IRDETO PARTNERS WITH SKARDIN TO INTRODUCE GAME-CHANGING CI PLUS 2.0 USB CAM FOR SUPERIOR VIEWING EXPERIENCE

The introduction of the CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM by Irdeto represents a major achievement, extending the availability of CI Plus technology beyond its initial European and African markets to Asia for the first time.

AMSTERDAM, Dec 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, is proud to announce the commercial launch of its CI Plus 2.0 USB Conditional Access Module (CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM) in partnership with Skardin, a renowned consumer electronics manufacturing company with a 40-year legacy in delivering set-top box and broadband industry solutions. Irdeto's launch of the CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM marks a significant milestone, making CI Plus technology, once offered only across the Europe and Africa region, now available across the globe.

Irdeto's CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM is built on the proven CI Plus 1.4 solution, offering all the mandatory features of the 1.4 specification. It goes a step further by adding Enhanced Content Protection (ECP) support, specifically designed for safeguarding UHD content in accordance with the MovieLabs specification. CAMs also do not create legacy, as they are codec and resolution agnostic, enabling pay-TV operators to introduce new compression techniques and higher resolution broadcasts such as UHD without the need to replace CAMs.

One of the remarkable innovations that CI Plus 2.0 brings to the table is a new form factor, replacing the traditional PCMCIA design. While CI Plus 1.4 relies on this legacy interface that is non-standard across TVs globally, Irdeto's CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM addresses this challenge by moving to the globally adopted USB interface.

The USB module, when inserted into a compatible TV's USB port, handles the decryption of encrypted TV signals. Users can effortlessly control channels, volume, and more via their TV remote. In addition, it is environmentally friendly and cost-effective, with power consumption up to 10 times lower than STBs. The number of components compared to PCMCIA CAMs are reduced thus decreasing their carbon footprint and electronic waste generation.

In countries where CI Plus 2.0 ready TVs are not yet prevalent, Skardin offers white label TV solutions that operators can use to launch in their markets. TV sets can be bundled with the Irdeto USB CAM, creating new business models for operators, and providing consumers with an effortless and high-quality viewing experience. 

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THIS CHINESE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION FOUNDED INSIDE AN INDUSTRIAL PARK IS ACCELERATING ITS CULTIVATION OF CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE TALENTS

NANNING, China, Dec. 14, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

In recent days, TusCBEC instructors led 300 students from the Class of 2022 of the Cross-border E-commerce major of the RCEP Industrial College of Cross-border E-commerce during their visit to the Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone for a "scenario-based training" session. The event combined theoretical explanation with on-site investigation, aiming to furnish students with the opportunity to see the Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone in person, gain an in-depth comprehension of the operation mechanisms and actual operations of a special supervision zone, thereby enhancing students' understanding of the special supervision zone of the Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone. The RCEP Industrial College of Cross-border E-commerce is located inside the Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and is well-known as China's first cross-border e-commerce industrial college established inside an industrial park. It was jointly founded by the Guangxi International Business Vocational College (GXIBVC) and Guangxi Tus-Innovation Cross-border E-commerce Co., Ltd. (TusCBEC) in September 2020. "The college works with partners such as cross-border e-commerce platforms, cross-border e-commerce enterprises and third-party service companies to jointly study and formulate talent cultivation programs and design and develop curriculum. In 2022, the Cross-border E-commerce major successfully obtained UK ENIC international qualification certification," said Deng Haitao, Dean of the College of International Trade of the GXIBVC. The school leans on the comprehensive array of cross-border logistics, warehousing, import and export supply chains and other platforms within the Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park of the Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone, and resource advantages of TusCBEC, in hosting in-depth scenario-based training and education activities, so as to continually provide the cross-border e-commerce industry with talents and intelligence support. "Students of the college learn basic professional knowledge on campus during freshman year, then undergo practical training inside the Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone for the whole year during their second year. Our company's seasoned industry instructors teach them cross-border e-commerce platform operation, livestream and promotion, videography and editing, cross-border logistics management and other key knowledge of the industry," explained Ge Ronghe, the Vice General Manager of TusCBEC. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=47771

FORTREA CONVENES NEW SITE ADVISORY BOARD

Fortrea’s Site Advisory Board brings research leaders together to focus on evolving site, sponsor and patient relationships


DURHAM, N.C., Dec 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced it convened last week the inaugural meeting of its Site Advisory Board, a collaboration between clinical research investigator sites (“sites”) and industry leaders to create a better clinical trial experience for sites, patients and clinical study sponsors (“sponsors”) by targeting changes in technology, operational planning and delivery, commercial terms and community engagement.

Fortrea places sites and investigators at the forefront of clinical trial planning, leveraging their perspectives to drive changes that will improve the speed of trial execution, ease study start up and increase recruitment efficiency. These changes address long-standing challenges within clinical trials and will result in a better site, patient and sponsor trial experience. The Site Advisory Board will be responsible for providing insight and feedback on strategies and solutions proposed regarding sites, patients, trial operations and relevant technology.

“Sites and investigators are critical to the industry at every stage of clinical development, and they traditionally have faced hard-to-solve challenges in clinical trials alone. We welcome their insights in protocol design and actively engage them in early conversations with our operational teams and sponsors to quickly establish the most efficient, patient-focused trial plans,” said Mike Clay, vice president, Development Strategy and Growth, at Fortrea. “The formation of the Site Advisory Board marks an acceleration of our site-focused strategy and includes representation from incredibly impressive leaders, creating a think tank for our industry. The Board will also serve as a cornerstone of our ability to respond to sponsors with insights that improve the predictability of their trials, working together to develop efficient operational plans and provide sponsors with a high degree of confidence in speed of patient recruitment and overall trial delivery.”

