Friday, 1 July 2022

Cellebrite Launch of Physical Analyzer Ultra Series Transforms Industry Standard for Digital Data Examination

 




With recent launches of Physical Analyzer Ultra Series and SaaS-based Cellebrite Premium, Cellebrite delivers powerful, end-to-end Collect & Review offering for digital investigations


PETAH TIKVA, Israel and TYSONS CORNER, Va., July 1 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
 Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced the general availability of the Cellebrite Physical Analyzer Ultra Series (PA Ultra Series), the next generation of PA and the de-facto industry standard for digital data examination.

PA Ultra Series is a revolutionary solution that further empowers investigators to uncover key pieces of case-relevant digital evidence and examine digital data more efficiently, to help secure more convictions, accelerate justice, and close cases faster. PA Ultra Series will significantly boost Cellebrite’s Collection & Review offerings as part of the Digital Intelligence suite of solutions.

PA Ultra Series will enable investigation teams to leverage an upgraded solution that can process a higher volume of computer, cloud, and mobile data, allow cases to be opened without the need to reparse data and support multiple cases and evidence per device with enhanced location data from a new customizable dashboard. PA Ultra will also enable data enrichment for cryptocurrency, ranging from leading blockchain data platforms to tracking transactions. 

Ronnen Armon, Chief Products & Technologies Officer, said: “PA Ultra Series transforms PA’s data processing, decoding, and reporting capabilities. We are confident that our continued innovation will empower examiners and law enforcement agencies to make more efficient and insightful investigative decisions that will lead to uncovering the truth and securing more convictions.”

Additionally, after successful beta testing and showcasing the pre-release, the SaaS version of Cellebrite Premium, an industry-leading advanced access solution, is now available for customers. With the general release of PA Ultra Series and the general availability of a SaaS-based version of Cellebrite Premium, Cellebrite has built upon its position as the global leader in the Digital Intelligence market. The Company provides a complete Collection & Review technology stack to its public and private sector customers, dramatically boosting our customer’s ability to analyze data in investigations and manage this process in the cloud.

For more information on Cellebrite PA Ultra Series, please visit https://cellebrite.com/en/pa-ultra.

For more information on Cellebrite Premium-as-a-Service, please visit: https://cellebrite.com/en/premium-as-a-service/.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice, and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Intelligence platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.comhttps://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on Twitter at @Cellebrite.

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PURE HARVEST SMART FARMS SECURES USD $180.5 MILLION FROM GLOBAL INVESTORS TO FUND EXPANSION

 


  • Funding takes total capital raised to-date to $387.1 million, fortifying the company’s position among the best-funded startups in the MEASA region.
  • Ambitious growth plan includes high-tech hybrid smart farms across the GCC and Asia.
  • A diverse, global investor base supports Pure Harvest’s mission to democratize access to high-quality, sustainably-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables.


ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pure Harvest Smart Farms (Pure Harvest), a world-leading, sustainable technology-enabled agribusiness headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, raised USD $180.5 million in their latest growth funding round. The financing was embraced by a consortium of key global investors, including Metric Capital Partners, UK, IMM Investment Corp, Korea, and Olayan Group, KSA, joined by several existing investors and management. The company will utilize the capital, together with various forms of debt financing, to invest in research and development, to expand its footprint across the GCC, and to open new markets in Asia.

This represents the largest-ever convertible financing in the MEASA region. The funding round was vastly oversubscribed, and a few strategic investors are still in discussions for further upsizing, underscoring the strong institutional investor appetite for Pure Harvest. The growth capital cements Pure Harvest’s role as the MEASA region’s champion within the fast-emerging, global high-tech agriculture ecosystem.

Sky Kurtz, Co-Founder and CEO at Pure Harvest Smart Farms, said: “We are humbled by this investment from an esteemed group of global investors, backing our mission: to harness the wonders of science, the power of nature, and the passions of people to provide tasty, affordable, sustainably-grown fresh produce anywhere. At Pure Harvest we have demonstrated we can reliably deploy our high-tech farming solutions across the GCC. Now it is time to enter new markets that share similar challenges to our own – fast-growing populations, seasonal import-dependence, and an awareness of the crippling effects that short-term crises (e.g. COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine conflict), and climate change, are having on our global food system. The future of farming is here… now, we have the resources to bring our solution to the world.”

