KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, has developed a suite of solutions to support companies of all sizes as they restart business activity.
According to a statement, ‘Restart Your Business with BV’ has been developed in collaboration with a range of experts and stakeholders.
‘Restart Your Business with BV’ is designed to address the risks specific to all places where people live and work from construction sites and factories to offices, hotels, restaurants, shops and public facilities.
Among Bureau Veritas objectives are ensuring that health, safety and hygiene procedures put in place for the resumption of activity meet local and international regulations, as well as recognised best practices.
Other than delivering a certification or a conformity label, the objective is to confirm that procedures defined are relevant to the specific needs of the company’s area of business, and that they are effectively implemented.
Chief executive officer, Didier Michaud-Daniel said: “Companies and public authorities with facilities open to the public need to demonstrate to their customers and users the implementation of the required protective measures.
“Companies in the industrial, construction and services sectors need to be able to protect their employees when they are back at work, whether on site or in their offices.”
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Thursday 30 April 2020
Euromonitor International analyses COVID-19 impacts towards global consumer behaviour
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Euromonitor International has launched a new webinar, analysing the short and long-term implications of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour, and how these shifts will influence business strategies.
According to a statement by the global market research company, the webinar explores the impact of COVID-19 on the top 10 global consumer trends identified in its annual report launched earlier this year.
“The coronavirus pandemic forced consumers to adopt new habits, reevaluate priorities and shift consumption, and businesses pivoted to meet these immediate demands,” said Euromonitor International head of lifestyles, Alison Angus.
“Adjusting to a new normality, where flexibility and adaptability are standards, will be imperative as consumer behaviour changes.”
The top 10 trends are Beyond Human; Catch Me in Seconds; Frictionless Mobility; Inclusive for All; Minding Myself; Multifunctional Homes; Private Personalisation; Proudly Local, Going Global; Reuse Revolutionaries; and, We Want Clean Air Everywhere.
Beyond Human makes consumers rapidly automating operations to implement contactless ordering and delivery.
Consumers also need quick, concise and real-time content to stay informed during a period of uncertainty and that is what makes Catch Me in Seconds.
In addition, consumers apply Frictionless Mobility, limiting non-essential travel and using extreme caution when commuting is necessary.
For Multifunctional Homes, consumers shift all activities (working, teaching, shopping, exercising and socialising, among others) to virtual at-home occasions with homes becoming the new hub for daily lives.
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According to a statement by the global market research company, the webinar explores the impact of COVID-19 on the top 10 global consumer trends identified in its annual report launched earlier this year.
“The coronavirus pandemic forced consumers to adopt new habits, reevaluate priorities and shift consumption, and businesses pivoted to meet these immediate demands,” said Euromonitor International head of lifestyles, Alison Angus.
“Adjusting to a new normality, where flexibility and adaptability are standards, will be imperative as consumer behaviour changes.”
The top 10 trends are Beyond Human; Catch Me in Seconds; Frictionless Mobility; Inclusive for All; Minding Myself; Multifunctional Homes; Private Personalisation; Proudly Local, Going Global; Reuse Revolutionaries; and, We Want Clean Air Everywhere.
Beyond Human makes consumers rapidly automating operations to implement contactless ordering and delivery.
Consumers also need quick, concise and real-time content to stay informed during a period of uncertainty and that is what makes Catch Me in Seconds.
In addition, consumers apply Frictionless Mobility, limiting non-essential travel and using extreme caution when commuting is necessary.
For Multifunctional Homes, consumers shift all activities (working, teaching, shopping, exercising and socialising, among others) to virtual at-home occasions with homes becoming the new hub for daily lives.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 29 April 2020
COVID-19: partnership studying workspace design, operation to prevent respiratory virus
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 -- The Well Living Lab, a Delos and Mayo Clinic collaboration has announced a comprehensive plan to study the design and operation of workspaces to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
According to a statement, this initiative will include research conducted in the lab, along with applications and interventions into corporate offices in the United States and internationally.
“The Well Living Lab is uniquely positioned to bring together building and health sciences expertise and technologies to generate and disseminate discoveries. This knowledge will help prepare the world for post COVID-19 safe environments in office and other settings,” said Well Living Lab Director (Research) and Mayo Clinic cardiologist, Dr Veronique Roger.
The Well Living Lab, adjacent to the Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, Minnesota, will use its configurable ‘living lab’ office space to generate insights and evaluate technologies for reducing the risk of respiratory virus transmission in work environments.
Cushman & Wakefield will contribute their expertise in workplace strategy and design practices, Delos will contribute expertise in air filtration strategies, while Hines will contribute lessons learned from their six-decade history of creating innovative, sustainable real estate.
To advance return-to-work guidelines, the Well Living Lab will leverage its field study capabilities for interventions in Cushman & Wakefield’s and Hines’ offices, along with Delos’ global headquarters in New York.
The information gathered from all participant sites will be aggregated to inform the continued advancement of guidelines. The study is also designed to include participation in other field locations from additional corporate tenants and landlords.
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According to a statement, this initiative will include research conducted in the lab, along with applications and interventions into corporate offices in the United States and internationally.
“The Well Living Lab is uniquely positioned to bring together building and health sciences expertise and technologies to generate and disseminate discoveries. This knowledge will help prepare the world for post COVID-19 safe environments in office and other settings,” said Well Living Lab Director (Research) and Mayo Clinic cardiologist, Dr Veronique Roger.
The Well Living Lab, adjacent to the Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, Minnesota, will use its configurable ‘living lab’ office space to generate insights and evaluate technologies for reducing the risk of respiratory virus transmission in work environments.
Cushman & Wakefield will contribute their expertise in workplace strategy and design practices, Delos will contribute expertise in air filtration strategies, while Hines will contribute lessons learned from their six-decade history of creating innovative, sustainable real estate.
To advance return-to-work guidelines, the Well Living Lab will leverage its field study capabilities for interventions in Cushman & Wakefield’s and Hines’ offices, along with Delos’ global headquarters in New York.
The information gathered from all participant sites will be aggregated to inform the continued advancement of guidelines. The study is also designed to include participation in other field locations from additional corporate tenants and landlords.
-- BERNAMA
MCO APPOINTS CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER TO SUPPORT NEW PHASE OF GROWTH
Industry Veteran Joins New York Office
NEW YORK, April 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MCO, a global provider of conduct risk compliance software, announced the expansion of its management team with the addition of a Chief Revenue Officer. Industry veteran, David Kubersky, will serve as the company’s CRO to help accelerate growth and gain market traction across the firm’s global business.
NEW YORK, April 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MCO, a global provider of conduct risk compliance software, announced the expansion of its management team with the addition of a Chief Revenue Officer. Industry veteran, David Kubersky, will serve as the company’s CRO to help accelerate growth and gain market traction across the firm’s global business.
Tuesday 28 April 2020
PREQIN ANYWHERE: ACCESS PREQIN DATA WHEREVER YOU ARE
LONDON, April 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Preqin today launches its new program: Preqin Anywhere. Preqin Anywhere is a commitment from Preqin that its clients should be able to access the alternative assets industry’s most powerful data and insights in whatever way best suits them. To that end, Preqin has provided remote-access tools and collaborated with other providers to offer Preqin data directly through other CRM and research platforms, giving Preqin clients seamless access to the insights they need.
For more information on the Preqin Anywhere program, please visit https://go.preqin.com/anywhere
All of Preqin’s core data sets on our product, Preqin Pro, can be accessed through our data feeds API. This allows operators to import Preqin data directly into their native systems, rather than collecting data from Preqin Pro and transferring it. The data feeds API makes it easy to combine raw data from Preqin with other internal and external sources.
Through partnerships, our data is currently available through a range of third-party platforms via pre-built integrations that are ready to use. Our growing partner list includes Backstop, DealCloud, FactSet, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Navatar and Clienteer.
