Amadis partners PayPlug for maiden worldwide nexo standards-based SoftPOS application

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- PayPlug has selected Amadis, a global payment software editor, to deploy its nexo based payment acceptance application, on an array of traditional payment terminals and Android SoftPOS devices, via a standardised payment acceptance approach, independent of EMV® Level 2 card processing frameworks.

According to a statement, PayPlug is part of the Payment activities of Groupe BPCE.

This drastically reduces deployment times, maintenance costs, and provides PayPlug with ownership over its card acceptance solutions. The alliance builds on the long-standing partnership between Amadis and PayPlug.

“The new PayPlug application represents a new era for payments acceptance, and we are excited to be a part of their solution,” said Amadis Chief Executive Officer (CEO),  Emmanuel Haydont.

“With nexo protocols a reality for customers, Amadis simplifies nexo deployments and reduces costs, while helping enterprises accelerate deployments and access to multiple countries.”

Meanwhile, PayPlug CEO, Antoine Grimaud said: “Amadis provided us with an effective way to offer our SME customers with innovative, new ways to accept card-present payments. 

“We expect the solution to drive new revenue opportunities for our customers, while generating new points of payment acceptance in multiple countries, and enhancing the customer experience.”

PayPlug’s new application enables every store associate to bring the check out experience to the customer, the POI (point of interaction), wherever the consumer needs it to be, by enabling Android NFC COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) devices, such as smartphones, tablets or professional dedicated instruments.

PayPlug’s new application includes all components of Amadis One (Amadis’ SoftPOS solution), in particular OLA (Open Level 2 API).

OLA is an abstraction layer that allows an enterprise to run a payment application with the EMV Level 2 stack of any terminal manufacturer or SoftPOS - allowing enterprises to be fully payment device agnostic, independent of ecosystem, hardware and operating system.

To make the solution more interoperable, PayPlug’s application needed to effectively integrate with nexo payment standards. Amadis simplified implementation with its open, standards-based off-the-shelf framework that is nexo compliant.

More details at www.amadis.ca.

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MARY KAY INC. CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS AND WORLD TREE DAY WITH REPORT DETAILING IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

 

To date, the brand has planted more than 1.2 million trees across the globe

DALLAS, March 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Good things come in trees. Following International Day of Forests and World Tree Day, Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in corporate stewardship and sustainability, is releasing a report detailing its long-standing partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Together, Mary Kay Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation have planted over 1.2 million trees across the globe, making a measurable impact on climate change, CO2 emissions, and reforestation.
 

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“Globally, around 18 million acres of trees are lost each year,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay Inc. “To raging wildfires, insects, disease, climate change, and more, the need for reforestation is dire. Mary Kay has a footprint in markets around the world—so we must do what we can to protect it. Our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation allows us to provide a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

Mary Kay’s latest trees report, which can be found linked below on MaryKayGlobal.com, details three cumulative benefits to planting trees through the work the partnership has completed so far.

·   Carbon: Planting, protecting, and managing trees absorbs carbon. As trees grow, carbon is removed from the atmosphere into trunks, roots, and branches.

• Metric Tons of CO2 Sequestered to Date: 1,018,021

·   Water: Trees and forests play a vital role in water quality and quantity. Healthy trees and forests reduce soil erosion, filter stormwater and agricultural irrigation, enhance rainfall infiltration, and reduce surface runoff

• Gallons Avoided Water Runoff: 81,902,445 (equal to 930,710 people with clean water)

·   Air: Trees produce oxygen that we breathe. In addition, trees remove air pollution by lowering air temperature, by releasing water into the atmosphere, and by filtering particulates.

• Tons of Air Pollutants Removed: 4,236

 In 2021, Mary Kay Inc. completed six main planting projects in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. These included:

·   7,000 trees in Brazil’s Indigenous Fire Recovery Project
·   26,496 trees in the Mississippi River Valley
·   49,004 trees in Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base
·   7,500 trees in China’s Gansu Province and Inner Mongolia Forests
·   5,000 trees in Cajamarca and Amazonia, Peru
·   5,000 trees in Germany’s Insect Restoration Forests.  

In 2022, Mary Kay plans to plant in China, Brazil, Madagascar, and Florida.

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Congenica tertiary analysis for whole genome sequencing services in Hong Kong

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- Congenica, the digital health company enabling rapid and accurate analysis of complex genomic data to transform people’s lives, has announced its selection to provide tertiary analysis for whole genome sequencing services for the Hong Kong Genome Project (HKGP), the first large-scale genome sequencing initiative in Hong Kong.

The HKGP, being implemented by the Hong Kong Genome Institute (HKGI) and funded by the HKSAR Government, serves as a catalyst for Hong Kong to establish a genome database of the local population, testing infrastructure and talent pool, all of which will facilitate clinical applications of genomic medicine and scientific research to benefit patients and their families.

