Moonstake Partners with Humans.ai to Help Advance Artificial Intelligence on the Blockchain and Support the AI Startup’s Expansion in Asia ACN Newswire

Moonstake Partners with Humans.ai to Help Advance Artificial Intelligence on the Blockchain and Support the AI Startup’s Expansion in Asia

February 6, 2023
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Moonstake, a leading provider of staking services for blockchain networks, partners with Humans.ai, AI and blockchain startup focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in an ethical framework. The partnership will focus on the advancement of AI-powered applications on the blockchain on the Asian market, leveraging the strengths of both companies to drive innovation in the field."We are thrilled to be partnering with Moonstake, a company that shares our passion for using cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems," said Sabin Dima, CEO & Founder at Humans.ai. "The combination of our AI expertise and innovation and Moonstake's blockchain know-how will allow us to empower solutions that are truly useful to society and able to scale to meet the needs of the Asian user base and business clients," added Sabin Dima.The partnership will begin with a joint development program, aimed at exploring the potential of AI-powered applications on the blockchain and identifying new business use cases for this technology. The companies also plan to launch a series of joint initiatives, including regional events, to foster collaboration and innovation in the AI and blockchain sector.European startup Humans.ai addresses some of the major dysfunctions present in the current AI status quo. As AI is rapidly gaining traction all around the world, benefiting numerous industries and businesses, the Humans.ai team has made it its mission to assist the transition of artificial intelligence, AI models, and AI-based solutions from the centralized Web2 domain, where giants of the tech industry hold the reins to innovation development, to a decentralized environment, where artificial intelligence is becoming a democratized asset that is constantly monitored by real humans to ensure its ethical use.Moonstake started the staking business in 2020 with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Since then, the company developed a user-friendly Web Wallet and Mobile Wallet (iOS / Android) with support for over 2000 cryptocurrencies. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake's total staking assets have grown rapidly to reach $1 Billion, allowing Moonstake to become one of the top 10 staking providers globally. Currently, Moonstake supports 18 leading PoS assets including Cosmos, IRISnet, Ontology, Harmony, Tezos, Cardano, Qtum, Polkadot, Quras, Centrality, Orbs (Ethereum and Polygon), IOST, TRON, Shiden, FIO, Everscale, Oasisa and Solana.By merging AI with blockchain, Humans.ai aims to create the AIVERSE, which is an ecosystem hosting the economy of AIs, with the objective of giving people control and ownership over the future evolution of the technology. "We believe that the partnership between Humans.ai and Moonstake has the potential to revolutionize the way that AI and blockchain technology are used together," said Mitsuru Tezuka, Founder at Moonstake. "By joining forces, we are able to expand a truly decentralized ecosystem for AI that is more secure, more transparent, and more accessible to a wider range of users."About Moonstake Moonstake is the world's leading staking service provider that develops and operates decentralized wallet services for businesses and individuals.Since its launch in April 2020, Moonstake has partnered with 27 leading platform providers, including Cardano's constituent Emurgo, developer of the Polkadot-connected blockchain Astar Network Stake Technologies, and the TRON Network with over 50 million users. In May 2021, Moonstake further enhanced its corporate credibility by becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of OIO Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.Using blockchain technology, Moonstake aims to progress toward a world where anyone can easily make use of highly secure and reliable digital asset management tools. https://www.moonstake.io/ About Moonstake's staking businessFor the staking industry, which has grown into a 630-billion dollar market as of September 2021, Moonstake provides a decentralized staking service that does not require user deposits, and supports nodes around the world in addition to its own validator nodes. Moonstake currently supports the staking of 18 blockchains. With a total staking assets of 1.8 billion USD and a global user base, the company ranked third out of more than 10,000 providers worldwide in June of the same year.About Humans.aiHumans.ai is creating an all-in-one platform for AI-based creation and governance at scale. Humans.ai leverages blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the standard NFT and expand its functionality, transforming it from a static art form to an interactive and intelligent asset class capable of encapsulating neural networks or segments of a person's digital DNA. The technology, named AI NFT, represents a new type of NFTs that enable people to use their biometric data to create artificial intelligence solutions that are kept ethical by complex governance, consensus, and verification mechanisms.Humans.ai's unique consensus mechanism, Proof-of-Human, will be integrated to demonstrate there is a real human behind every transaction, making it more secure and trustworthy. https://humans.ai/ Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Four Companies Announce Joint Feasibility Study of Large-Scale and Wide-Area Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Value Chain Project Using Ship Transportation JCN Newswire

