ASIA'S MAIDEN WORLD OF COFFEE HEADING TO BUSAN THIS MAY

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Global coffee figures and baristas will gather at BEXCO, Busan, for the inaugural World of Coffee in Asia, from May 1 to 4, which also feature the 2024 World Barista Championship.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is working with host Busan Metropolitan City and organiser EXPORUM, with support of the 2024 Portrait Country, Indonesia, to debut World of Coffee in Busan, marking a significant milestone for the Asian coffee community.

According to a statement, over 20,000 global attendees, including 12,000 industry professionals from more than 70 countries, are expected to visit BEXCO, anticipating contributions not only to the event but also to local economic activation.

At the ‘World of Coffee 2024’, more than 280 domestic and international coffee companies will participate, showcasing coffee-related products, technologies, and services, including the Roaster Village exhibition to introduce domestic and international roastery cafes and brands.

Additionally, activities such as networking with global coffee enthusiasts; experiencing and evaluating various domestic and international coffees; as well as engaging in seminars to experience and promote new coffee cultures will be conducted, creating a platform for diverse experiences and trends representing the global coffee event.

Furthermore, the World Barista Championship will return to Korea after seven years where it was last held at Cafe Show Seoul.

Competitors will demonstrate their expertise in crafting innovative espresso-based drinks across the espresso, milk, and signature beverage courses, with the cutting-edge approaches and tools used on stage having extensive and enduring impacts on the industry.

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TELEDYNE FLIR IIS LATEST FORGE CAMERA SERIES DELIVERS IN HARSH INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Teledyne FLIR IIS (Integrated Imaging Solutions), a Teledyne Technologies company, has unveiled the Forge 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient production capabilities.

According to a statement, Forge 1GigE IP67 is the latest in the company’s commitment to deliver advanced imaging systems for factory automation.

“We are proud to announce the launch of our latest machine vision product, exclusively designed for smart agriculture, food, and beverage industries. Unlike general-purpose cameras in a crowded machine vision market, our solution is tailored to address the complexities of a specific industry.

“We focus on key markets, and develop solutions from the ground up, armed with a clear understanding of the market, customer partnerships, and technology innovation,” said the company’s General Manager, Sadiq Panjwani.

The Forge 1GigE IP67 camera series has an IP67 cylindrical enclosure for optimal and easy system integration, simplified post operation washing, and the prevention of dirt accumulation.

A wide selection of IP67 rated components are available with partners such as Smart Vision Lights and Components Express LLC, creating an entire IP67 vision ecosystem for customers.

With advanced on-camera features such as auto-brightness functions (Automatic Gain Control and Auto-Exposure), the new cameras dynamically adjust in variable and outdoor lighting conditions.

The IEEE1588 protocol enables multi-camera image capture synchronisation, and Lossless Compression provides higher frame rates and lower bandwidth requirements, maximising camera output without compromising image quality for high-speed applications.

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NX (South Asia & Oceania) To Host Indonesia Logistics Webinar Next Month

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte Ltd (NXSAO), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings Inc, will be holding a webinar titled "Indonesia Logistics Situation" on May 13 and 14.

The increasing globalisation of business has brought growing attention to Indonesia as one of Asia’s growth markets and this webinar will provide basic information on doing business in the country as well as detailed explanations of logistics conditions there.

According to a statement, all interested parties are welcome to participate, including companies considering a move into the Indonesian market and companies already doing business in the country.

Also included in the webinar will be an introduction to Nippon Express (Indonesia) Group; as well as import and export regulations.

The webinar is free of charge with attendance limited to the first 800 participants, and deadline for registration is on May 7.

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YUGABYTE EMBRACES 'NO DOWNTIME, NO LIMITS,' AS THE THEME OF THE UPCOMING DISTRIBUTED SQL SUMMIT ASIA

Experts and Executives from Airwallex, Helpshift, IMDA, Navi, Rakuten, Singtel, Tagbangers, and UL Systems to Present at the Virtual Event

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yugabyte, the leading open source distributed SQL database company, today announced the keynote theme and final schedule for the upcoming fourth annual Distributed SQL Summit (DSS) Asia.

This year’s virtual summit, taking place on Wednesday, April 24, includes speakers from companies including Airwallex, Helpshift, IMDA, Navi, Airwallex, Rakuten, Singtel, Tagbangers, UL Systems, Yugabyte, and more. DSS Asia is a free event and the latest speaker schedule is available here.

DSS Asia is a place for the region’s YugabyteDB community of developers, customers, partners, and industry thought leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of database modernization and transformation.

Expert speakers will discuss use cases, best practices, and real-world accomplishments, and share how they overcame database modernization difficulties with distributed SQL.

“Every year DSS Asia gets bigger and better as we gain momentum in the region. It’s exciting to see this surge in attendance and interest as we meet to share groundbreaking use cases and discuss the benefits distributed SQL brings to companies of all sizes and industries,” commented Karthik Ranganathan, co-founder and co-CEO of Yugabyte. “This year our expert industry speakers will showcase the power and versatility of distributed SQL and share why it should be at the center of your database modernization journey. It promises to be another thought-provoking event, and one you shouldn’t miss!”

DSS Asia features three tailored talk tracks—Technology, Japan, and Customers & Partners to ensure attendees can choose sessions that best meet their needs and interests. There are a wide range of diverse sessions available during the event, providing options for every level of interest, from technical deep dives to customer stories and best practices. 

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DALI Alliance Unveils DALI+ Test, Certification Specifications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance, the international authority in lighting technology standardisation, has unveiled much-anticipated certification details for its wireless specification, DALI+ over Thread.

