"JAPANESE CONTENT DRIVES INDUSTRIES": POST-EVENT PRESS RELEASE

 SINGAPORE and TOKYO, Nov 30 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- In conjunction with the Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2016, the Cabinet Office of Japan has curated a booth in to showcase Japanese animation, digital content and Japanese culture to consumers throughout the event period (November 25-27, 2016).

On November 26, the Cabinet Office of Japan held a special talk session called "Imagination Drives Future" where the Japanese Minister of State for "Cool Japan" Strategy, Mr. Yosuke Tsuruho, gave a speech to over 1000 anime fans to communicate the attractions of different regions in Japan and its significance to anime and also robot technology brought about by the influence of anime. The special talk session was held at the AFA Main Stage and Mr. Tomotaka Takahashi, Associate Professor at University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Robot Creator and CEO of ROBO GARAGE, also demonstrated his creation, RoBoHoN, to fascinated audience members. On November 28, Mr. Takahashi also conducted a special lecture titled, "The Creation of a New Robot Era," at Singapore Polytechnic.

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"SABAH BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN 2012-2022" WAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Assistant Minister of Sabah State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi launched "Sabah Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2012-2022" on 11th October 2016 at Deawan Kinabalu in Kinabal National Park. This is for all of residents in Sabah to stay Environmental Symbiotic in Biodiversity and the Strategy and Action Plan are referred as a statutory plan in National Biodiversity Strategy.

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GREENE, TWEED RELEASES STOCK SHAPES FOR WR®525 AND AR®HT

KULPSVILLE, Pa., Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Greene, Tweed is recognized globally for our industry-leading engineering capabilities and outstanding proprietary materials, including Arlon^® and Chemraz^®. Many of the world’s leading Oil & Gas OEMs choose our thermoplastics for their ability to withstand the most challenging applications in the harshest environments.

Our WR^®525 and AR^®HT thermoplastics have long been utilized by leading petrochemical and power generation companies in a range of pump applications where exceptional temperature and chemical resistance, as well as wear and abrasion resistance, is required. While WR^®525 and AR^®HT were historically offered as fully manufactured components, we recognize that many of our customers prefer to machine their own parts. Now, these advanced thermoplastics are available in stock shapes (billets), providing customers a number of benefits:

•		Choose from a variety of sizes at competitive prices
•		Get material quickly – Typically within 24-48 hours of placing an order*
•		Utilize in-house resources to machine parts to your specifications
•		Better manage inventory levels and reduce turnaround times

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UMW SUFFERS PRE-TAX LOSS OF RM121.62 MLN IN Q3

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- UMW Holdings Bhd suffers a pre-tax loss of
RM121.62 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2016 compared a pre-tax
profit of RM72.24 million in the same quarter a year ago.
    Revenue fell to RM2.86 billion from RM3.53 billion previously, it said in a
filing to Bursa Malaysia here today.
    "The lower revenue was due to the challenging economic environment in the
oil and gas (O&G) industry coupled with the weak ringgit which had impacted the
group's results," it said.
    In a statement, President/Group Chief Executive Officer, Badrul Feisel Abdul
Rahim, said the group's performance was hit by the present downturn in the O&G
industry, softer local demand for motor vehicles and the weakening ringgit.
    The O&G (unlisted) segment registered a lower revenue of RM58.4 million in
the current quarter from RM70.0 million in the same quarter of 2015 due to the
impact of continued low oil prices, he said.
    Badrul said the moror vehicle segment's revenue fell to RM2.26 billion from
RM2.60 billion due to soft market sentiments and intense competition from other
car makers.
    The equipment segment posted a lower revenue of RM342.8 million against
RM474.8 million due to the decline in equipment sales resulting from the
slowdown in the mining sector and stiff competition in the construction sector, he said.
    He said the sales performance in Myanmar was weighed down by the continued
restriction imposed on the import of heavy equipment by the government of Myanmar.
    The manufacturing and engineering segment recorded a lower revenue of
RM144.6 million in the current quarter compared with RM183.8 million in the
previous year s corresponding quarter, he said.  
    Badrul said the challenges and uncertainties in the current business
environment might add pressure for asset impairment in the last quarter of the
year, hence, might adversely impact the group s results.  
    "Nevertheless, the management will take appropriate measures to contain
cost, increase operational efficiency and continue to improve business
potentials," he said.

 -- BERNAMA

ERGON EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN ASIA

JACKSON, Miss., Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ergon, currently the world’s largest producer of naphthenic specialty products and second largest manufacturer of bright stock, has announced continued global expansion with a new bulk storage terminal in Ulsan, South Korea, as well as a new regional office in Singapore.
 
“The addition of this storage terminal and office to Ergon’s global supply and distribution network allows for improved service and accessibility for clients throughout Asia,” said Per Klintstam, President of Ergon International, Inc.

