TAMPINES, Singapore, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Behavox, a pioneering artificial intelligence data analytics firm, will join Amazon Financial Services (AWS) at the Singapore FinTech Festival in Singapore on November 12th. Key topics covered will include artificial intelligence in finance, the future of banking, insurtech, market infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, techrisk and regtech, and more.
This unique industry event is designed for both fintech startups and financial services enterprises, bringing together founders, directors and technical staff and will focus on topics that drive innovation and growth.
Appearing on behalf of Behavox will be Alex Wood, the firm’s VP of Sales - EMEA & APAC. Wood said, “It is an honor for Behavox to be included in such an exciting and prestigious event. We’re looking forward to thoughtful discussions with financial industry leaders and technologists in Singapore. Machine learning and artificial intelligence cannot be ignored, as it continues to transform operations and the business potential in financial services.”
In 2017, the Singapore Fintech Festival was attended by more than 30,000 participants from 100 countries including 160 global leaders from central banks and regulatory agencies, financial institutions, venture capital firms, and fintech companies.
Behavox has been designated for the AWS Financial Services Competency for the risk management category and has also completed the necessary training requirements to qualify as a partner in AWS’s Well-Architected Framework.
About Behavox Ltd.
Behavox is the people analytics company that gathers and interprets employee data in a corporate environment to understand the behavior of an organization. By aggregating and analyzing internal and external interactions and using cutting-edge software and machine learning Behavox can generate previously unidentifiable insights on: compliance and risk; culture and conduct; people performance; and sales and profits. Behavox works with forward thinking, multi-national businesses, financial institutions and investment firms. For more information, visit here.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Triton Digital to power Singapore´s Mediacorp audio, podcast strategy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) – Singapore’s media company with seven TV channels, 11 radio stations and multiple digital platforms, Mediacorp has selected Triton Digital to power its digital audio and podcast strategy.
Triton Digital, a technology provider for audio industry said in a statement, it will stream, monetize and measure Mediacorp’s digital audio and podcast content.
Mediacorp will use Triton’s audio streaming network to deliver high quality audio content to its online listening audience and the Tap Ad Server to dynamically insert targeted ads into its online streams.
To support its monetization goals, Mediacorp will leverage Triton’s programmatic audio marketplace (a2x®) and audio SSP (Yield-Op) to make its online audio inventory available to programmatic buyers.
Mediacorp will also utilize Triton’s integration with the Omny Studio platform to capture, edit and distribute engaging podcast content to its online listeners and Triton’s Webcast Metrics® service to measure its audience.
“Our live stream digital radio and on-demand podcast content is a meaningful driver of this mission, and we look forward to using Triton’s sophisticated audio streaming, advertising, and measurement technology to support our evolving digital audio strategy,” said Lead, Partnerships & New Business at Mediacorp, Indranil Sarkar.
Mediacorp was named Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year for the 14th time at the Asian Television Awards in 2017.
Managing Director, Market Development and Strategy at Triton Digital, Benjamin Masse said according to eMarketer, digital ad spend in APAC is expected to grow from $97 billion in 2018 to $136 billion in 2021.
Masse added: “We are proud to be providing Mediacorp with an advanced, reliable, and easy-to-use solution that will simplify the management and monetization of their streaming audio and podcast content.”
More details at www.TritonDigital.com and www.mediacorp.sg
-- BERNAMA
Triton Digital, a technology provider for audio industry said in a statement, it will stream, monetize and measure Mediacorp’s digital audio and podcast content.
Mediacorp will use Triton’s audio streaming network to deliver high quality audio content to its online listening audience and the Tap Ad Server to dynamically insert targeted ads into its online streams.
To support its monetization goals, Mediacorp will leverage Triton’s programmatic audio marketplace (a2x®) and audio SSP (Yield-Op) to make its online audio inventory available to programmatic buyers.
Mediacorp will also utilize Triton’s integration with the Omny Studio platform to capture, edit and distribute engaging podcast content to its online listeners and Triton’s Webcast Metrics® service to measure its audience.
“Our live stream digital radio and on-demand podcast content is a meaningful driver of this mission, and we look forward to using Triton’s sophisticated audio streaming, advertising, and measurement technology to support our evolving digital audio strategy,” said Lead, Partnerships & New Business at Mediacorp, Indranil Sarkar.