And with the Mobile app, Preqin is offering more ways to access Preqin’s data, anywhere, anytime. Containing all the same raw information as Preqin Pro, the Preqin mobile app allows users to get up-to-the-minute information on funds, firms, investors, and contacts.
“With Preqin Anywhere, we are providing customers the best-in-class data that they need, combined with cutting-edge tools to let them access it wherever and however they need to,” said Ayo Akindele, Global Head of Partnerships at Preqin. “Being able to access Preqin data direct from another platform will give users crucial efficiency and empower their insights. Customers are the central focus of Preqin, and we are always innovating to offer the best solutions to help our clients extract maximum value from our data.”
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Preqin is the Home of AlternativesTM, the foremost provider of data, analytics and insights to the alternative assets community. From pioneering rigorous methods of data collection to developing a revolutionary platform, we have committed ourselves to furthering the understanding of alternatives for over 16 years. Through close partnership with our clients, we continuously build innovative tools and mine new intelligence to enable them to make the best decisions every day.
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For more information on the Preqin Anywhere program, please visit https://go.preqin.com/anywhere
All of Preqin’s core data sets on our product, Preqin Pro, can be accessed through our data feeds API. This allows operators to import Preqin data directly into their native systems, rather than collecting data from Preqin Pro and transferring it. The data feeds API makes it easy to combine raw data from Preqin with other internal and external sources.
Through partnerships, our data is currently available through a range of third-party platforms via pre-built integrations that are ready to use. Our growing partner list includes Backstop, DealCloud, FactSet, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Navatar and Clienteer.
And with the Mobile app, Preqin is offering more ways to access Preqin’s data, anywhere, anytime. Containing all the same raw information as Preqin Pro, the Preqin mobile app allows users to get up-to-the-minute information on funds, firms, investors, and contacts.
“With Preqin Anywhere, we are providing customers the best-in-class data that they need, combined with cutting-edge tools to let them access it wherever and however they need to,” said Ayo Akindele, Global Head of Partnerships at Preqin. “Being able to access Preqin data direct from another platform will give users crucial efficiency and empower their insights. Customers are the central focus of Preqin, and we are always innovating to offer the best solutions to help our clients extract maximum value from our data.”
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Preqin is the Home of AlternativesTM, the foremost provider of data, analytics and insights to the alternative assets community. From pioneering rigorous methods of data collection to developing a revolutionary platform, we have committed ourselves to furthering the understanding of alternatives for over 16 years. Through close partnership with our clients, we continuously build innovative tools and mine new intelligence to enable them to make the best decisions every day.
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COINEX ANNOUNCES GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH MATRIXPORT TO PROVIDE OVER-THE-COUNTER SERVICE
CoinEx and Matrixport announce global partnership to provide better service to users. (Graphic: Business Wire)
HONG KONG, April 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- CoinEx, a global and professional cryptocurrency exchange service provider, is pleased to announce its new global strategic partnership with Matrixport, the one-stop digital asset financial service platform span off from Bitmain.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200427005196/en/
This partnership allows CoinEx's users to access Martrixport's over-the-counter (OTC) service when they are in need of exchanging sizable fiat to crypto.
“CoinEx’s users around the world will benefit from this strategic partnership as the OTC service makes transfers between fiat and crypto more convenient. Matrixport has the potential to become a key player in the industry and I look forward to a long-term partnership between us,” said Haipo Yang, Founder and CEO of CoinEx.
Headquartered in Singapore, Matrixport was established in February 2019 and it now provides a wide range of services such as crypto trading, custody, lending and asset management. CoinEx has also been using its Cactus Custody service since 2019 to ensure the digital asset security.
“Teaming up with CoinEx is clearly a win-win situation. We believe that CoinEx’s market presence will enable us to reach more crypto enthusiasts and drive a rapid development of our business,” said John Ge, CEO of Matrixport.
In March, CoinEx integrated its first fiat onramp to the platform, and this collaboration represents another step forward to meet the needs of the market. CoinEx will keep working to build a better platform, as well as further develop its ecosystem.
About CoinEx
As a global and professional cryptocurrency exchange service provider, CoinEx was founded in December 2017 with Bitmain-led investment and has obtained a legal license in Estonia. It is a subsidiary brand of the ViaBTC Group, which owns the fifth largest BTC mining pool and is also the largest BCH mining pool in the world.
CoinEx supports spot, perpetual contract, and other derivatives trading. Its service reaches global users in nearly 100 countries/regions with various languages available, such as Chinese, English, Korean and Russian.
Website: https://www.coinex.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coinexcom
Telegram: https://t.me/CoinExOfficialENG
About Matrixport
Matrixport, span off from the crypto giant Bitmain and officially established in February 2019, is a one-stop crypto financial services platform offering digital currency trading, institutional custody (branded as "Cactus Custody"), lending as well as asset management to both institutional and retail customers. The digital currencies traded on its platform include Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Tether, and many others. Matrixport was co-founded by Jihan Wu and John Ge, who were both mining industry veterans and co-founders of Bitmain.
Matrixport has 150+ staff globally with headquarter in Singapore and offices in Hong Kong, Zurich, and Moscow. With rich industry resources and leading technology capabilities, Matrixport aims to make crypto easy for everyone and create the next generation digital financial service experience. Matrixport's vision is to enable a more open and equal financial system using blockchain technologies.
For more information, please visit https://www.matrixport.com or contact marketing@matrixport.com .
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CoinEx PR Department
jessica.zhang@coinex.com
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FIGHT VIRUS WITH AI! PENSEES RELEASES ITS INTELLIGENT NON-CONTACT BODY TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM
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BEIJING, April 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As an AI company that focuses on computer vision and IoT technology, Pensees leverages its AIoT technical advantages to release the Intelligent Non-contact Body Temperature Monitoring System.
Friday 24 April 2020
COVID-19: Ground Labs offers free Enterprise Recon NOW for 90 days
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Ground Labs, the global expert in data discovery has announced the availability of Enterprise Recon NOW, a free, limited standalone version of its industry-leading data discovery solution, Enterprise Recon.
As companies transition to remote business models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations spanning all sizes and sectors can now access Enterprise Recon NOW at no cost for 90 days.
Enterprise Recon NOW enables enhanced data discovery and risk management across a remote workforce, according to a statement.
“COVID-19 has forced organisations worldwide to transition towards a remote business model. In many cases, this is not only uncharted territory for an organisation, but its employees, as well, creating personal data being managed outside of normal policies and procedures,” said Ground Labs Chief Executive Officer, Nellie Manktelow.
“As the leaders in data discovery, it was important for us to offer support and a solution that can help with such a transition, as well as help mitigate the risks during these unprecedented times.”
Enterprise Recon NOW enables the ability to discover, remediate and monitor over 300 data types from a single platform specifically for remote workers, including full complimentary support.
More details at www.groundlabs.com.
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As companies transition to remote business models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations spanning all sizes and sectors can now access Enterprise Recon NOW at no cost for 90 days.
Enterprise Recon NOW enables enhanced data discovery and risk management across a remote workforce, according to a statement.
“COVID-19 has forced organisations worldwide to transition towards a remote business model. In many cases, this is not only uncharted territory for an organisation, but its employees, as well, creating personal data being managed outside of normal policies and procedures,” said Ground Labs Chief Executive Officer, Nellie Manktelow.
“As the leaders in data discovery, it was important for us to offer support and a solution that can help with such a transition, as well as help mitigate the risks during these unprecedented times.”
Enterprise Recon NOW enables the ability to discover, remediate and monitor over 300 data types from a single platform specifically for remote workers, including full complimentary support.
More details at www.groundlabs.com.
-- BERNAMA
COVID-19: MedAire launches pre-flight passenger screening services
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- MedAire, the world's leading provider of in-flight medical advice and assistance to commercial airlines has launched pre-flight COVID-19 passenger screening services, enhancing safety measures for air travel.
According to a statement, the screening is conducted by on-site medical professionals prior to check-in at the origin city, and consists of a questionnaire for contact history, and symptom screening including temperature.