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TOSHIBA LAUNCHES NEW LINE-UP OF LOW ON-RESISTANCE MOSFETS FOR LOAD SWITCHES IN MOBILE DEVICES UTILIZING A HIGH POWER DISSIPATION, SMALL-SIZE PACKAGE

TOKYO, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the addition of new products that utilize a newly developed high power dissipation, small-size "TSOP6F" package to its line-up of small low on-resistance MOSFETs for charging circuit load switches in mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. Sample shipments of the first product in the new line-up, the 20V P-channel single MOSFET "SSM6J801R," start today. Mass production is scheduled to start from the end of December.

Toshiba has developed the new 2.9mm x 2.8mm small-size package "TSOP6F" to meet demand for smaller devices for charging circuit load switches and LED drive circuits in mobile devices. Despite having the same mounting space and land pattern as the existing SOT-457 package, the new package realizes power dissipation of 1.5W.

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THE GLOBAL CONNECTED APPLIANCES MARKET WILL REGISTER 493 PERCENT GROWTH IN 2016-2020

SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International launched today new connected appliances data.
 
According to Euromonitor International’s new research, sales of connected appliances will surge in the next five years - from 30 million units sold in 2016 to 178 million units in 2020. In 2016, half of these sales will be generated in China, which represents the leading connected appliances market globally with 15 million units sold. China is a unique market driven by appliances manufacturers and internet retailers, as well as government support.
 
Connected air conditioners lead the connected appliances market, with global sales growing from 11 million units in 2016 to 87 million units in 2020. “Although sales of air conditioners are expected to fall in 2016, connected air conditioner sales stand out. Remotely controlling air conditioners is seen as convenient in countries with extremely hot summers or cold winters as consumers switch on the cooling or heating function before reaching home,” said Jamie Ko, head of consumer appliances at Euromonitor International. “Ultimately, energy savings and convenience are key to the adoption of connected appliances among consumers,” she added.

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Suria KLCC, Alamanda Aim To Raise RM10,000 For Underprivileged Paediatric Patients

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Suria KLCC and Alamanda shopping malls aimed to raise RM10,000 as funds for underprivileged paediatric patients getting treatment in government hospitals and their families.

Suria KLCC chief executive officer Andrew Brien said the fund would be raised through the sales of gift boxes worth RM10 each from November 26 to December 26 and channel to a non-profit organisation, ANGSANAcare.

"ANGSANAcare psychotherapists assess and support the emotional needs of the children in their care.

"They provide play, art and music therapy to these children with the aim of facilitating enjoyment and peace," he said in his speech at the Suria KLCC Christmas launching ceremony, here today.

Earlier, he launched Suria KLCC's Christmas decoration themed Santa's Village and the 32-metre Christmas tree at the KLCC Esplanade.

Brien said the Christmas tree had been recognised by The Malaysia Book of Records as the tallest Christmas tree in the country.

"We believe the decorations will enhance festive holiday atmosphere, especially for the tourists and also Malaysia's multi-racial society," he said.

--BERNAMA

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THIRD COUNTRY TRAINING PROGRAMME (TCTP) ON SME DEVELOPMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- "Keys to assist the private sector are Watch, Listen and Discuss: investigate and analyze industries, decide the policy direction and its tools through hearing needs of the industries, and verify the policy through interviews with company managers." Mr. Koichiro Yokoo, Senior Advisor to Director General, JICA talked at his lecture at the beginning of TCTP on SME Development for African Countries which started on 20 September for approximately 2 weeks. Mr. Yokoo has been seconded from METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) Japan to JICA since 2015 and advised on formulation of SME promotion policy. In the lecture the participants and Mr. Yokoo exchanged various opinions on the effective policy implementation.

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SEMINAR ON SUCCESSFUL AGEING : 'MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES TOWARDS ELDERLY WELLBEING'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The population of the elderly who are 60 years old and above in Malaysia is increasing gradually from standing about 7.9% in 2016, to an estimation of 15% in 2030.

With an aim to develop and enhance the policies and programmes for the elderly in Malaysia, the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (MWFCD), has officially agreed to collaborate with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to jointly implement the project namely ‘Successful Ageing: Social Support System and Community Based Programmes in Malaysia’ for two years, i.e. from January 2016 until January 2018.

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MTC TO ENHANCE TIMBER SUPPLY CHAIN

The Malaysian Timber Council organizes a Resource and Business Mission to South America for the first time in search of new sources for raw material and business opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Timber Council is mounting a Resource and Business Mission to Chile and Brazil from 26 November - 6 December 2016. The mission is part of the Council's Raw Material Augmenting Supply programme which helps local timber-based manufacturers have a steady source of supply.

This is MTC's first Resource and Business Mission to South America. The delegation, comprising eight timber-based companies, will be led by MTC Deputy CEO Richard Yu. Members of the mission will be visiting timber plantation hubs in Concepcion and Los Angeles in the Bio Bio Region, Chile, as well as Curitiba in the State of Parana, Brazil.

