Saturday, June 29, 2019

Nestree offers interactive, rewarding community messenger via blockchain technology

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Nestree, an advanced community messenger utilising blockchain technology has been developed to offer new types of interactive and rewarding activities between users, admins and advertisers.

The new de-centralised application (dApp) features ‘Invitation Rewards’ that provide rewards to members who invite others to the community and it has resulted in a rapid increase in community members.

Within 24 hours of the application launching, Nestree gathered around 3,000 initial users and thousands of users are now voluntarily inviting other friends to join various communities, according to a statement.

With the community that gathered for a specific topic, the platform is an attractive place for marketing whereby, advertisers can easily search their target groups and efficiently post ads in the platform.

Apart from the various rewards and innovative business model, Nestree also provides de-centralised cryptocurrency wallet whereby, users can freely store, send and trade various Crypto Coins and Tokens.

The Nestree Messenger is currently available on Google Play Store and Apple’s AppStore. For more information, contact https://www.nestree.io.

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Friday, June 28, 2019

​LINIO COLOMBIA AND INGENICO EPAYMENTS PARTNER UP TO OFFER THE BEST ONLINE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

AMSTERDAM, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ingenico ePayments, the ecommerce division of Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 - ING), announced that it will provide Linio Colombia with advanced payments services, offering its customers an enhanced shopping experience. Linio is a leading online marketplace in Latin America where customers demand smooth and intuitive payment. Ingenico will lead this effort by providing optimized payment solutions to Lino’s customers.

Linio and its shoppers will benefit from Ingenico's extensive experience working for leading ecommerce companies and global partners in more than 170 countries. Ingenico’s solution offers the latest payment methods, security and smooth checkout, boosting conversion rates and customer loyalty.

In addition, Linio benefits from Ingenico’s unique setup, which automatically reroutes failed card transaction attempts due to soft declines or other technical failures from a primary to a secondary acquirer resulting in higher authorization rates.

Ecommerce is one of the most developed sectors in Colombia, according to figures from the e-commerce Observatory of the Colombian Chamber of Electronic Commerce. Sales have increased by more than a whopping 230 percent from 2013 to 2017. This is why online businesses are always on the lookout for innovative ways to enhance the online shopping experience.

“We’re thrilled to accompany Linio’s dizzying growth in the region,” says Matías Fainbrum, General Manager for Latin America, Ingenico ePayments. “Our solution, payment knowledge and experience in Latin America provides the best user experience. We’re going to do our best to make shopping at Linio easy, more transparent and above all safe for Linio and its customers.”

“Linio, in its constant commitment to the public, always verifies all the payments made on its platform, counting on a team of highly qualified fraud prevention experts that reinforces the security of the buyers. We’re confident that this partnership strengthens our payment processes, our users’ shopping experience and provides greater security to everyone’s purchase,” says Diego Alberto Navarro, Linio Colombia Country Manager.

Ingenico ePayments Latin America is one of the fastest growing regions for Ingenico’s global ecommerce division, benefiting from rapid growth in the region. It serves Latin America’s most familiar online businesses, it treasures a highly diversified client base ranging from online travel agents, retailers, marketplaces to digital goods and services.

About Ingenico Group

Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 – ING) is the global leader in seamless payment, providing smart, trusted and secure solutions to empower commerce across all channels, in-store, online and mobile. With the world’s largest payment acceptance network, we deliver secure payment solutions with a local, national and international scope. We are the trusted world-class partner for financial institutions and retailers, from small merchants to several of the world’s best known global brands. Our solutions enable merchants to simplify payment and deliver their brand promise.

About Linio
Linio is the biggest ecommerce platform in Latin America. With presence in 8 countries, our sellers have access to a huge market of over 300 million people. In just a few easy steps, you can start selling your products risk-free in the world’s fastest growing region for ecommerce.

Stay in touch with us: 
www.ingenico.com twitter.com/ingenico

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Contact
Ingenico Group 
Dylan Prins 
Communication manager / Global Online, Ingenico Group 
(T): +31 (0)6 12 15 80 03 
Email: dylan.prins@ingenico.com

Source : Ingenico

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S BLOCK IN SOUTHEAST ASIA:EXPLORE VIETNAM, EXPLORING DANANG; DISCOVER BLOCKCHAIN, DISCOVERING S BLOCK

BERN, Switzerland, June 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Digital Economy Application Summit by S BLOCK was successfully held on 26 June 2019 in Danang, Vietnam. This particular summit was hosted by S BLOCK Vietnam Community, co-organized by Magic Kingdom Club in collaboration with Top Market Group Finance and Black Hole Finance media.

Recently, due to the emergence of high-quality projects such as S BLOCK, Vietnam has once again set off a blockchain boom, and Vietnam has reached its highest point in market attention! Recently, according to the reliable source, S BLOCK Vietnam Community held an important economic summit in Vietnam at the end of June. More than 100 industry leaders, 500 well-known economic and blockchain media, over 2,000 industry elites across the world attended the event. The main purpose of the summit is to promote the industry development, to boost Vietnam tourism, and to collaborate and learn more about the blockchain industry. According to relevant news, thanks to the emergence of high-quality projects such as S BLOCK, Vietnam once again took the blockchain boom!