This screening approach is considered the industry best practice today, and will evolve as additional options to screen, test or vaccinate become available.
MedAire is working with airline partners in a phased approach to develop solutions and, to date, the company has implemented screening programmes in locations including London, Lima, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
This new service complements a well-proven medical advisory process MedAire already has in place with airlines to help manage passenger medical issues including pre-flight fitness to fly assessments, ground based medical assistance for in-flight medical issues and cabin crew medical training.
The service is an additional step to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 via air travel and help restore confidence in flying, for air travel today and in the future.
“Health screening, like security screening post 9-11, is likely to become the standard for air travel. MedAire is ready to support the air travel industry with solutions as their needs evolve,” said MedAire chief executive officer, Bill Dolny.
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According to a statement, the screening is conducted by on-site medical professionals prior to check-in at the origin city, and consists of a questionnaire for contact history, and symptom screening including temperature.
This screening approach is considered the industry best practice today, and will evolve as additional options to screen, test or vaccinate become available.
MedAire is working with airline partners in a phased approach to develop solutions and, to date, the company has implemented screening programmes in locations including London, Lima, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
This new service complements a well-proven medical advisory process MedAire already has in place with airlines to help manage passenger medical issues including pre-flight fitness to fly assessments, ground based medical assistance for in-flight medical issues and cabin crew medical training.
The service is an additional step to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 via air travel and help restore confidence in flying, for air travel today and in the future.
“Health screening, like security screening post 9-11, is likely to become the standard for air travel. MedAire is ready to support the air travel industry with solutions as their needs evolve,” said MedAire chief executive officer, Bill Dolny.
-- BERNAMA
Happiness Continues : A Jonas Brothers Concert Film premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Happiness Continues: A Jonas Brothers Concert Film will premiere today, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers on their sold-out ‘Happiness Begins’ 2019 concert tour.
Continuing the journey that began with last year’s Amazon Original documentary Chasing Happiness, Happiness Continues captures the band’s live concert experience and provides an exclusive look into the Jonas Brothers’ lives on the road.
According to a statement, Happiness Continues gives viewers a front-row seat in fan-packed arenas in Miami, Vancouver, and Mexico City, as well as at the intimate Cobra Lounge in Chicago, in their first time performing there in 12 years.
It gives fans a deeper look at how Nick, Joe and Kevin navigate tour life while continuing to balance music, relationship with one another and their new families.
Happiness Continues is from Philymack and Amazon Studios, in association with Polygram Entertainment and Federal Films, with executive producers Phil McIntyre, John Lloyd Taylor, Monte Lipman, Wendy Goldstein, and Baz Halpin.
It is directed by Anthony Mandler, and produced by Kim Bradshaw, Ned Doyle and Mandler, through the latter’s production company, Black Hand Cinema.
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It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers on their sold-out ‘Happiness Begins’ 2019 concert tour.
Continuing the journey that began with last year’s Amazon Original documentary Chasing Happiness, Happiness Continues captures the band’s live concert experience and provides an exclusive look into the Jonas Brothers’ lives on the road.
According to a statement, Happiness Continues gives viewers a front-row seat in fan-packed arenas in Miami, Vancouver, and Mexico City, as well as at the intimate Cobra Lounge in Chicago, in their first time performing there in 12 years.
It gives fans a deeper look at how Nick, Joe and Kevin navigate tour life while continuing to balance music, relationship with one another and their new families.
Happiness Continues is from Philymack and Amazon Studios, in association with Polygram Entertainment and Federal Films, with executive producers Phil McIntyre, John Lloyd Taylor, Monte Lipman, Wendy Goldstein, and Baz Halpin.
It is directed by Anthony Mandler, and produced by Kim Bradshaw, Ned Doyle and Mandler, through the latter’s production company, Black Hand Cinema.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 23 April 2020
NGA TO COLLABORATE WITH VRICON ON 3D GEODATA AND SOFTWARE TO FURTHER THE MISSION
New CRADA opens the door to explore 3D data exploitation
McLean, VA, April 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vricon is pleased to announce that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to explore and potentially improve 3D data exploitation.
“NGA and its partners are geographically dispersed and organizationally diverse—this complicates efforts to maximize the use of 3D data and software across the government,” said Craig Brower, Vricon’s Executive Point-of-Contact for the CRADA. “We’re eager to help develop these solutions through our collaboration with NGA. This CRADA creates opportunities for both industry and government.”
A CRADA is a written agreement that allows federal agencies and non-federal partners to optimize their resources, share technical expertise and intellectual property, and increase the commercialization of federally developed technology. Simply put, NGA and Vricon will pursue joint research and development goals that will benefit both organizations under an agreement that poses no additional costs to the government.
“One of the critical pieces of the CRADA will be our ability to support core NGA functions,” stated Barry Tilton, Vricon’s Technology Evangelist. “We believe this will lead to better fulfillment of the warfighter’s data requirements.”
The CRADA officially starts in April 2020 and could last up to five years. To learn more about 3D data and software and how they support many types of missions, visit the Vricon website.
About Vricon
Vricon serves the global professional geospatial market with world-leading 3D geodata and software solutions. Vricon is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For further information, visit www.vricon.com.
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McLean, VA, April 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vricon is pleased to announce that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to explore and potentially improve 3D data exploitation.
“NGA and its partners are geographically dispersed and organizationally diverse—this complicates efforts to maximize the use of 3D data and software across the government,” said Craig Brower, Vricon’s Executive Point-of-Contact for the CRADA. “We’re eager to help develop these solutions through our collaboration with NGA. This CRADA creates opportunities for both industry and government.”
A CRADA is a written agreement that allows federal agencies and non-federal partners to optimize their resources, share technical expertise and intellectual property, and increase the commercialization of federally developed technology. Simply put, NGA and Vricon will pursue joint research and development goals that will benefit both organizations under an agreement that poses no additional costs to the government.
“One of the critical pieces of the CRADA will be our ability to support core NGA functions,” stated Barry Tilton, Vricon’s Technology Evangelist. “We believe this will lead to better fulfillment of the warfighter’s data requirements.”
The CRADA officially starts in April 2020 and could last up to five years. To learn more about 3D data and software and how they support many types of missions, visit the Vricon website.
About Vricon
Vricon serves the global professional geospatial market with world-leading 3D geodata and software solutions. Vricon is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For further information, visit www.vricon.com.
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Libya's biggest bank goes live on SmartStream reconciling payments solution
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- SmartStream Technologies recently announced that Jumhouria Bank, Libya’s biggest bank, has successfully gone live on SmartStream’s solution for reconciliations of cash payments.
According to a statement, the first of a two-phase implementation is to consolidate and automate the reconciliation process across its 170 branches to deliver real-time operational control.
The SmartStream reconciliations solution is being rolled out to replace manual processes across Jumhouria Bank - ensuring greater visibility into cash, card, branch, central bank and payment transactions.
The financial Transaction Lifecycle Management solutions provider said it would provide the bank with new levels of automation and control over its transaction processing, facilitating regulatory compliance, straight through processing and improved customer service.
SmartStream’s SWIFT-certified, modular application addresses the reconciliation and exception management needs of institutions of all sizes.
It provides greater transaction management control whilst its flexible deployment options enable financial institutions and corporates to significantly reduce their time to market.
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According to a statement, the first of a two-phase implementation is to consolidate and automate the reconciliation process across its 170 branches to deliver real-time operational control.
The SmartStream reconciliations solution is being rolled out to replace manual processes across Jumhouria Bank - ensuring greater visibility into cash, card, branch, central bank and payment transactions.
The financial Transaction Lifecycle Management solutions provider said it would provide the bank with new levels of automation and control over its transaction processing, facilitating regulatory compliance, straight through processing and improved customer service.
SmartStream’s SWIFT-certified, modular application addresses the reconciliation and exception management needs of institutions of all sizes.