Metric Capital Partners, the London headquartered, pan-European private equity investor providing capital solutions to mid-sized companies across a wide variety of industries, was a co-lead investor. Bjørn Tessiore, Partner at Metric Capital Partners said: “We are delighted to support the continued growth of Pure Harvest. It’s clear that controlled-environment agriculture is becoming increasingly important as a solution to food security issues while also mitigating the environmental impact of food production. We believe Pure Harvest is extremely well positioned to thrive in this growing market driven by its excellent team, innovative approach, and proven track record of building and operating at scale in a region characterized by difficult climatic conditions for agriculture.”

Commenting for IMM Investment Corp, the leading alternative investment firm in Korea, who announced an initial USD $50 million investment in Pure Harvest in October, Hyun-Chan Cho, Partner at IMM commented: “Due to our longstanding successful investment in Farm8 (PlanTFarm), we knew the CEA space well. With Pure Harvest, we saw a complementary solution that let us double-down on an investment thesis that we continue to believe in, and that tangibly contributes to global food security, water conservation, economic diversification, and sustainability objectives. We are proud to actively support Pure Harvest as it brings its solution to Asian markets.”

The Olayan Financing Company, a Saudi company holding and managing the Olayan Group’s Middle Eastern assets, was another key investor in this round of fundraising. A spokesperson for the company, discussed their recent investment: “Pure Harvest’s character aligns closely to our own: they saw an impending global food security crisis and have taken an important step to solve it. The climate and water challenges Pure Harvest works to overcome is vital to the global economy. Pure Harvest has proven its ability to deliver incredibly high-quality, safe, sustainable products at affordable prices, and they’ve shown an openness to partner with others to achieve their mission. I believe this funding will allow them to unleash significant potential, and to meet growing food demands in many new markets. We are pleased to be joining the company at this critical point in their journey, transitioning from a regional leader to a global one.”

This latest round of fundraising cements Pure Harvest’s leadership position as the pioneer in CEA in harsh climates. This fundraise, together with the sizable research and development incentives secured from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office in 2020, will allow Pure Harvest to accelerate its growth plans, deploying growing systems in new markets and increasing research and development investments. The company is also investigating a number of new growth initiatives, including product extensions and water-efficient CEA solutions for fodder production.

Citigroup served as exclusive financial advisor to Pure Harvest.

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Launched: Deck Sherpa, specialised design agency focused on presentations

 


A text-heavy presentation converted into a beautiful visual narrative by Deck Sherpa. (Graphic: Business Wire)


KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Venture Studio Prototyze has announced the launch of Deck Sherpa, a specialised design agency focused on presentations.

“What looks good, sells. Or at least – is easier to sell. It’s the same with presentations. An anti-boring presentation is like a well-tailored suit that makes the presenter noticeable and the pitch sharp,” said Tanmay Modi, CEO of Deck Sherpa in a statement.

“Deck Sherpa’s presentation specialists have had a small part to play in many storied transactions and newsworthy corporate moves. A modest investment in a professionally designed PowerPoint deck is an increasingly popular hack that senior leaders are turning to.”

Microsoft PowerPoint is the go-to software for presentations, globally. Whether serenading investors, inducting new employees, explaining product features, or providing financial updates – senior executives in business and governments alike have used on-screen PowerPoint slideshows for decades.

Simplicity and beautiful visuals make intricate concepts accessible to a wider audience. An idea with merit may go unappreciated due to mediocre presentation aesthetics resulting from poorly selected imagery, to amateurishly chosen typefaces and lack of alignment.

Part of Synapse, Prototyze’s communication design firm - Deck Sherpa is a fast-growing presentation-only design studio has been the secret weapon for many use cases ranging from sales decks to RFP responses.

