the news cycle." Stealth 4.0 expands upon previous versions of the software suite with the following capabilities: - Enhanced dynamic isolation: Stealth 4.0 empowers clients to respond quickly and proactively to threats through the ability to quickly and proactively isolate users and devices, working in tandem with LogRhythm SIEM systems to automate breach detection and response – shortening response time; - Integration with Palo Alto Networks Panorama: Integration permits easier security policy deployment to increase network insight for vetting, validating and controlling all users to identify and block unwanted communication; - Expanded automation: Stealth 4.0 introduces an expanded suite of standardised tools to enable unattended, automated installation and operations. These automation enhancements eliminate the need for repetitious and manual operations, reduce installation time and improve management capabilities for large enterprise deployments; and - Added contextual network security visualisation: Stealth 4.0 uses a combination of rule-based approaches and machine learning to classify and cluster network nodes to make it easier to understand what network assets are present and the communication between them. For more information on Unisys Stealth 4.0, go to www.unisys.com/stealth. About Unisys Unisys is a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions for the most demanding businesses and governments on Earth. Unisys offerings include security software and services; digital transformation and workplace services; industry applications and services; and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. For more information on how Unisys builds better outcomes securely for its clients across the Government, Financial Services and Commercial markets, visit www.unisys.com. Follow Unisys on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/UnisysAPAC) and LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/unisys/). Contacts: Claire Hosegood, Unisys Asia Pacific, +61-411-253-663 claire.hosegood@au.unisys.com ### RELEASE NO.: 0305/9649 Unisys and other Unisys products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unisys Corporation. Any other brand or product referenced herein is acknowledged to be a trademark or registered trademark of its respective holder. UIS-C SOURCE: Unisys --BERNAMA | |
KAWASAKI STARTS SALES OF NEW H145//BK117 D-3 HELICOPTERS
TOKYO, March 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today its release of the new H145//BK117 D-3 helicopter (BK117 D-3), which was jointly developed with Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH.
It was also announced that Central Helicopter Service Ltd., which operates 10 BK117 helicopters for EMS, disaster prevention operations and VIP transportations in Japan, will be the first customer to use H145//BK117 D-3 in Asia.
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It was also announced that Central Helicopter Service Ltd., which operates 10 BK117 helicopters for EMS, disaster prevention operations and VIP transportations in Japan, will be the first customer to use H145//BK117 D-3 in Asia.
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WACOAL CORP. TO OPEN 4TH "KYO NO ONDOKORO," KYOTO-STYLE CLASSICAL TOWNHOUSE, ON MARCH 30, 2019; ACCOMMODATION LIMITED TO 1 GROUP PER FACILITY
KYOTO, Japan, Mar. 7, 2019 /Kyodo JBN - AsiaNet / --
-- Allowing Guests to Feel As If They Were Living in Ancient Capital --
Wacoal Corp. will open its fourth "Kyo no Ondokoro," a townhouse created by renovating a traditional Kyoto-style traditional house, in the South of Kyoto Imperial Palace on March 30, 2019.
All of Wacoal's four Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses are conveniently located as starting points for sightseeing in the ancient capital. Guests can exclusively use the townhouses during their stays and feel as if they were living in this old city.
Kyo no Ondokoro's official website:
https://www.kyo-ondokoro.kyoto/en/
Photo1: "Kyo no Ondokoro FUYACHO-NIJO" Opens 30, Mar, 2019
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Wacoal launched the Kyo no Ondokoro project in an effort to solve a social challenge Kyoto faces -- decreasing Kyoto-style traditional houses. The company leases such townhouses and remodels them into accommodation. After being used as accommodations for more than 10 years, the structures will be returned to their owners following renovation. Kyo no Ondokoro are designed to suit the lifestyles of Japanese people so that their owners can live there after the structures are used as accommodations for over a decade.
Therefore, visitors to Kyoto can contribute to the preservation of the ancient capital's streetscape by staying at Kyo no Ondokoro.
While preserving the exteriors of Kyoto-style traditional houses from which people can feel the history of the ancient capital, the interiors of the townhouses have been renovated to suit the modern lifestyles. All the Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses are equipped with floor-heating systems to allow guests to stay there comfortably in winter and have bedrooms with wooden floors.