It provides greater transaction management control whilst its flexible deployment options enable financial institutions and corporates to significantly reduce their time to market.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 22 April 2020
LeddarTech partners Ningbo Sunny Automotive Optech to create LiDAR solutions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- LeddarTech® has announced the addition of Ningbo Sunny Automotive Optech Co Ltd as a member of the Leddar™ Ecosystem, joining a team of other technology industry leaders.
This strategic collaboration recognises Sunny Automotive Optech as a market leader in technology that provides optical solutions that contribute toward LiDAR solutions for autonomous and intelligent applications.
As a strategic partner, Sunny Automotive Optech will collaborate with LeddarTech in creating LiDAR solutions for automotive and mobility applications. It will provide automotive grade optical design and industrialisation expertise for the optical subsystems as well as manufacturing services for optical elements and sub-assemblies.
The optical subsystems will include transmitter and receiver optics consisting of selected automotive-grade optical elements with a path to automotive qualification, testing and cost optimisation, according to a statement.
LeddarTech and Sunny Automotive Optech will initiate this collaboration on front and cocoon LiDAR optics designs, based on the LeddarEngine™. The LeddarEngine comprises the LeddarCore™ LCA3 system-on-chip and LeddarSP™ signal processing library.
LeddarTech is an industry leader providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform. More details at https://leddartech.com.
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This strategic collaboration recognises Sunny Automotive Optech as a market leader in technology that provides optical solutions that contribute toward LiDAR solutions for autonomous and intelligent applications.
As a strategic partner, Sunny Automotive Optech will collaborate with LeddarTech in creating LiDAR solutions for automotive and mobility applications. It will provide automotive grade optical design and industrialisation expertise for the optical subsystems as well as manufacturing services for optical elements and sub-assemblies.
The optical subsystems will include transmitter and receiver optics consisting of selected automotive-grade optical elements with a path to automotive qualification, testing and cost optimisation, according to a statement.
LeddarTech and Sunny Automotive Optech will initiate this collaboration on front and cocoon LiDAR optics designs, based on the LeddarEngine™. The LeddarEngine comprises the LeddarCore™ LCA3 system-on-chip and LeddarSP™ signal processing library.
LeddarTech is an industry leader providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform. More details at https://leddartech.com.
-- BERNAMA
JUNIPER NETWORKS PROVIDES DEUTSCHE TELEKOM WITH A MANAGED SD-WAN PLATFORM TO DELIVER END-TO-END OVERLAY SERVICES TO ITS ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS
Integrated hardware and software solution underpins rollout of Software-Defined managed services offering
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI driven networks, has partnered with T-Systems, one of the world-leading cross-manufacturer digital service providers, to create and deliver a managed SD-WAN infrastructure as part of an end-to-end service overlay solution for companies with complex network and connectivity requirements.
JUNIPER NETWORKS PROVIDES DEUTSCHE TELEKOM WITH A MANAGED SD-WAN PLATFORM TO DELIVER END-TO-END OVERLAY SERVICES TO ITS ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI driven networks, has partnered with T-Systems, one of the world-leading cross-manufacturer digital service providers, to create and deliver a managed SD-WAN infrastructure as part of an end-to-end service overlay solution for companies with complex network and connectivity requirements.
JUNIPER NETWORKS PROVIDES DEUTSCHE TELEKOM WITH A MANAGED SD-WAN PLATFORM TO DELIVER END-TO-END OVERLAY SERVICES TO ITS ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS
Tuesday 21 April 2020
COVID-19: Dole launches initiative to supply nutritious foods globally
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- Dole Packaged Foods LLC has launched an initiative to supply nutritious foods to the needy to provide much-needed assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dole is inviting other organisations and companies, large and small worldwide, to join them to help cast a little sunshine in dark times and ensure the health of those in need.
From kids to the elderly, to those who are on the front lines caring for others, through a series of donations and partnerships, Dole is aiming to help close the gaps to access to healthy food in trying times.
The company has committed its resources, facilities and social impact efforts under its Sunshine for All Promise for people to have access to the nutritious food they need.
It includes delivering sunshine for the frontline; teaming up with World Central Kitchen to support seniors and under-served families in California; partnering with Lyft to provide under-served seniors with nutritious foods in Seattle and Chicago; and delivering fruit cups to healthcare workers at hospitals in Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain) and Auckland (New Zealand), among others.
According to a statement, Dole will also launch a campaign honouring essential frontline workers as superheroes, thanking their partners and calling on others to join its mission to make Sunshine For All a reality.
Dole has doubled down with its employees to ensure they have what they need to stay healthy. It also created resources for employees who may come in contact with the virus and is working to upgrade its hospital immunity facilities in Dolefil/Polomolok to ensure doctors are well equipped to service the community.
-- BERNAMA
Dole is inviting other organisations and companies, large and small worldwide, to join them to help cast a little sunshine in dark times and ensure the health of those in need.
From kids to the elderly, to those who are on the front lines caring for others, through a series of donations and partnerships, Dole is aiming to help close the gaps to access to healthy food in trying times.
The company has committed its resources, facilities and social impact efforts under its Sunshine for All Promise for people to have access to the nutritious food they need.
It includes delivering sunshine for the frontline; teaming up with World Central Kitchen to support seniors and under-served families in California; partnering with Lyft to provide under-served seniors with nutritious foods in Seattle and Chicago; and delivering fruit cups to healthcare workers at hospitals in Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain) and Auckland (New Zealand), among others.
According to a statement, Dole will also launch a campaign honouring essential frontline workers as superheroes, thanking their partners and calling on others to join its mission to make Sunshine For All a reality.
Dole has doubled down with its employees to ensure they have what they need to stay healthy. It also created resources for employees who may come in contact with the virus and is working to upgrade its hospital immunity facilities in Dolefil/Polomolok to ensure doctors are well equipped to service the community.
-- BERNAMA
Monday 20 April 2020
BIOTALYS ESTABLISHES SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
SAB will provide scientific and technical advice to accelerate the development of Biotalys’ unique biocontrol solutions
GHENT, Belgium, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprised of recognized industry experts and thought leaders who will provide scientific and technical advice to accelerate the development of Biotalys’ unique biocontrol solutions.
The SAB will accompany the Biotalys leadership team to make important decisions as the Company continues to advance the development of its lead, novel biofungicide that is expected to enter the U.S. market in 2022. The SAB will also provide external scientific perspective to further develop and validate Biotalys’ unique discovery platform and multi-indication pipeline of novel, protein-based biocontrol solutions for applications in agriculture and the food industry.
Hilde Revets, CSO of Biotalys, commented: “The creation of our SAB is an important step for the future growth of our company and is a true validation of our breakthrough science and cutting-edge technology platform. Our SAB experts will support and evaluate our strategic choices to shape the future of sustainable and safe food supply.” Luc Maertens, COO of Biotalys, added: “We are very excited and privileged to benefit from such a complementary group of industry experts to further prepare the commercialization of our lead biofungicide and accelerate our unique pipeline of biocontrols with novel modes of action. Their deep understanding and experience in the sector, from technology to product development, through to regulatory affairs and market entry will be invaluable for the future success of our Company.”
The appointments to Biotalys’ SAB include:
GHENT, Belgium, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprised of recognized industry experts and thought leaders who will provide scientific and technical advice to accelerate the development of Biotalys’ unique biocontrol solutions.
The SAB will accompany the Biotalys leadership team to make important decisions as the Company continues to advance the development of its lead, novel biofungicide that is expected to enter the U.S. market in 2022. The SAB will also provide external scientific perspective to further develop and validate Biotalys’ unique discovery platform and multi-indication pipeline of novel, protein-based biocontrol solutions for applications in agriculture and the food industry.