Inaugural members of Fortrea’s Site Advisory Board include leaders and experts from Circuit Clinical, Elligo Health Research, FutureMeds, Javara, MD Anderson Cancer Center Foundation Spain, ObjectiveHealth, Pratia S.A. and Velocity Clinical Research, representing 440 sites across more than 25 therapeutic areas and nine countries and providing access to diverse patient communities.

What Fortrea’s Site Advisory Board members are saying…

“We firmly believe that this collaborative approach, bringing together both CRO and sites, will enable all stakeholders to align more effectively on perspectives within the clinical trial market,” said Łukasz Bęczkowski, chief operating officer at Pratia. “This, undoubtedly, empowers us to act together in a more efficient manner. Initiatives like these play a crucial role in propelling us all towards positive and expedited changes.”

“Fortrea is taking a 'listen first' approach by giving sites an equal voice towards the most effective working practices for dynamic patient communities and site stakeholders, leading to the best service to clinical trial sponsors,” said Nick Spittal, chief operations officer at Velocity Clinical Research.

“Fortrea is leading the industry in making partnerships more productive and efficient, from trial process to business relationships, all in the effort to accelerate new products to market,” said Barry Simms, chief operating officer at Elligo Health Research.

“Providing the appropriate patient access solution is vital in determining the ultimate success of a clinical trial. Historically, care providers have not been involved in the early development of research planning and strategy,” said Colleen Hoke, chief executive officer at ObjectiveHealth. “We are very supportive of Fortrea employing an innovative new approach to engage with healthcare site partnership providers, who are key to delivering successful research results, early in the planning process.”

“FutureMeds is delighted to join the Fortrea Site Advisory Board to build better understanding between key stakeholders in the clinical research industry,” said Radek Janiak, chief executive officer at FutureMeds. “Hearing the voice of patients, investigators and sites will put Fortrea in a pole position for bringing new therapies to the market.”

“Working across the vast clinical trial ecosystem is complex and requires highly functional partnerships centered on trust and competence,” said Michelle Rule, senior vice president of enterprise optimization at Javara. “Fortrea’s genuine commitment to building a forum and working relationships through the Site Advisory Board exhibits dedication to progress for all stakeholders in research and, most of all, the patients.”

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients in need. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, differentiated technology-enabled trial solutions and post-approval services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team of about 19,000 people working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is becoming a transformative force from pipeline to patient at Fortrea.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) @Fortrea.

Fortrea Contacts:
Fortrea Media: Galen Wilson – 703-298-0802, media@fortrea.com
Fortrea Media: Kate Dillon – 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com 

SOURCE : Fortrea Holdings Inc

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF THIRD EDITION OF FUTURE MINERALS FORUM

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a press conference today, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) announced details of the third edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), to be held in Riyadh 9^th-11^th January at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center.
 

Speaking at the conference, H.E. the Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, Khalid Al-Mudaifer, looked forward to further achievements delivered by the Ministerial Roundtable and FMF 2024. In previous editions, both platforms have seen participation from ministers and a leading group of international speakers to address issues and turn talk into action.

The Vice Minister discussed the unique role of the FMF in hosting the only Ministerial Roundtable of its kind in the industry. He said: "We have succeeded in making this meeting a strategic and influential platform led by governments, providing a voice for many countries and official organizations."

Over 70 countries will be represented by government ministers and high-ranking officials at the Ministerial Roundtable on January 9. For the first time, a Geological Survey Leaders meeting will be held concurrently with the Roundtable, allowing institutions to discuss key mineral issues in the Super Region.

Following the Roundtable, 250 key speakers will participate in 75 sessions over the two-day Forum. Some 90% of them are CEOs of some of the largest companies in the sector.

“We created the FMF to support delivery of the energy transition and create responsible, resilient minerals value chains in the Super Region of Africa, Western and Central Asia. Last week we attended COP and delivered a simple message: without minerals there cannot be an energy transition,” Al-Mudaifer added.

The conference noted the Kingdom’s leadership in supplying the world with energy, and its current substantial role in supporting the development of resilient value chains to deliver clean energy solutions. The Kingdom has the potential to become an international hub for the production and processing of green minerals. This is supported by the Manara Minerals Company, which invests in mining assets globally to help achieve flexibility in global supply chains and accelerate the pace of the energy transition.

For a full list of speakers and more information about FMF 2024 please visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/conference-speakers/. 

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HONG KONG'S LARGEST EVER NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN FIREWORK MUSICAL TO WELCOME 2024

 

_{(Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board)}

HONG KONG, Dec 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of 2024, all eyes will turn to Hong Kong for the city's largest New Year's Eve firework display to date on December 31, 2023 (Sunday). Set against the iconic Hong Kong skyline, spectators will be treated to a 12-minute firework musical, surpassing any previous New Year's Eve displays in the city in both coverage and duration.
 

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As the clock inches closer to midnight, the façade of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will be adorned with a large-scale countdown clock. At the stroke of midnight, the numerals 2024 will light up the harbourfront building, setting off a synchronised extravaganza featuring a breathtaking display of fireworks, a harmonious blend of artistic fusion music and a vibrant light show. This spectacle will fill audiences around the world with hope and joy as Hong Kong sets the stage for a remarkable beginning to 2024.

The fireworks will take audiences on a captivating journey through the four seasons, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the promise of new beginnings. From the serene beauty of winter to the vibrant colours of summer, the pyrotechnics will embody the essence of each season. The accompanying music, thoughtfully curated to enhance the immersive experience, will evoke the mood of each season and further enhance the spectacle.