Since the townhouses are designed as residences, various ideas have been incorporated in the structures to allow guests to feel familiar with Kyoto as if they were living there and to give them a joy of staying in this old city.
For example, each of the Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses has a user-friendly kitchen, which is equipped with not only pots, frying pans and other cooking devices but also dishes and bowls. Guests can buy local ingredients at markets and enjoy cooking as part of their trips to Japan.
Wacoal also provides guests with information on recommended restaurants and tourist spots that meet their needs. The townhouses, which are fully equipped with Wi-Fi, washing machines with dryers and clothes irons, are suitable for long stays.
Overview of Kyo no Ondokoro
-Price: 50,000 yen to 100,000 yen per building (consumption tax not included;
depending on the number of guests and season)
-Capacity: 8 guests at the maximum (depending on the facility)
-Check-in: from 4:00 p.m. (Check-in accepted at the front desk at Wacoal New
Kyoto Building from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
-Check-out: until 11:00 a.m.
-For inquiries, visit:
https://my.wacoal.jp/product/member/CMmEntryform.jsp?ENTRYFORM_NO=3001
Main additional services
-- Keeping and transporting suitcases and other baggage.
-- Providing information on shops around the townhouses and tourist spots,
among other information (concierge services)
Overview of each of the Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/201903063921-O1-6P1lL73v.pdf
(Photos: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/201903063921?p=images)
*"Kyo no Ondokoro" is Wacoal Corp.'s registered trademark.
SOURCE: Wacoal Corp.
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-- Allowing Guests to Feel As If They Were Living in Ancient Capital --
Wacoal Corp. will open its fourth "Kyo no Ondokoro," a townhouse created by renovating a traditional Kyoto-style traditional house, in the South of Kyoto Imperial Palace on March 30, 2019.
All of Wacoal's four Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses are conveniently located as starting points for sightseeing in the ancient capital. Guests can exclusively use the townhouses during their stays and feel as if they were living in this old city.
Kyo no Ondokoro's official website:
https://www.kyo-ondokoro.kyoto/en/
Photo1: "Kyo no Ondokoro FUYACHO-NIJO" Opens 30, Mar, 2019
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Wacoal launched the Kyo no Ondokoro project in an effort to solve a social challenge Kyoto faces -- decreasing Kyoto-style traditional houses. The company leases such townhouses and remodels them into accommodation. After being used as accommodations for more than 10 years, the structures will be returned to their owners following renovation. Kyo no Ondokoro are designed to suit the lifestyles of Japanese people so that their owners can live there after the structures are used as accommodations for over a decade.
Therefore, visitors to Kyoto can contribute to the preservation of the ancient capital's streetscape by staying at Kyo no Ondokoro.
While preserving the exteriors of Kyoto-style traditional houses from which people can feel the history of the ancient capital, the interiors of the townhouses have been renovated to suit the modern lifestyles. All the Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses are equipped with floor-heating systems to allow guests to stay there comfortably in winter and have bedrooms with wooden floors.
Since the townhouses are designed as residences, various ideas have been incorporated in the structures to allow guests to feel familiar with Kyoto as if they were living there and to give them a joy of staying in this old city.
For example, each of the Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses has a user-friendly kitchen, which is equipped with not only pots, frying pans and other cooking devices but also dishes and bowls. Guests can buy local ingredients at markets and enjoy cooking as part of their trips to Japan.
Wacoal also provides guests with information on recommended restaurants and tourist spots that meet their needs. The townhouses, which are fully equipped with Wi-Fi, washing machines with dryers and clothes irons, are suitable for long stays.
Overview of Kyo no Ondokoro
-Price: 50,000 yen to 100,000 yen per building (consumption tax not included;
depending on the number of guests and season)
-Capacity: 8 guests at the maximum (depending on the facility)
-Check-in: from 4:00 p.m. (Check-in accepted at the front desk at Wacoal New
Kyoto Building from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
-Check-out: until 11:00 a.m.