Hilde Revets, CSO of Biotalys, commented: “The creation of our SAB is an important step for the future growth of our company and is a true validation of our breakthrough science and cutting-edge technology platform. Our SAB experts will support and evaluate our strategic choices to shape the future of sustainable and safe food supply.” Luc Maertens, COO of Biotalys, added: “We are very excited and privileged to benefit from such a complementary group of industry experts to further prepare the commercialization of our lead biofungicide and accelerate our unique pipeline of biocontrols with novel modes of action. Their deep understanding and experience in the sector, from technology to product development, through to regulatory affairs and market entry will be invaluable for the future success of our Company.”
The appointments to Biotalys’ SAB include:
- Adrian Percy, PhD – Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board
With more than 25 years of experience in the agricultural industry, Adrian is an advocate of the needs for, and benefits of modern agriculture. He is also a strong proponent of the development and adoption of new agricultural and food technologies that support global food security while preserving the environment. Adrian currently serves as the CTO of UPL Ltd and was previously head of research and development for the Crop Science division of Bayer as part of their executive committee. Adrian joined Biotalys as an independent Board Member in 2018. Adrian is a toxicologist by training and received his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Birmingham.
- Jacqui Campbell, PhD, MBA
Jacqui is a senior executive with a passion for new technology innovation and has over 28 years of experience in the global agriculture industry. During her tenure with Syngenta she has held leadership positions across R&D, production and supply chain and has deep experience in scaling technology from an idea in the lab to both commercial production and product in the field. She is currently responsible in Syngenta for assessing novel technologies and business opportunities across the Agtech landscape and is an executive member of the Syngenta Corporate Venture Fund Committee.
- Daniel Joo, PhD
Daniel is currently Vice President of Biology at Oerth Bio. He brings 20+ years of expertise in both wet lab and dry lab sciences that are critical to innovation in emerging technology. Utilizing both approaches as the Director of Informatics, he led genomics and bioinformatics efforts at AgraQuest, a biopesticide company, which was acquired by Bayer in 2012. Within Bayer, he held various strategic positions in Traits and Biologics, focused on the identification and improvement of novel traits or microbes for controlling weeds, pests and diseases. Prior to joining Oerth, Daniel was the Head of Microbiome Discovery at BASF. He also has 10 years of experience working for start-up biotech companies in human therapeutics. Daniel received both his B.A in Biology and B.A.S. in Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and conducted his postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF.
- Franz-Josef Placke, Doctor rerum naturalium, Pharmacist
Since January 2019, Franz-Josef works as a self-employed Technology Advisor for Life Sciences and he is currently also Chair of the Advisory Board for Rottendorf Pharma. Franz-Josef is retired from Bayer AG where he held senior management positions with global responsibility in R&D as well as in production for more than 15 years. He was responsible for product development, product safety and regulatory affairs in Bayer CropScience and for product supply and product quality in Bayer Animal Health and the Pharma division. He is passionate about sustainable agriculture and believes in new technologies to improve and secure agricultural productivity and farmer’s income while minimizing the environmental impact. Equally important is for him the societal acceptance of technologies and the trust in science. Franz-Josef received his PhD in natural science from University of Würzburg (Institute for Pharmacy). He is a pharmacist by training and studied at University of Marburg.
About Biotalys
Biotalys is a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions, shaping the future of sustainable and safe food supply.
Based on its ground-breaking technology platform, the Company has developed a broad pipeline of effective and safe products with novel modes of action, addressing key crop pests and diseases across the whole value chain, from soil to plate.
Biotalys’ unique protein-based biocontrols combine the high-performance characteristics and consistency of chemicals with the clean safety profile of biologicals, making them ideal crop protection agents for both pre- and post-harvest applications. The Company is on track to launch its first biofungicide in the US in 2022, followed by global market introductions.
Biotalys was founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) and has raised €61 million to date from specialist international investors. The Company is based in the biotech cluster in Ghent, Belgium. More information can be found on www.biotalys.com.
For further information, please contact
Marieke Vermeersch, Corporate Communications Consultant
T: +32 (0)9 261 06 84
E: marieke.vermeersch@biotalys.com
SOURCE : Biotalys
Saturday 18 April 2020
EPIQ LAUNCHES NEXT-GEN SERVICE TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH CONTRACT ANALYSIS
Service addresses growing contract issues related to COVID-19
NEW YORK, April 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, today announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled legal solutions to include Contract Analysis. The new global Contract Analysis offering combines expertise with machine learning and natural language processing to enable faster, more intelligent contract analysis by legal teams, with the ability to supplement and scale this analysis with experienced Epiq team members.
Epiq has deep expertise applying advanced, technology enabled analytics to legal processes, including using AI in over 1,000 eDiscovery matters for law firms and corporate legal teams in the past year. Epiq is now applying its experience to help organizations better understand, organize and optimize their contracts. The platform doesn’t take the human component out of contract analysis, but it can make those humans faster and more effective, reducing overall costs by as much as 50%.
“Market and environmental forces, including new laws and regulations, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, information security, and more recently the COVID-19 global pandemic, have increased the need for organizations to understand what is in all of their contracts and to prioritize review. Our clients can utilize Epiq’s platform without ramp up time and having to invest in their own people, processes and tools,” said Roger Pilc, president and general manager, Epiq legal solutions. “This is critical in today’s environment in which there are newly increased demands on already stretched legal and IT teams.”
Epiq is leveraging Diligen for the machine learning portion of the platform to provide high quality and efficient contract analysis through its ability to ingest, review and pinpoint data in hundreds of contracts within minutes. Epiq’s highly experienced teams manage the review, provide scale when needed, define quality control, extract clauses requiring manual intervention, and provide detailed reporting and metrics about client contracts.
“We are excited to partner with Epiq with the goal of providing law firms and legal departments with more efficient, fast, accurate and affordable ways to gain insight into their contracts,” stated Laura van Wyngaarden, Diligen co-founder and COO. “Epiq’s project management expertise and review capabilities, combined with Diligen’s machine learning contract analysis capabilities, enables clients to experience the power of AI tools and get more done with less.”
Particularly relevant today due to COVID-19, the platform’s pre-built force majeure algorithms can be utilized by enterprises who want to determine risk/liability for not being able to fulfill contracts, including provisions for timing to provide notice; enterprises who want to determine response for suppliers not being able to fulfill contracts, with special consideration for determining jurisdiction; and law firms who want to provide contract review for impacted enterprises.
Additional applications for this new platform include helping legal teams analyze contracts for compliance with new laws and regulations such as GDPR, due diligence support for mergers or acquisitions, creating a lease catalogue, exporting essential contract characteristics for loading into a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, and preparing for the elimination of LIBOR clauses.
For more information on our contract analysis solution, contact us here.
About Diligen
Diligen is a leading contract analysis platform that uses machine learning to identify key provisions, create summaries and help teams manage the contract review process. Diligen works with law firms and legal teams on contract review matters such as M&A due diligence, lease review, Libor review, legacy contract review, CLM metadata extraction and force majeure review. Diligen is trusted by clients around the world to provide rapid insight into large numbers of contracts and dramatically streamline the contract review process. Learn more at www.diligen.com.
About Epiq
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity, and confidence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline the administration of business operations, class action and mass tort, court reporting, eDiscovery, regulatory, compliance, restructuring, and bankruptcy matters. Epiq subject-matter experts and technologies create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to high-performing clients around the world. Learn more at https://www.epiqglobal.com.
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NEW YORK, April 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, today announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled legal solutions to include Contract Analysis. The new global Contract Analysis offering combines expertise with machine learning and natural language processing to enable faster, more intelligent contract analysis by legal teams, with the ability to supplement and scale this analysis with experienced Epiq team members.
Epiq has deep expertise applying advanced, technology enabled analytics to legal processes, including using AI in over 1,000 eDiscovery matters for law firms and corporate legal teams in the past year. Epiq is now applying its experience to help organizations better understand, organize and optimize their contracts. The platform doesn’t take the human component out of contract analysis, but it can make those humans faster and more effective, reducing overall costs by as much as 50%.