Vietnam, a country with a geographical advantage in Southeast Asia, is rapidly developing in various industry sectors (including blockchain) and is listed as one of the fastest growing countries in Southeast Asia. Its unique geographical advantage has also become the first choice for quality projects including S BLOCK for the launch of the promotion.

After the summit on 26 June, most of the visitors have traveled in Da Nang, discover world-famous attractions and also experience cultural in Vietnam. The successful hosting of the summit helped Vietnam raised its position and prestige in the world arena, and gained more sentiments from foreigners, thereby attracting more international tourists, even those who have not known much about Vietnam. Vietnam is an emerging market with very high dynamics in its economic growth and blockchain may become a big thing in Vietnam, said the organizer of the summit this afternoon.

S BLOCK Vietnam Community official report.

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Contact
SBLOCK FOUNDATION PTE. LTD 
Jennifer Bialek 
contacts@sblock.com 
www.sblock.com

Source : S BLOCK

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SECURE-24, AN NTT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, TO ACQUIRE SYMMETRY, LEADING SAP MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE U.S.

TOKYO, June 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (TOKYO:9432), and Symmetry Holding Inc. (Symmetry), a U.S.-based leading provider of SAP managed services, announced today that Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Secure-24), wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Com, entered into a definitive agreement on June 26 (Japan Standard Time), pursuant to which Secure-24 will wholly acquire Symmetry.

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Managed services are one of the key capabilities NTT Com is strengthening to support its clients’ digital transformations as a DX Enabler™. Secure-24 has been playing key roles for delivering such capabilities especially in the U.S. market. Symmetry possesses extensive expertise in SAP managed services, which it delivers to large enterprise clients in diverse industries including consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing and high-tech in the U.S., the world’s largest market for managed services. Symmetry also offers migration and operations services for SAP S/4 HANA, a flexible, high-speed platform, which is expected to be widely deployed.

“The acquisition of Symmetry allows us to strengthen the comprehensive managed services we provide to our customers, while opening doors to new opportunities,” said Mike BeDell, Chief Executive Officer, Secure-24. “With the combined expertise of both companies and Symmetry’s extensive portfolio of managed SAP services we are now in a position to deliver greater value to our customers around the world.”

“For more than 20 years, Symmetry has been committed to delivering the highest quality SAP cloud hosting and application management services to the market and our customers,” said Pete Stevenson, Chairman and CEO of Symmetry. “We look forward to delivering even greater value to our customers with the expanded offerings and global resources that Secure-24 offers, without sacrificing the high touch support and commitment to success our team executes on and our customers have come to expect.”

The transaction is expected to close in 2019 and is subject to regulatory approvals. Through this 100 percent acquisition, Symmetry’s unique strengths will be fully integrated into the NTT Com ecosystem, including its total managed IT service, as well as cloud, network and data center services, for increasingly robust managed operation and maintenance of clients’ hybrid IT environments.

NTT Com will continue to enhance its technical and business systems to sustainably deliver managed services that drive digital transformation for clients.

Overview of Symmetry

Corporation: Symmetry Holding Inc.

Established: 1998

Chairman & CEO: Pete Stevenson

Headquarters: Wisconsin, USA

Business: IT managed services focused on SAP

Main industries: Consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing and high-tech

About NTT Communications
NTT Communications solves the world’s technology challenges by helping enterprises overcome complexity and risk in their ICT environments with managed IT infrastructure solutions. These solutions are backed by our worldwide infrastructure, including industry leading, global tier-1 public and private networks reaching over 190 countries/regions, and more than 400,000m2 of the world’s most advanced data center facilities. Our global professional services teams provide consultation and architecture for the resiliency and security required for your business success, and our scale and global capabilities are unsurpassed. Combined with NTT Data, NTT Security, NTT DOCOMO and Dimension Data, we are NTT Group.
www.ntt.com | Twitter@NTTcom | Facebook@NTTcom | LinkedIn@NTTcom

About Secure-24
Secure-24, an NTT Communications Company, has 18 years of experience delivering mission critical application hosting, comprehensive managed IT, and cloud services to enterprises worldwide. Secure-24’s focus on superior service, support, governance and compliance has driven industry-leading client satisfaction rates. The company is an SAP certified Hosting, HANA, and Cloud Partner, a Microsoft Gold Partner and an Oracle Gold Partner managing Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Hyperion applications across all industries for businesses of every size. Secure-24 has been named one of Computerworld’s 100 Best Places to Work in IT for six consecutive years.
Visit www.secure-24.com to learn more about Secure-24 products and services.

