HSINCHU, Taiwan, May 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITRI's R&D expertise of robotics will be in the international limelight at the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), the world's largest robotics conference. ICRA is considered the source of many groundbreaking technologies for robotics, self-driving vehicles, and artificial intelligence. At ICRA, top researchers around the globe annually discuss the latest innovations in robotics and automation. Dr. Jwu-Sheng Hu, ITRI's Vice President and General Director of the Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories, has been invited to serve as one of the Industrial Forum Chairs in ICRA 2017 committee. ITRI's Motion Intelligence Orchestration (MIO) industrial robotics controller and PC-based motion control card EPCIO will also be on display at ICRA 2017.
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Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE AND CYBER RISK OVERTAKE REGULATION AS TOP RISKS FOR INSURERS
‘Banana Skins’ survey reflects industry risk perception
LONDON, May 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global insurance industry’s ability to confront structural and technological changes is now the greatest risk it faces, according to a new survey of insurers and close observers of the sector.
The CSFI’s latest Insurance Banana Skins 2017 survey, conducted with support from PwC, surveyed 836 insurance practitioners and industry observers in 52 countries, to find out where they saw the greatest risks over the next 2-3 years.
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LONDON, May 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global insurance industry’s ability to confront structural and technological changes is now the greatest risk it faces, according to a new survey of insurers and close observers of the sector.
The CSFI’s latest Insurance Banana Skins 2017 survey, conducted with support from PwC, surveyed 836 insurance practitioners and industry observers in 52 countries, to find out where they saw the greatest risks over the next 2-3 years.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF MS&AD INSURANCE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.'S MAIN OPERATING AND U.S. SUBSIDIARIES
HONG KONG, May 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa" of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (MSI) and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company Limited (ADI) (both domiciled in Japan). A.M. Best also has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of "a-" of ADI's subsidiary, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company Limited (ADIC) (China). The outlook for each of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa" of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America (MSIA), Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. (MSU) and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America (ADIA). The outlook of these ratings is stable. All of these companies are domiciled in New York, NY and are direct subsidiaries of MSIG Holdings (Americas), Inc. The aforementioned companies are owned ultimately by MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (MS&AD), a major insurance group based in Japan.
Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa" of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America (MSIA), Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. (MSU) and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America (ADIA). The outlook of these ratings is stable. All of these companies are domiciled in New York, NY and are direct subsidiaries of MSIG Holdings (Americas), Inc. The aforementioned companies are owned ultimately by MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (MS&AD), a major insurance group based in Japan.
Monday, 29 May 2017
ASTANA INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE JSC AND NASDAQ SIGN TECHNOLOGY DEAL FOR NEW AIFC EXCHANGE
The AIFC Exchange will run on Nasdaq Financial Framework trading technology
The new exchange is targeted to launch in late-2017
NEW YORK & ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Astana International Financial Centre JSC (AIFC) today announced a new, significant agreement. Nasdaq has been selected to power Kazakhstan’s nascent stock exchange, the AIFC Exchange. The exchange is targeted to launch in late-2017 and will initially trade equities and fixed income with other asset classes for future phases.
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The new exchange is targeted to launch in late-2017
NEW YORK & ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Astana International Financial Centre JSC (AIFC) today announced a new, significant agreement. Nasdaq has been selected to power Kazakhstan’s nascent stock exchange, the AIFC Exchange. The exchange is targeted to launch in late-2017 and will initially trade equities and fixed income with other asset classes for future phases.
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PROPHETSTOR AND INNOVIX DISTRIBUTION TO INTRODUCE THE LATEST INNOVATION OF DATA SECURITY TO FIGHT AGAINST RANSOMWARE
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ProphetStor Data Services, Inc., the leader in software-defined storage (SDS) and data services solutions, in collaboration with Innovix Distribution (Innovix) used solutions from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to develop an effective and reliable new data security system to combat ransomware. The data security system is now available, and aims to combat ransomware and help enterprises avoid suffering heavy losses in revenue over the years.
The ProphetStor DR Prophet Software-Defined Data Protection is a powerful anti-ransomware software with the ability to recover any file, folder, disk and even entire servers from being hijacked or stolen and restore them to the original state. This new innovative software is powered by the robust and cost-effective HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 server and HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 server, which enables cost-conscious customers to reap the benefits from an all-in-one solution bundle.
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The ProphetStor DR Prophet Software-Defined Data Protection is a powerful anti-ransomware software with the ability to recover any file, folder, disk and even entire servers from being hijacked or stolen and restore them to the original state. This new innovative software is powered by the robust and cost-effective HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 server and HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 server, which enables cost-conscious customers to reap the benefits from an all-in-one solution bundle.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF HEALTH SERVICES WELFARE SOCIETY LIMITED
SINGAPORE, May 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb+” of Health Services Welfare Society Limited (New Zealand), trading as Accuro Health Insurance (Accuro). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is positive.
The ratings reflect Accuro’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization and improved operating performance over the past five years. The company has a good business profile in New Zealand’s retail medical insurance sector.
Accuro’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is due to its favorable liquidity position and conservative investment portfolio. The company improved its underwriting performance through a reduction in its operating expense ratio and favorable results from its current product offerings. An offsetting rating factor is the company’s relatively high underwriting leverage. Net premium earned remained at three times capital, which leaves the level of capitalization relatively more sensitive to higher-than-expected claims experience. Positive rating actions could occur if the company continues to generate positive operating results while maintaining an adequate risk-adjusted capitalization. Negative rating actions may occur if the company’s risk-adjusted capitalization deteriorates significantly due to underwriting deficit. |
TGS AND PGS ANNOUNCE FOURTH 3D SEISMIC PROJECT OFFSHORE EASTERN CANADA
ASKER, Norway, May 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TGS and Petroleum Geo-Services (“PGS”) announce the fourth 3D seismic project offshore Eastern Canada for 2017. Long Range 3D will comprise approximately 9,100 km2of 3D GeoStreamer® data in the Eastern Newfoundland region. The survey covers open acreage which will be included in the November 2018 licensing round under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Scheduled Land Tenure system.
Following completion of these surveys, the jointly-owned library will have more than 175,000 km of 2D GeoStreamer data and 28,500 km2 of 3D GeoStreamer data. An expansive well log library is also available in the region, along with advanced multi-client interpretation products that will improve play, trend and prospect delineation.
“With four 3D projects now committed for 2017 this will be our most active year ever in Newfoundland and Labrador. E&P companies are continuing to prioritize this region in their exploration strategies and we are well placed to support them as they prepare for future licensing rounds," commented Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS.
“Our increased data library coverage in the Newfoundland Labrador region will be of benefit for oil companies exploring this high potential area. We will operate three 3D vessels and one 2D vessel offshore East Canada this year, which is more than ever before and reflects high customer interest,” says Jon Erik Reinhardsen, President & CEO of PGS.
This project is supported by industry funding.
