ECOKNIGHTS LAUNCHES DIGITAL STREAMING SERVICE KLEFFLIX IN CONJUNCTION WITH EARTH DAY 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with Earth Day 2020, EcoKnights announces the launch of KLEFFlix – Malaysia’s first and only streaming service for environmental and community films, a digital maneuver to its flagship event, the International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest (KLEFF).

KLEFFlix enables the film festival to transcend beyond its physical element and reach a wider audience by screening past and future KLEFF films digitally. This means that this year’s theme and message of “Climate (in)Justice” can now be spread virtually as well. This is further aligned with the climate action theme of Earth Day 2020 50^th Anniversary - raising awareness on the threat of climate change to our future.

The launch of KLEFFlix also marks another notable milestone of KLEFF partnering with the Ministry of Environment and Water, which further helps the spread of the climate action message nationwide.

Leading up to today’s Earth Day celebration, the Ministry has run a digital contest seeking the best climate action-themed poster or video. In partnership with KLEFF, the 50 best submissions will win a Special Premium Membership to KLEFFlix – giving them access to a host of award-winning and compelling eco-themed films past and present.

EcoKnights Program Director and KLEFF Festival Director, Fadly Bakhtiar, said that the partnership with the Ministry represents positive progress in strengthening the national sustainability agenda by supporting a homegrown initiative utilizing technology as a tool to spread the message of climate action.

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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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ECOKNIGHTS ENHANCES DIGITAL EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH WEBSITE REVAMP

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Non-governmental environmental organization EcoKnights revamped its website to enhance its online presence and reach a wider audience in today’s digital age.

Amid the growing importance of environmental sustainability, EcoKnights recognized the need to communicate more efficiently via a virtual and centralized platform, especially as more services become digitalized.

The newly improved website boasts a fresh and user-friendly interface to facilitate seamless digital interactions with the organization’s numerous sustainability programs. New structures and streamlined content were also introduced to enhance users’ digital experience.

“Communication is key in the work we do, and using the right tools, such as the website, helps us disseminate information, mobilize communities and gather the necessary support to create impact-driven sustainability initiatives,” EcoKnights Founder and President Dr Yasmin Rasyid said.

“We wanted to ensure that we are constantly being current in our tools and channels of communication, and I hope the revamped new website will serve as a great platform for all.”

Among the new digital features available is an online fundraising platform to finance key environmental projects. This allows users to take direct action irrespective of geographical limitations and time constraints.

Current projects in need of funding include Trees ForUs – a tree-planting initiative to rehabilitate and rejuvenate degraded land – and Fund to Filter which aims to provide Orang Asal communities with affordable solutions to access clean water.

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Crown Bioscience announces C-suite leadership changes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Crown Bioscience has appointed Jean-Pierre Wery, PhD as executive chairman of the board, effective immediately. 

According to a statement by the drug discovery and development service company, Dr Wery will also serve as chief technology officer for JSR Life Sciences LLC.

In this new role, Dr Wery will lead the JSR Life Sciences companies’ collaborative efforts to identify strategic synergies and develop innovative technologies, platforms and tools for the drug and biomarker research communities.

This leadership change ensures enhanced collaboration between CrownBio and the JSR Life Sciences family of companies to expand their already significant life sciences footprint.

In the same statement, CrownBio also announced the appointment of Armin Spura, PhD to succeed Dr Wery as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1.

As CEO, Dr Spura will drive the global corporate strategy for CrownBio, further strengthening the company’s position at the forefront of preclinical research services across oncology, metabolic disease and inflammation.

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Unveiled: Unisys Always-On Access(TM) powered by Stealth(TM) provides fast, encrypted remote access

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Unisys Corporation has announced the general availability of Unisys Always-On Access(TM)(AOA), powered by Stealth (TM), its award-winning Unisys Stealth(R) security software that provides unmatched protection to users working remotely from home or from alternative facilities.

Unisys AOA(TM) is very quick to deploy, enables remote work and continuous communications, and can be scaled to support secure access for users at organisations of any size.

It quickly simplifies and improves network security even in hybrid/complex IT environments by dramatically reducing the traditional Virtual Private Network attack surface and limiting access to only the applications needed, instead of access to the network.

Stealth delivers identity-based microsegmentation by creating cryptographic communities of interest that separate trusted systems, users and data from the untrusted, according to a statement.

Unisys AOA can be delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) from a private or public cloud or as an on-premise solution. The SaaS capability offers a simplified, cost effective and customisable way for a business to pay for what it needs, while the subscription-based pricing model allows customers to scale up or down, as needed.

Stealth also includes Dynamic Isolation(TM) capabilities which quickly isolate devices or users at the first sign of compromise and effectively reduces attack surfaces by encrypting all communication between Stealth-protected assets and cloaking the assets from unauthorised users.

More details at www.unisys.com/stealth.

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Telos Corporation-ST Engineering partnership to deliver cybersecurity, GRC solutions in Asia, Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 -- Telos® Corporation, a cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions provider and ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group have signed an agreement to extend availability of critical cybersecurity and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management solutions into Asia and the Middle East.

“Our strategic partnership with ST Engineering will allow new customers throughout Asia and the Middle East to enjoy the same security and efficiency benefits our solutions provide to the rest of our customers,” said Telos chief executive officer and chairman, John B. Wood.

Meanwhile, ST Engineering Electronics president, Ravinder Singh said the strategic partnership with Telos would incorporate Telos Ghost and Xacta capabilities into their enhanced suite of cloud cybersecurity offerings.

Deployed at some of the world’s most security-conscious organisations, Xacta is the enterprise, cloud and hybrid cloud solution for cyber risk management and compliance automation, helping to meet the complex challenges of managing IT risk.

Telos Ghost is a patented system sold as a service for private, secure and anonymous operations on the Internet. It keeps mission critical data and communications hidden from adversaries and safe from intrusion while doing business, sharing intelligence and assessing cyber threats online.

More details at www.telos.com.

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COVID-19: Vista Global expands complimentary empty leg flights for governments, medical organisations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 -- The private aviation group, Vista Global will expand on VistaJet’s offer of complimentary empty leg flights to those with critical travel requirements during this time of uncertainty.

Through VistaJet and now XO, the global digital marketplace for private aviation, Vista Global will provide governments and medical organisations access to over 115 aircraft during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Combining efforts across VistaJet and XO in utilising their global network, infrastructure and technology, the group will help governments repatriate citizens who are stranded abroad.

It will also assist in transporting healthcare professionals and medical supplies to countries that need them the most by providing access to complimentary empty leg flights, according to a statement.

“We understand that people need help, especially in times of instability, and now in expanding the availability also to XO’s fleet, we are able to use our entire global network, infrastructure, expertise and technologies to help even more communities in need,” said Vista Global’s founder and chairman, Thomas Flohr.

In addition to helping officials keep their response plans as prompt as possible, Vista Global will also assist with the complex logistics of the necessary permits and paperwork.

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