Four Companies Announce Joint Feasibility Study of Large-Scale and Wide-Area Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Value Chain Project Using Ship Transportation

January 26, 2023
TOKYO, Jan 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ITOCHU Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., INPEX Corporation, and Taisei Corporation announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint feasibility study on a large-scale and wide-area CCS value chain project using ship transportation for companies that emit carbon dioxide (hereinafter "CO2") in Japan.The four companies will jointly carry out a study for launching a joint project relating to the separation, capture, ship transportation and storage of CO2 emitted from the materials industry and other industries in which it is considered difficult to achieve decarbonization merely by electrification, introduction of hydrogen and other means (hereinafter "hard-to-abate industries") and conduct a process of selecting prospective sites for CO2 storage in Japan.BackgroundAmid mounting global momentum towards decarbonization, the Japanese Cabinet adopted the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan in October 2021, which defined CCS as a means that should be utilized to the maximum extent possible in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries with a view towards two governmental targets of carbon neutrality in 2050 and a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by fiscal year 2030 (from the fiscal year 2013 level). With a view to social implementation of CCS, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry set a goal of launching a public offering of CCS value chain operators, including CO2 emitting companies, in 2024 and a number of advanced CCS projects by 2030.Given the above governmental policy and targets as the background, ITOCHU has been taking tangible actions to realize the idea of CCS value chain business in Japan. For example, it joined the Geological Carbon Dioxide Storage Technology Research Association in June 2021(1). This organization aims to develop large-scale CO2 underground storage technologies for the development of sites suited for CO2 storage. ITOCHU also took part in the Research, Development and Demonstration Projects on CO2 Ship Transportation with a view to attaining wide-area ship transportation between CO2 emitters and sites appropriate for CO2 storage(2).MHI has defined the Energy Transition as a growth area that it should address strategically and positioned the building of a CO2 solutions ecosystem as one of the key initiatives in its 2021 Medium-Term Business Plan. MHI has also positioned carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) as an effective means of creating a carbon-neutral society and has delivered CO2 capture plants incorporating its own high-performance technology, including one of the world's largest, to a total of 14 locations around the world. Meanwhile, it is also developing technologies for large-scale liquefied CO2 carriers to help develop the wide-area CCS value chain project.INPEX is working actively to change the energy structure for the purpose of creating a net zero carbon society by 2050 while meeting energy demand in Japan and elsewhere around the world. Announced in February 2022, the Long-term Strategy and Medium-term Business Plan (INPEX Vision@2022) defined CCUS as one of the five areas where it would work intensively towards a net zero carbon society. It set a target of achieving an annual CO2 injection volume of 2.5 million tons or more by around 2030 and is conducting technology development and commercialization with the aim of becoming a leading company in the domain of CCUS.As a front runner in the environmental domain, TAISEI defines the acceleration of its actions towards reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 as a priority issue in its Medium-Term Business Plan and is making positive efforts for CCS. With the use of the CO2 underground storage simulation technology that it has developed through major demonstration tests in Japan and overseas, it serves as a founding member of the Geological Carbon Dioxide Storage Technology Research Association. It also takes part in the Ministry of the Environment's "Development Project of Integrated Demonstration Facility and Supply Chain for Sustainable CCUS".In the future, the four companies will work together to realize a sustainable society while meeting mounting needs from hard-to-abate industries for CO2 separation, capture, transportation and storage through the joint activity.(1) ITOCHU Announces Participation in Project to Research and Develop CO2 Underground Storage Technologywww.itochu.co.jp/en/news/press/2021/210622_2.html(2) Four Companies to Commence Research, Development and Demonstration Projects for CO2 Ship Transportationwww.itochu.co.jp/en/news/press/2021/210622.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Government Blockchain Announces Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio to Lead The GBA Identity Management Working Group ACN Newswire

Government Blockchain Announces Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio to Lead The GBA Identity Management Working Group