A PDF accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/78badda3-e25c-4785-afa4-b2cd40b0d9bc
Company summary
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) provides multi-client geoscience data to oil and gas Exploration and Production companies worldwide. In addition to extensive global geophysical and geological data libraries that include multi-client seismic data, magnetic and gravity data, digital well logs, production data and directional surveys, TGS also offers advanced processing and imaging services, interpretation products, and data integration solutions.
For more information visit TGS online at www.tgs.com.
Forward-looking statements and contact information
All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include TGS' reliance on a cyclical industry and principle customers, TGS' ability to continue to expand markets for licensing of data, and TGS' ability to acquire and process data products at costs commensurate with profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO:TGS).
TGS sponsored American Depositary Shares trade on the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol "TGSGY”.
For additional information about this press release please contact:
Sven Børre Larsen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +47 90 94 36 73
Email: sven.larsen@tgs.com
Will Ashby
VP HR & Communication
Tel: +1 713 860 2184
Email: will.ashby@tgs.com
SOURCE : TGS
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Following completion of these surveys, the jointly-owned library will have more than 175,000 km of 2D GeoStreamer data and 28,500 km2 of 3D GeoStreamer data. An expansive well log library is also available in the region, along with advanced multi-client interpretation products that will improve play, trend and prospect delineation.
“With four 3D projects now committed for 2017 this will be our most active year ever in Newfoundland and Labrador. E&P companies are continuing to prioritize this region in their exploration strategies and we are well placed to support them as they prepare for future licensing rounds," commented Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS.
“Our increased data library coverage in the Newfoundland Labrador region will be of benefit for oil companies exploring this high potential area. We will operate three 3D vessels and one 2D vessel offshore East Canada this year, which is more than ever before and reflects high customer interest,” says Jon Erik Reinhardsen, President & CEO of PGS.
This project is supported by industry funding.
A PDF accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/78badda3-e25c-4785-afa4-b2cd40b0d9bc
Company summary
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) provides multi-client geoscience data to oil and gas Exploration and Production companies worldwide. In addition to extensive global geophysical and geological data libraries that include multi-client seismic data, magnetic and gravity data, digital well logs, production data and directional surveys, TGS also offers advanced processing and imaging services, interpretation products, and data integration solutions.
For more information visit TGS online at www.tgs.com.
Forward-looking statements and contact information
All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include TGS' reliance on a cyclical industry and principle customers, TGS' ability to continue to expand markets for licensing of data, and TGS' ability to acquire and process data products at costs commensurate with profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO:TGS).
TGS sponsored American Depositary Shares trade on the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol "TGSGY”.
For additional information about this press release please contact:
Sven Børre Larsen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +47 90 94 36 73
Email: sven.larsen@tgs.com
Will Ashby
VP HR & Communication
Tel: +1 713 860 2184
Email: will.ashby@tgs.com
SOURCE : TGS
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Saturday, 27 May 2017
TIME INC. AND DESIGNSINGAPORE COUNCIL ANNOUNCE LEADERSHIP AND GLOBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR BRAINSTORM DESIGN, SINGAPORE, MARCH 6-8, 2018
NEW YORK & SINGAPORE, May 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Time Inc. (NYSE: TIME) and DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) announce the editorial leadership and the formation of a Global Advisory Council of business leaders and design experts to give counsel, propose the format, and recommend content for Brainstorm Design 2018. The conference is scheduled to occur during Singapore Design Week on March 6-8, 2018. The event will bring together global thought leaders in design and business to share insights and strategies for design innovation. Brainstorm Design is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Time Inc. has named Clay Chandler Editorial Director of Brainstorm Design, in addition to his current position as Executive Editor, Time Inc. International. In his new role, Chandler oversees programming, marketing, and the coordination of collaboration among Time Inc. brands for Brainstorm Design. Renowned designer Tom Dixon will serve as the event’s inaugural guest Creative Director. The Global Advisory Council will include Dixon; architect and designer Thomas Heatherwick; DesignSingapore Council Executive Director Agnes Kwek; PepsiCo Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini; artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde; architect Ole Scheeren; and architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. The Global Advisory Council will expand in the coming weeks, with additions from both the business and design communities.
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Time Inc. has named Clay Chandler Editorial Director of Brainstorm Design, in addition to his current position as Executive Editor, Time Inc. International. In his new role, Chandler oversees programming, marketing, and the coordination of collaboration among Time Inc. brands for Brainstorm Design. Renowned designer Tom Dixon will serve as the event’s inaugural guest Creative Director. The Global Advisory Council will include Dixon; architect and designer Thomas Heatherwick; DesignSingapore Council Executive Director Agnes Kwek; PepsiCo Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini; artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde; architect Ole Scheeren; and architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. The Global Advisory Council will expand in the coming weeks, with additions from both the business and design communities.
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Friday, 26 May 2017
NASDAQ TO DELIVER POST-TRADE TECHNOLOGY TO DEPÓSITO CENTRAL DE VALORES (DCV)
The Chilean central securities depository (CSD) will boost its infrastructure capabilities and increase efficiencies with fully-fledged CSD solution based on the Nasdaq Financial Framework
NEW YORK and SANTIAGO, Chile, May 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Depósito Central de Valores (DCV) today announced a new landmark agreement to bolster the technological infrastructure of Chile’s central securities depository (CSD).
"We are very satisfied with our thorough, year-long vendor partnership process in selecting the Nasdaq platform, which will replace the core system of the DCV,” said Fernando Yáñez, CEO of DCV. “We believe with the implementation of this new system, we will have more opportunities for growth and diversification in our current services, as well as strengthening our day-to-day operations.”
Under the agreement with DCV, Nasdaq will deliver its CSD Solution, which will allow for:
NEW YORK and SANTIAGO, Chile, May 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Depósito Central de Valores (DCV) today announced a new landmark agreement to bolster the technological infrastructure of Chile’s central securities depository (CSD).
"We are very satisfied with our thorough, year-long vendor partnership process in selecting the Nasdaq platform, which will replace the core system of the DCV,” said Fernando Yáñez, CEO of DCV. “We believe with the implementation of this new system, we will have more opportunities for growth and diversification in our current services, as well as strengthening our day-to-day operations.”
Under the agreement with DCV, Nasdaq will deliver its CSD Solution, which will allow for:
- Seamless trade and instruction management, settlement, custody, corporate event management and registry capabilities;
- Full coverage for all types of securities and multi-currencies (including UF, i.e. inflation indexed non-deliverable currency);
- Support for smooth, fault-free settlement with optimization algos, as well as potentially provide facilities to securities lending and borrowing accounting;
- Enabling full STP and based on global standards and market practices, while reducing operational complexity.