The grand countdown will ignite a mesmerizing audiovisual experience, blending energetic electronic beats, enchanting classical melodies, and the rich timbres of traditional Chinese instruments. This artistic fusion of music represents Hong Kong's unique blend of old and new, bridging Eastern and Western cultures in a captivating display.

To enhance the atmosphere to its peak at midnight, a pre-show wish-making session will occur every 15 minutes from 11:00 PM. Pyrotechnics will shoot from the rooftops of three prominent harbourfront high-rises on Hong Kong Island, illuminating the sky in four different colours symbolizing love, health, happiness, and wealth for the year 2024.

The New Year countdown spectacle will be shared with viewers worldwide, extending the celebration's global reach through satellite broadcast.

Information of Video and Image Download 
 

Download link: https://assetlibrary.hktb.com/assetbank-hktb/action/browseItems?categoryId=1343&categoryTypeId=2&cachedCriteria=1 

· Reference images of Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations are available for download at the link above.
· Post-event video footage and photos of Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations will be available for download from 1 January 2024, 03:00 Hong Kong Time (31 December 2023 GMT 19:00).

Information of Satellite Live Feed of “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations”

1. Details of Satellite Feed for Broadcasters: 

Signal testing time : 31 Dec 2023, 20:00-20:15 Hong Kong Time
(GMT 12:00-12:15)

Live feed time : 31 Dec 2023, 23:45-24:12 Hong Kong Time
(GMT 15:45-16:12)

Technical support : Tel: (852) 2888 1944/ (852) 2883 2867

IntelSat 19, 166.0 degrees East (covering Asia-Pacific region with reach to the Western United States)

·  Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
·  On-air date & time: 31/12/2023 (GMT 1545-1620)
·  Satellite: IntelSat 19 (166.0 °EAST) / C-band
·  Transponder: 12C Slot C (9MHz)
·  Uplink Frequency: 6169.5 MHz (Vertical)
·  Downlink Frequency: 3944.5 MHz (Horizontal)
·  Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
·  FEC: 3/4
·  Video Format: HD 1080 / 50i 4:2:0
·  Aspect Radio: 16:9
·  Audio Assignment:
§ Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§ Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§ Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§ Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
·  Modulation: DVB-S2/8PSK
·  Pilot: ON
·  Roll Off: 0.2
·  Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
·  Encryption: NIL – Free to Air 

Eutelsat 7B, 7.0 degrees East (covering Europe)

·  Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
·  On-air date & time: 31/12/2023 (GMT 1545-1620)
·  Satellite: Eutelsat 7B / Ku-band
·  Transponder: TXP F06 D9
·  Uplink Frequency: 14203.830 MHz (Horizontal)
·  Downlink Frequency: 12703.830 MHz (Vertical)
·  Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
·  FEC: 3/4
·  Video Format: HD 1080i / 50 4:2:0
·  Aspect Radio: 16:9
·  Audio Assignment:
§  Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§ Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
·  Modulation: DVB-S2/8PSK
·  Pilot: ON
·  Roll Off: 0.2
·  Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
·  Encryption: NIL – Free to Air 

IntelSat 34, 55.5 degrees West (covering the Americas)

· Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
· On-air date & time: 31/12/2023 (GMT 1545-1620)
· Satellite: IntelSat 34 (55.5°WEST) / C-band
· Transponder: 15C Slot B (9MHz)
· Uplink Frequency: 6275.523 MHz (Horizontal)
· Downlink Frequency: 4050.523 MHz (Vertical)
· Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
· FEC: 3/4
· Video Format: HD 1080i / 59.94 4:2:0
· Aspect Radio: 16:9
· Audio Assignment:
§  Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
· Modulation: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
· Pilot: ON
· Roll Off: 0.2
· Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
· Encryption: NIL – Free to Air 

Asia Sat 5, 100.5 degrees East (covering Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, CIS and Australia)

·  Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
·  On-air date & time: 31/12/2023 (GMT 1545-1620)
·  Satellite: Asia Sat 5 (100.5°EAST) / C-band
·  Transponder: C9V 9AV (9MHz)
·  Uplink Frequency: 6209.5 MHz (Horizontal)
·  Downlink Frequency: 3984.5 MHz (Vertical)
·  Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
·  FEC: 3/4
·  Video Format: HD 1080i / 50 4:2:0
·  Aspect Radio: 16:9
·  Audio Assignment:
§  Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (L Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
§  Program Mixing (R Stereo) (MPEG1 Layer II)
·  Modulation: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
·  Pilot: ON
·  Roll Off: 0.2
·  Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
·  Encryption: NIL – Free to Air 

2. Details of Social Media Livestreaming:

Social Media Platforms

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@hongkong

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/discoverhongkong

Livestreaming time : 31 Dec 2023, 23:55-24:12 Hong Kong Time
(GMT 15:55-16:12) 
 

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211938359/en/ 

Contact 

Ms Sarah Ho
Tel: 2807 6372
Email: sarah.ho@hktb.com 

Source : Hong Kong Tourism Board 

--BERNAMA

OPEN HEALTH AND NESTED KNOWLEDGE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC RESEARCH COLLABORATION TO LEVERAGE AI TECHNOLOGIES FOR EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS

London, Dec 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London, UK – December 12, 2023 – OPEN Health, a preeminent global provider of consulting, HEOR and market access, patient engagement, and scientific and creative communications services, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Nested Knowledge, a leading provider of AI-based SaaS platform solutions for systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Together, we aim to enhance the speed, efficiency, and depth of evidence synthesis, ultimately aiding biopharmaceutical researchers in making crucial healthcare decisions and bringing products to market quicker.