January 18, 2023
Washington, D.C., Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is excited to announce that Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio (https://gbaglobal.org/members/dcdell/) will be leading the GBA Identity Management Working Group (bit.ly/3ZKXC3m). He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and leads the UN Digital Transformation Group. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. In 2021, he was presented with the UN Secretary-General Award for his work in applying blockchain technology to the Digital Certificates of Entitlement process of UNJSPF retirees and beneficiaries. "Digital Identity will play a critical role as a fundamental human right," said Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio, echoing the sentiment prevalent at the recent annual Internet Global Forums.The GBA Identity Management Working Group is one of 50 working groups (https://gbaglobal.org/workinggroups/) sponsored by the GBA, whose mission is to develop education content and standards to support the use of blockchain technology for identity management purposes. The GBA working groups serve as forums for civil servants to share their requirements, while private sector members can share their solutions and ideas. This collaboration helps civil servants meet their mission. The goal of the working groups is to help the public and private sector connect, communicate, and collaborate using blockchain technology to solve public sector problems.The GBA is a not-for-profit, professional membership organization with members in over 500 government offices (https://gbaglobal.org/about/about-gov-members/) at the local, state, national and international levels. Public and private sector individuals and organizations are invited to join. The GBA hosts online meetings every week and major conferences in places like the United States Capitol and the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Other benefits include online training, standards development, and access to high-level conversations with ambassadors, legislators, administrators, and industry leaders.Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio (https://gbaglobal.org/members/dcdell/) will also be a featured speaker at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/) conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on May 23-24, 2023.For more information about the GBA, please visit https://gbaglobal.org.Contact:Gerard DacheExecutive DirectorGovernment Blockchain Associationgerard.dache@GBAglobal.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Surayyah Ahmad on Greater Participation for Nigerian Women in Tech ACN Newswire

Surayyah Ahmad on Greater Participation for Nigerian Women in Tech

January 2, 2023
ABUJA, NG, Jan 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Surayyah Ahmad, Ethco Group Ltd co-founder and Executive Secretary of Startup AREWA has discussed the underrepresentation of Nigerian women in the tech industry, and women's effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in the tech ecosystem. She identified several important elements that can raise women's involvement in technology and help the nation achieve a balanced workforce.Surayyah Ahmad, Ethco co-founder and Executive Secretary, Startup AREWA, discussed underrepresentation of Nigerian women in the tech industry and opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in the tech ecosystem. [Image: Startup AREWA]"Studies from all across the world are showing that women are underrepresented in the tech industry, despite recent headlines concentrating on tech hiring sprees and the underrepresentation of diverse populations. Although the reasons for this differ, it is known that many people's decision to seek a career in technology dates back to their elementary school years," she says.Women hold only 18% of undergraduate computer science degrees and 26% of computing occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Since the 1990s, there has been a decrease in the proportion of women working in computer science-related fields, from 35% to 26% between 1990 and 2013. According to the United Nations, only one in five experts in technical disciplines like artificial intelligence are women.Only 16% of females at the pre-university level have had tech occupations recommended to them, and only 3% of them originally planned to pursue careers in technology, according to a recent report by Price Waterhouse Coppers (PwC) survey on women in technology. This figure is less in conservative regions such as Northern Nigeria, which, according to a World Bank report, could take more than 40 years to catch up with the country's southern region.Regardless of the disparity in accessing opportunities, women are starting to develop ideas and lead change through technology in their immediate contexts, despite the disparities in access. Things are gradually changing as more young women become interested in technology. Despite the underrepresentation of women in the tech industry globally, women have demonstrated a remarkable capacity to advance society, such as by reviving small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria.Surayyah cited two sisters in Nigeria as an example of this achievement of women in technology. The sisters took the initiative to create an app, which would provide technical support to micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. According to the sisters, Kesandu and Dumebi Nwokolo, the app is intended to assist budding entrepreneurs and serve as a stepping stone that will increase visibility and ostensibly display these abilities, goods and services to the world.Ms. Odunayo Eweniyi, the Co-founder of Piggy Vest, has opined that in Africa, the normative beliefs that put women in subordination to men as a culture while encouraging patriarchy have put women on the sidelines of critical decision-making around the world. She says, "The lack of women in tech can't be explained away by innate biological differences. It is really down to a combination of systemic bias, men funding men, and a working culture that excludes women."Surayyah states that more women from Northern Nigeria are coming up with programs to help Northern women get into tech. Start-up Kano run by Aisha Tofa, the Brief Academy run by Farida Yahya, and TTlabs are currently some of the female-led institutions driving the inclusion of northern women in technology, mostly by providing mentoring and sponsorship to technology institutions.Giving girls early access to technology is a good start, but it's never too late to give women the chance to get the experience they need to start a career in technology. Organizations can create valuable technical talent development programs that promote women and help diversity in representation and ideas, which frequently results in even greater innovation."Through job shadowing or internships, these programs give women a chance to learn technical skills that they can use in real life. Participants can learn useful information and meet other people who are interested in the same things they are. Even the experience gained can help develop their talents and launch a technological career," Surayyah said.About Startup AREWAStartup AREWA was established to organize, empower and promote the Northern Nigeria technology and Startup Ecosystem, with the overarching goal of using technology and startups as a strategy to combat unemployment and poverty across the Northern Nigeria.From the first Bootcamp at Bello Memorial Foundation Hall in Kaduna to a series of over 20 Bootcamps across Northern Nigeria, engaging over 5000 Startups with support from innovators and public-private leaders, Startup AREWA is implementing its strategic plan of promoting and providing real-time support to Startups.Official website: https://startuparewa.ngFacebook: https://facebook.com/startuparewaTwitter: https://twitter.com/startuparewaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuparewa/Email: hello@startuparewa.ngFor more information, please visit https://startuparewa.ng, write to contact@startuparewa.ng, or call us on +234 90 9685 9999. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Korea Environmental Industry Association Revamps Environmental Technology & Product DB Search Portal EIDB SeaPRwire