About Symmetry
Symmetry™ manages complex SAP implementations on a global scale for more than 200 of the world's leading enterprises. With its proprietary client-centric business model – The Symmetry Way – combined with the industry's most advanced SAP hosting platform and industry leading ControlPanelGRC® software suite, Symmetry delivers expert, high-touch SAP application management services across all deployment environments, including on-premise, hosted, and private, public and hybrid cloud. With more than 23 years in business, Symmetry has built a base of expertise unmatched by any other independent SAP service provider. An SAP partner since 2005, Symmetry is certified in SAP Hosting, Cloud and SAP HANA Operations. Symmetry is based in Brookfield, Wis. with locations across North America and Europe.
Learn more at https://symmetrycorp.com

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Contact
For more information 
Masaki Nomoto, Osamu Inoue
Public Relations
Corporate Planning Department
NTT Communications
Tel: +81 3 6700 4010
Mail: pr-cp@ntt.com

IGNITE Consulting, on behalf of Secure-24
Kathleen Sullivan, 303-439-9365
secure-24@igniteconsultinginc.com

Source : NTT Communications Corporation

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VIRGIN HYPERLOOP ONE ZOOMS INTO WASHINGTON D.C. TO PRESENT PIONEERING TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY, GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS & VIABLE ROUTES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

Transportation Firm is Rapidly Expanding Roster of Government Partners who Support Certification and Regulatory Investment in this New Form of Mass Transportation in Europe, USA, and India

WASHINGTON, June 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the only hyperloop company in the world to successfully test its technology at scale, was on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. today to showcase its industry-leading technology to members of Congress and federal stakeholders at its event “Hyperloop On The Hill,” as the company continues to broaden support of its revolutionary transportation technology across the globe.

Building off of the momentum of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao’s newly-formed Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council to support new and innovative transportation projects like hyperloops and self-driving cars, Virgin Hyperloop One’s demonstration on Capitol Hill focused on this new mode of transportation that will change the way we move passengers and cargo in a safe, sustainable, and efficient way.

Virgin Hyperloop One has been working with the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport in Europe and the Consultative Group on Future Transportation (CGFT), under the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India as there has been significant interest from regulatory agencies in those regions to coordinate and prepare a global framework that would regulate hyperloop technology and systems.

Now, there is a serious movement in the United States to accelerate the regulatory process. The vision of the NETT Council is to develop and establish department-wide processes, solutions, and best practices to identify and manage non-traditional and emerging transportation technologies and projects, to provide assistance to local and state governments, and to conduct research to better understand the safety and regulatory needs of these technologies.

“We are seeing growing interest and excitement in the hyperloop vision from across the United States, Europe, and India at both the local and federal level,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. “I believe we could see a hyperloop passenger system in years, not decades.”

In May, House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) became another global transportation leader to visit VHO’s full-scale test track outside of Las Vegas.  The European Commission’s Deputy Director General for Mobility and Transportation, Matthew Baldwin, and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in India, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, have also visited Devloop, the most established global test site in the hyperloop space.

“It is time to seize the opportunity that hyperloop technology presents to bring people and economies closer together through more efficient, affordable, and seamless travel,” said Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One. “We are now seeing the groundswell of support that’s needed to realize the hyperloop revolution with the formation of the NETT Council and support from lawmakers across the world. As hyperloop moves toward reality it’s becoming clear that it will not only transform how we travel but also create an entirely new industry with thousands of new jobs. ”

XP-1 Hits the Road
As cities across the country face increasing transportation challenges, such as extreme traffic congestion, vehicle emissions, long commute times and more, today’s event also kicked-off Virgin Hyperloop One’s roadshow. This summer, Virgin Hyperloop One will be travelling across the United States to showcase their XP-1 vehicle, connect with communities, and educate local and state governments on the tangible benefits of hyperloop. Virgin Hyperloop One’s technology would transport passengers and goods three times as fast as high-speed rail and enable regional cities to connect just as local city subways connect neighborhoods.

After Washington D.C., Ohio will be the next stop on the tour, taking place later this summer. Over the next few months, Virgin Hyperloop One will make stops across America in Missouri, Texas, Ohio, and more to showcase its technology.

About Virgin Hyperloop One
Virgin Hyperloop One is the only company in the world that has successfully tested its hyperloop technology at scale, launching the first new mode of mass transportation in over 100 years. The company successfully operated a full-scale hyperloop vehicle using electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near-vacuum conditions, realizing a fundamentally new form of transportation that is faster, safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than existing modes. The company is now working with governments, partners, and investors around the world to make hyperloop a reality in years, not decades. Learn more about Virgin Hyperloop One’s technology, vision, and ongoing projects here.

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Japan, China companies to produce in-wheel motors for electric vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Shanghai e-Gle New Energy Automotive Co Ltd and China’s Xiangyang CRRC Electric Machinery Co Ltd (a subsidiary of CRRC Group) have partnered to provide advanced power solutions for the new-energy automobile industry.

The partnership which was announced in ZhuZhou, Hunan Province, China recently will initially begin with the project of producing and selling in-wheel motors to automakers by both companies.

Both companies will start to produce in-wheel motors by 2020 and go into full operation, a year later.

The in-wheel motor system is based on the technology to equip each driving wheel with a motor inside and directly control the body of a vehicle and e-Gle has state-of-the-art technology for the system.

China has already become the world’s largest electric vehicle market, as it has been actively promoting the vehicles with subsidies for car makers and consumers, among other policy measures.

Xiangyang CRRC Electric Machinery is the world’s largest railway car manufacturer based in Hunan, China.