The ability to deliver high quality, memorable outcomes in relatively short time – many senior business leaders rely on Deck Sherpa’s team for presentations that matter.

More details at www.decksherpa.com.

-- BERNAMA

ALR TECHNOLOGIES COMPLETES DEFINITIVE MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT WITH INFINOVO MEDICAL

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- ALR Technologies SG Pte Ltd (ALRT or the Company) announced the completion of a definitive manufacturing agreement with Infinovo Medical Co Ltd (Infinovo) to manufacture and supply the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) hardware that will be utilised as part of the ALRT GluCurve Pet CGM (the Manufacturing Agreement).

The Manufacturing Agreement gives ALRT, the diabetes management company, exclusive global rights to distribute the Infinovo CGM hardware for the animal health market, providing long-term production and supply. 

Subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions it is expected that initial deliveries of product by Infinovo will be made during Q4 of 2022.

“Executing the Manufacturing Agreement with Infinovo marks another major milestone in our path to commercialisation and profitability,” said Sidney Chan, Chairman and CEO of ALRT in a statement.

“Our next targeted milestone is securing distribution for the ALRT GluCurve Pet CGM. We have been working with many of the largest global distributors and pharmaceutical companies in animal health, evaluating different distribution opportunities ranging from joint venture partnerships to sales and distribution agreements. 

“We believe we have narrowed in on the right company and right deal structure to best bring value to our shareholders and to those who care for diabetic pets. We hope to announce the details of this pivotal next step in the near future.”

The Manufacturing Agreement is subject to certain closing conditions including the completion of a distribution agreement with a third party by July 31, 2022.

More details at https://sg.alrt.com.

-- BERNAMA

Kepler Group promotes Joshua Lerman to Global CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Digital marketing services pioneer Kepler Group has announced that company veteran Joshua Lerman has been named Global CEO.

This comes on the heels of Kepler co-founder Remy Stiles’ appointment as CEO for North America, the company’s largest region.

Lerman joined Kepler in 2014 to lead its Client Solutions group and was promoted to co-President for Kepler U.S. in 2019. During this time, Lerman played a critical role in key company achievements, including growth to over 700 professionals in 10 global offices, expansion of its proprietary Kepler Intelligence Platform, and service extension into TV buying, media in-housing, and marketing systems integration.

As Global CEO, Lerman will focus on stewarding Kepler’s continued expansion, enhancing its ability to deliver outsized client value via tech and data science, and further strengthening the company’s focus on employee development, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Lerman succeeds founding CEO Rick Greenberg, who will retain an active role as Executive Chairman and primarily focus on further strengthening Kepler’s international presence, accelerating Google-focused subsidiary Napkyn’s continued expansion, and advising Kepler Academy—the pro-bono, immersive training unit launched in 2021 to help improve representation in the marketing industry.

Greenberg will also continue to serve on the kyu Council, which helps manage Kepler’s parent group kyu, a strategic operating unit within Hakuhodo DY Holdings that also includes IDEO, Sid Lee, SYPartners and Godfrey Dadich.

“Josh is perfectly suited to lead Kepler in this next phase of the company’s journey,” said Greenberg in a statement. “He has tremendous experience leading large teams, and a singular focus on listening, learning and driving improvement—for the company, for clients, and for colleagues. Partnering with him these last eight years has been an amazing privilege, and I look forward to continuing that partnership in the years to come.”

“My time at Kepler to date has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career,” said Lerman. “I am honored to take on the role of Global CEO, and to continue working alongside such a gifted team.”

Since its inception in 2012, Kepler has grown from six founders in a single office to a truly global footprint with locations in North America, EMEA and APAC and a broad range of clients.

For more information, visit http://www.keplergrp.com.

-- BERNAMA

Takenaka establishes COT-Lab Singapore as cocreation base

 KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Takenaka Corporation has established a cocreation base COT-Lab Singapore, based primarily in Takenaka Corporation's Singapore Office in Changi Business Park near Changi International Airport.