“This collaboration underscores OPEN Health's unwavering commitment to leveraging innovative solutions and AI technologies for superior client delivery,” said Richard Jones, President of OPEN Health Evidence & Access. “We are excited to formalize our collaboration with Nested Knowledge and collectively bring market-leading evidence synthesis solutions to our clients.”

Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses facilitate the methodical evaluation of all pertinent research on a specific topic and are fundamental components of comprehensive outcomes assessments, often in preparation for health technology assessment (HTA) and reimbursement submissions. Boosting the speed and increasing the transparency at which they're conducted will hasten the translation of research into actionable insights and approved healthcare interventions. Nested Knowledge's AI-driven platform will be applied within OPEN Health’s strategic market access and evidence synthesis teams, dramatically speeding up research analysis and the derivation of insights. By combining Nested Knowledge's technological prowess with OPEN Health’s scientific and analytical expertise, the partnership aims to elevate the standards, speed, and precision of healthcare evidence analysis.

“Uniting technology with expertise is core to the mission of Nested Knowledge, as well as to overcoming key barriers in conventional evidence synthesis processes,” according to Kevin Kallmes, CEO and founder of Nested Knowledge. “OPEN Health’s leading evidence synthesis capabilities and approach to AI augmentation in the context of expert oversight makes them a perfect partner for scaling up more rapid, interactive, and technologically integrated solutions.” 

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ISF NET ESTABLISHES SINGAPORE OFFICE AS IT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN IT TALENT IN ASIA

SINGAPORE and TOKYO, Dec. 7, 2023 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

- GLOBAL ISF PTE. LTD. to Bolster ISF NET, INC's Regional Presence and Support Its Ambitions in Global Expansion - ISF NET, INC., a leading Japanese IT services and staffing company, announced on December 7 the establishment of GLOBAL ISF PTE. LTD. in Singapore as it eyes greater business expansion in the Asian region. Logo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107946/202312063901/_prw_PI1fl_0ynFt98s.jpg As part of its expansion into Singapore, ISF NET will invest approximately USD13.5 million (2 billion yen) in the venture, setting a sales target of USD20.3 million (3 billion yen) for the global business. The company aims to hire 150 employees by 2030 to bolster its support for clients in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. With over two decades of industry experience and with offices in Japan, China and South Korea, ISF NET's entry into Singapore marks a significant step towards strengthening its position in Asia. More significantly, this move represents a strategic shift in ISF NET's focus of services from Japan to the global market. "As a renowned international talent hub, Singapore offers an ideal gateway for multinational companies aiming to grow in Asia," said Yukiyoshi Watanabe, President and CEO, ISF NET, INC. "I am confident that our foray into Singapore will further strengthen our presence in the region and empower clients with tailored IT infrastructure solutions to help them navigate and succeed in a region as diverse as Asia."  http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=47723

SUB-FORUM THEMED "GUANGZHOU NANSHA JOINS HANDS WITH THE WORLD" SUCCESSFULLY HELD

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 6, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

On December 4, the sub-forum themed "Guangzhou Nansha Joins Hands with the World" was successfully held during the 5th World Media Summit. This grand event was attended by domestic leaders in relevant fields, international media representatives, renowned experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs, all of whom have paid close attention to Nansha's development, according to Nansha District People's Government. Focusing on the theme of the summit, guests from both at home and abroad delivered speeches on topics, such as Characteristics, Conservation, and Utilization of China's Marine Ecology, Green Environment and Climate Change, Science & Technology and Industrial Innovation, Green and Beautiful Nansha and the Construction of an Ecological Bay Area, and International Commercial Arbitration. Wei Min, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Nansha District Committee and Executive Deputy Head of Nansha District, said in his speech that Nansha has benefited from multiple national support strategies as the only state-level new area in Guangdong Province, the largest area in China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and the demonstration zone of all-round cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. As stressed by Xie Peng, Vice Editor-in-Chief of the Outlook Weekly of Xinhua News Agency, the media community should play an active role in promoting international friendship and boosting global development. Nansha should take advantage of the summit to showcase its stance and determination to join hands with the world. Embarking on a new journey, Nansha, at the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), is answering with confidence to worldwide media's questions of the times. With a vibrant momentum, Nansha is attracting more attention from global media and emerging as a new window through which China will show the world its remarkable achievements for modernization and high-quality development.  http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=47710

CLIMATE ACTION FORUM: INDIASPORA CONVENES CLIMATE EXPERTS AT COP 28

The daylong Forum will address critical climate change issues and highlight innovative projects and initiatives by the Indian diaspora that contribute to global sustainability efforts

WASHINGTON and DELHI, India, Dec 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indiaspora, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting the Indian diaspora for a stronger, more interconnected global community, is hosting the Climate Action Forum at COP 28 on December 7th from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Climate is the existential issue of our times. The Indian diaspora contains reputed experts contributing to solutions in various areas of environmental sustainability and climate change. Moreover, as evidenced during the recently concluded G20 Summit, India is playing an instrumental role in developing solutions in this realm.

As part of Indiaspora’s mission to inspire and position the global Indian diaspora as a force for good, and to build bridges among diaspora leaders and prominent leading lights resident in India, Indiaspora is privileged to serve as a platform to bring diverse and constructive voices together during COP 28.