“As a partner with the DCV on transforming their technology to a next-generation platform, the Nasdaq Financial Framework’s open nature will support the future growth and demand of their business, as well as requirements from partners and regulators,” said Lars Ottersgård, Executive Vice President and Head of Market Technology, Nasdaq. “By leveraging the Nasdaq Financial Framework, DCV’s new technology will allow for standardized, unified operations, messaging and data infrastructure coupled with unparalleled flexibility and cost efficiency. DCV can also integrate its own business functionality, as well as other third-party offerings, helping to meet their own unique needs.”
Nasdaq’s exchange technology, including trading, clearing, CSD and market surveillance systems, is in operation in over 89 marketplaces across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
About Depósito Central de Valores (DCV)
Depósito Central de Valores S.A. (DCV) is a private corporation and the only central securities depository in Chile, established in March 1993, which provides settlement and custody services for a wide range of instruments, included stocks and mutual fund quotas, bank bonds, certificates of deposit, mortgage bonds, public debts, corporate debts, debentures and Treasury bonds. DCV holds 340 billion dollars in custody and it has over 190 direct participants (banks, pension funds, life insurance companies and stock exchanges). It has an A+ risk rating in accordance with Thomas Murray. For further information on DCV, please visit https://www.dcv.cl
About Nasdaq: Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 89 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to 3,800 total listings with a market value of $11 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://business.nasdaq.com.
Nasdaq’s exchange technology, including trading, clearing, CSD and market surveillance systems, is in operation in over 89 marketplaces across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
About Depósito Central de Valores (DCV)
Depósito Central de Valores S.A. (DCV) is a private corporation and the only central securities depository in Chile, established in March 1993, which provides settlement and custody services for a wide range of instruments, included stocks and mutual fund quotas, bank bonds, certificates of deposit, mortgage bonds, public debts, corporate debts, debentures and Treasury bonds. DCV holds 340 billion dollars in custody and it has over 190 direct participants (banks, pension funds, life insurance companies and stock exchanges). It has an A+ risk rating in accordance with Thomas Murray. For further information on DCV, please visit https://www.dcv.cl
About Nasdaq: Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 89 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to 3,800 total listings with a market value of $11 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://business.nasdaq.com.
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SOURCE : NASDAQ, Inc.
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HONDA LAUNCHES "LOVE CUB SNAP" PHOTO PROJECT TO BRING SUPER CUB LOVERS WORLDWIDE TOGETHER
TOKYO, May 26, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (http://world.honda.com/) launched on Friday, May 26, its "Love Cub Snap" website, a project dedicated to bringing together Super Cub lovers from every region and all ages through photographs.
Love Cub Snap website: https://lovecubsnap.honda.co.jp/en/
By customers uploading photographs of themselves with their Super Cubs to the website, Super Cub fans from all over the world will appear linked to other fans by their Super Cubs' wheels. The photographs will be shown as a gallery on the website.
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (http://world.honda.com/) launched on Friday, May 26, its "Love Cub Snap" website, a project dedicated to bringing together Super Cub lovers from every region and all ages through photographs.
Love Cub Snap website: https://lovecubsnap.honda.co.jp/en/
By customers uploading photographs of themselves with their Super Cubs to the website, Super Cub fans from all over the world will appear linked to other fans by their Super Cubs' wheels. The photographs will be shown as a gallery on the website.
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MEDIA STATEMENT MQA AND UK NARIC STRENGTHENS ITS COLLABORATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
LONDON, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) continues to strengthen its good relationship with the National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC) with the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between both agencies. The MoC was signed today by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MQA, Dato’ Prof. Dr. Rujhan Mustafa and the Head of Stakeholder Management Group of UK NARIC, Mr Tim Buttress, representing Dr. Cloud Bai-yun, the CEO of UK NARIC. The signing, which took place at the Malaysian High Commission, London was witnessed by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, HE Tan Sri Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd. Nur.
The MoC aims at fostering and promoting technical cooperation that will be of benefit through, amongst others, exchange of information, staff and experts. Both agencies have also explicitly expressed their commitments in exploring joint activities and research, as well as areas of mutual benefit in the fields, among others, qualifications assessment, equivalency and referencing.
Noorul Ainur in her remarks said, MQA has been performing a vital role, since its establishment in 2007, as the national reference center for accredited qualifications in Malaysia. This is indeed a big task considering Malaysia has been receiving a large number of international students, every year, entering with their national qualifications and Malaysia has been producing a large number of international graduates that would return to their countries or migrating to other countries.
This is the first of such memorandum that MQA signed specifically in the field of qualification referencing. MQA have been engaging with UK NARIC since 2005 where its database has enable the Agency to advise Malaysian Higher Education providers in receiving international students where information on their national qualifications is limited.
The signing of this document formally establishes a new phase of cooperation between the two organizations. Noorul Ainur hopes this cooperation will allow MQA to strengthen its qualification referencing capacity to support the nearly completed revised Malaysia Qualifications Framework and the Agency’s endeavor to reference the Framework with the ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework in the near future.
Noorul Ainur led the Malaysian Delegation to the Going Global 2017 Conference in London that concluded yesterday. Malaysia is co-hosting with British Council in next year’s Going Global in Kuala Lumpur from 2-4 May 2018.
SOURCE : Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Noor Farahstin Hassan
Tel : 03 7968 6034
Email : farahstin@mqa.gov.my
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The MoC aims at fostering and promoting technical cooperation that will be of benefit through, amongst others, exchange of information, staff and experts. Both agencies have also explicitly expressed their commitments in exploring joint activities and research, as well as areas of mutual benefit in the fields, among others, qualifications assessment, equivalency and referencing.
Noorul Ainur in her remarks said, MQA has been performing a vital role, since its establishment in 2007, as the national reference center for accredited qualifications in Malaysia. This is indeed a big task considering Malaysia has been receiving a large number of international students, every year, entering with their national qualifications and Malaysia has been producing a large number of international graduates that would return to their countries or migrating to other countries.
This is the first of such memorandum that MQA signed specifically in the field of qualification referencing. MQA have been engaging with UK NARIC since 2005 where its database has enable the Agency to advise Malaysian Higher Education providers in receiving international students where information on their national qualifications is limited.
The signing of this document formally establishes a new phase of cooperation between the two organizations. Noorul Ainur hopes this cooperation will allow MQA to strengthen its qualification referencing capacity to support the nearly completed revised Malaysia Qualifications Framework and the Agency’s endeavor to reference the Framework with the ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework in the near future.
Noorul Ainur led the Malaysian Delegation to the Going Global 2017 Conference in London that concluded yesterday. Malaysia is co-hosting with British Council in next year’s Going Global in Kuala Lumpur from 2-4 May 2018.