-For inquiries, visit:
https://my.wacoal.jp/product/member/CMmEntryform.jsp?ENTRYFORM_NO=3001
Main additional services
-- Keeping and transporting suitcases and other baggage.
-- Providing information on shops around the townhouses and tourist spots,
among other information (concierge services)
Overview of each of the Kyo no Ondokoro townhouses:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/201903063921-O1-6P1lL73v.pdf
(Photos: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/201903063921?p=images)
*"Kyo no Ondokoro" is Wacoal Corp.'s registered trademark.
SOURCE: Wacoal Corp.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33956
Thursday, March 7, 2019
HITACHI VANTARA DOUBLES DOWN ON PARTNER BUSINESS, DRIVES GROWTH ACROSS ROBUST ECOSYSTEM
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today highlighted the investments and progress the company has made in its partner business that have netted the company and its partners significant growth over the last year. As Hitachi Vantara continues its transformation to help customers maximize the value of their data, the company has invested significantly in its partner business as a critical component for growth.
Most recently, the new Cisco and Hitachi Adaptive Solutions for Converged Infrastructure demonstrate the steps Hitachi Vantara is taking to address market demand through collaboration with and investment in its strategic relationships. In September 2018, Hitachi Vantara delivered VSP PRO solutions, which are simplified, partner-optimized configurations of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP). The revamped Hitachi Vantara Partner Program, launched in April 2018, includes new competencies, delivery models, enablement and incentives. These initiatives demonstrate the increased focus Hitachi Vantara is placing on its partner ecosystem to successfully deliver solutions that help customers address their transformation challenges.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33931
Most recently, the new Cisco and Hitachi Adaptive Solutions for Converged Infrastructure demonstrate the steps Hitachi Vantara is taking to address market demand through collaboration with and investment in its strategic relationships. In September 2018, Hitachi Vantara delivered VSP PRO solutions, which are simplified, partner-optimized configurations of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP). The revamped Hitachi Vantara Partner Program, launched in April 2018, includes new competencies, delivery models, enablement and incentives. These initiatives demonstrate the increased focus Hitachi Vantara is placing on its partner ecosystem to successfully deliver solutions that help customers address their transformation challenges.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33931
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
ADARA LAUNCHES DESTINATION MARKETING CLOUD
Tourism Companies can Learn, Act, Measure & Modify in a Single Suite
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADARA, the world’s travel data co-op and leading provider of traveler intelligence for travel brands, today announced ADARA Destination Marketing Cloud, a comprehensive insights, execution and analysis suite of products to transform tourism marketing. The Destination Marketing Cloud enables destination marketers to apply traveler behavior intelligence across the Learn, Act, Measure and Modify process to win share of wallet and increase lifetime value. Created for tourism brands, the Destination Marketing Cloud delivers robust searching and booking insights ensuring more accurate messaging, personalization, targeting and insights.
“We are excited about the ADARA Destination Marketing Cloud providing us a much more complete view of our tourism market to inform our entire marketing strategy and process,” said Leroy Bridges, Vice President of Digital & Communications at Visit St Pete/Clearwater (Florida). “This new direction from ADARA enables us to confidently plan, target, optimize and analyze our marketing initiatives based on a more complete understanding of searching and booking behaviors for all of our current and future guests.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33923
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADARA, the world’s travel data co-op and leading provider of traveler intelligence for travel brands, today announced ADARA Destination Marketing Cloud, a comprehensive insights, execution and analysis suite of products to transform tourism marketing. The Destination Marketing Cloud enables destination marketers to apply traveler behavior intelligence across the Learn, Act, Measure and Modify process to win share of wallet and increase lifetime value. Created for tourism brands, the Destination Marketing Cloud delivers robust searching and booking insights ensuring more accurate messaging, personalization, targeting and insights.
“We are excited about the ADARA Destination Marketing Cloud providing us a much more complete view of our tourism market to inform our entire marketing strategy and process,” said Leroy Bridges, Vice President of Digital & Communications at Visit St Pete/Clearwater (Florida). “This new direction from ADARA enables us to confidently plan, target, optimize and analyze our marketing initiatives based on a more complete understanding of searching and booking behaviors for all of our current and future guests.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33923
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
SAGE METALS ACQUIRES JAYCO MANUFACTURING
NEW YORK, March 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sage Metals Private Limited (“Sage”), a portfolio company of Delos Capital (“Delos”) and a leading manufacturer of specialty metal products, has announced the acquisition of Jayco Manufacturing, LLC (“Jayco”).