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AIRSELFIE LAUNCHES BEST POCKET-SIZED FLYING CAMERA FOR SMARTPHONES

Armed with a $3M investment, AirSelfie debuted on Kickstarter November 17 to give fans early access to the first pocket-sized flying camera; pre-orders will be delivered March 2017

LONDON, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AirSelfie has announced the launch of the first pocket-sized flying camera, the only portable flying camera that integrates with smartphones. Comprised of four powerful propellers and a 5-megapixel video camera, AirSelfie is smaller than a smartphone and can fly vertically up to 66 feet, allowing users to take aerial selfies of themselves and their friends. The device connects to the most popular smartphones, including iPhone (6, 6s, 7 and 7 Plus), Huawei P9, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The device includes self-generated WiFi and comes equipped with a rechargeable battery through a cell phone case, as well as the option to purchase an external power bank. Additionally, a vibration-absorber system and in-flight stability systems guarantee stable, clear, flowing images.

AirSelfie is available for pre-order via Kickstarter and the deliveries will start from March 2017.

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SPECIALIST PATHWAY TO CERTIFIED PLANTER PROGRAM FOR VISITING AGENTS AND PLANTING ADVISORS, EXCLUSIVELY BY IIPM

SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Overall crop demand from all uses is expected to increase 84 percent from 2000 to 2050 driven by income growth and biofuels necessitating an 86 percent increase in crop production. By 2050, to meet population demand and an estimated 265% increase in consumption, palm oil production is required to be increased by 265%, while palm oil stock would increase by 76% (John Kruse, FAO, 2010).

 
Palm oil will continue to be in demand in tandem with population growth which is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 compared to the current 7 billion. Despite uncertainties in terms of yield and sustainability, by 2030 world requirements for vegetable oils is expected reach 161 million tons per year (Yusof Basiron, 2012). Natural rubber demand, on the other hand, may rise to 16 million tons in 2020, a 39% increase from 12 millon tons in 2013 (IRSG 2012). These figures indicate the urgency of meticulous planning, wise policy making, and implementation.

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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO OPENS RENOVATED SKY LOUNGE "AURORA" ON DECEMBER 7

Providing Customers with Spectacular Tokyo City Views from the 160 Meter High 45^th Floor
 
TOKYO, Nov 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is currently renovating its Sky Lounge “Aurora” to be reopened on December 7, 2016. The renovated “Aurora” will provide customers with both a stylish dining environment and panoramic views of Tokyo City from the 160 meter high 45^th floor of the Keio Plaza Hotel. Moreover, our hotel’s renowned and talented bartenders and chefs will prepare a wide range of delicious drinks and food items for customers to enjoy at both lunchtime on weekends and holidays only and in the afternoon to late evening hours every day.

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SUPERIOR ESSEX INC. AND FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. ANNOUNCE INTENT TO FORM EUROPEAN JOINT VENTURE

ATLANTA & BAD AROLSEN, Germany & TOKYO, Nov 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Essex Magnet Wire, a division of Superior Essex Inc., and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (“Furukawa Electric”) announced today their intent to form a joint venture to supply a new type of winding high-voltage wire (HVW) primarily to the automotive industry throughout the European Economic Area.
 
The joint venture will manufacture, market, sell, and distribute HVWs that are used in electrical-driving motors, generators, and reactors for automotive vehicles. This endeavor combines the global resources and technical expertise of Essex Magnet Wire and Furukawa Electric, i.e., Essex Magnet Wire’s European sales force and manufacturing operations and Furukawa Electric’s relevant technology, which Furukawa Electric will license to the joint venture, to supply a new type of HVW to automotive customers in Europe. Based in Bad Arolsen, Germany, the joint venture will operate under the name Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire Europe. Although Essex Magnet Wire will be the majority shareholder of the joint venture, the parties expect to operate the joint venture in the spirit of a true commercial partnership. The formation of the joint venture is expected to close in the first quarter 2017, following the execution of definitive agreements and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

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MOBILE TO ACCOUNT FOR 55 PERCENT OF INTERNET SALES IN 2021, DEMONSTRATING IMPORTANCE OF OMNICHANNEL

CHICAGO, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new retailing industry data alongside the report: “What’s New in Retail: Emerging Global Concepts”. The new research showcases how the rise of omnichannel and demand for convenience are boosting innovation within the retail landscape.

 
According to Euromonitor International’s research, internet retailing will account for 13 percent of global retail sales in 2021. Within internet retailing, m-commerce is forecasted to account for 55 percent of internet sales.

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UMCIC To Hold University Start-up Conference Malaysia 2016 Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Universiti Malaya's Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation (UMCIC) is organising a University Start-Up Conference Malaysia 2016 (UStart2016), which will be held for two days starting tomorrow.

Themed "Creating Economic and Social Impact Through University Startups", the conference will be attended by almost 300 participants and exhibitors from higher learning institutions and their startup companies, industry players, public agencies, entrepreneurs, promoters and business angels from Malaysia and ASEAN countries.

"The two-day event will be filled with sharing sessions by distinguished speakers representing a span of stakeholders from deep technology ventures, ecosystem leaders, incubator managers and social innovators in thematic panelist sessions, showcases, pitching sessions and IPR clinics," the statement said.....