“Market and environmental forces, including new laws and regulations, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, information security, and more recently the COVID-19 global pandemic, have increased the need for organizations to understand what is in all of their contracts and to prioritize review. Our clients can utilize Epiq’s platform without ramp up time and having to invest in their own people, processes and tools,” said Roger Pilc, president and general manager, Epiq legal solutions. “This is critical in today’s environment in which there are newly increased demands on already stretched legal and IT teams.”
Epiq is leveraging Diligen for the machine learning portion of the platform to provide high quality and efficient contract analysis through its ability to ingest, review and pinpoint data in hundreds of contracts within minutes. Epiq’s highly experienced teams manage the review, provide scale when needed, define quality control, extract clauses requiring manual intervention, and provide detailed reporting and metrics about client contracts.
“We are excited to partner with Epiq with the goal of providing law firms and legal departments with more efficient, fast, accurate and affordable ways to gain insight into their contracts,” stated Laura van Wyngaarden, Diligen co-founder and COO. “Epiq’s project management expertise and review capabilities, combined with Diligen’s machine learning contract analysis capabilities, enables clients to experience the power of AI tools and get more done with less.”
Particularly relevant today due to COVID-19, the platform’s pre-built force majeure algorithms can be utilized by enterprises who want to determine risk/liability for not being able to fulfill contracts, including provisions for timing to provide notice; enterprises who want to determine response for suppliers not being able to fulfill contracts, with special consideration for determining jurisdiction; and law firms who want to provide contract review for impacted enterprises.
Additional applications for this new platform include helping legal teams analyze contracts for compliance with new laws and regulations such as GDPR, due diligence support for mergers or acquisitions, creating a lease catalogue, exporting essential contract characteristics for loading into a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, and preparing for the elimination of LIBOR clauses.
For more information on our contract analysis solution, contact us here.
About Diligen
Diligen is a leading contract analysis platform that uses machine learning to identify key provisions, create summaries and help teams manage the contract review process. Diligen works with law firms and legal teams on contract review matters such as M&A due diligence, lease review, Libor review, legacy contract review, CLM metadata extraction and force majeure review. Diligen is trusted by clients around the world to provide rapid insight into large numbers of contracts and dramatically streamline the contract review process. Learn more at www.diligen.com.
About Epiq
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity, and confidence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline the administration of business operations, class action and mass tort, court reporting, eDiscovery, regulatory, compliance, restructuring, and bankruptcy matters. Epiq subject-matter experts and technologies create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to high-performing clients around the world. Learn more at https://www.epiqglobal.com.
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MYPINPAD latest certification offers secure payments on Android, iOS devices
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- MYPINPAD (MPP) has achieved Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council (SSC) certification for its Android software-based PIN entry on a Commercial off-the-shelf (SPoC) solution.
According to a statement by MPP, the global leader in secure personal authentication for payment solutions, the certification makes the company the first to achieve a software only SPoC accreditation to enable secure payments on both Android and iOS devices.
The bar is set very high to meet PCI’s SPoC requirements, and MPP’s solution has succeeded in passing them, enabling it to now work on any Android device operating v8.0 and above.
Mobile devices running the Android operating system hold 87 per cent share of the global market, creating an expansion at scale for the deployment and adoption of MPP’s PIN on Mobile Solution MPP mPOS.
With both PCI accredited software only SPoC certifications, MPP is set to deploy its secure and accessible solution globally in all major continents this year, enabling everyday smartphones and tablets to replace traditional Point of Sale terminals and PIN entry mPOS devices.
Now that PCI SSC SPoC approval has been obtained for both Android and iOS operating systems, MPP is already working to achieve PCI certification for Contactless Payments on Commercial-off-the-shelf devices.
The company aims to drive mobile device acceptance exponentially from 100 million currently to over 400 million by 2024.
Discover more at www.mypinpad.com
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement by MPP, the global leader in secure personal authentication for payment solutions, the certification makes the company the first to achieve a software only SPoC accreditation to enable secure payments on both Android and iOS devices.
The bar is set very high to meet PCI’s SPoC requirements, and MPP’s solution has succeeded in passing them, enabling it to now work on any Android device operating v8.0 and above.
Mobile devices running the Android operating system hold 87 per cent share of the global market, creating an expansion at scale for the deployment and adoption of MPP’s PIN on Mobile Solution MPP mPOS.
With both PCI accredited software only SPoC certifications, MPP is set to deploy its secure and accessible solution globally in all major continents this year, enabling everyday smartphones and tablets to replace traditional Point of Sale terminals and PIN entry mPOS devices.
Now that PCI SSC SPoC approval has been obtained for both Android and iOS operating systems, MPP is already working to achieve PCI certification for Contactless Payments on Commercial-off-the-shelf devices.
The company aims to drive mobile device acceptance exponentially from 100 million currently to over 400 million by 2024.
Discover more at www.mypinpad.com
-- BERNAMA
Friday 17 April 2020
TRICOR GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF THE MALAYSIAN OPERATIONS OF AXCELASIA INC., A SGX LISTED COMPANY
HONG KONG, April 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tricor Group (Tricor), Asia's leading business expansion specialist and leading provider of professional services, has completed the sale and purchase agreement to acquire the Malaysia operations of Axcelasia Inc. (the "Transaction"), an integrated professional services firm delivering Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) solutions, corporate, business and tax services.
Axcelasia Inc., ("Axcelasia") a SGX listed company, has a staff of 100+ professionals and a 1,000+ client portfolio consisting of public listed companies, private companies, government-linked entities and multinational corporations. The firm is led by seasoned industry executives, including Group CEO Mr. Ranjit Singh, Non-Executive Chairman Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, and Deputy Executive Chairman Dato Peter Tang.
For Tricor, this Transaction represents the launch of a new regional Governance, Risk & Compliance business focused on helping clients manage their increasingly complex regulatory and compliance responsibilities while operating in the emerging and maturing economies of the Asia Pacific region. This investment by Tricor is the first step towards building an integrated suite of GRC solutions that deliver enhanced value by supporting deep advisory expertise with client-centric technology. Additionally, Axcelasia's corporate services and business support services will merge into Tricor Malaysia, making Tricor one of Malaysia's largest providers of corporate services to international and Malaysian corporations.
Mr. Lennard Yong, Tricor Group CEO, said: “I am pleased to welcome Axcelasia’s operations to Tricor Group. During this critical moment as companies face unprecedented business and economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the premier services of Axcelasia especially in enterprise risk management is even more critical to our clients. Axcelasia is a major provider of GRC, internal audit and related consulting services which will enhance Tricor Group’s platform as we seek to build a broader base of services for our clients to help them navigate through the demand and supply shock caused by the pandemic. In spite of the current challenges amid Malaysia’s movement control order, we are pleased that our companies have been able to work through the current challenges to deliver on the closing requirements. This acquisition, marks the 8th since Tricor was acquired by Permira, places Tricor in an enhanced position to better serve businesses in this fluid, fast-evolving landscape. Axcelasia's dynamic, client-centric approach will be particularly valuable to Tricor as we continue to deepen our footprint and expand our portfolio of corporate services and business solutions to clients expanding across Asia Pacific.”
Mr. Ranjit Singh, Axcelasia Group CEO, said: “Now more than ever, businesses need integrated services of the highest standard to build resiliency and thrive against the headwinds of COVID-19. Teaming up with Tricor allows us to bring our services – especially GRC solutions – to a larger client base and also offers our clients in Malaysia and ASEAN access to Tricor’s vast suite of services. The natural synergies of our services and staff will help make this transition seamless – and together our teams will help more companies navigate their business expansion journeys in Asia Pacific and beyond.”
Mr. Yeap Kok Leong, CEO & Managing Director of Tricor Malaysia & Labuan, said: “The synergies created with the addition of Axcelasia’s expertise to Tricor’s business in Malaysia will empower us to deliver robust integrated corporate solutions for our clients across Consulting, Governance and Taxation. We look forward to the collaboration with Axcelasia.”