SOURCE : Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Noor Farahstin Hassan
Tel : 03 7968 6034
Email : farahstin@mqa.gov.my
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Thursday, 25 May 2017
PUBMATIC EXTENDS PREBID.JS WITH OPENWRAP, INDUSTRY FIRST HYBRID CLIENT- AND SERVER-SIDE WRAPPER SOLUTION
Empowers publishers to balance header bidding integration mix with enterprise management capabilities
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- PubMatic, the automation solutions company for an open digital media industry, today announced further expansion of its OpenWrap product, now the industry’s first free and fully-supported hybrid wrapper solution. Extending the most widely used open-source container script, Prebid.js, OpenWrap optimizes a publisher’s integration mix of client- and server-side demand to future-proof their ad decisioning strategies.
“Publishers no longer need to choose between growing monetization today with client-side integrations and preparing for a future where auctions will transition to the server-side,” said Evan Simeone, SVP of product management, PubMatic. “By extending the leading open-source code, Prebid.js, which has access to over 70 demand partners and hundreds of DSPs, OpenWrap now provides publishers with the broadest access to demand in market while eliminating the need for them to make tradeoffs. To ensure future success, publishers must be able to effectively optimize their header bidding integrations to help maximize revenue and simplify partner management.”
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- PubMatic, the automation solutions company for an open digital media industry, today announced further expansion of its OpenWrap product, now the industry’s first free and fully-supported hybrid wrapper solution. Extending the most widely used open-source container script, Prebid.js, OpenWrap optimizes a publisher’s integration mix of client- and server-side demand to future-proof their ad decisioning strategies.
“Publishers no longer need to choose between growing monetization today with client-side integrations and preparing for a future where auctions will transition to the server-side,” said Evan Simeone, SVP of product management, PubMatic. “By extending the leading open-source code, Prebid.js, which has access to over 70 demand partners and hundreds of DSPs, OpenWrap now provides publishers with the broadest access to demand in market while eliminating the need for them to make tradeoffs. To ensure future success, publishers must be able to effectively optimize their header bidding integrations to help maximize revenue and simplify partner management.”
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IWK RECEIVES GOOD GOVERNANCE AWARD
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) received the Good Corporate Governance Award from Malaysia Canada Business Council (MCBC) as a testament to IWK's unwavering commitment in upholding corporate governance best practices to maintain integrity, highly transparent and ethical management of the sewerage services business.
The award was presented to IWK’s Chairman, Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang by Datuk Chua Tee Yong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, and Judith St. George, the Canadian High Commissioner in Malaysia, here last night.
The award was presented to IWK’s Chairman, Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang by Datuk Chua Tee Yong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, and Judith St. George, the Canadian High Commissioner in Malaysia, here last night.
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
EEC INTRODUCES THE 6900S AC POWER SOURCE SERIES:
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Extech Electronic Co. (EEC) introduces the next generation in clean, stable, and reliable power sources for testing newly designed electronic products and prototypes— the 6900S Series AC Power Source. The 6900S series provides the flexible, high-quality performance needed for tackling today’s most demanding testing scenarios across multiple industries.
The 6900S AC power source features an intuitive user interface that enhances operational efficiencies during test applications. Real-time, clickable-button adjustment and three fast-recall memory settings make it easy for engineers or manufacturing operators to access and set up measurement parameters directly from the front panel.
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The 6900S AC power source features an intuitive user interface that enhances operational efficiencies during test applications. Real-time, clickable-button adjustment and three fast-recall memory settings make it easy for engineers or manufacturing operators to access and set up measurement parameters directly from the front panel.
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ASHNIK UNVEILS FRAMEWORK OF SERVICES FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND INDIA
SINGAPORE & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ashnik, a leading enterprise open source technologies provider in Southeast Asia (SEA) and India, is unveiling its plan to offer solutions and services for digital transformation. Having been at the forefront of bringing several prominent open source technologies to enterprises in Southeast Asia since 2009, Ashnik has enabled over 100 enterprise customers to adopt open source technologies. Through its deep expertise in architecting and consulting services, Ashnik enabled customers achieve agility, innovation and cost reduction.
Undertaking the journey of digital transformation is on the rise amongst many enterprises in SEA. Ashnik has hence aligned services and offerings to meet its customers’ digital transformation goals while addressing dynamic business challenges, through pertinent open source technologies. Sachin Dabir, CEO and Founder of Ashnik, added, “Enterprises in SEA are now initiating digital transformation processes to achieve better business benefits, provide superior services and innovative products to their end customers. Open source technologies are the key drivers of this initiative as they address cost optimization and agility factors. We are excited to take this to the next level by creating a framework putting together our experience in open source consulting, services and solutions.”
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Undertaking the journey of digital transformation is on the rise amongst many enterprises in SEA. Ashnik has hence aligned services and offerings to meet its customers’ digital transformation goals while addressing dynamic business challenges, through pertinent open source technologies. Sachin Dabir, CEO and Founder of Ashnik, added, “Enterprises in SEA are now initiating digital transformation processes to achieve better business benefits, provide superior services and innovative products to their end customers. Open source technologies are the key drivers of this initiative as they address cost optimization and agility factors. We are excited to take this to the next level by creating a framework putting together our experience in open source consulting, services and solutions.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29191
LANTRONIX ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF BETA RELEASE OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL IOT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT PLATFORM
MACH10™ Dramatically Simplifies the Process for OEMs to Deliver Web-Scale IoT Applications
IRVINE, Calif., May 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:LTRX), a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and information technology (IT) assets, today announced availability of the beta release of MACH10™, a multi-dimensional IoT application development and deployment platform that dramatically simplifies the process for OEMs to deliver web-scale IoT applications.
“Following a successful preview and demonstration of MACH10 to early access customers during the March quarter, we’re pleased to announce the availability of the MACH10 beta,” said Jeff Benck, president and CEO of Lantronix. “This beta release marks another important milestone as we move towards general availability of MACH10 later this calendar year and accomplishing Lantronix’s mission to deliver easy-to-deploy solutions that enable companies to leverage the benefits of the Internet of Things.”
Utilizing APIs built on industry standard protocols, MACH10 allows OEMs to significantly reduce the amount of time spent in developing IoT applications through extensible ready-to-use management applications that can be deployed immediately and a suite of essential microservices that allow OEMs to jumpstart their IoT application development while preserving their existing IoT software investments.
IRVINE, Calif., May 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:LTRX), a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and information technology (IT) assets, today announced availability of the beta release of MACH10™, a multi-dimensional IoT application development and deployment platform that dramatically simplifies the process for OEMs to deliver web-scale IoT applications.
“Following a successful preview and demonstration of MACH10 to early access customers during the March quarter, we’re pleased to announce the availability of the MACH10 beta,” said Jeff Benck, president and CEO of Lantronix. “This beta release marks another important milestone as we move towards general availability of MACH10 later this calendar year and accomplishing Lantronix’s mission to deliver easy-to-deploy solutions that enable companies to leverage the benefits of the Internet of Things.”
Utilizing APIs built on industry standard protocols, MACH10 allows OEMs to significantly reduce the amount of time spent in developing IoT applications through extensible ready-to-use management applications that can be deployed immediately and a suite of essential microservices that allow OEMs to jumpstart their IoT application development while preserving their existing IoT software investments.