Mediacorp was named Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year for the 14th time at the Asian Television Awards in 2017.
Managing Director, Market Development and Strategy at Triton Digital, Benjamin Masse said according to eMarketer, digital ad spend in APAC is expected to grow from $97 billion in 2018 to $136 billion in 2021.
Masse added: “We are proud to be providing Mediacorp with an advanced, reliable, and easy-to-use solution that will simplify the management and monetization of their streaming audio and podcast content.”
More details at www.TritonDigital.com and www.mediacorp.sg
-- BERNAMA
VIRGIN VOYAGES SETS OUT TO RIVAL FOOD SCENE IN WORLD FAMOUS CITIES
Sir Richard Branson’s new cruise line’s food reveal breaks all the traditional industry rules
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle brand set to disrupt the travel industry, today announces the breadth of its onboard eateries, which include an expansive array of restaurants ranging from haute cuisine to casual fare. With a total of 20+ food choices onboard Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady, the company released new designs for their restaurants, seaside lounges and casual eateries by their Creative Collective, which includes world-renowned designers from Roman and Williams, Tom Dixon, Concrete Amsterdam and Soft Room, amongst others.
Virgin Voyages does not believe in paying more for great food and ditched the traditional upcharges levied when dining in specialty restaurants at sea. Virgin Voyages has designed all eateries on board to offer exceptional made to order eats and opted to include all restaurant food in the voyage fare.
The Virgin Voyages Rebellious Luxe experience is rooted in the modern romance of sailing: a thoroughly new take on the formal grandeur and opulence of the ocean liner heyday when ships were at the forefront of both technology and luxury.
Virgin Voyages will offer sailors a uniquely elevated and boutique Adult-by-Design experience for the 18+ traveler. Virgin Voyages aims to be one of the cleanest fleets at sea, with a ban on single-use plastics for its sailors and no buffet on board the ship, the company will significantly reduce waste and reinvest savings into clean technology and quality products for its sailors. The Scarlet Lady is designed to reflect a yacht’s sleek luxury and will set sail from PortMiami for the 2020 season with 2,770 sailors and 1,160 crew on an unforgettable journey to the Caribbean, she will also be the newest ship sailing to Havana on select voyages.
“There’s a Virgin twist on everything you’ll see aboard the Scarlet Lady, which means there will be no stuffy formalities, boring buffets and no main dining rooms. Sailors are not going to want to leave our ship after they experience how we’ve designed our restaurants and tasted the dishes we are going to be serving up in 2020,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
THE RESTAURANTS
Virgin Voyages will bring city-like eating to sea and throw out the traditional cruise dining rule book, with no buffet, no main dining room, no forced formal wear, no assigned seating, no assigned dining times and enhanced the choice for sailors to grab a bite by keeping restaurant doors open until well into the night and in some cases the early hours of the morning.
With beautifully-designed eateries setting the stage, Virgin Voyages has expanded its Creative Collective to include the world class AvroKO Hospitality Group, AvroKO's strategy arm, Brand Bureau (BB), and their very own Michelin-starred chef Brad Farmerie. BB took the reigns creating the strategy for the entire on-board food and beverage experience, viewing it as its own small city and thinking through what experiences the people of that city would want and enjoy. Chef Brad Farmerie of AvroKO Hospitality Group came in to help develop the overall culinary programming strategy and identify culinary experts in the various cuisine types to execute each of the exciting menus. AvroKO Hospitality Group’s portfolio includes Saxon + Parole, Genuine Liquorette, and Ghost Donkey.
From experimental and haute cuisine to healthy quick bite options, the onboard eateries are tailored for sailors to realize new experiences that are grounded in core values of discovery, transformation, intimate connections and Vitamin Sea - the brand’s approach to well-being for people and the planet - whilst always being never normal.
Sailors can dine at a table or opt to enjoy their meal at the bar, with nearly all restaurants on board featuring a bar. Each restaurant will be helmed by a leading chef who leads their kitchen with passion and artfulness. With a made-to-order philosophy around food, Virgin Voyages pledges to never have to sacrifice quality for a quick bite.