Indiaspora will host its daylong Climate Action Forum featuring 28 speakers from 5 countries under the theme of “Empower, Educate, Inspire, Act.” Distinguished speakers from various sectors, including government, industry, and civil society, will participate in engaging panel discussions on topics such as sustainable technology, green finance, renewable energy, and the role of diaspora in climate advocacy. Key speakers include Dominic Waughray (World Business Council for Sustainable Development), Madhav Pai (WRI-India), BK Sister Jayanti (Faith Leader) and Vivek Oberoi (Indian Film Actor). Our partners in this endeavor are Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Dasra, India Climate Collaborative, Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN).

The agenda will be live on December 6th here.

Indiaspora invites members of the media to attend this forum. Please complete the pre-registration here.

MR Rangaswami, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Indiaspora, said, “This Climate Forum represents another step in Indiaspora’s objective of being a convener for the Indian diaspora and leaders in India on some of the most pressing global issues. From our earlier work on climate, it is evident to us that these key stakeholders play an important role in advancing a globally beneficial environmental agenda.”

Sreekumar Nair, CEO of Indiaspora-India, added that “Indiaspora’s Climate Forum builds upon our work over the past 3 years in organizing virtual global Climate Summits. Given the caliber of expertise on stage at our Forum, it promises to be an insightful and impactful dialogue. We are excited to hear from an eclectic group of speakers including policymakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics and nonprofit executives.”

About Indiaspora: Indiaspora (www.indiaspora.org) is a nonprofit community of powerful global Indian leaders from diverse backgrounds and professions who are committed to inspiring the diaspora to be a force for positive impact by providing a platform to collaborate, engage, and catalyze social change. 

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PACIFIC PRIME WINS PRESTIGIOUS HR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ENTERPRISE) AWARD

^{Pacific Prime CXA won the Bronze Award for Best HR Management System (Enterprise) at this year's HR Vendors of the Year Awards and was the sole insurance broker to receive the distinction. (Photo: Business Wire)}


SINGAPORE, Dec 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pacific Prime CXA won the Bronze Award for Best HR Management System (Enterprise) at this year's HR Vendors of the Year Awards in Singapore, presented by Human Resources Online. In addition to becoming the sole insurance broker to win this category, Pacific Prime CXA has made tremendous strides to become an insurance broker with the best HR management systems.

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The HR Vendors of the Year, which took place on November 24, 2023, stands as a distinguished annual ranking with a longstanding history dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the premier HR solutions providers in Asia. This year’s edition of the awards was held at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre, where Singapore’s most forward-thinking solution providers converged.

Voted as a top 3 HR management system, Pacific Prime CXA's Portal is a trusted HR-enhancing platform for employee benefits management. With seamless third-party integration, simplified benefits management, and a mobile-friendly experience, the platform is the fastest flexible benefits platform in Singapore, capable of adjudicating over 2 million claims annually. Our platform reshapes the landscape of employee benefits administration with its features and user-friendly platform.

Additionally, the platform is customizable to meet the preferred configurations and needs of businesses, enabling the consolidated management of all claims on a single, centralized platform. This establishes Pacific Prime CXA’s Portal as Singapore’s premier solution for large Fortune 500 enterprises and SMEs.

The Portal exemplifies Pacific Prime CXA's dedication to providing an exceptional employee benefits experience; it was built on the expertise of insurance professionals with extensive experience in employee benefits administration across multiple continents.

Heena Bose, CEO of Pacific Prime CXA, shared, “Pacific Prime CXA is privileged to be acknowledged as the exclusive insurance broker awarded the top three position in the HR Management Systems category. Leveraging this achievement, the company remains committed to supporting our clients by delivering comprehensive solutions for benefit management, employee engagement, and retention."

To learn more about Pacific Prime CXA’s acquisition, please visit: https://www.pacificprime.com/corporate/about-us-corporate-insurance-brokers/pacific-prime-cxa

About Pacific Prime

Established in 2000, Pacific Prime is an award-winning global insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist that offers individual and corporate insurance solutions. With USD $750 million worth of premiums under management, Pacific Prime is now the third largest employee benefits broker in Asia Pacific after acquiring CXA Group’s brokerage arms in 2021. The brokerage has over 1,000 employees and 15 offices worldwide, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE, the UK, the US, Mexico, and the Philippines.

To learn more about Pacific Prime, please visit: https://www.pacificprime.com/corporate

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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA TO HOST BLUEY'S WORLD IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