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About Tricor Group
Tricor Group (Tricor) is the leading business expansion specialist in Asia, with global knowledge and local expertise in business, corporate, investor, human resources & payroll, and corporate trust & debt services. Tricor provides the building blocks for, and catalyzes every stage of clients’ business growth, from incorporation to IPO. Tricor has had a rapid expansion through organic growth and development as well as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. The Group today has over 50,000 clients globally (including 20,000 clients in Mainland China), a staff strength of over 2,600 and a network of offices in 47 cities across 21 countries / territories. Our client portfolio includes over 1,500 companies listed in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China, ~500 companies listed in Singapore and Malaysia, and more than 40% of the Fortune Global 500 companies, as well as a significant share of multinationals and private enterprises operating across international markets. In March 2017, the Permira Funds became the controlling shareholder of the Tricor Group, alongside management.
Visit: www.tricorglobal.com
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Contact
For more information, please contact:
HONG KONG SAR (GROUP OFFICE)
Sunshine Farzan
Tricor Services Limited
Group Head of Marketing & Communications
Tel: +852 2980 1261
Email: Sunshine.Farzan@hk.tricorglobal.com
Source : Tricor Group
Axcelasia Inc., ("Axcelasia") a SGX listed company, has a staff of 100+ professionals and a 1,000+ client portfolio consisting of public listed companies, private companies, government-linked entities and multinational corporations. The firm is led by seasoned industry executives, including Group CEO Mr. Ranjit Singh, Non-Executive Chairman Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, and Deputy Executive Chairman Dato Peter Tang.
For Tricor, this Transaction represents the launch of a new regional Governance, Risk & Compliance business focused on helping clients manage their increasingly complex regulatory and compliance responsibilities while operating in the emerging and maturing economies of the Asia Pacific region. This investment by Tricor is the first step towards building an integrated suite of GRC solutions that deliver enhanced value by supporting deep advisory expertise with client-centric technology. Additionally, Axcelasia's corporate services and business support services will merge into Tricor Malaysia, making Tricor one of Malaysia's largest providers of corporate services to international and Malaysian corporations.
Mr. Lennard Yong, Tricor Group CEO, said: “I am pleased to welcome Axcelasia’s operations to Tricor Group. During this critical moment as companies face unprecedented business and economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the premier services of Axcelasia especially in enterprise risk management is even more critical to our clients. Axcelasia is a major provider of GRC, internal audit and related consulting services which will enhance Tricor Group’s platform as we seek to build a broader base of services for our clients to help them navigate through the demand and supply shock caused by the pandemic. In spite of the current challenges amid Malaysia’s movement control order, we are pleased that our companies have been able to work through the current challenges to deliver on the closing requirements. This acquisition, marks the 8th since Tricor was acquired by Permira, places Tricor in an enhanced position to better serve businesses in this fluid, fast-evolving landscape. Axcelasia's dynamic, client-centric approach will be particularly valuable to Tricor as we continue to deepen our footprint and expand our portfolio of corporate services and business solutions to clients expanding across Asia Pacific.”
Mr. Ranjit Singh, Axcelasia Group CEO, said: “Now more than ever, businesses need integrated services of the highest standard to build resiliency and thrive against the headwinds of COVID-19. Teaming up with Tricor allows us to bring our services – especially GRC solutions – to a larger client base and also offers our clients in Malaysia and ASEAN access to Tricor’s vast suite of services. The natural synergies of our services and staff will help make this transition seamless – and together our teams will help more companies navigate their business expansion journeys in Asia Pacific and beyond.”
Mr. Yeap Kok Leong, CEO & Managing Director of Tricor Malaysia & Labuan, said: “The synergies created with the addition of Axcelasia’s expertise to Tricor’s business in Malaysia will empower us to deliver robust integrated corporate solutions for our clients across Consulting, Governance and Taxation. We look forward to the collaboration with Axcelasia.”
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About Tricor Group
Tricor Group (Tricor) is the leading business expansion specialist in Asia, with global knowledge and local expertise in business, corporate, investor, human resources & payroll, and corporate trust & debt services. Tricor provides the building blocks for, and catalyzes every stage of clients’ business growth, from incorporation to IPO. Tricor has had a rapid expansion through organic growth and development as well as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. The Group today has over 50,000 clients globally (including 20,000 clients in Mainland China), a staff strength of over 2,600 and a network of offices in 47 cities across 21 countries / territories. Our client portfolio includes over 1,500 companies listed in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China, ~500 companies listed in Singapore and Malaysia, and more than 40% of the Fortune Global 500 companies, as well as a significant share of multinationals and private enterprises operating across international markets. In March 2017, the Permira Funds became the controlling shareholder of the Tricor Group, alongside management.
Visit: www.tricorglobal.com
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Contact
For more information, please contact:
HONG KONG SAR (GROUP OFFICE)
Sunshine Farzan
Tricor Services Limited
Group Head of Marketing & Communications
Tel: +852 2980 1261
Email: Sunshine.Farzan@hk.tricorglobal.com
Source : Tricor Group
Merck Foundation seeks 'Stay At Home' Media Recognition Awards applications for Asian journalists
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| Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. DJÈNÈ CONDÉ, The First Lady of Guinea; H.E. FATIMA MAADA BIO; The First Lady of Sierra Leone; H.E. Prof. GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, The First Lady of Malawi; H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia; H.E. DENISE NKURUNZIZA, The First Lady of Burundi; H.E. AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, The First Lady of Niger; H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic; H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Ghana; H.E. CLAR MARIE WEAH, The First Lady of Liberia; H.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The First Lady of Congo Brazzaville; H.E. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia; H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe; H.E. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady of Botswana; H.E. Dr. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique and Former First Lady of Mauritania. (Photo: Business Wire)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany is calling for ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards applications for journalists in Asian countries.
Themed ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’, the awards are open to all journalists from print, online, radio and multimedia platforms.
According to the foundation’s chief executive officer, Dr Rasha Kelej in a statement, the ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Award will encourage media to sensitise the communities.
“Raising awareness about coronavirus in our communities will contribute to supporting health workers who are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, it will also enhance their great efforts in leading community dialogue to address fears and questions. Our hearts and thoughts are with them”.
More than one winner will be chosen from each category. The most creative and influential media work aiming to raise awareness and sensitising communities about this alarming topic at a regular basis will be eligible to win.
Entries can be submitted until June 30 via email to submit@merck-foundation.com, along with details (including name, gender, country, media house, email address and mobile number) and entry as an attachment.
For each platform category, the prize money is up to US$500. (US$1 = RM4.322)
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AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF SHINKONG INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, April 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of Shinkong Insurance Company Limited (Shinkong Insurance) (Taiwan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF SHINKONG INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF SHINKONG INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Thursday 16 April 2020
MHPS J-Series gas turbine fleet reaches one million commercial operating hours
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems’ (MHPS) J-Series gas turbine installed fleet has achieved one million hours of commercial operation, nearly double that of similar sized gas turbines from competitors.
According to MHPS in a statement, the company’s largest and most advanced gas turbine series leads the industry with reliable, efficient power generation and flexibility to meet rigid new standards for reduced carbon emissions.
Compared to the same size coal-fired power plants, one million J-Series operating hours have resulted in CO₂ emission reduction of 270 million tonnes. This is equivalent to CO₂ emissions from 1,346,918 railcars of coal burned.
Introduced in 2011, the J-Series delivers an industry-leading overall reliability of 99.5 per cent and an efficiency greater than 64 per cent.
Forty-three J-Series gas turbines are in commercial operation, and total ordered capacity exceeds 25 GW globally.
One hundred units have been technically selected in Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.
In many parts of the world, the J-Series gas turbine frequently replaces retired coal-fired power generation or is installed as an alternative to coal-fired power generation.
-- BERNAMA
According to MHPS in a statement, the company’s largest and most advanced gas turbine series leads the industry with reliable, efficient power generation and flexibility to meet rigid new standards for reduced carbon emissions.