Shanghai e-Gle New Energy Automotive Co Ltd is a subsidiary of e-Gle Co Ltd, based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

KOINWORKS, INDONESIA'S LARGEST P2P LENDING PLATFORM, RAISES AN OVERSUBSCRIBED S$16.5 MILLION SERIES B

Oversubscribed round co-led by EV Growth and Quona Capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KoinWorks, Indonesia’s largest peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform registered and supervised by OJK, today announced its Series B fundraise of S$16.5 million (IDR 170 billion). The oversubscribed round was co-led by EV Growth and Quona Capital, with participation from existing investors. The new funding will be used to expand the KoinWorks team and partnerships, and further develop systems and technology to provide financial inclusion throughout Indonesia with its popular one platform.

KoinWorks was established in 2016 by co-founders Benedicto Haryono and Willy Arifin. The company brings together borrowers and lenders online through a single platform that provides access to financial services for SMEs who have historically been un- or underbanked by traditional financial institutions. Leveraging machine learning, KoinWorks enables borrowers to access low interest loans while funders receive better returns. Available products include business financing and invoice financing.

“When we started KoinWorks, we set out to democratize finance in Indonesia while fostering financial inclusion,” said KoinWorks’ co-founder and Executive Chairman Willy Arifin. “In just a few short years we’ve grown to have the largest retail investor base in Indonesia, with more than 300,000 users. The round was oversubscribed, which means that the money raised only represents the amount of liquidity that existing shareholders were willing to make available, and does not reflect the true appetite of investors in KoinWorks.”

KoinWorks’ co-founder and CEO Benedicto Haryono said, "For the past three years, we have served the majority of Indonesia’s retailer market for the distribution of productive loans. Our rapid growth is supported by increasing public awareness of the importance of early investment.”

Today more than 60 percent of investor-funders in KoinWorks’ platform are millennials, and 70 percent of investors say KoinWorks is their first investment product.

"The gap between access and convenience in providing investment products and loans makes KoinWorks a very unique fintech in Indonesia,” said Willson Cuaca, Partner at EV Growth, a joint venture growth fund between East Ventures, Sinar Mas Digital Ventures (SMDV) and YJ Capital Inc. “We’ve been impressed by the company’s rapid growth.”

“KoinWorks shares Quona’s mission of financial inclusion, and has had a dramatic impact on businesses in Indonesia as a result of their commitment to responsible lending,” said Ganesh Rengaswamy, co-founder and Partner at Quona Capital. “Their role in enabling resources catalyzing SME growth cannot be overstated. We are thrilled to support KoinWorks as they consolidate their market leadership.”

Quona Capital is a leading venture capital firm focused on fintech for inclusion in emerging markets, leveraging a strategic relationship with Accion, a nonprofit financial inclusion pioneer.

KoinWorks had previously raised a Series A in 2018 from investors Mandiri Capital Indonesia, Convergence Ventures, Gunung Sewu, Beeblebrox and Quona Capital.

About KoinWorks
KoinWorks, founded in 2016, is the largest peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform in Indonesia registered and supervised by the Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK). KoinWorks brings together borrowers and lenders through a single online platform that provides access to financial services for people who have not been served by traditional banking institutions. Trusted by more than 300,000 users, KoinWorks focuses on productive loans for business development through KoinBisnis and KoinPintar products.

In 2017, Bisnis Indonesia named KoinWorks “Most Innovative Fintech of the Year.” KoinWorks was also named the Most Innovative Company in Online Funding with Machine Learning in Fintech in 2018 and 2019 by Warta Ekonomi. More information on KoinWorks is available at https://koinworks.com

About EV Growth
EV Growth is a US$200 milion joint-venture fund between East Ventures, SMDV -- the VC arm of Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas -- and YJ Capital, the VC arm of Yahoo Japan. EV Growth invests in growth-stage startups in Southeast Asia, primarily focusing on Indonesia. EV Growth has backed startups from different sectors including Sociolla, IDN Media, Moka, Warung Pintar, and Ruangguru.

About Quona Capital
Quona Capital is a scale-up stage venture firm focused on fintech for inclusion in emerging markets. Quona partners have deep experience as investors and operators in both emerging and developed markets, and look for entrepreneurs whose companies have the potential to provide outstanding financial returns and promote breakthrough innovation in financial inclusion. To date, Quona has supported more than 25 financial technology companies expanding access for underserved consumers and small businesses in Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Quona got its start through a strategic relationship with Accion, a global nonprofit with a pioneering legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. The firm has offices in Washington D.C., Bangalore, Cape Town, Mexico City and Singapore. For more information, visit quona.com.

Media Contact:
Jonathan Bryan
KoinWorks
jonathan@koinworks.com
+62 812 8780 1003

Try Prihatono Ngaserin
EV Growth
try@evgrowth.vc
+65-8172-8137

Shannon Austin
Quona Capital
Shannon@quona.com
(+1) 703-338-8813

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Source: KoinWorks

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HYTERA EMPHASISES ITSELF AS PROFESSIONAL AND PRIVATE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION SUPPLIER AT CCW 2019



KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- After connecting with vertical customers for over 20 years worldwide, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited realized that only turnkey solutions could satisfy them rather than any single device.