--BERNAMA

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CHTF2016 GATHERS 23 COUNTRIES ALONG "ONE BELT, ONE ROAD"

SHENZHEN, China, Nov 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 18th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF2016) opened at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on November 16, highlighting the “One Belt, One Road” special zone. It gathered 43 international pavilions from 31 countries and 12 international organizations, among which 23 are located along the “One Belt, One Road”, including first-time attendees Bahrain and South Africa.

Germany’s Bavarian pavilion, as a regular attendee of CHTF, brought 10 enterprises this year, covering multiple professional areas including electronic devices manufacturing, smart network system building, system components production and system automation. iAd GmbH displayed its core products applied in power line communication, airport lighting & monitoring, and automatic multi-channel radio. Carbotechnik Energiesysteme GmbH dislayed its combustors and the coal combustion system. Hajomech Industrietechnik GmbH shared its technologies and practices in industrial mobile power supply, loose material disposal and clean energy. The Cool Tool showed its modeling technology and a range of innovative equipment.

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UNIQUE JOURNEY IN SOUTH KOREA, KOREA RURAL TOURISM

GYEONGGI-DO, South Korea, Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- There is a new move in Korean Tourism which has been focusing on Seoul as international tourists become more drawn to the Korean-style Rural Tour; the tourists are amazed by the local rural activities, featuring the stunning landscapes and presenting the characteristics of the regions.
 
All over the country, there are over 873 Green Tourism Villages for experiences in agriculture, and each provides various activities depending on its own specialty. The visitors can take part in a number of exciting activities with themes of tradition, nature, and agriculture from making Korean traditional confectionery, cheese to hand fishing, harvesting, milking. The activities vary with the season. In spring, the visitors will feast their eyes on the scene of beautiful flowers, and they will enjoy swimming in summer, harvesting crops in autumn, and skating in winter.

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ASIA PACIFIC ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN 44 PERCENT OF GLOBAL APPLIANCES VOLUME SALES IN 2016

SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new data on the global consumer appliances industry.
 
According to the new research, the consumer appliances industry is expected to grow by 3 percent in retail volume terms to reach 2.6 billion units sold in 2016. While Eastern Europe and Latin America continue to struggle, Asia Pacific remains the largest major appliances market, accounting for more than 44 percent of global volume sales, thanks to strong demand from emerging countries, including India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
 
“Indonesia will post the highest growth at a 9 percent compound annual growth over 2016-2021. Demand is coming from continued urbanisation through the development of electricity infrastructure and increasing property ownership, as well as lifestyle changes that require more refrigeration appliances at home. In fact, in 2016 fridge freezers represent nearly half of major appliances sales in Indonesia and this trend will continue through to 2021,” says Euromonitor International Head of Consumer Appliances, Jamie Ko.

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AKAMAI RELEASES THIRD QUARTER 2016 STATE OF THE INTERNET / SECURITY REPORT - HIGHLIGHTS INCREASED IOT CONCERNS

Q3 report highlights a 138 percent YoY increase in total DDoS attacks greater than 100 Gbps with two record DDoS attacks caused by the Mirai Botnet

Web application attacks decreased by 18 percent YoY; 20 percent of all web application attacks in Q3 originated from the United States

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The prevalence of growing numbers of IoT (Internet of Things) devices is the latest trend adding to global cyber security concerns and needs. This was among Akamai Technologies’ latest findings that demonstrate a drastic change in possible attack styles and approaches as demonstrated by the recent global incident known as the ‘Mirai botnet’. 

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Eastspring Investments Announces Income Distribution For Asian High Yield Bond My Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Bhd Thursday announced income distribution for Eastspring Investments Asian High Yield Bond MY Fund (the Fund).

The Fund is a wholesale feeder fund which aims to maximise income and capital appreciation by investing in the Eastspring Investments-Asian High Yield Bond Fund, which invests at least 66 per cent of net asset value.

In a statement today, it said the Fund offers several currency classes that are hedged against the Fund's base currency the US dollar, while for the Australian dollar and the ringgit will be converted accordingly for distribution.....

--BERNAMA

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CHINA'S FIRST OMNIMEDIA GROUP-GUANGDONG SOUTHERN FINANCE AND ECONOMICS OMNIMEDIA GROUP FOUNDED IN GUANGDONG

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 18, 2016 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

 

On November 17th, the unveiling ceremony for Guangdong Southern Finance and Economics Omnimedia Group was held in Guangzhou, marking the formal establishment of China's first omnimedia group. It is reported that the newly founded Guangdong Southern Finance and Economics Omnimedia Group integrates premium finance and economics media resources and productive assets of Nanfang Media Group and Guangdong Radio and Television Station. With the strategy of cross-media, cross-institution and cross-format, the group takes "media", "data" and "transactions" as its core businesses and will strive to develop itself into a model of media transformation.