As lighting specifications increasingly seek smarter, sustainable and interoperable solutions, DALI+ emerges as a crucial enabler of standardised wireless or internet protocol (IP)-based lighting systems.

Collaboration with partners such as Thread Group has resulted in the integration of enhanced security and encryption solutions, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data transmission within DALI+ networks.

“This represents a significant advancement in DALI-enabled technology. Our members and users will experience the benefits of enhanced wireless interoperability and strengthened sustainability credentials.

“By leveraging the potential of DALI technology, we are not only revolutionising lighting controls but also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future for generations to come,” said DALI Alliance General Manager, Paul Drosihn in a statement.

Meanwhile, Thread Vice President Commercial Buildings, Klaus Waechter said this partnership underscores the company’s commitment to advancing wireless connectivity and interoperability for commercial grade markets and the lighting industry in general.

Key features of DALI+ with Thread include an IP version 6 (IPv6) based wireless mesh network created by Thread, in which off-the-shelf Thread border routers can also be used to connect multiple Thread networks through IP technologies, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Furthermore, DALI+ supports a wide array of control devices, including occupancy sensors, light sensors, switches, sliders, rotaries  as well as pushbuttons, while control gear support currently includes LED drivers with the three optional data parts namely luminaire data, power and energy, as well as diagnostics data.

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SAUDI ARABIA HIGHLIGHTS INVESTMENT INITIATIVES IN TOURISM AT INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT FORUM

^{Mr. Mahmoud Abdullhadi, Deputy Minister of Destinations Enablement. (Photo: AETOSWire)}


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ​The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is currently taking a prominent stage at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), presenting a unique opportunity for global investors to dive into the thriving tourism landscape of the Kingdom. With the spotlight on the Tourism Investment Enablers Program (TIEP), that was recently announced, Saudi Arabia is aggressively pushing towards its Vision 2030 goal of being a top global tourism destination for investors and tourists alike. ​

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This strategic presentation comes at a time when Saudi Arabia's tourism sector celebrates an incredible milestone of 100 million visitors in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, marking a significant stride towards economic diversification and emphasizing the sector's growing contribution to the national GDP. The flagship Hospitality Investment Enablers (HIE), one of TIEP’s initiatives, aims to leverage this momentum, planning an investment infusion into the hospitality sector of up to SAR 42 billion in key destinations, which alone is anticipated to create 120,000 new jobs by 2030.​

The IHIF audience is getting a close look at Saudi Arabia's plans to expand its accommodation capacity dramatically. The Kingdom is targeting an increase in hotel rooms to over 500,000 and aiming to welcome 150 million visitors annually by 2030. The HIE stands at the core of these ambitions, designed to energize the hospitality sector by introducing a new wave of supply in targeted tourism hotspots, significantly enriching the Kingdom's diverse tourism offerings.​

The initiative is supported by a suite of strategic enablers, including access to government-owned land under favorable terms, streamlined project development processes, and regulatory adjustments aimed at reducing barriers to market entry and operational costs. This comprehensive approach is expected to catalyze a significant socio-economic transformation within the Kingdom, with private sector investments projected to reach SAR 42.3 billion and a forecasted annual GDP increase of SAR 16.4 billion by 2030.​

Saudi Arabia’s active participation in IHIF aims to showcase the Kingdom as an enticing investment frontier for international investors, emphasizing the lucrative opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sectors. This global stage provides the perfect platform for the Ministry of Tourism to forge lasting partnerships and highlight the Kingdom's commitment to elevating its tourism industry standards, fostering sustainable growth, and offering robust support to investors.​

Through this engagement, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism is not just showcasing investment opportunities; it is inviting the world to be a part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious journey towards redefining global tourism norms. Investors are encouraged to seize this unparalleled chance to collaborate with the Kingdom, as it paves the way for a new era of tourism excellence aligned with Vision 2030's transformative objectives.​​

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Zscaler Selected To Bolster GLP’s Cloud Security Transformation Journey

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Zscaler Inc, the leader in cloud security, announced that GLP, a global real estate logistics provider and investment manager, is leveraging Zscaler for Users, part of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform, to further strengthen its cybersecurity practice across its portfolio.

Zscaler Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Andreas Hartl said the severity, frequency and volume of cybersecurity threats faced by multinational corporations is escalating faster each year.

“Zscaler is committed to simplifying while accelerating our customers' security transformation journeys through using our Zero Trust Exchange, the world’s largest cloud security platform.

“We are thrilled to be identified as the most secure solution partner-of-choice by a leading brand like GLP and we are excited to support them in this journey to secure their operations globally,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, GLP Global Chief Information Officer, Miao Song said: “With the increasing physical and digital footprint of the company, it was imperative for us to be proactive in creating a cybersecurity strategy that would ensure our critical assets are well protected from escalating threats.

“We were looking for a partner that can help us implement a robust Zero Trust strategy and selected Zscaler for its capabilities in helping us attain our desired outcome.”

GLP determined the security limitations and risk associated with their legacy security stack built on virtual private networks (VPNs) was not able to protect their users, data and applications from the increase in sophisticated cyber attacks.

As part of the first phase of their Zero Trust transformation, GLP is deploying the Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions that will enable both GLP staff as well as third-party vendors to securely and effortlessly access private apps and operational technology (OT) devices.

With Zscaler for Users, GLP and its affiliated users will be able to take advantage of Zero Trust connectivity directly to applications, which is especially beneficial in managing assets across the enterprise’s hybrid cloud environment globally.

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