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The company has now emphasised itself as a global provider of professional and private wireless communications solutions to meet global customers’ demands by enriching product portfolios by leveraging narrowband technologies across multiple standards, broadband and new technologies like big data, AI and Internet of Things (IoT), and expanding its global partnership with business stakeholders to consolidate a promising ecosystem.

Hytera, as a global company with over 90 subsidiaries and branches across the world, is now capable of delivering voice, video and data services for mission and business critical users and facilitate them to achieve faster, safer and better connectivity in their daily operation and emergency response.

Showcasing its latest innovations on narrowband, convergence and broadband services at the three-day Critical Communications World 2019 (CCW 2019) today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MiTEC), Hytera Overseas Sales Central Department Deputy General Manager Steven Hao said:

“We are committed to delivering excellent mission and business critical communications for customers to solve their practical problems. This is what we believe in and are doing in the global market, and Malaysia market as well.”



Hytera’s innovative convergent solution braces DMR, PDT, Tetra and LTE convergence, and private and public network convergence, in terms of terminals, system infrastructure and command and dispatch systems. It enables customers to achieve successful business innovation and transformation with a rich set of smart available applications.

At the event, Hytera’s latest solutions based on broadband standards, including MCS (Mission Critical Service), P-LTE and V-LTE, were showcased and attracted wide attention.

Hytera also showed their complete PoC (Push-to-Talk over cellular) solutions targeting at operators and commercial users, from PoC terminals to PoC platform.

In addition, a white paper of Mission Critical applications over Operator’s Broadband Network and PXT680 multimode advanced radios was also launched at the event.

“We believe more and more applications tend to run over broadband networks but their focuses on mission critical voice transfer won’t change,” said John Hu, Hytera Vice President.

He stressed that Hytera convergence innovations were tailored to vertical customers.

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Contact
Hytera
www.hytera.com 
Jean Shen
jing.shen@hytera.com

Source : Hytera Communications Corporation Limited

--BERNAMA

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

SIX SINGAPOREAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIPS

SYDNEY, June 24, 2019 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/--

Six Singaporean Chartered Accountants have tonight received Fellowships, the highest recognition in the accounting profession.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand President Stephen Walker presented the awards tonight at the annual President's Dinner in Singapore as eighteen Chartered Accountants were recognised for their achievements.

Chartered Accountant Fellowships are peer awarded for outstanding career achievements and contributions to the profession through business and community endeavors.

The Singaporean Fellowship recipients are:

Martin Aitchison
Ong Chao Choon
Soh Kok Leong
Alywin Teh
Brahma Sharma
Samantha Chan

Recipient Ong Chao Choon said there have been many changes in the accounting profession over the past thirty years.

"Businesses have become a lot larger, global and complex. What was once predominantly audit-tax-insolvency accountancy firms are now multi-competency professional services firms in order to attract talent and deal with the complexity.

"Accounting is the language of business, mastering this language has allowed me to understand businesses intimately, and transit between various advisory roles with ease," Mr Ong said.

Mr Walker said the Chartered Accountants' designation is internationally recognised for its commitment to building long-term prosperity for clients and communities, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

"A core foundation that will help navigate us through the changing business landscape worldwide is ethical leadership. It is important that ethics are at the centre of everything we do as accountants," Mr Walker said.

Fellowship Recipient Ong Chao Choon's Biography:
Chao Choon is the Deputy Chairman and Advisory Leader of PwC Singapore He has been with PwC for over 30 years. Chao Choon started in Audit, became a Partner and moved to Advisory as one of the pioneers to start the practice which he subsequently managed. Chao Choon is concurrently the Managing Partner for PwC Myanmar. He set up the firm in Yangon when PwC return to Myanmar in 2012, the first Big 4 international professional services firm to do so.

About Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is a professional body comprised of over 117,000 diverse, talented and financially astute members who utilise their skills every day to make a difference for businesses the world over.
Members are known for their professional integrity, principled judgment, financial discipline and a forward-looking approach to business which contributes to the prosperity of our nations.
www.charteredaccountantsanz.com

SOURCE: Chartered Accountants

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​HYTERA LAUNCHES NEW MULTI-MODE ADVANCED RADIO

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- On June 19th, Hytera launched a new multi-mode advanced radio at CCW 2019 in Malaysia, which will bring the latest professional radio communication technology to customers from both private and public sectors.

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As one of the most famous PMR exhibitions in the world, CCW attracted much attention and participation of the top professional users, operators, developers and manufacturers from all over the world. The innovated broadband and narrowband hybrid was the hotspot during this exhibition. This time Hytera presented the full range of the multi-mode advanced radios which were designed to meet the different needs.

The new multi-mode advanced radio PTC680 focuses on mission critical to provide absolutely reliable voice communication for first responders. It is a hybrid device of professional TETRA radio with an advanced Android-based smartphone platform inside. Therefore, it can meet multiple requirements, such as mission critical voice and multimedia gathering, and assist customers to work seamlessly. It also can provide the high level of security features that protect your mission-critical communications.

PTC680 adopts human-oriented interaction design, offering you quick and simple access in both tough and unexpected situations. The special size touch-screen is designed for one hand operation and gloved touch. Programmable buttons allow you to customize the experience with the capabilities and features you need most. It offers a multi-purpose push-to-talk button that is designed for your thumb and helps you get in touch immediately. The PTC680 also has a video camera for capturing actions and sharing images.