Compared to the same size coal-fired power plants, one million J-Series operating hours have resulted in CO₂ emission reduction of 270 million tonnes. This is equivalent to CO₂ emissions from 1,346,918 railcars of coal burned.
Introduced in 2011, the J-Series delivers an industry-leading overall reliability of 99.5 per cent and an efficiency greater than 64 per cent.
Forty-three J-Series gas turbines are in commercial operation, and total ordered capacity exceeds 25 GW globally.
One hundred units have been technically selected in Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.
In many parts of the world, the J-Series gas turbine frequently replaces retired coal-fired power generation or is installed as an alternative to coal-fired power generation.
-- BERNAMA
Lukas Guenthardt appointed Eriez® President, CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Eriez® Chairman, Richard Merwin has announced the appointment of Lukas Guenthardt as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Timothy Shuttleworth who has retired.
Guenthardt joined the Eriez Board of Directors in 2011 and was named Executive Vice-President of Global Strategy and Development in 2014, according to a statement.
Merwin said Guenthardt's experience managing the company’s global subsidiaries prepared him well for the posts of President and CEO to lead Eriez’ strong position and growth opportunities in key industrial markets, including food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, chemicals, paper, rubber and metals recycling.
“Guenthardt has developed and implemented business operations systems that strengthened Eriez’ drive toward a more integrated global company,” he added.
Prior to joining Eriez, Guenthardt was with K-Tron International for 20 years, serving in various executive capacities during that time. He started in K-Tron’s research and development department and then relocated to Switzerland to direct European and Asian operations.
Eriez is recognised as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries.
More details at www.eriez.com.
-- BERNAMA
Guenthardt joined the Eriez Board of Directors in 2011 and was named Executive Vice-President of Global Strategy and Development in 2014, according to a statement.
Merwin said Guenthardt's experience managing the company’s global subsidiaries prepared him well for the posts of President and CEO to lead Eriez’ strong position and growth opportunities in key industrial markets, including food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, chemicals, paper, rubber and metals recycling.
“Guenthardt has developed and implemented business operations systems that strengthened Eriez’ drive toward a more integrated global company,” he added.
Prior to joining Eriez, Guenthardt was with K-Tron International for 20 years, serving in various executive capacities during that time. He started in K-Tron’s research and development department and then relocated to Switzerland to direct European and Asian operations.
Eriez is recognised as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries.
More details at www.eriez.com.
-- BERNAMA
Transports Vervaeke deploys Juniper Mist platform to streamline operations, improve productivity
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Juniper Networks recently announced that Transports Vervaeke, a leading international chemical and fuel logistics provider, has deployed the Wireless LAN (WLAN) platform from Mist Systems, a Juniper company.
According to a statement, the platform will streamline network operations and improve employee productivity in the company’s garages, warehouses and office locations across Europe.
Transports Vervaeke is in the process of modernising fleet management operations, starting with the customisation, maintenance and operation of the applications, systems and processes needed to manage 750 tractors, 1,000 tank trailers and 750 tank containers.
Juniper Mist Access Points and Wi-Fi Assurance software are essential to this digital transformation project.
It enables mobile devices to gradually replace clipboards and paper in garages and warehouses so technicians can access work orders remotely, update workflow tasks, check inventory for parts, place orders and even automatically trigger invoicing when jobs are complete.
The Mist Wi-Fi solution is also available to employees and visitors in the company’s corporate offices. The company now has the flexibility within its offices to be mobile with laptops and handheld devices. When employees travel to other company locations, their devices are automatically connected upon arrival.
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement, the platform will streamline network operations and improve employee productivity in the company’s garages, warehouses and office locations across Europe.
Transports Vervaeke is in the process of modernising fleet management operations, starting with the customisation, maintenance and operation of the applications, systems and processes needed to manage 750 tractors, 1,000 tank trailers and 750 tank containers.
Juniper Mist Access Points and Wi-Fi Assurance software are essential to this digital transformation project.
It enables mobile devices to gradually replace clipboards and paper in garages and warehouses so technicians can access work orders remotely, update workflow tasks, check inventory for parts, place orders and even automatically trigger invoicing when jobs are complete.
The Mist Wi-Fi solution is also available to employees and visitors in the company’s corporate offices. The company now has the flexibility within its offices to be mobile with laptops and handheld devices. When employees travel to other company locations, their devices are automatically connected upon arrival.
-- BERNAMA
PHOENIX SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL, INC., ANNOUNCES JES3PLUS™ V1R0 GENERAL AVAILABILITY
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Software International, Inc., today announced the general availability of JES3plus™ V1R0, the first release of their derivative product based on IBM’s z/OS JES3 spooling subsystem. In October 2019, Phoenix Software licensed the source code for JES3, offering a solution to clients wishing to remain on JES3.
This initial release is a plug-compatible solution that functions identically to z/OS JES3 V2R4 in virtually every respect. This means:
· User exits should continue to work unchanged
· Source modifications (if any) should continue to work unchanged
· Message automation should continue to work unchanged
· Operator commands should be unchanged
· Job, device, and tape high-watermark setup should continue to work unchanged
· NJE and RJP partner interactions with your systems should be unchanged
· DevTest and production JCL should continue to work unchanged
· Production control procedures should continue to work unchanged
· Output post-processing scripts should continue to work unchanged
· JES3's often superior performance characteristics should be unchanged
“Today marks an exciting moment for the JES3 community,” said Ed Jaffe, Chief Technology Officer at Phoenix Software International. “JES3plus V1R0 is currently running in test environments large and small around the world and, on behalf of all of us at Phoenix Software, I wish to thank our early customers and ISV partners who helped make this launch a success. We look forward to many years of successful partnership as this unique journey unfolds."
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37155
This initial release is a plug-compatible solution that functions identically to z/OS JES3 V2R4 in virtually every respect. This means:
· User exits should continue to work unchanged
· Source modifications (if any) should continue to work unchanged
· Message automation should continue to work unchanged
· Operator commands should be unchanged
· Job, device, and tape high-watermark setup should continue to work unchanged
· NJE and RJP partner interactions with your systems should be unchanged
· DevTest and production JCL should continue to work unchanged
· Production control procedures should continue to work unchanged
· Output post-processing scripts should continue to work unchanged
· JES3's often superior performance characteristics should be unchanged
“Today marks an exciting moment for the JES3 community,” said Ed Jaffe, Chief Technology Officer at Phoenix Software International. “JES3plus V1R0 is currently running in test environments large and small around the world and, on behalf of all of us at Phoenix Software, I wish to thank our early customers and ISV partners who helped make this launch a success. We look forward to many years of successful partnership as this unique journey unfolds."
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37155
EMQ delivers enhanced cross-border payment capabilities to Singapore’s SMEs, payment service providers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — EMQ, a global financial settlement network has significantly augmented its cross-border payment capabilities to address inefficiencies in international payments for Singapore businesses.
The company recently renewed its Major Payment Institution licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), empowering businesses to send and receive money between Singapore and over 80 key markets worldwide.
“With our newly renewed licence by MAS and an integrated cross-border solution, we are well poised to offer Singapore’s diverse customer base secure, seamless global access to the rapidly growing payment ecosystem,” said EMQ co-founder and chief executive officer, Max Liu.
Powered by EMQ’s global financial settlement network, start-ups, payment service providers and SMEs in Singapore are able to make and receive payments quickly and transparently to and from over 80 key global markets, as well as instant access to Singapore’s Fast and Secure Transfers network.
EMQ’s Connect API uses a scalable technology to enable efficient cross-border transactions with greater transparency and certainty, according to a statement.
With a network infrastructure spanning globally across four continents, EMQ is currently licensed in HongKong, Singapore, Indonesia and registered as a Money Service Business in Canada.
With a network infrastructure spanning globally across four continents, EMQ is currently licensed in HongKong, Singapore, Indonesia and registered as a Money Service Business in Canada.
More details at http://www.emq.com.
— BERNAMA
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