In this Southeast Asian business hub, where social implementation is notably progressing in the fields of carbon neutrality and digital transformation (DX), Takenaka will accelerate technological development in collaboration with global cocreation partners.

A satellite office has been set up as a cocreation base within the coworking space One&Co in the Tanjong Pagar district. These bases are linked with Takenaka's cocreation bases in Japan to promote innovation activities, according to a statement.

COT-Lab Singapore aims to accelerate technological development and enhance its technological presence in Southeast Asia by promoting technology development and demonstration via industry-government-academia collaboration in fields such as carbon neutrality and digital transformation, and by developing approaches for social implementation.

More details at https://www.takenaka.co.jp/takenaka_e/

-- BERNAMA


THE EUROPEAN UNION SUPPORTS DOMINICA'S EFFORTS TO BECOME CLIMATE-RESILIENT

 Roseau, July 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Financial Secretary of the Commonwealth of Dominica had a discussion with the European Union (EU) dignitaries in Brussels, Belgium, on 23 June 23, to discuss Dominica's journey to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation.

Denise Edwards represented the country during the discussions with the European Member of Parliament (MEP) – Stéphane Bijoux, and the new MEP from Martinique Max Orville.

MEP Stéphane Bijoux lauded Dominica's efforts to become a climate-resilient nation and to promote eco-tourism. He also assured support for the country as it forges ahead with a number of initiatives that will enable it to realise this goal and establish resilient infrastructure to withstand natural catastrophes.

Furthermore, Bijoux asserted, "Climate change is a severe threat that impacts everyone regardless of creed or stature – sadly, Small Island Developing States such as Dominica are bearing the brunt of catastrophic weather patterns. It is our responsibility to partner with developing countries as solidarity is needed in the fight against climate change."

Dominica has garnered appreciation for promoting as well as encouraging sustainable tourism and preserving its natural assets. The country has been at the frontline of the war against natural disasters, including hurricanes, tropical storms, and cyclones. Additionally, Bijoux mentioned that the country is recovering very well from the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dominica has been shattered by various hurricanes and tropical storms, and the country has been building back better after 90 percent of its infrastructure was devastated by Tropical Storm Erika (2015) and Hurricane Maria (2017).

The EU provided €8.9 million in financial assistance under the European Development Fund (EDF) to Dominica at the time Tropical Storm Erika hit the country in 2015. In addition to that, the European Commission's Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid department also provided €250,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to Dominica following the severe destruction caused by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island in 2017.

Further, Dominica has also signed the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which emphasises development cooperation.

The island nation of Dominica is making the right strides in its quest to become a climate-resilient nation. The construction of its geothermal plant is almost complete.

The plant will enable the country to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

In 1992 the United Nations made an urgent call to all countries to tackle climate change amongst other issues and, in 2015 the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were developed.

Dominica is already on its way to achieving six of the 17 SDGs for its nation, these include No Poverty; Good Health and Wellbeing; Affordable and Clean Energy; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action.

As hurricanes become more frequent and more intense, Dominica and other small islands are seeking new opportunities which lie in decarbonisation and renewable energy technologies to aid more sustainable forms of tourism and digitisation of the economy.

The country, which can be counted among the few nations that can be termed "carbon neutral" is enhancing its resilience agenda by utilising resources on the island to generate energy.

The geothermal plant will ensure that the country is powered by renewable energy, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions while simultaneously creating jobs.

Along with the geothermal plant, the island is ensuring that all infrastructure on the island is developed with sustainability and resilience in mind – all buildings from homes to hospitals, are built to withstand weather disasters.

Dominica's tourism sector is also witnessing a green revitalisation, thanks to the introduction and construction of boutique environmentally sensitive villas and resorts.

As the country moves towards complete climate resilience, visitors can be confident that their trip helps preserve and boost the environment. Those who fall in love with the country can be pleased to know that they can make it their ideal second home. 


PR Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
001 (767) 266 3919
cbiusecretary@dominica.gov.dm

SOURCE : Commonwealth of Dominica