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BROADSOFT INTRODUCES TEAM-ONE FOR BUSINESS COLLABORATION

Team-One offers a single, persistent workspace that integrates team-centric messaging with unified communications and contextual intelligence

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, today announced the launch of BroadSoft Team-One - an all-in-one communications and collaboration application that integrates team-centric messaging with unified communications features such as click-to-call and live meetings. With Team-One, teams and individuals can be more productive with a single, persistent workspace where all of a team's work and apps are in one place.

Today's messaging applications manage just one aspect of work - communications, tasks, or content - leaving teams disconnected from real-time work conversations or separating them from the flow of work content and information. Team-One differentiates itself from today's enterprise messaging apps through UC integration and contextual intelligence, so that all the tasks, projects, files, messages and notes a user needs are in one place, along with video conferencing, click-to-call, screen sharing and integrations with a growing list of business apps.

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BROADSOFT INTRODUCES UC-ONE CONNECT AND UC-ONE MEET TO ENRICH THE MOBILE EXPERIENCE

Latest BroadSoft UC-One communication and collaboration mobile apps streamline messaging and enable one-click entry to conference calls
 
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, has released two new mobile-first UC-One^® apps that can significantly improve the productivity and user experience of workers on the move. Combined with the BroadSoft Business portfolio of unified communications, team collaboration and contact center applications, they provide a complete mobile-first cloud PBX experience, designed to streamline workflow, enhance the mobile experience, and enable business professionals to be just as productive whether they are mobile or at their desks.

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DEVEXPERTS INTEGRATES NASDAQ BASIC TO DELIVER INTERNATIONAL MARKETS A COST-EFFECTIVE, ON DEMAND US MARKET DATA SOLUTION

Integration of Nasdaq Basic into dxFeed's global on demand API offers an affordable US real-time and historical data service for international markets

MUNICH, Germany and NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Munich-based Devexperts GmbH, developers of the financial markets' most successful professional retail and institutional trading platforms and providers of one of the US' largest cloud based financial data infrastructures, today announced that they are working with Nasdaq to deliver a high quality, API based, on-demand real time and historical data service. The solution aims at providing cost effective data solutions to an increasing number of international retail and institutional investors interested in pricing and trading information on US equities. Devexperts clients will be able to get the most accurate data, ideas, and real-time stock notifications available, delivered directly to their algo devices, trading platforms, web based applications, software apps or mobile devices via a very easy to use API. Clients will benefit from the single largest liquidity pool with complete market coverage of all cash-listed equities and the highest data quality available in the market via Nasdaq Basic, one of the most popular and leading market data solutions.

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COMPLETION SEMINAR ON "NRW (NON-REVENUE WATER) REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROJECT"

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- TSS Tokyo Water Co., Ltd. (TSS) was established in 1987, committed to facilitate ever-lasting, efficient supply of safe, high-quality water. Their services extensively cover waterworks from water sources to faucets.

“The JICA Partnership Program for NRW reduction Technology Training Project in Malaysia” is to construct a pipe network ground for training on leak detection and pipe connection in Penang, and to transfer technology to PBAPP(Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pelau Pinang Sdn Bhd)’s NRW reduction team members by TSS experts, using granted leak detectors, from Mar. 2014 to Nov. 2016.Fifteen (15) candidates for instructor among PBAPP’s staffs were trained in total for three (3) years.

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POINT72 DOUBLES OFFICE SPACE IN SINGAPORE'S OUE BAYFRONT; AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HIRING REGION'S TOP TALENT

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Point72 Asset Management moved into a new office space in Singapore's OUE Bayfront in Marina Bay on Monday. The 8,880 square foot space can seat up to 60 employees, doubling the capacity of the Firm’s previous Singapore office.

Marc Desmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Point72's international business, said, "We are making a push to find, attract, and retain the industry's brightest talent around the world, and we see Singapore as an important source of that talent."

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LEARNING FROM SUCCESS: PWC'S TOP 30 EMERGING MARKETS SOFTWARE COMPANIES

Globalisation of the software industry is creating emerging-market stars

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Established software companies in mature markets now face true competition, as well as partnership opportunities, in markets across the globe. But how do they survey the landscape for threats and opportunities?

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KYOCERA KYOTO OPAL USED IN TEXTILE FOR FIRST TIME, PROVIDES SEVEN-COLOR SPARKLE

Japanese traditional dyeing technique meets Kyocera's proprietary opal technology to create new colorful scarf to represent Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that its proprietary synthetic opal material, "Kyoto Opal," is being utilized in a textile for the first time. As part of the Hashiru Nippon-Ichi, a program promoting Japanese souvenirs, the "Kyoto Playful Opal Color Hand-Printed Scarf" was selected for the "Old Capitals: Kyoto and Nara" project. The program is developed by the JR-West Group and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, a 300-year old company manufacturing ramie cloth in Nara Prefecture. The new scarf was launched last month and will be available until late-February on the Sanyo Shinkansen train and "JAPANSQUARE," an online store delivering Japan-made items around the world. The opal material sparkles in seven colors depending on the angle, with the white and pink base appearing in different lights. The new scarf integrates Kyocera's fine ceramic technology with Japanese traditional dyeing techniques to provide a special souvenir for visitors to Japan.