PTC680 supports advanced location positioning with the support of five Global Navigation Satellite Systems: GPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS and QZSS. The base stations and Wi-Fi can also improve the positioning accuracy on the device. Thanks to the advanced global positioning, the PTC680 can realize seamless connection between indoors and outdoors, and achieve continuous tracking and recording of front-line personnel and equipment.

PTC680 has maintained the excellent quality of Hytera products. It features IP68 dust and water proof, and MIL-STD-810G standard for drop and shock testing. One device combines both narrowband and broadband capabilities with only 325g in weight, so it is very easy to carry.

The release of PTC680 has enriched the family variants of Hytera multi-mode advanced radio. Adhering to Hytera philosophy of “Respond & Achieve”, PTC680 always focuses on mission-critical to provide industry customers with reliable communication, and is committed to building a modern platform with turnkey solutions to maximize the customer interest.

About Hytera
Established in 1993, Hytera is dedicated to providing customized and complete professional and private wireless communications solutions for government and public security, utility, transportation, enterprise & business to improve organizational efficiency and make the world safer. In 2017, Sepura Group PLC (in UK) and its subsidiary Teltronic S.A.U. (in Spain) became a part of Hytera in May, and Norsat International Inc. (in Canada) and its Sinclair Division became part of Hytera in July.

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Contact
Jean Shen
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited
+86 755 26972999
jean.shen@hytera.com

Source : Hytera Communications Corporation Limited

--BERNAMA

Monday, June 24, 2019

Teijin eats into BARLEYmax´s Asian exclusive sales rights

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Teijin Limited has reached an agreement with The Healthy Grain Pty. Limited, an Australian venture company, to acquire the exclusive sales rights in Asia to BARLEYmax.

BARLEYmax is a non-genetically modified barley rich in resistant starch and water-soluble dietary fibre, such as β-glucan and fructan. It is developed by Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.

Teijin has started sales where market expansion is expected, based on its judgment that further global business expansion is essential, according to a statement.

The agreement grants Teijin exclusive marketing rights in Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. It initially focuses on these markets, targeting the prompt launch of products in cooperation with local companies and exporting processed foods from Japan.

Having entered into an exclusive agreement with Healthy Grain to jointly develop BARLEYmax in Japan in 2015, Teijin has expanded domestic sales, conducted clinical trials, developed products by leveraging the special characteristics of various ingredients and implemented marketing to improve recognition.

Teijin is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the areas of environmental value. For more information, contact https://www.teijin.com.

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Druva raises US$130 million to power data protection

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Druva Inc, a leader in cloud data protection and management, announced a US$130 million investment led by Viking Global Investors, making the total capital raised to US$328 million (US$1 = RM4.15).

The investment will be used to fuel growth and global expansion, as well as drive new product innovations.

The round also involved new investors’ participation including certain funds advised by Neuberger Berman and Atreides Management, as well as existing investors including Riverwood Capital, Tenaya Capital and Nexus Venture Partners.

Druva’s founder and chief executive officer, Jaspreet Singh, said the funding would help the company to power data protection for the cloud era and accelerate its momentum to better serve the needs of enterprise customers.

The company’s success has been fueled by the rapid growth of enterprise cloud adoption, a massive proliferation in data, and an evolving regulatory landscape.

To date, over 4,000 enterprise customers have placed their trust in Druva, including 10 per cent of the Fortune 500 such as Flex, Hitachi, Live Nation, Marriott and Pfizer.

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Friday, June 21, 2019

SHOPIFY UNVEILS NEW INNOVATIONS TO TRANSFORM COMMERCE FOR MERCHANTS AND CONSUMERS GLOBALLY

Shopify’s product and feature announcements include its first-ever fulfillment network, an all-new platform for enterprise brands, and more capabilities for merchants to sell internationally

TORONTO, June 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP) (TSX:SHOP), the leading multi-channel commerce platform, unveiled the latest in commerce technology at Shopify Unite, the annual conference that brings together the company’s global partner and developer community.

“Shopify’s real power comes from the variety and strength of our ecosystem,” said Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke. "Unite gives our developer and partner community access to our product roadmap. Together, and only together, we can shape the future of commerce and empower entrepreneurs around the world.”

This year, Shopify is transforming commerce by announcing platform enhancements and updates focused on giving direct-to-consumer brands everything they need to build and manage a business. Shopify’s innovations include a newly updated Shopify Plus platform for enterprise brands, more global capabilities, and for the first time, Shopify is expanding its offering with a fulfillment network that will allow merchants of all sizes to deliver their products fast and at a low cost.

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

China´s Nanning project approval service system saves time, steps

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- China’s National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area has implemented a ‘housekeeper-style’ service system for project approval, beginning April this year.

The service system aims to optimise and simplify the approval of industrial project construction, accurately and effectively serving enterprises, as well as continuously stimulate market vitality and social creativity.

According to a statement from the National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area Management Committee, the system has reduced a total number of application documents for construction project approval and optimised the processing steps required.