BRISBANE, Dec.4, 2023/Medianet-AsiaNet/--

OPENING AUGUST 2024   - Brand new Bluey immersive experience is coming to Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia, in August 2024. - Housed in the 4,000 square metre 'Northshore Pavilion', Bluey's World will be a unique experience celebrating the beloved hit TV show Bluey. This is Bluey – for real life. - Fans from around the world will be delighted and captivated as they are invited to step into Bluey's world.   Bluey's World, a ground-breaking immersive experience will open in August 2024, exclusive to Brisbane, Queensland.   Visitors will journey through a recreation of Bluey's renowned home via impressive (for real) life-size sets, interactive play and a mesmerising soundscape, inspired by much-loved Bluey episodes. From Bluey and Bingo’s bedroom to the living room and kitchen, fans will also get to play beneath the shady branches of the Poinciana tree in Bluey's backyard.   There will be so much to love about this one-of-a-kind experience, including the option to book a birthday party at the coolest party venue! Visitors can also explore and enjoy a cafe, gift shop and playground following their interactive guided experience.   Housed in its own purpose-built, state-of-the-art, 4000 square metre venue - 'Northshore Pavilion' - Bluey's World will be located in Brisbane's newest arts and entertainment precinct, Northshore.   Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier said "Our Government has backed Bluey from the very beginning. Brisbane is at Bluey's core and now the show is a global sensation, we want to invite fans from around the world to come and experience Bluey's home.   "Queensland is a world-class place to live and play and I truly believe that is a big part of why Bluey has captured fans around the world."   Fiona Lang, General Manager, BBC Studios ANZ, said: "BBC Studios is thrilled to announce the launch of Bluey's World, a groundbreaking immersive experience that will transport fans into the heart of Bluey like never before.   "Bluey's World is not just an experience; it's a celebration of the heartwarming moments that make Bluey so authentically Australian and that bring to life the joyful simplicity that can be found in families around the world. "Join us on this one-of-a-kind adventure, where the world of Bluey comes to life in real life."   Created by Joe Brumm, Bluey is produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS and co-commissioned by ABC Children's and BBC Studios Kids and Family. A global phenomenon, the show follows the adventures of Bluey - a loveable, inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog - who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun. The show is now broadcasting and streaming in more than 60 countries and is beloved the world over by both parents and kids for its heart, humour and relatable family moments.   Bluey’s World is produced by BBC Studios and HVK Productions, and supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane City Council via Brisbane Economic Development Agency, and features on the It's Live! in Queensland events calendar.   To join the waitlist for Bluey's World tickets visit blueysworld.com   Website: https://www.bluey.tv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlueyTV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialblueytv/ Assets: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ntjv2jho1cotyrxnnmfte/h?rlkey=2dmbjsj0mogs3x4fri96lyvc4&dl=0     #blueysworldbrisbane  http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=47678

AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF LONPAC INSURANCE BHD

SINGAPORE, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Lonpac Insurance Bhd (Lonpac) (Malaysia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect Lonpac’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

Lonpac’s risk-adjusted capitalisation is at the strongest level at year-end 2022, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), and is expected to remain at this level over the near to medium term. Despite a high dividend payout ratio over the past five years (2018-2022), the company has demonstrated strong capital growth from retained earnings over this period. In addition, the company has a generally conservative investment portfolio comprising cash, bonds and debt-focused unit trust funds. However, Lonpac is viewed to have a moderate dependence on third-party reinsurance to enable the underwriting of large limit risks and to manage catastrophe exposure accumulation.

AM Best views the company’s operating performance as strong, as evidenced by its five-year average return-on-equity ratio of 28.3% and combined ratio of 67.5% (2018-2022). The company observed an uptick in claims activity in 2022 and the first 10 months of 2023 mainly due to easing of COVID-19-related movement restrictions in Malaysia. Underwriting margins for property and bond classes of business have benefited from low net loss experience and favourable reinsurance commission income over a number of years, which remain the key drivers of technical profitability. Investment returns continue to be a stable contributor to overall earnings. As of 31 October 2023, Lonpac’s operating performance remains favourable, driven by stable underwriting profit and investment performance. Whilst AM Best expects Lonpac to maintain its strong operating performance over the medium term, claims normalisation and reinsurance market hardening, as well as the ongoing phased liberalisation of motor and fire insurance pricing in Malaysia may constrain underwriting margins over the near to medium term.

AM Best views Lonpac’s business profile as neutral. The company is a mid-sized non-life insurer in Malaysia, with a market share of approximately 8%, based on 2022 gross direct premium. The company’s underwriting portfolio is diversified moderately by line of business, albeit with majority of business originating from Malaysia. Lonpac benefits from a long-standing relationship with Public Bank Berhad, which provides the company with preferential access to profitable property business through the banking channel.

Ratings are communicated to rated entities prior to publication. Unless stated otherwise, the ratings were not amended subsequent to that communication.

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BEST'S MARKET SEGMENT REPORT: AM BEST MAINTAINS STABLE OUTLOOK ON CHINA'S NON-LIFE INSURANCE SEGMENT

HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best is maintaining a stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment given the growth momentum in the motor and non-motor segments, as well as the domestic economic recovery following removal of pandemic-related restrictions, partially offset by a weaker 2024 economic outlook. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Market Segment Outlook: China Non-Life Insurance,” also notes the industry’s solvency position remains robust, albeit with higher capital requirements under C-ROSS Phase II. The recent relaxation of C-ROSS solvency-related investment rules is expected to boost the non-life segment’s solvency position slightly. China’s non-life market posted a net profit of CNY 44.5 billion in the first nine months of 2023, down by CNY 7.4 billion from the same prior-year period. The drop in net profit was attributed to underwriting pressures and catastrophic events; the industry’s investment returns remain the main contributor to overall earnings. At the same time, total direct premiums written (DPW) rose by 7.3%, to CNY 1.2 trillion (USD 166.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2023. The motor segment has shown strong growth momentum, with premiums expanding by 5.8% in August and by 5.6% in September, compared with the same periods last year. Another significant trend is the exponential growth in electric vehicle sales, which has led to rising demand for motor insurance. “While insurers are looking to tap into the opportunities offered by the electric vehicle segment, it should be noted that repair and servicing costs are higher than that of gas-powered vehicles due to expensive parts and a shortage of qualified repair and maintenance technicians,” said Lucie Huang, senior financial analyst, AM Best. “Moreover, the lack of claims history, combined with differences among electric vehicle manufacturers, poses a challenge to accurate pricing and risk assessments.” According to the report, non-motor lines of business will likely be the main drivers of future premium growth. Smaller insurers have been looking to capture growth opportunities in the health insurance segment to meet the demand in supplementary medical protection not covered in the current social medical scheme. Additionally, agriculture insurance, which holds a DPW share of 10% for the first three quarters of 2023, has become increasingly important to the non-life industry as a risk mitigation tool against natural catastrophe events and price fluctuations. AM Best expects that non-motor lines will fuel development of China’s non-life market over the medium term. To access the full copy of this report, please visit http://www3.ambest.com/bestweek/purchase.asp?record_code=338068. AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. Copyright © 2023 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. View source version on businesswire.com:  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128732253/en/ Contact Lucie Huang Senior Financial Analyst +852 827 3414 lucie.huang@ambest.com Christopher Sharkey Associate Director, Public Relations +1 908 882 2310 christopher.sharkey@ambest.com James Chan Director, Analytics +852 827 3418 james.chan@ambest.com Cynthia Ang Senior Industry Research Analyst +65 6303 5026 cynthia.ang@ambest.com Christie Lee Senior Director, Analytics +852 827 3413 christie.lee@ambest.com Source : AM Best