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AIR NEW ZEALAND NAMED AIRLINE OF THE YEAR BY AIRLINERATINGS.COM

PERTH, Australia, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website has announced Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2017.

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The global ratings agency AirlineRatings.com promotes safety and excellence in the airline industry and one of the pinnacles of these efforts is its Airline Excellence Awards.

Air New Zealand is being honoured for the fourth consecutive year for its record-breaking financial performance, award winning in-flight innovations, operational safety, environmental leadership and motivation of its staff. These factors have stamped the airline as an industry trendsetter.

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VIRTUSAPOLARIS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ITS OPENBANK API ACCELERATOR TO ADVANCE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., a leading worldwide provider of information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing services, today announced the launch of the VirtusaPolaris OpenBank API Accelerator at the inaugural Singapore FinTech Festival. Addressing the market need for rapidly developing solutions for API banking, the OpenBank API Accelerator provides financial services and banking organizations with the tools they need to create new product propositions, add digital-native capabilities, and build new business models, as well as partner with FinTech firms more efficiently and effectively.

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USAIN BOLT BECOMES XM'S OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR

LONDON, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today 14^th of November 2016, XM, one of the fastest growing Forex and CFD Brokers, is proud to announce its partnership with the World’s Fastest Man, 9-Time Olympic Champion and 11 Times World Champion Usain Bolt.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/54b99895-4606-47ae-8038-5bfe0f6de576
 
Usain Bolt, widely recognized under the nickname Lightning Bolt, has signed an agreement to become XM’s official brand ambassador for the next 3 years.

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​INSIGHT MEDIA RELEASES TECHNICAL WHITE PAPER ON QUANTUM DOT TECHNOLOGY

NORWALK, Conn., Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Insight Media announced today the release of a new white paper that delves into the science behind quantum dot technology as it pertains to displays. Insight Media’s Chris Chinnock authored the white paper, Quantum Dots will Power Display Products to the Next Level, which details a range of topics from wide color gamut options, High Dynamic Range (HDR) to the intricacies of quantum dot technology.
 
The white paper provides an overview of three technologies typically utilized to create a wide color gamut (WCG) display: OLED, LCD and quantum dot.

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ALLIED WORLD ASIA-PACIFIC STRENGTHENS CASUALTY TEAM WITH TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS

ZUG, Switzerland, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE:AWH) announced today two appointments to its General Casualty Division in Asia: Daphne Boon to the position of Vice President, Head of General Casualty (Asia), and Christie Huang Shuying to Assistant Vice President.
 
Jota Shohtoku, Senior Vice President, Head of General Casualty (Asia-Pacific), said: “These appointments demonstrate Allied World’s continued ability to attract and grow talent and are another positive step forward in building our regional casualty portfolio. Both Daphne and Christie will be based in our Singapore office and bring extensive knowledge of the Singapore market, adding breadth to Allied World’s regional casualty expertise across both South and North Asia.”

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SHARJAH WELCOMES 2.31 MILLION VISITORS FROM 60 NATIONALITIES AT ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP BOOK FAIRS

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Known more popularly among international circles as the cultural and artistic capital of the Middle East and North Africa, Sharjah – the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has welcomed 2.31 million visitors at the 35th edition of one of the world’s top book fairs – the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2016.
 
The 35^th edition of the 11-day fair, that was open to general public from start to finish, turned out to be SIBF's biggest year yet. Showcasing a global audience of book publishing industry professionals ranging from the USA to China and everything in between, SIBF has broken all its previous records this year by hosting 1,681 publishers and 1.5 million titles from over 60 countries.

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BROADSOFT HUB ADDS CONTEXTUAL INTELLIGENCE TO COMMUNICATIONS FOR GREATER WORKFORCE PRODUCTIVITY

BroadSoft launches Hub to power the BroadSoft Business productivity application suite, enabling contextual conversations by bridging the gap between applications, information and communications

 
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, today announced the launch of BroadSoft Hub, a new enterprise-grade cloud service integrating real-time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence for more productive communications and greater mobility. Hub is powering the future of work by providing BroadSoft Business users with immediate access to relevant information for every conversation - wherever they are, on whatever device.

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t0 WILL DEMONSTRATE BLOCKCHAIN-BASED SECURITIES TRADING PLATFORM AT SINGAPORE'S GLOBAL FINTECH HACKCELERATOR

Overstock.com CEO Patrick M. Byrne to present the t0 software

SINGAPORE, Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) CEO Patrick M. Byrne will present the blockchain-based asset trading platform developed by the company’s financial technology subsidiary, t0.com, Inc. The software demo will take place at the prestigious Global FinTech Hackcelerator, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. t0 is one of just 19 firms, selected from a competitive pool of 655 applicants worldwide, to participate in the competition.