The Administrative Approval Bureau of National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area has provided ‘General Housekeeper’ and ‘Professional Butler’ for all industrial project and guide enterprises to shorten the time for construction project approval.

The ‘one-stop acceptance, one-stop training, one-stop guidance, one-stop processing’ management model provides government services for enterprise project approval with ‘unconditional acceptance for review, barrier-free coordination, whole-process follow-up, and seamless communication’.

National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area will further streamline and optimise approval process and extend the service system from industrial enterprises to other areas.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

CORRECTING AND REPLACING ZINIER TO SHOWCASE ITS AI-DRIVEN FIELD SERVICE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS AT COMMUNICASIA 2019

Zinier to Illustrate How Intelligent Automation Can Supercharge Every Aspect of an Organization’s Field Service Operations

SINGAPORE, June 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)--

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CORRECTING AND REPLACING ZINIER TO SHOWCASE ITS AI-DRIVEN FIELD SERVICE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS AT COMMUNICASIA 2019

Zinier to Illustrate How Intelligent Automation Can Supercharge Every Aspect of an Organization’s Field Service Operations

Zinier, a leading provider of intelligent field service automation, today announced its participation in the CommunicAsia conference, taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Resort, Singapore from June 18-20, 2019. One of the world’s key annual trade events for the information and communication technology industry, this year’s CommunicAsia will focus on the latest trends in 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, and connected devices and vehicles.

Zinier’s native platform is purpose-built to enhance field service operations with AI-driven processes. Zinier eases the pressure on organizations’ back offices by identifying issues based on field data, then automatically creating work orders and matching each to the most qualified technician. From there, organizations can supercharge their field force by creating step-by-step mobile workflows and automating tedious tasks, such as close-out package completion. The company’s customers include large telecommunications and energy companies that rely on work from hundreds – and even thousands – of technicians every day.

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​SINGAPORE'S CONVERSANT LEVERAGES VERIMATRIX SECURE CLOUD FOR MULTI-DRM SECURITY

Expanding VCAS Multi-DRM Support into the Cloud Enables More Flexible Business Models

SINGAPORE, June 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- 

Regulatory News:

BroadcastAsia 2019 – Verimatrix (Paris:INSD), the leader in redefining the standard for connected devices and services with an innovative combination of security and data analytics, today announced that Singapore-based digital media cloud service provider Conversant is now hosting its Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) in the Verimatrix Secure Cloud™. The agile cloud environment enables a flexible software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to more efficiently support harmonized rights management for multi-DRM video services.

Conversant provides innovative digital media and video solutions for telecoms service providers, content providers, media broadcasters and enterprises in an aim to connect the digital world. Integrated with Conversant's own CDN and CMS, the VCAS multi-DRM solution provides flexible, end-to-end security for its B2B business models. It enables its customers to provide a transparent consumption experience using cross-DRM domain management while comprehensively protecting premium OTT content.

“The decision to enhance our existing VCAS security framework and transition to a cloud environment seamlessly aligns with our company mission to deliver digital media content securely to any devices, anytime, anywhere,” said Conversant Founder and CEO Kong Wai. “We pride ourselves on offering our customers scalable products and solutions that manage their growing business demands, and it truly fitting that we are able to rely on Verimatrix to do the same for Conversant as we continue to grow our local presence and expand our international reach.”

Using an Amazon Web Services (AWS) virtual cloud environment, the Verimatrix Secure Cloud benefits Conversant with a convenient alternative to on-premise systems and operations. It is backed by the Verimatrix Global Services team to offer 24/7/365 monitoring and includes automatic software updates to ensure its VCAS framework will adapt to changes in security regimes.

“One of the key advantages Conversant gains from taking its VCAS deployment into the Verimatrix Secure Cloud is that it offers a unified DRM solution for all devices, so it doesn’t need to navigate the increasingly complex and fast-moving multi-DRM universe,” commented Verimatrix COO Steve Oetegenn. “By lowering its CAPEX and OPEX with the Verimatrix Secure Cloud, Conversant increases its overall business agility.”

To learn more about Conversant’s cloud-hosted deployment, visit Verimatrix at BroadcastAsia 2019, booth #6L2-01 or schedule a meeting at www.verimatrix.com/bca2019.

About Conversant

Conversant is a Singapore based, privately held technology company focusing on developing innovative digital media enablement solutions and services for telecommunication service providers, content providers, media broadcasters and enterprises in aim to connect the digital world. Headquartered in Singapore, we have regional offices in Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia Malaysia, Hong Kong and Beijing with development centers in Cambridge and Shanghai. Founded and led by a team of entrepreneurs that have decades of experience, our mission is to offer content publishers a modular, flexible and end-to-end service in managing, securing and delivering their digital content to any device anywhere, leveraging on our own infrastructure and by partnering with leading telecommunication service providers in the region. For more information, visit www.conversant.tv.