WAKE- Designed by Roman and Williams, Wake offers sailors a dramatic view of the ship’s wake. Serving a theatrical take on steak and seafood, Wake is the most glamorous restaurant on the ship, with a dramatic grand staircase entryway.
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle brand set to disrupt the travel industry, today announces the breadth of its onboard eateries, which include an expansive array of restaurants ranging from haute cuisine to casual fare. With a total of 20+ food choices onboard Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady, the company released new designs for their restaurants, seaside lounges and casual eateries by their Creative Collective, which includes world-renowned designers from Roman and Williams, Tom Dixon, Concrete Amsterdam and Soft Room, amongst others.
Virgin Voyages does not believe in paying more for great food and ditched the traditional upcharges levied when dining in specialty restaurants at sea. Virgin Voyages has designed all eateries on board to offer exceptional made to order eats and opted to include all restaurant food in the voyage fare.
The Virgin Voyages Rebellious Luxe experience is rooted in the modern romance of sailing: a thoroughly new take on the formal grandeur and opulence of the ocean liner heyday when ships were at the forefront of both technology and luxury.
Virgin Voyages will offer sailors a uniquely elevated and boutique Adult-by-Design experience for the 18+ traveler. Virgin Voyages aims to be one of the cleanest fleets at sea, with a ban on single-use plastics for its sailors and no buffet on board the ship, the company will significantly reduce waste and reinvest savings into clean technology and quality products for its sailors. The Scarlet Lady is designed to reflect a yacht’s sleek luxury and will set sail from PortMiami for the 2020 season with 2,770 sailors and 1,160 crew on an unforgettable journey to the Caribbean, she will also be the newest ship sailing to Havana on select voyages.
“There’s a Virgin twist on everything you’ll see aboard the Scarlet Lady, which means there will be no stuffy formalities, boring buffets and no main dining rooms. Sailors are not going to want to leave our ship after they experience how we’ve designed our restaurants and tasted the dishes we are going to be serving up in 2020,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
THE RESTAURANTS
Virgin Voyages will bring city-like eating to sea and throw out the traditional cruise dining rule book, with no buffet, no main dining room, no forced formal wear, no assigned seating, no assigned dining times and enhanced the choice for sailors to grab a bite by keeping restaurant doors open until well into the night and in some cases the early hours of the morning.
With beautifully-designed eateries setting the stage, Virgin Voyages has expanded its Creative Collective to include the world class AvroKO Hospitality Group, AvroKO's strategy arm, Brand Bureau (BB), and their very own Michelin-starred chef Brad Farmerie. BB took the reigns creating the strategy for the entire on-board food and beverage experience, viewing it as its own small city and thinking through what experiences the people of that city would want and enjoy. Chef Brad Farmerie of AvroKO Hospitality Group came in to help develop the overall culinary programming strategy and identify culinary experts in the various cuisine types to execute each of the exciting menus. AvroKO Hospitality Group’s portfolio includes Saxon + Parole, Genuine Liquorette, and Ghost Donkey.
From experimental and haute cuisine to healthy quick bite options, the onboard eateries are tailored for sailors to realize new experiences that are grounded in core values of discovery, transformation, intimate connections and Vitamin Sea - the brand’s approach to well-being for people and the planet - whilst always being never normal.
Sailors can dine at a table or opt to enjoy their meal at the bar, with nearly all restaurants on board featuring a bar. Each restaurant will be helmed by a leading chef who leads their kitchen with passion and artfulness. With a made-to-order philosophy around food, Virgin Voyages pledges to never have to sacrifice quality for a quick bite.
WAKE- Designed by Roman and Williams, Wake offers sailors a dramatic view of the ship’s wake. Serving a theatrical take on steak and seafood, Wake is the most glamorous restaurant on the ship, with a dramatic grand staircase entryway.
Taiwan´s Fubon Insurance has stable outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) – A.M. Best, a global rating agency has affirmed the Taiwan-based Fubon Insurance Co. Ltd. (Fubon Insurance) with Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a+’.
The rating agency with unique focused on insurance industry said the outlook of these credit ratings is stable.