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand Revitalises Member Experience With Boomi

 

_{Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Rearchitects Member Experience With Boomi (Graphic: Business Wire)} 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, announced Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is using its platform to revitalise member digital experiences, streamlining skills assessment and building personalisation into a new member portal.

According to a statement, recognising its members’ desire for quality digital experiences, CA ANZ sought to create an information technology (IT) environment capable of supporting its transition to a data-driven member experience hub.

Boomi Director of Australia and New Zealand, Nathan Gower said: “By bringing together its technology assets with structure and rigour, CA ANZ has created an environment that’s ready and willing to serve up tailored experiences to the digital member. They want CA ANZ to know them, and the IT team is layering data and APIs to deliver just that.”

Meanwhile, CA ANZ Chief Information Officer, Kylie Fisher said members want to see value and relevance from their membership, which means tailored services and support should be available in a matter of clicks.

“Boomi has allowed us to rebuild and establish a layered architecture where APIs are reusable to support faster development and more personalised engagement,” she said.

The company replaced point-to-point integrations with the Boomi platform, including Boomi application programming interfaces (APIs) and API Management capabilities.

CA ANZ connected 15 business-critical systems, such as its Salesforce customer relationship management, Sitecore content management system, NetSuite financial management, and Snowflake data lake, alongside several other event and learning systems, which now enable Fisher’s team to do faster code drops and fixes at previously untenable speed.

With a connected environment and use of Flow, Boomi’s workflow automation solution, CA ANZ rearchitected its member portal to optimise service pathways. The new portal improves the membership renewal process, enhances search experience, expands control over the preference centre, and delivers more tailored content.

CA ANZ is currently laying the foundations for its incoming eStore, in which Master Data Hub, Boomi’s golden record solution, will serve up quality product management data, forming a consolidated product management layer, enabling the company to offer personalised product and service content.

-- BERNAMA

HYTERA SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE 8TH ETSI MCX PLUGTESTS

 

_{The Certificate of Participation in the 8th MCX Plugtests awarded to Hytera (Photo: Business Wire)}

 

SHENZHEN, China, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, participated in the 8th MCX Plugtests organized by ETSI at the University of Malaga (UMA) in Spain from October 9th to 13th. Hytera brought a complete solution of MCX AS (application server), MCX Client, and 5G UE (user equipment) and participated in validating the interoperability of a variety of implementations in different scenarios based on 3GPP Mission Critical Services.
 

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Following the ETSI guidelines for interoperability, the MCX Plugtests Test Plan was developed to aid operators and industry customers in deploying new mission critical products more efficiently. The capabilities of Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT), Mission Critical Data (MCData), and Mission Critical Video (MCVideo) – collectively known as MCX services or MCS – were tested during this Plugtests. This year's Plugtests expanded to include testing MCS on 5G networks, in addition to previous tests on 4G networks.

During the Malaga Plugtests, Hytera validated the interoperability of the MCS solution with 14 other vendors. In the 5G network test scenario, Hytera participated with its 5G XSecure Rugged Device PNC560, making it the sole vendor bringing a complete solution of MCX AS, MCX Client, and 5G UE.

This year's Plugtests witnessed a substantial increase in the number of vendors and observers. The one-week event brought together approximately 40 vendors and nearly 200 registered participants, which included 20 representatives from European and American governments, operators and emergency bodies. Over the course of the week, individuals evaluated more than 360 different MCX (Mission-Critical) and FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) test scenarios at the University of Malaga's facilities.

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AI Influence Prompts 'hallucinate' As Cambridge Dictionary Word Of The Year 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Cambridge Dictionary, the world’s most popular online dictionary for learners of English has revealed ‘hallucinate’ as the Word of the Year for 2023, as the term got a new additional definition relating to artificial intelligence (AI) producing false information.

AI hallucinations, also known as confabulations, sometimes appear nonsensical. But they can also seem entirely plausible, even while being factually inaccurate or ultimately illogical, and have already had real-world impacts.

The traditional definition of hallucinate is “to seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug”.

The new, additional definition is “When an artificial intelligence (a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) hallucinates, it produces false information”.

In a statement, Cambridge Dictionary’s Publishing Manager, Wendalyn Nichols said: “The fact that AIs can ‘hallucinate’ reminds us that humans still need to bring their critical thinking skills to the use of these tools.

“At their best, large language models can only be as reliable as their training data. Human expertise is arguably more important, and sought after, than ever, to create the authoritative and up-to-date information that LLMs can be trained on.”

The news follows a year-long surge in interest in generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Grok, with public attention shifting towards the limitations of AI and whether they can be overcome.

AI tools, especially those using large language models (LLMs), have proven capable of generating plausible prose, but often do so using false, misleading or made-up ‘facts’. They ‘hallucinate’ in a confident and sometimes believable manner.