About Inside Secure/Verimatrix

Inside Secure/Verimatrix (Euronext Paris – INSD) is redefining the standard for connected devices and services with an innovative combination of security and data analytics that maximizes revenues, protects reputations and enables growth. The company serves a range of industries and markets, including entertainment, mobile, computer networks and internet of things (IoT). The company offers easy-to-use software solutions, cloud services and silicon IP that provides unparalleled security and business intelligence. With more than 24 years of experience and a solid reputation, Inside Secure/Verimatrix protects customers’ most valuable content, transactions, applications, and communications. With 18 office locations in 12 countries supporting more than 1,200 customers, the company is uniquely positioned to secure and enable the connected future. For more information, visit www.insidesecure.com and www.verimatrix.com.

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Contact
Media:
Kelly Foster, Verimatrix
+1 619-846-8229
kfoster@verimatrix.com

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

WARNERMEDIA INNOVATION LAB CONTINUES TO LEAN INTO FUTURE TECH WITH SEVERAL KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lab announces NYC Physical Space with 5G Capability, Partnerships with WarnerMedia Ad Sales and AT&T’s Xandr as well as the Appointment of a Design Firm

NEW YORK, June 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab made several key announcements today, deepening its commitment to cutting edge technology and the incubation of new consumer facing products, services and experiences. These announcements include the location of its physical space in New York City which will be powered by AT&T’s 5G network, making it one of AT&T’s first permanent 5G experience centers. The Lab also announced further details on its partnerships with WarnerMedia Ad Sales and with Xandr, AT&T’s advanced advertising and analytics company. Finally, the Lab announced the appointment of an architecture firm to lead design of the physical space.

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The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab will be a new construction 20,000 square foot facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, featuring an immersive zone for showcasing consumer-ready experiences visible to the public, flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, dedicated R&D environments and an open and collaborative modern work space.

“The Lab is more than a technology incubator, but also a dream factory for us to create the wonderment that fans have come to love and expect from WarnerMedia,” said Jesse Redniss, GM, WarnerMedia Innovation Lab. “Here we’ll flex the best of WarnerMedia’s creative storytelling capabilities combined with cutting edge technology from AT&T and our partners to deliver experiences that will be talked about for a lifetime.”

The Lab, which is slated to open its doors to strategic partners and WarnerMedia cross-business unit teams in early 2020, will bring 5G experiences to life through exploration and development initiatives, enabling a real-time virtualized collaboration ecosystem across WarnerMedia and the AT&T offerings. Today’s news builds on AT&T’s commitment to offer 5G across WarnerMedia properties. From the Innovation Lab in New York City to Warner Bros. in Los Angeles in time for AT&T SHAPE, to The Lounge by AT&T in Seattle and WarnerMedia’s Atlanta studios, 5G has the power to transform how WarnerMedia’s content is created and consumed.

“By working across AT&T, we’re able to combine the latest in 5G technology with immersive content experiences and cutting-edge advertising capabilities,” said David Christopher, president of AT&T Mobility and Entertainment. “The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab will be a space where developers, creators and visitors will be inspired to push the boundaries of entertainment, all powered by the company that first introduced the U.S. to the power of mobile 5G.”

WarnerMedia’s commitment to the Lab’s ability to revolutionize the overall fan experience includes advertising as well. Dan Riess, Head of Advanced Advertising and Branded Content, WarnerMedia Ad Sales, commented, “Storytelling is in our company’s DNA and part of that experience is how the content is enjoyed, including advertising. The Lab is a critical part of our testing and learning on the new experiences in advertising that we will be rolling out to market.”

The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab will be also be backed by consumer insights and technology from Xandr, AT&T’s advanced advertising and analytics company, as it continues to test and develop new advertising capabilities that make brand messages more relevant and engaging to consumers. This powerful combination will deliver innovative consumer experiences and foster an entrepreneurial spirit across the full WarnerMedia portfolio of brands.

“Every day, Xandr looks for new innovative ways to help marketers and create a better viewing experience for consumers,” said Kirk McDonald, CMO, Xandr. “Working with our colleagues at AT&T Communications and WarnerMedia, we are uniquely positioned to develop new advertising innovations that engage consumers and provide integral feedback for marketers and brands. The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab will accelerate the adoption of new advertising formats and provide an environment to showcase our collaborative work.”

The new advertising advancements also allow marketers to learn how their messages resonate with viewers, as the Lab unveils a new balance in the relationship between advertising, technology and content. The innovations will include MR/VR applications, 5G uses that enhance new advertising capabilities, and better UI/UX experiences to Make Advertising Matter.

Architectural design firm Design Republic was awarded the services project for the Lab’s physical space in NYC, with work beginning this summer. Design Republic is an award-winning architectural design firm specializing in corporate workplace, retail, and media technology design, and was chosen based on their culture fit with WarnerMedia and innovative approach and design concepts, as evidenced by recent work with clients including Nasdaq, Bvlgari and WarnerMedia’s own Bleacher Report.

“Design Republic is thrilled to once again work with WarnerMedia for this opportunity,” said Inga Kruliene, LEED AP, Cofounder and Principal, Design Republic. “We are excited to begin this journey as we develop the story behind the Innovation Lab and help bring life and excitement to this truly immersive experience.”

For more information, please visit www.warnermediagroup.com.

About WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, truTV and others.

WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

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Contact
Ashok Sinha
Ashok.Sinha@turner.com
212-275-5447

Lisa Marzullo
Lisa.marzullo@turner.com
212-275-6190

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