A.M. Best in a statement said the ratings reflect the company’s balance sheet strength, which categorised as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
Fubon Insurance continues to maintain a robust risk-adjusted capitalization, supported by prudent reserving practices, a comprehensive reinsurance program and gradual organic growth in retained earnings, despite high dividend payout ratios.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd., the insurance company also benefits from cross-selling synergies with affiliated companies while forming a strategic part of the financial product suite.
More information at www.ambest.com
-- BERNAMA
Monday, November 12, 2018
Willis Lease Finance Corporation earns US$13.3 mln pre-tax profit in third quarter 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) reported a pre-tax profit of US$13.3 million in the third quarter of 2018, including record quarterly lease rent revenue of US$47.0 million. (US$1 = RM4.17)
Leasing results were driven by continued high utilization and 18.5 per cent growth of its portfolio to US$1.590 billion at quarter-end compared to US$1.343 billion at December 31, 2017.
The aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were US$66.4 million for the third quarter 2018, up 23.2 per cent from the comparable period in 2017, a statement said.
The company also reported its total revenue grew by 18.4 per cent to US$78.0 million in the third quarter of 2018, compared to US$65.9 million in the comparable prior year period.
It had a total lease portfolio consisting of 250 engines, 14 aircraft and 10 other leased parts and equipment with a net book value of US$1.590 billion as of September 30, 2018.
“Demand for engines, parts and technical services grew in the third quarter and our financial results reflect that our platform is uniquely situated to deliver value for our customers across the spectrum,” said President, Brian R. Hole.
“While our priority is to deliver for customers today, we are always looking for ways to grow the platform with new and innovative products and programs for tomorrow,” he added in a statement.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers in 120 countries.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, November 9, 2018
Chaineum assists Influbook on ICO and cryptocurrency token
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Influbook -- the first open-network for Influencers to build their social reputation -- announced its ICO and the tokenization of its cryptocurrency, the Fluence with the assistance of Chaineum, a leading ICO boutique in Europe.
Chaineum Capital Partners is specialized in decentralized economy and blockchain technology. It provides strategic and financial advice and also accompaniment to corporates, investors, family offices, financial sponsors, banks and governments.
Fluence, is an ERC20 utility token that can be used for payments and purchases on the Influbook platform with five strong utility cases including E-commerce, Influencer Marketing Campaigns, Community rewards, Cash-back rewards and Voting rights.
A statement said the ICO will be connecting influencers, businesses and consumers for a new social-commerce experience. Details of the ICO on www.influbook.io.
The company aims to open up the influencer ecosystem to a wider audience where influencers, marketers & consumers can easily discover, qualify and connect for free to democratizes influence while generating new revenue opportunities for the sharing economy.
It has also adopted a strategy to white label its platform to companies, cities and governments as a new way to invite qualified influencers to promote their services directly on their company websites.
Influbook will be available at conferences including BlockShow Asia in Singapore (Nov 27 to 30), World Blockchain Summit Riyadh (Dec 5 to 6) and CryptoBlockCon Las Vegas (Dec 11 to 12). More details on www.influbook.com or www.chaineum.com.
-- BERNAMA
SD-WAN MARKET LEADER ARYAKA EXPANDS PASSPORT ECOSYSTEM WITH SYMANTEC'S CLOUD-DELIVERED SECURITY
Aryaka and Symantec’s security ecosystems intersect to provide secure application performance to global enterprises
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka, the leading SD-WAN as a Service provider, today announced a new technology partnership with Symantec to incorporate fully managed SD-WAN, application performance, and advanced threat mitigation for a multi-layered approach to protecting the network and enterprise users.
Symantec, a global leader in next-generation cyber security, will be part of Aryaka’s PASSPORT security platform and ecosystem which provides globally distributed businesses with multi-layered defense capabilities that include network containment, traffic compartmentalization, DDoS mitigation, and next-generation firewall. Other industry leaders that are a part of Aryaka’s PASSPORT ecosystem are Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Radware.
“Comprehensive threat mitigation is imperative for the modern enterprise, particularly when it comes to connecting global locations to data and applications residing in the cloud,” said Claudio Perugini, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Global Channels at Aryaka. “Incorporating Symantec’s Web Security Service into Aryaka’s SD-WAN as a Service offers customers best-in-class defense as their vulnerability vectors continue to expand.”