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
NABUFIT SIGNS STRATEGIC MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH SINA SPORTS IN CHINA
NEW YORK, May 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NABUFIT Global Inc. (OTCQB:NBFT), developer of a ground breaking new training portal that enhances individual workouts by providing expert advice from professional trainers, health experts and international sports stars, today announced the signing of a marketing agreement with SINA Sports, a division of SINA Corp (Nasdaq:SINA). NABUFIT will be utilizing SINA’s services for the promotion of its NABUFIT App in China including Chinese social media management via the SINA platform and Weibo. SINA has more than 300 million visitors to their platform each month.
The twelve-month agreement allows SINA and NABUFIT to create and publish in cooperation multiple landing pages to drive traffic and obtain registered users to the NABUFIT App. SINA will also do weekly postings of NABUFIT’s workout videos on targeted areas of the SINA platform related to sports channels like soccer and running. SINA will also promote NABUFIT content weekly through SINA’s Weibo accounts controlled by SINA Sports. Additionally, SINA will have the download link to the NABUFIT App on their website(s) including related videos and content. NABUFIT will provide access to its training video content with Chinese subtitling and will make its best effort to secure special content for SINA from the NABUFIT star ambassadors.
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The twelve-month agreement allows SINA and NABUFIT to create and publish in cooperation multiple landing pages to drive traffic and obtain registered users to the NABUFIT App. SINA will also do weekly postings of NABUFIT’s workout videos on targeted areas of the SINA platform related to sports channels like soccer and running. SINA will also promote NABUFIT content weekly through SINA’s Weibo accounts controlled by SINA Sports. Additionally, SINA will have the download link to the NABUFIT App on their website(s) including related videos and content. NABUFIT will provide access to its training video content with Chinese subtitling and will make its best effort to secure special content for SINA from the NABUFIT star ambassadors.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29183
RIA MONEY TRANSFER ANNOUNCES NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND EXPANDS ITS NETWORK IN INDIA TO SERVE WORLD'S LARGEST DIASPORA GROUP
BUENA PARK, Calif., May 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”) the third largest money transfer company in the world and subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT) has signed direct partnership agreements with three of India’s leading cash remittance payout agents, Paul Merchants Limited, Weizmann Forex Limited and Transcorp International Limited.
Ria’s new principal agents are well-recognized in India and all have more than 15 years’ experience in the money transfer sector. With the addition of Paul Merchants Limited, Weizmann Forex Limited and Transcorp International Limited, Ria will upgrade its cash payout network during the next 12 months by adding tens of thousands of high-quality retail and non-banking financial company locations across India. The robust and ubiquitous network will provide Ria with increased brand recognition across India, while providing tremendous convenience and accessibility for beneficiaries to easily receive cash remittances.
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Ria’s new principal agents are well-recognized in India and all have more than 15 years’ experience in the money transfer sector. With the addition of Paul Merchants Limited, Weizmann Forex Limited and Transcorp International Limited, Ria will upgrade its cash payout network during the next 12 months by adding tens of thousands of high-quality retail and non-banking financial company locations across India. The robust and ubiquitous network will provide Ria with increased brand recognition across India, while providing tremendous convenience and accessibility for beneficiaries to easily receive cash remittances.
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BARINGS LAUNCHES GLOBAL BRAND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barings, one of the world’s leading asset management firms, today launched a global brand advertising campaign articulating its commitment to meeting the ever-changing needs and aspirations of its clients by providing a broad set of innovative, customized investment solutions across asset classes and geographies.
“Adaptability – the new look of partnership” is the central theme of the campaign, which will run through early December and will be seen in over 10 languages in markets across the U.S., Europe and Asia. An initial focus on digital media will be augmented in coming months by print advertising in the world’s leading financial news outlets.
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“Adaptability – the new look of partnership” is the central theme of the campaign, which will run through early December and will be seen in over 10 languages in markets across the U.S., Europe and Asia. An initial focus on digital media will be augmented in coming months by print advertising in the world’s leading financial news outlets.
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Monday, 22 May 2017
TOSHIBA'S LOW POWER CONSUMPTION PHOTOCOUPLER ACHIEVES HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATION IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
- Realizes advantages of low power consumption, low threshold input current and low supply current
TOKYO, May 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today unveiled “TLX9310,” a low power consumption photocoupler housed in a 5pin SO6 package for high speed communication in automotive applications. Mass production shipments start today.
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TOKYO, May 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today unveiled “TLX9310,” a low power consumption photocoupler housed in a 5pin SO6 package for high speed communication in automotive applications. Mass production shipments start today.
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GREE: "MADE IN CHINA" FAVORED ALONG THE "BELT AND ROAD"
GUANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
At the 121st Canton Fair, which has just concluded, Gree exhibited a full range of intelligent home appliance products, all of which are the results of its own independent research and development. Key technologies such as the man-machine dialog, intelligent control, are very impressive. "The quality of the Gree products and its constantly innovating core technologies increased my faith in 'Made in China' products," said Mr. Rizwan Bartz, from Pakistan.
Built in 1991, "Gree," a small factory, has withstood the test of time and market, and gradually developed into a listed company with great international presence. Integrating functions such as research and development, production, sales and services, the annual revenue of this home appliance giant has now exceeded 100 billion yuan.
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At the 121st Canton Fair, which has just concluded, Gree exhibited a full range of intelligent home appliance products, all of which are the results of its own independent research and development. Key technologies such as the man-machine dialog, intelligent control, are very impressive. "The quality of the Gree products and its constantly innovating core technologies increased my faith in 'Made in China' products," said Mr. Rizwan Bartz, from Pakistan.
Built in 1991, "Gree," a small factory, has withstood the test of time and market, and gradually developed into a listed company with great international presence. Integrating functions such as research and development, production, sales and services, the annual revenue of this home appliance giant has now exceeded 100 billion yuan.
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Friday, 19 May 2017
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES SMART GATE DRIVER PHOTOCOUPLER WITH IMPROVED DESATURATION SENSING FUNCTION
TOKYO, May 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of“TLP5214A,” a new smart gate driver photocoupler for use in driving medium-power IGBTs and power MOSFETs that delivers desaturation sensing characteristics that improve on those offered by the current “TLP5214”. Mass production shipments start today.
TLP5214A newly integrates such features as desaturation leading edge blanking time, filtering time, and optimization of soft turn-off performance. These contribute to secure execution of applications by suppressing short-time pulse noise during switching and desaturation sensing.
The latest Gartner market report recognizes Toshiba as the leading manufacturer of optocouplers by sales in 2015 and 2016, with 23% of sale-based market share in CY2016. (Source: Gartner “Market Share: Semiconductor Devices and Applications Worldwide 2016” 30 March, 2016)
Toshiba will continue to deliver products that meet the needs of customers by promoting the development of a diverse portfolio of photocouplers and photorelays tailored to market trends.