Beyond hallucinate, several additions reflect rapid developments in AI and computing, such as prompt engineering; large language model; GenAI; train; and black box.

Several other words experienced spikes in public interest and searches on the Cambridge Dictionary website. They included implosion; ennui; grifter; and GOAT (abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time).

-- BERNAMA

MMA OFFSHORE AUTOMATES ONBOARDING WITH BOOMI

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Boomi helps marine and subsea services company simplify employee management and logistics


PERTH, Australia & SYDNEY, Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced MMA Offshore (MMA) is using the Boomi platform to provide consistent employee master data management across its line of business applications.

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Headquartered in Perth, MMA is a global marine and subsea service provider. With a fleet of 19 offshore vessels and over 1,100 employees, the organisation is on a growth drive, having transitioned from a pure vessel operator to an integrated marine services provider in 2019. This transformation has seen MMA grow into new markets such as offshore wind, government and defence, and coastal infrastructure.

To become an agile organisation in an evolving industry and to support its ongoing growth, MMA needed to strengthen its management of critical data, as part of efforts to streamline business processes and improve decision-making.

According to Jon Fowler, ICT General Manager at MMA, the company needed a digital framework capable of easily and reliably connecting core business systems in order to unlock and harness that data.

“We’re a fast-moving, dynamic organisation, which means quick access to consistent, accurate data is imperative,” said Fowler. “With Boomi, our employee data is captured once at the source, then automation does the grunt work to streamline administration, making core employee master data instantly available across our platforms to assist with rostering, travel logistics, time sheeting, and payroll processing.”

MMA selected the Boomi platform based on its ease of use and scalability, which aligns with MMA’s requirement to maintain data integrity. The company is using Boomi’s integration platform as a service (iPaaS) to connect its cloud and on-premises line of business applications, including its enterprise resource planning (ERP), scheduling, travel systems, and payroll.

“We recently needed to onboard several workers in a short timeframe. In the past, onboarding at this scale and speed would have taken a considerable amount of time with data manually entered across multiple systems. With Boomi, our connected systems now work for the business, not against it,” said Fowler.

“Another consideration for employee management involves ensuring employee certifications are applicable and current between our various platforms. Every project is unique, and with a more comprehensive view of employee data, we can make sure our personnel logistics teams have the right data accessible for immediate scheduling, allowing us to onboard skilled workers in a short timeframe.”

The organisation plans to mature its user experience with self-service capability. Using Boomi’s workflow automation solution, Flow, MMA is exploring the development of a consolidated, simple interface to further streamline data collection for aggregation across the respective applications.

The Boomi-connected environment also ensures data is available where employees expect it, and according to Fowler, this means the Information Services team is able to respond and deliver solutions quicker.

“We previously sunk substantial time into building connections or manually moving data around. Instead of weeks, our integration framework now allows us to complete work in a much shorter timeframe – this makes business expansion far more efficient with easy, plug-in data sets,” said Fowler.

“It takes considerable logistics to plan for and execute marine and subsea projects, including managing the dozens of skilled workers assigned to each job,” said Nathan Gower, Director of Australia and New Zealand at Boomi. “As MMA breaks into new divisions, automation and data connectivity will take the guesswork out of project orchestration, enhancing productivity – a benefit to the bottom line and client satisfaction.”

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Terraformation Biodiversity-focused Forest Accelerator First Cohort Graduates To Phase 2

 

Terraformation’s biodiversity-focused forest accelerator gains momentum as the first cohort scales its operations and two more cohorts confirmed (Photo: Business Wire)  

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Terraformation, the global forestry company, announced the progression of its first cohort of the Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator to Phase Two, enabling forestry teams to begin pilot projects and set up vital infrastructure, such as nurseries and seed banks.

Terraformation’s Accelerator is the world’s first biodiversity-focused, carbon-funded programme for forest creators globally, addressing the critical funding, tech, and skills gaps needed for biodiverse native restoration.

Its founder and chief executive officer, Yishan Wong said new forestry teams are needed immediately to fulfil the demand for biodiverse, high-quality carbon credits, creating a new generation of credits that exceed current standards of transparency.

“We are restoring trust in the market by conducting quality due diligence paired with on-the-ground forestry expertise to identify high-integrity projects that prioritise biodiversity, provide real benefits and establish climate equity for local communities,” he said in a statement.

Having completed the first phase of the Accelerator, which included feasibility studies to assess a project’s potential to grow into a full-scale carbon project as well as training in business operations, biodiversity, carbon markets, and forestry, the teams have now received additional support to move into Phase Two for a period of up to two years.

The three projects progressing to Phase Two of the Accelerator are Seawater Solutions; Fundación Grupo Argos; and Eco2Librium.

Additionally, the company is also launching two new cohorts into Phase One. Based in Southeast Asia, Cohort Two features six projects with a reforestation potential of nearly 23,000 hectares across mangroves, dryland, and peatland forests.

Meanwhile, Cohort Three is in preparation, with site visits by Terraformation’s forestry experts to meet its West and East Africa teams. An additional cohort featuring biodiverse native reforestation projects in Latin America is expected to be announced early next year for applications submitted by Nov 30.

The company is trialling a partnership with The Nature Conservancy Asia Pacific to provide capacity-building courses and access to specialised reforestation experts for forestry projects and local teams in Aotearoa New Zealand and Indonesia.

Terraformation has also formed a strategic partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the international nonprofit, multi-stakeholder organisation that promotes responsible management of the world's forests, to connect FSC’s network of forest managers and funders with new opportunities through its accelerator.

-- BERNAMA