To support the pilot phase of HKGP, Congenica will provide its clinical decision support platform for the tertiary analysis of 5,000 genome sequences in order to identify disease-causing variants within the DNA of HKGP’s participants and their family members who are affected by undiagnosed diseases and hereditary cancer.

Employing AI and automation for highest efficiency and diagnostic yield, the Congenica platform is chosen for its clinical utility and ability to support whole genome data analysis at scale.

In a statement, Congenica Chief Business Development Officer, Kamraan Shariff said: “The service contract awarded by HKGI highlights the growing international recognition of the power of our platform, particularly for large-scale whole genome analyses.

“This builds on our role as the exclusive clinical decision support platform and sole provider of genomic data analysis for rare disease cases in the UK Genomic Medicine Service, the world's first health system to provide whole genome sequencing to patients at a national level.

“We are proud to have been selected by HKGI and share their ultimate goal of delivering more precise diagnoses and more effective treatments for patients.”

A recognised leader in the genomic analysis of rare diseases and inherited cancer, Congenica is expanding its platform into new indications such as somatic cancer, next generation non-invasive preconception and pre-natal diagnosis and wellness, helping to deliver a future where clinical genomics is fully integrated into healthcare.

For more information, visit www.congenica.com.

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HITACHI ENERGY TO ACCELERATE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN GERMANY'S BIGGEST CITY

Grid-eMotion™ Fleet smart charging solution to help the City of Berlin reach its goal of a zero-emission bus fleet by 2030

Zurich, Switzerland, March 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy has won an order from Berliner Verkehrsbe-triebe (BVG), Germany’s biggest municipal public transportation company, to supply its Grid-eMotion™ Fleet smart charging infrastructure to help BVG transition to sustainable mobility in Berlin, the country’s capital.

Hitachi Energy will provide a complete Grid-eMotion Fleet grid-to-plug charging infrastructure solution for the next two bus depots to be converted in the bus electrification program. Hitachi Energy’s solution offers the smallest footprint for both the connection, as well as low noise emissions and high reliability – three key requirements for bus depots in a densely populated urban environment, where space is limited and flawless charging is vital to ensure buses run on time.

The solution comprises a connection to the distribution grid, power distribution and DC charging infrastructure with charging points and smart charging systems. Hitachi Energy will perform the engineering and integrate, install and service the entire solution. The solution has a compact and robust design that requires less equipment than competing infrastructure, which results in a small footprint, lower operating and maintenance costs, and higher reliability. Typically, Grid-eMotion Fleet requires 60 percent less space and 40 percent less cabling than alternative charging systems; it also provides superior overall system reliability.

“We are delighted to help the City of Berlin in its transition to quiet and emission-free transportation and a sustainable energy future for the people of this iconic capital,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “We feel the urgency and have the pioneering technology and commitment to advance sustainable mobility, thus improving the quality of life of millions of people.”

BVG operates Germany’s biggest city bus fleet of around 1,500 vehicles, which it aims to make completely electric and emission-free by 2030. This requires the installation of charging infra-structure in its large network of bus depots. 

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Dr Andreas Amrein joins Advanced Clinical to lead global development, expansion

 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 -- Advanced Clinical, a clinical development and strategic resourcing organisation committed to providing a better clinical experience across the drug development journey, has announced Dr Andreas Amrein joining the Executive Team as Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Japan as well as Managing Director for Europe and Canada.

He will be instrumental to the organisation’s continued expansion and strengthening of Advanced Clinical’s current operations into the APAC region, which include offices in Singapore, Australia and Japan.

He’ll also oversee development and expansion opportunities for additional locations across Europe and Canada, complementing the company’s existing footprint inclusive of 10 office locations in Europe as well as an office in Toronto, Canada.

With over 20 years of international leadership experience, Dr Amrein has led many teams and organisations across over 30 geographies, including Fortune 100 companies (Novartis, Abbott and Shire) and dynamic start-ups.

“From my specialisation in rapid commercial expansions, launches, transformations, partnerships and more across Asia and around the globe, I look forward to leveraging my knowledge to help Advanced Clinical further establish quality operations internationally,” he said.

In a statement, Advanced Clinical President, Julie Ross said: “Andreas will be instrumental in accelerating business growth as we diversify our global clinical programmes and elevate our clinical strategy for the clients and patients we serve.

“After our successful entry into the region in 2021 combined with additional APAC office openings planned for 2022, Andreas will undoubtedly help elevate our presence across the APAC, European and Canadian regions as a global leader in clinical research, FSP and strategic resourcing services.”

For more information, visit www.advancedclinical.com.

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