Applications
The latest Gartner market report recognizes Toshiba as the leading manufacturer of optocouplers by sales in 2015 and 2016, with 23% of sale-based market share in CY2016. (Source: Gartner “Market Share: Semiconductor Devices and Applications Worldwide 2016” 30 March, 2016)
Toshiba will continue to deliver products that meet the needs of customers by promoting the development of a diverse portfolio of photocouplers and photorelays tailored to market trends.
Applications
| • IGBT/MOSFET drive |
| • Industrial inverters |
| • Inverters for solar energy |
| • Servo amplifiers |
| • Air conditioner inverters |
New Features
| DESAT leading edge blanking time: 1.1μs (typical) |
| DESAT filter time: 90ns (typical) |
| Soft turn-off time (tDESAT(10%))**: 7μs (typical) Current item[1]: 3.5μs (typical) |
| **Under condition of Cg = 25nF |
| Main Specifications | ||||
| (Unless otherwise specified, Ta = -40 to 110℃. All typical values are at Ta = 25℃) | ||||
| Part number | TLP5214A | |||
| Electrical characteristics | Peak output current | ±4.0 A (Max.) | ||
| Supply voltage | 15 to 30 V | |||
| Supply current | 3.8 mA (Max.) | |||
| Threshold input current | 6 mA (Max.) | |||
Switching characteristics | Propagation delay time | 150 ns (Max.) | ||
| Propagation delay skew | -80 to 80 ns | |||
| Protection function | IGBT desaturation detection | DESAT threshold voltage: 6.5 V (typ.) | ||
| DESAT leading edge blanking time: 1.1 μs (typ.) | ||||
| DESAT filter time: 90 ns (typ.) | ||||
| Soft turn-off | DESAT sense to 10% delay time: 7 μs (typ.) *Cg = 25 nF | |||
| DESAT sense to 10% delay time: 3.5 μs (typ.) *Cg = 10 nF | ||||
| Miller clamp (off) | Clamp pin threshold voltage: 2.5 V (typ.) | |||
| Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) | VUVLO+: 11.6 V (typ.) | |||
| VUVLO-: 10.3 V (typ.) | ||||
| Isolation characteristics (@Ta = 25 ℃) | Isolation voltage | 5000 Vrms (Min.) | ||
| Clearance distance | 8.0 mm (Min.) | |||
| Creepage distance | 8.0 mm (Min.) | |||
| Isolation thickness | 0.4 mm (Min.) | |||
Note
[1] Current item: TLP5214
Follow the link below for more on the new product and Toshiba’s photocoupler line-up.
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/product/opto/photocoupler.html
Customer Inquiries:
Optoelectronic Device Sales & Marketing Dept.
Tel: +81-3-3457-3431
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html
Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.
About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.
Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion). (As of March 31, 2016.)
To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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[1] Current item: TLP5214
Follow the link below for more on the new product and Toshiba’s photocoupler line-up.
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/product/opto/photocoupler.html
Customer Inquiries:
Optoelectronic Device Sales & Marketing Dept.
Tel: +81-3-3457-3431
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html
Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.
About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.
Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion). (As of March 31, 2016.)
To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=51270183&lang=en
Contacts
Media Inquiries:
Toshiba Corporation
Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company
Digital Marketing Department
Chiaki Nagasawa, +81-3-3457-4963
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
Toshiba Corporation
Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company
Digital Marketing Department
Chiaki Nagasawa, +81-3-3457-4963
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
Source: Toshiba Corporation Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company
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ADVANCED ENERGY SOLID-STATE MATCHING NETWORK SELECTED FOR PLASMA IMPEDANCE ...
| Company Reveals Design Win on Major OEM Etch Tool with Navigator® II FastCap™ Solid-State Matching Network FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:AEIS), a global leader in precision power conversion, announced today that its solid-state matching network has been selected by one of the world’s largest suppliers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The ultra-fast Navigator® II FastCap™ solid-state matching network provides greater capability, productivity and performance, enabling increased predictability and reproducibility in sub-14 nm plasma processes. The latest addition to the Navigator II platform, FastCap solid-state technology enables tuning speeds more than 100X faster than conventional, mechanically operated, variable vacuum capacitors. When combined with Navigator II digital instrumentation and controls, the patented, hot-switchable capacitors follow the fastest process transitions in real time—offering a distinct advantage over standard vacuum capacitors and resulting in improved run-to-run process repeatability. Yuval Wasserman, president and CEO of Advanced Energy, said, "Customer partnerships in evaluating new technologies are core to our leadership in precision power. This design win reflects our deep expertise in RF power and a collaborative effort to understand and respond to unique process challenges and dynamic plasma characteristics, in order to produce a stable and significant tune-time advantage. The best-selling Navigator II platform—the industry’s first digital matching network—combined with FastCap solid-state technology is the answer to the manufacturing of thinner films and finer features in rapid, complex, multi-step processes.” Advanced Energy leads in RF power conversion with more than 400,000 units shipped worldwide. The FastCap solution is qualified for use with AE's Paramount® line of RF power supplies. Currently in volume production, this product is available for many PECVD and etch bias applications. |
ADDIVANT ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SURCHARGE ON A SERIES OF ANTIOXIDANTS FOLLOWING SEVERE SHORTAGE IN ISOBUTYLENE IN EUROPE
DANBURY, Conn., May 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following an abrupt shortage of isobutylene in Europe that started in March 2017, Addivant™, a global leader in polymer additives, will apply a temporary 25% price surcharge on the following list of Antioxidants: ANOX®IC-14, LOWINOX®1790, LOWINOX®22IB46, LOWINOX®22M46, LOWINOX®44B25, LOWINOX®CA-22, LOWINOX®CPL, LOWINOX®TBM6, LOWINOX®ROSIN6 and LOWINOX®TBP6. The temporary surcharge is effective immediately. Addivant has taken and will continue to take significant measures to mitigate the impact on the availability of these products and remains committed to maintaining uninterrupted delivery to its customers.
About Addivant™
Addivant™ is an innovator in the field of polymer additives, developing customized solutions that provide customers enhanced application performance, safe handling, and reduction in cost of use. The company is recognized industry-wide for its extensive portfolio of specialty additives including antioxidants, light stabilizers, rubber additives, polymer modifiers, metal deactivators, polymerization inhibitors and intermediates. Addivant is an international company, with 11 plants in five regions as well as research, manufacturing and sales facilities around the globe. Addivant maintains its global headquarters in Connecticut, USA with regional headquarters in: Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Basel, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China. Addivant is an independent portfolio company of SK Capital. Visit https://www.addivant.com/about-us for more information.
Addivant™, ANOX® and LOWINOX® are trademarks of Addivant.