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CITI LAUNCHES GLOBAL API DEVELOPER HUB TO ENABLE OPEN BANKING

Citi Joins with Developers and Leading Consumer Brands to Fuel Innovation

NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Citi announced the launch of a new global API Developer Hub (developer.citi.com) to rapidly connect with developers and enable them to build innovative client solutions faster than ever before. The global developer platform is one of the most comprehensive to date in the financial services industry.

The release of Citi APIs marks the evolution of Citi's technology to open architecture, which will facilitate collaboration and partnerships with FinTech companies and consumer brands across the globe to benefit customers. Through the global API Developer Hub, Citi will grant developers access to APIs across eight usage categories, including account management, peer to peer payments, money transfer to institutions, Citi rewards, investment purchases and account authorization. Additional categories will be added over time.

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K & N KENANGA HOLDINGS BERHAD CHOOSES IVALUA & CONSUS FOR E-SOURCING

Ivalua’s Strategic Sourcing solutions and Consus’s sourcing services to be used by Kenanga for optimizing its enterprise-wide spend

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ivalua, a global provider of spend management cloud solutions, and Consus, a leading procurement solutions provider, announced today that K & N Kenanga Holdings Berhad (“Kenanga”), a leading financial group in Malaysia will use Ivalua’s strategic sourcing solution in conjunction with Consus sourcing services to more efficiently manage its sourcing processes.

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GREENE, TWEED OFFERS FAST, EFFICIENT ORDERING FOR STANDARD PRODUCTS

KULPSVILLE, Pa., Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- For years, Greene, Tweed has offered the most advanced sealing solutions in the upstream and downstream energy markets. Our innovative seals – utilizing our proprietary materials such as Arlon^® and Chemraz^®-- can be used in even the harshest applications, withstanding pressures up to 30,000 psi and temperatures ranging from subzero to 500°F (260°C).
 

Greene, Tweed’s customers rely on our unmatched engineering expertise for developing customized solutions to their unique needs. However, we recognize that our customers also need fast, reliable access to their most frequently specified seals. That’s why Greene, Tweed is introducing three new catalogs for standard sealing solutions:

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BAG-FREE TRAVEL, MICROADVENTURES AND CO-LIVING NOMADS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL

LONDON, Nov 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Euromonitor International released today the 2016 WTM Global Trends Report at World Travel Market (WTM) London, the leading travel and tourism event worldwide, revealing how the travel industry is developing within the fast-changing global economic and social environment.

Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel at Euromonitor International, comments "2016 has served up a host of geopolitical tensions. However, the travel industry is resilient with 4 percent growth in trips taken internationally and domestically. Travel thrives on disruptive innovation and the outlook for the year ahead is no exception."

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CIMB FOUNDATION GUIDES YOUNG ASEAN LEADERS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Caption : Tengku Dato' Sri Zafrul Aziz, Group Chief Executive, CIMB Group (fourth left) in company of the CIMB Board of Trustees: Datuk Dr. Richard Leete (second left), Rosnah Dato' Kamarul Zaman (third left), Tan Sri G K Rama Iyer (middle), Dato' Robert Cheim (third right), Freddie Ancho Bian, Head of Corporate Responsibility, CIMB Foundation (left), University Kebangsaan representatives and the 50 undergraduates across ASEAN at the closing ceremony of the fourth CIMB Young ASEAN Leaders programme, held yesterday evening in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Foundation, in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), recently brought together 50 undergraduates from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam for a three-day workshop on understanding and preparing for disasters. With the theme ‘Disaster Risk Reduction’ (DRR), this workshop is part of CIMB Foundation’s Young ASEAN Leaders (“CIMB YAL”) programme, which is now in its fourth series.

The CIMB YAL programme, which features different themes every year, is aimed at training young ASEAN leaders on social responsibility and inspiring them to initiate programmes to benefit their respective home communities. It is also a platform for these ASEAN youths to exchange ideas, broaden their perspectives, learn from cross cultural experiences and build a network among their ASEAN peers. The themes and activities for the programmes are specially curated to help these youths cultivate a better understanding of current issues, and foster a sense of shared responsibility towards sustainable development and the principle of inclusiveness among ASEAN citizens.

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TOKYO MARINE AND NICHIDO FIRE INSURANCE PREPARE HOMEOWNERS FOR NATURAL DISASTERS WITH INTERACTIVE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY FROM PITNEY BOWES

TOKYO, Nov 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global technology company that provides innovative products and solutions to power commerce, today announced that, this season, Tokyo Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company will help prepare homeowners in Japan for natural disasters with personalized interactive video technology from Pitney Bowes.

 
Typhoons and severe storms cause flooding and landslides which pose a serious threat to Japanese homeowners. Preparing for an impending disaster is critical, however the tedious process of finding an insurance policy, reviewing coverage details, and identifying an insurance agent’s contact information can waste time better spent on securing the home or evacuating the area. Tokyo Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company can now help their customers prepare for natural disasters safely and quickly with Pitney Bowes’ EngageOne Video.