Aryaka will now be a part of Symantec’s Technology Integration Partner Program (TIPP), which means it can leverage an open ecosystem that includes a complete API framework, as well as integration with the Symantec Integrated Cyber Defense Platform. Aryaka and Symantec will explore and strive to offer API-based integrated solutions that best service customers and help protect them from security threats. Also, as part of Symantec’s TIPP, Aryaka will have access to Symantec technology, tools and support to enable delivery of these API-integrated solutions to market faster and more efficiently.
“In the cloud generation, it’s important for companies to work with an open ecosystem to reduce the potential risk of fragmentation that can result in increased vulnerabilities and high operating costs,” said Peter Doggart, Vice President of Business Development at Symantec. “By integrating with the latest, advanced security technologies, our partners can help protect their customers and data from threats. With the Symantec Technology Integration Partner Program, we’ve made our Integrated Cyber Defense Platform open for integration in order to develop deep technical integrations. Together, we can make a positive impact and help make the world a safer place from cyber threats.”
Mostly recently, Aryaka was awarded the “2018 SD-WAN Product of the Year Award” by TMC, and was recognized in the “2018 Cloud Partner Program Guide” by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.
For more information about Aryaka’s award-winning global SD-WAN, visit www.aryaka.com.
About Aryaka
Aryaka is transforming how global enterprises connect sites and users worldwide, and use mission-critical applications to support modern business execution demands. Aryaka’s Global SD-WAN combines a purpose-built private network, SD-WAN, optimization and acceleration techniques, connectivity to cloud platforms and network visibility in a single solution that is delivered as a service.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka, the leading SD-WAN as a Service provider, today announced a new technology partnership with Symantec to incorporate fully managed SD-WAN, application performance, and advanced threat mitigation for a multi-layered approach to protecting the network and enterprise users.
Symantec, a global leader in next-generation cyber security, will be part of Aryaka’s PASSPORT security platform and ecosystem which provides globally distributed businesses with multi-layered defense capabilities that include network containment, traffic compartmentalization, DDoS mitigation, and next-generation firewall. Other industry leaders that are a part of Aryaka’s PASSPORT ecosystem are Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Radware.
“Comprehensive threat mitigation is imperative for the modern enterprise, particularly when it comes to connecting global locations to data and applications residing in the cloud,” said Claudio Perugini, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Global Channels at Aryaka. “Incorporating Symantec’s Web Security Service into Aryaka’s SD-WAN as a Service offers customers best-in-class defense as their vulnerability vectors continue to expand.”
Aryaka will now be a part of Symantec’s Technology Integration Partner Program (TIPP), which means it can leverage an open ecosystem that includes a complete API framework, as well as integration with the Symantec Integrated Cyber Defense Platform. Aryaka and Symantec will explore and strive to offer API-based integrated solutions that best service customers and help protect them from security threats. Also, as part of Symantec’s TIPP, Aryaka will have access to Symantec technology, tools and support to enable delivery of these API-integrated solutions to market faster and more efficiently.
“In the cloud generation, it’s important for companies to work with an open ecosystem to reduce the potential risk of fragmentation that can result in increased vulnerabilities and high operating costs,” said Peter Doggart, Vice President of Business Development at Symantec. “By integrating with the latest, advanced security technologies, our partners can help protect their customers and data from threats. With the Symantec Technology Integration Partner Program, we’ve made our Integrated Cyber Defense Platform open for integration in order to develop deep technical integrations. Together, we can make a positive impact and help make the world a safer place from cyber threats.”
Mostly recently, Aryaka was awarded the “2018 SD-WAN Product of the Year Award” by TMC, and was recognized in the “2018 Cloud Partner Program Guide” by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.
For more information about Aryaka’s award-winning global SD-WAN, visit www.aryaka.com.
About Aryaka
Aryaka is transforming how global enterprises connect sites and users worldwide, and use mission-critical applications to support modern business execution demands. Aryaka’s Global SD-WAN combines a purpose-built private network, SD-WAN, optimization and acceleration techniques, connectivity to cloud platforms and network visibility in a single solution that is delivered as a service.
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