Contacts:
Beverly Kindermann
Beverly.Kindermann@addivant.com
Tel: +1 203 702 6182
SOURCE : Addivant
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About Addivant™
Addivant™ is an innovator in the field of polymer additives, developing customized solutions that provide customers enhanced application performance, safe handling, and reduction in cost of use. The company is recognized industry-wide for its extensive portfolio of specialty additives including antioxidants, light stabilizers, rubber additives, polymer modifiers, metal deactivators, polymerization inhibitors and intermediates. Addivant is an international company, with 11 plants in five regions as well as research, manufacturing and sales facilities around the globe. Addivant maintains its global headquarters in Connecticut, USA with regional headquarters in: Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Basel, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China. Addivant is an independent portfolio company of SK Capital. Visit https://www.addivant.com/about-us for more information.
Addivant™, ANOX® and LOWINOX® are trademarks of Addivant.
Contacts:
Beverly Kindermann
Beverly.Kindermann@addivant.com
Tel: +1 203 702 6182
SOURCE : Addivant
--BERNAMA
EUROLOAN APPOINTS FORMER MORGAN STANLEY FINTECH LEADER JAMES HICKSON AS NEW GROUP CEO
Euroloan Group PLC, the leading European digital financial technology company, appoints James Hickson, former Wall St. Fintech leader, as Group CEO. The move is part of Euroloan's drive to grow the business and market share significantly across Europe.
HELSINKI, Finland, May 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroloan Group PLC, a pioneering European financial technology company with offices in Helsinki (HQ), Luxembourg, Stockholm and Warsaw, announced today the appointment of James Hickson (B.Sc., M.B.A.) as group Chief Executive Officer. Hickson, an accomplished financial technology industry executive with 16 years of experience on Wall Street, most recently led a FinTech technology business development practice at Morgan Stanley. With international experience in New York, London, Saudi Arabia, and Eastern Europe, he has long been at the forefront of a changing financial services landscape, and is uniquely positioned to lead the company through its next phase of growth.
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HELSINKI, Finland, May 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroloan Group PLC, a pioneering European financial technology company with offices in Helsinki (HQ), Luxembourg, Stockholm and Warsaw, announced today the appointment of James Hickson (B.Sc., M.B.A.) as group Chief Executive Officer. Hickson, an accomplished financial technology industry executive with 16 years of experience on Wall Street, most recently led a FinTech technology business development practice at Morgan Stanley. With international experience in New York, London, Saudi Arabia, and Eastern Europe, he has long been at the forefront of a changing financial services landscape, and is uniquely positioned to lead the company through its next phase of growth.
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PIKO TARO TO SERVE AS AMBASSADOR OF WAKUWAKU JAPAN!
TOKYO, May 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WAKUWAKU JAPAN CORPORATION (headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo, Masafumi Kawanishi, President and CEO) has named PIKO TARO, the Japanese singing sensation who skyrocketed to global fame with his single, PPAP, to serve as an ambassador of WAKUWAKU JAPAN. In the year ahead, PIKO TARO, together with WAKUWAKU JAPAN, will share the wonders of Japan worldwide, throughout various countries and regions.
Startling advances have continued for PIKO TARO, with the video for his PPAP hit song exceeding 110 million views (* see note). PPAP has become exceedingly popular for use in television programs, commercials, and events not only in Japan but throughout the world. With successful live performances in March of this year at both the famed Budokan concert hall in Tokyo as well as solo shows in Taiwan, PIKO TARO seems to be on an unstoppable trajectory. His immense popularity among young and old, men and women alike, has garnered him invitations to the US, France, Belgium, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand. Fans go crazy wherever he performs.
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Startling advances have continued for PIKO TARO, with the video for his PPAP hit song exceeding 110 million views (* see note). PPAP has become exceedingly popular for use in television programs, commercials, and events not only in Japan but throughout the world. With successful live performances in March of this year at both the famed Budokan concert hall in Tokyo as well as solo shows in Taiwan, PIKO TARO seems to be on an unstoppable trajectory. His immense popularity among young and old, men and women alike, has garnered him invitations to the US, France, Belgium, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand. Fans go crazy wherever he performs.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29151
MIA LAUNCHES VIDEO RECORDING AND ESSAY COMPETITIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) marks its 50th Anniversary of its establishment on 30th September this year. In conjunction with the Golden Jubilee celebrations, the MIA is organising a video recording competition for tertiary students and essay competition for upper secondary students.
MIA Vice President Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan said the objectives of these competitions are to gauge the students’ interest in the field of accountancy as well as to provide an avenue to express their creativity in video recording and essay writing.
The competition is centered around the 50th Anniversary theme, which is Integrity, Accountability and Trust - the three core values that form the building blocks of the accountancy profession.
“Turning 50 is a major milestone for an institution that is tasked to regulate, develop and support the accountancy profession in Malaysia while upholding the public interest,” she said during her speech at the Young Accountants Symposium (YAS) 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.
The launching of the video recording and essay competitions was witnessed by the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance President Dato’ Yusli bin Mohamed Yusoff. He also delivered the keynote address at the YAS, which is organised by the MIA. The symposium is targeted at up-and-coming accountants and finance professionals to discuss the future of accountancy profession in digital economy.
About the Video Recording Competition
The video recording competition is open to students who are currently pursuing their studies in accounting related programmes with registered institutions in Malaysia. The competition period is from 1st June 2017 until 31st July 2017 (inclusive of both dates).
The maximum number of students involved in the video recording competition is limited to 5 persons per team. There is no limit on the number of actors and actresses to be featured in the video. The duration of the video must be between three (3) to five (5) minutes.
All dialogues in the video must be in English language and in MP4 format. The winner of this competition will walk away with RM3,000 and a certificate of achievement.
About the Essay Competition
The essay competition is open to all upper secondary school students (Form 4 to Form 6) in Malaysia. The competition period is from 1st June 2017 until 31st July 2017 (inclusive of both dates). Each student is only allowed to submit one entry. The student can choose only ONE (1) of the THREE (3) topics from the below:
MIA Vice President Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan said the objectives of these competitions are to gauge the students’ interest in the field of accountancy as well as to provide an avenue to express their creativity in video recording and essay writing.
The competition is centered around the 50th Anniversary theme, which is Integrity, Accountability and Trust - the three core values that form the building blocks of the accountancy profession.
“Turning 50 is a major milestone for an institution that is tasked to regulate, develop and support the accountancy profession in Malaysia while upholding the public interest,” she said during her speech at the Young Accountants Symposium (YAS) 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.
The launching of the video recording and essay competitions was witnessed by the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance President Dato’ Yusli bin Mohamed Yusoff. He also delivered the keynote address at the YAS, which is organised by the MIA. The symposium is targeted at up-and-coming accountants and finance professionals to discuss the future of accountancy profession in digital economy.
About the Video Recording Competition
The video recording competition is open to students who are currently pursuing their studies in accounting related programmes with registered institutions in Malaysia. The competition period is from 1st June 2017 until 31st July 2017 (inclusive of both dates).