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SIEMENS AND BENTLEY SYSTEMS ADVANCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE INCLUDING JOINT INVESTMENT INITIATIVES

To realize new growth opportunities in industry and infrastructure through integration of complementary digital engineering models
 
EXTON, Pa., Nov 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Siemens and Bentley Systems announced today that they have formalized a strategic alliance agreement to drive new business value by accelerating digitalization to advance infrastructure project delivery and asset performance in complementary business areas. Siemens and Bentley Systems will initially invest at least Euro 50 million in developing joint solutions to enlarge their respective offerings for infrastructure and industry to the benefit of the end-customers. This work will uniquely leverage new cloud services for a connected data environment to converge respective digital engineering models from both companies. In addition to those elements of the agreement, approximately Euro 70 million of secondary shares of Bentley’s common stock have been acquired by Siemens, under a company program that will continue until such time as Bentley Systems’ stock is publicly traded.

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"THE BLOOM OF YESTERDAY" WINS TOKYO GRAND PRIX OF 29TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TOKYO, Nov 7(Bernama) -- 

The 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), held from October 25 to November 3, concluded with the announcement of award winners at a closing ceremony. This year, TIFF screened 206 films and 60,589 film fans attended the screenings. The Tokyo Grand Prix was awarded to "The Bloom of Yesterday," directed by Chris Kraus of Germany. For the award winners in all sections, please see below. (Photo1: From left: Tokyo Grand Prix winners Director Chris Kraus and Producer Kathrin Lemme, and Jury President Jean-Jacques Beineix (C) 2016 TIFF http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102849/201611076010/_prw_OI1fl_87T5wp3i.JPG) (Photo2: All winners of 29th TIFF (C) 2016 TIFF http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102849/201611076010/_prw_OI2fl_5D7843nS.JPG) http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27888

SONEPAR ENHANCES FLEET OPERATIONS WITH DESCARTES' ROUTE PLANNING AND MOBILE SOLUTION

AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Technische Unie, a Dutch subsidiary of Sonepar, a world-wide leading distributor of electrical products and related services, is using Descartes Route Planner™ and Descartes Mobile™ to optimize, monitor and improve delivery operations.

"One of our key objectives is to provide excellent service to our customers by delivering accurate orders on time," said Henk Tol, Manager Distribution at Technische Unie/Sonepar Netherlands. "Descartes' integrated routing and mobile solution is helping us meet our customer service commitments while making our fleet, drivers, and dispatchers more productive."

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BROADSOFT INTRODUCES BROADSOFT BUSINESS WITH CONTEXTUAL INTELLIGENCE, PERSISTENT WORKSPACES AND ADVANCED MOBILITY

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, today introduced BroadSoft Business – a comprehensive, fully integrated portfolio of cloud PBX, unified communications, team collaboration and contact center applications.
 
“Today’s workforce is overwhelmed by information, messages and notifications from dozens of business applications that do not connect with one another,” said Taher Behbehani, chief digital and marketing officer, BroadSoft. “BroadSoft Business addresses this challenge by integrating multiple core business applications and communications within a single cloud platform so that individuals, teams and organizations can work smarter.”

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"THE BLOOM OF YESTERDAY" WINS TOKYO GRAND PRIX OF 29TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TOKYO, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- 

The 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), held from October 25 to November 3, concluded with the announcement of award winners at a closing ceremony. This year, TIFF screened 206 films and 60,589 film fans attended the screenings. The Tokyo Grand Prix was awarded to "The Bloom of Yesterday," directed by Chris Kraus of Germany. For the award winners in all sections, please see below. (Photo1: From left: Tokyo Grand Prix winners Director Chris Kraus and Producer Kathrin Lemme, and Jury President Jean-Jacques Beineix (C) 2016 TIFF http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102849/201611076010/_prw_OI1fl_87T5wp3i.JPG) (Photo2: All winners of 29th TIFF (C) 2016 TIFF http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102849/201611076010/_prw_OI2fl_5D7843nS.JPG) http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27888

AMATEUR BANDS REPRESENTING EIGHT COUNTRIES/REGIONS MAINLY WITHIN ASIA BATTLE FOR NO.1 SLOT

HAMAMATSU, Japan, Nov. 8, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

- Asian Beat 2016 Band Contest Results Announced, A Band "Gift" Representing South Korea Wins Grand Prize -

On November 5, Yamaha Corporation held the Asian Beat 2016 Finals at Tokyo Big Sight to determine the best amateur bands from eight countries and regions, mainly within Asia.

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VECTRON INTERNATIONAL NOW OFFERING FULLY INTEGRATED DIPLEXER SOLUTIONS

Smallest GNSS Diplexer solution on the market

MUNICH, Germany, Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vectron International, a leader in the design and manufacture of Precision Oscillators, Timing Solutions and SAW Filters for Communication, Industrial, Military and Space applications, today announced the addition of Integrated Diplexer Solutions to their broad SAW Filter product portfolio. The product offering will be showcased in hall B6 booth 336, at the Electronica Show in Munich, Germany from November 8^th-11^th.
 

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