Based in Grand Prairie, TX, Jayco engages in the assembly, integration, and production of precision custom metal formed components for a variety of manufacturers primarily based in North America operating in industrial and consumer end markets.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33909
Based in Grand Prairie, TX, Jayco engages in the assembly, integration, and production of precision custom metal formed components for a variety of manufacturers primarily based in North America operating in industrial and consumer end markets.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33909
AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF TUGU INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, March 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” of Tugu Insurance Company Limited (TIC) (Hong Kong). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative.
The ratings reflect TIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33908
The ratings reflect TIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33908
Monday, March 4, 2019
ABEJA-SMRT partnership steering for safer transportation, accident prevention
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- ABEJA Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ABEJA Singapore) and Singapore-based major public transport company, SMRT Momentum Ventures Pte Ltd have jointly begun research and development in the safety management area of the transportation industry.
ABEJA Singapore is a local subsidiary company of ABEJA, Inc. (ABEJA), a provider of artificial intelligence solutions leveraging machine learning (ML). SMRT Momentum Ventures Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of SMRT Corporation Ltd. (SMRT).
Through the collaboration, ABEJA and SMRT aim to provide safer transportation and prevent accidents by utilising Deep Learning technology.
ABEJA’s core service is the ABEJA Platform, delivered as platform as a service. It leverages ML technology in data gathering, annotation, learning, deployment, inference and re-learning in a variety of fields.
ABEJA Singapore Managing Director, Naoki Tonogi said its technology could contribute infrastructure industry development, in which securing safety weighs heavily on people’s lives.
“Together with SMRT, ABEJA Singapore would like to create an advanced example that contributes to the reinforcement of social infrastructure foundation, which is an issue for overall ASEAN, and will keep working on promoting industrial structure reform.”
ABEJA is a start-up company that promotes business innovation in various industries and scenes utilising their ‘Deep Learning’ technology, which automatically extracts feature values that express the data appropriately without human involvement.
-- BERNAMA
ABEJA Singapore is a local subsidiary company of ABEJA, Inc. (ABEJA), a provider of artificial intelligence solutions leveraging machine learning (ML). SMRT Momentum Ventures Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of SMRT Corporation Ltd. (SMRT).
Through the collaboration, ABEJA and SMRT aim to provide safer transportation and prevent accidents by utilising Deep Learning technology.
ABEJA’s core service is the ABEJA Platform, delivered as platform as a service. It leverages ML technology in data gathering, annotation, learning, deployment, inference and re-learning in a variety of fields.
ABEJA Singapore Managing Director, Naoki Tonogi said its technology could contribute infrastructure industry development, in which securing safety weighs heavily on people’s lives.
“Together with SMRT, ABEJA Singapore would like to create an advanced example that contributes to the reinforcement of social infrastructure foundation, which is an issue for overall ASEAN, and will keep working on promoting industrial structure reform.”
ABEJA is a start-up company that promotes business innovation in various industries and scenes utilising their ‘Deep Learning’ technology, which automatically extracts feature values that express the data appropriately without human involvement.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, March 1, 2019
TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION ACHIEVES VMWARE VSAN™ 6.7 CERTIFICATION FOR PM5 SERIES OF ENTERPRISE SAS SSDS
TOKYO, Feb 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today announces that the PM5 Series of 12Gbit/s enterprise SAS SSDs has earned VMware vSAN™ 6.7 certification as a storage solution conforming to the virtual infrastructure solutions provided by VMware, Inc.
VMware vSAN is a hypervisor-converged storage platform that realizes high-speed and high-reliability servers & storage, data centers and software defined storage in a VMware vSphere® environment.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33890
VMware vSAN is a hypervisor-converged storage platform that realizes high-speed and high-reliability servers & storage, data centers and software defined storage in a VMware vSphere® environment.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33890
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