The maximum number of students involved in the video recording competition is limited to 5 persons per team. There is no limit on the number of actors and actresses to be featured in the video. The duration of the video must be between three (3) to five (5) minutes.
All dialogues in the video must be in English language and in MP4 format. The winner of this competition will walk away with RM3,000 and a certificate of achievement.
About the Essay Competition
The essay competition is open to all upper secondary school students (Form 4 to Form 6) in Malaysia. The competition period is from 1st June 2017 until 31st July 2017 (inclusive of both dates). Each student is only allowed to submit one entry. The student can choose only ONE (1) of the THREE (3) topics from the below:
- Accountants’ role in nation building.
- You have two stationery to choose from, a pen or a calculator. Which one is more important to be an Accountant (MIA) with integrity, accountability, and trust?
- Which role in your School’s society most resemble the role of Accountant and how important are the attributes of accountability, integrity, and trust in that respective role?
The essay must be written in English and must be between 500 to 800 words. The winner of this competition will walk away with RM2,000 and a certificate of achievement.
The winners of both competitions will be invited to attend the MIA Appreciation Dinner on 30 September 2017 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur to receive the prize. For more information on MIA 50th Anniversary, please visit http://mia50.mia.org.my
NOTE TO EDITOR:
About the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Established under the Accountants Act 1967, MIA is the national accountancy body that regulate, develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. MIA accords the Chartered Accountant Malaysia or “C.A. (M)” designation. Working closely alongside businesses, MIA connects its membership to an unmatched range of information resources, events, professional development and networking opportunities.
Presently, there are more than 33,000 members making their strides in businesses across all industries in Malaysia and around the world.
MIA’s international outlook and connections are reflected in its membership of regional and international professional organisations such as the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA), and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). For more information on MIA, visit www.mia.org.my
SOURCE : Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIA STRATEGY COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Tel : +603 27229000
Fax : +603 27229009
E-mail : communications@mia.org.my
Name : THANE MEYYAPPAN
Team Lead
DL : +603 27229184
M : +60122489534
Name : SUBASHINI SELVARATNAM
Assistant Manager
DL : +603 27229187
M : +60126537139
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NEW RESEARCH FINDS HEADER BIDDING AND BRAND SPEND FUELED MOBILE MONETIZATION GROWTH FOR THIRD QUARTER IN A ROW
PubMatic's Q1 2017 Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI) reveals over 50% eCPM increases YOY for both mobile header bidding and mobile PMPs
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- PubMatic, the automation solutions company for an open digital media industry, today announced the findings of its Q1 2017 Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI) report, which found that increased global adoption of header bidding and private marketplaces (PMPs) drove significant monetization opportunities for mobile publishers. The report also provides insights for publishers and media buyers around mobile video and app inventory.
PubMatic’s most recent QMI analysis for Q1 2017 found that mobile monetized impression volume from header bidding rose 12X year-over-year, faster than the growth rate for desktop header bidding impressions, and that nearly 25 percent of total monetized header bidding impressions originated from a mobile device, up from 7 percent a year prior. Further, mobile header bidding eCPMs increased 55 percent year-over-year. As technology providers like PubMatic continue to innovate around header bidding, with in-app, server-side and video solutions being introduced to the market, publishers and buyers alike will reap substantial benefits. “We are at an interesting crossroads where consumers are increasingly engaging with content via mobile devices and marketers are dedicating growing portions of their ad budgets to programmatic channels,” said Rajeev Goel, co-founder and CEO at PubMatic. “The new wave of brand buyers is demanding quality inventory and brand safety, as evidenced by the rise in programmatic direct. Buyers and sellers of digital media need to be sure to work with partners, like PubMatic, who are committed to transparency and maintain the highest quality standards in order to take full advantage of the inherent opportunities in mobile.” Findings from the Q1 2017 report show that mobile PMPs are experiencing a long-term upswing in popularity, with impression volume growing more than 68 percent year-over-year. As demand for high-quality inventory via guaranteed channels such as PMPs rises, market economics continued to drive eCPMs up 58 percent year-over-year globally in Q1 2017, providing a premium of nearly three times the mobile average. More Q1 2017 Quarterly Mobile index Highlights:
To view the full Q1 2017 Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI), visit PubMatic’s website by clicking here.
QMI Methodology By analyzing the billions of digital impressions that flow through the PubMatic platform each day, PubMatic can observe real-time developments in the mobile space that allude to broader digital industry trends. The company can then compare this information to other published data to further understand changes in the mobile landscape. PubMatic is committed to providing best-in-class mobile tools and services, and believes that information sharing is crucial in aligning the digital industry towards best practices and, ultimately, growth in mobile advertising. About PubMatic PubMatic is the automation solutions company for an open digital media industry. Featuring the leading omni-channel revenue automation platform for publishers and enterprise-grade programmatic tools for media buyers, PubMatic’s publisher-first approach enables advertisers to access premium inventory at scale. Processing nearly one trillion ad impressions per month, PubMatic has created a global infrastructure to activate meaningful connections between consumers, content and brands. Since 2006, PubMatic’s focus on data and technology innovation has fueled the growth of the programmatic industry as a whole. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, PubMatic operates 11 offices and six data centers worldwide. PubMatic is a registered trademark of PubMatic, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This press release and the QMI may contain inaccuracies, and the QMI is based on operational data that has not been audited or reviewed by a third party. They may contain forward-looking statements about future results and other events that have not yet occurred. Actual results may differ materially from PubMatic’s expressed expectations due to future risks and uncertainties. PubMatic does not intend to update the information contained in this press release or the QMI if any information or statement contained herein or therein is or later turns out to be inaccurate. Contacts
Global Contact
PubMatic Johanna Bauman, 646-453-7245 Sr. Director, Marketing Communications johanna.bauman@pubmatic.com
Source: PubMatic, Inc.
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NTT COM LAUNCHES MUNICH 2 DATA CENTER IN GERMANY
TOKYO, May 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT (TOKYO:9432) Group, announced today that its “Germany Munich 2 Data Center” (Munich 2) has opened, effective immediately, in Unterschleißheim, a suburb of Munich, Germany located 16km from the city center. The facility is under the management of e-shelter, a NTT Com company and leading data-center operator and service provider in Europe.
The two-story Munich 2 initially is offering 2,800 square meters of server space, equivalent to 1,100 racks, which is expected to expand to 5,600 square meters. The facility is operating under NTT Com’s Nexcenter™ brand, which encompasses 24/7 data-center services in more than 140 bases worldwide.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29146
The two-story Munich 2 initially is offering 2,800 square meters of server space, equivalent to 1,100 racks, which is expected to expand to 5,600 square meters. The facility is operating under NTT Com’s Nexcenter™ brand, which encompasses 24/7 data-center services in more than 140 bases worldwide.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29146
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