Korea Environmental Industry Association Revamps Environmental Technology & Product DB Search Portal EIDB

December 20, 2022
Seoul, Korea, December 20, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ‘EIDB’, an environmental technology product DB search portal in the domestic and international market by Korea Environmental Industry Association, is expected to have a service revamp in 2023 to present a new feature. It is the environmental technology product DB search portal that can satisfy the needs of the environmental industry with excellent environmental technology as well as the foreign buyers who are in need of environmental technology & product information in Korea. Since its establishment in 2014, with a continuous reorganization, it currently provides excellent companies & product information in the Korean environmental sector in 3 languages (Korean, English, and Chinese). At EIDB, company and product information are available. With a directory and company name search, 157 excellent environmental company information is available, and with a product name search, 336 excellent environmental product information is available. In particular, users can find appropriate companies & products with domestic and international certifications by selecting the type of business (manufacturing, environmental management agency, etc.) after choosing the category (water quality, atmosphere, waste, soil/groundwater, etc.). The example of the certification is as follows: KS for Korea, ISO9001, ISO14001 for overseas, UL (US), NSF(US), CE(Europe), RoHS (Europe), BS(UK), CCC(China), and JIS(Japan). Moreover, with the revamp in January 2023, it is expected to add a search function by piling information of 10,000 foreign environmental industry companies – making it possible to compare and analyze the product technology around the world at once. An official from Korean Environmental Industry Association stated, “Since it is possible to search products and technology with various conditions in line with the demand of domestic companies and government agencies, we expect that EIDB will become a distinguished search portal for buyers who are looking for excellent environmental technology and product. Media contact Company: Korea Environmental Industry Association Contact: Mr. Kyu-hyoung Kim Phone: +82-2-6933-9228 Website: http://keia.kr/dben/ SOURCE: Korea Environmental Industry Association The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Polymer protection for vaccines and drugs ACN Newswire

Polymer protection for vaccines and drugs

December 9, 2022
TSUKUBA, Japan, Dec 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A biocompatible polymer could help deliver vaccines and drugs with reduced risk of the rare dangerous adverse reaction called anaphylaxis. Researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan have developed the polymer and performed preliminary tests, which they report in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.A liposome (left) containing a vaccine is commonly coated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) but it can trigger an allergic reaction to some recipients. A newly developed lipid (right) could serve as a safer, alternative liposome-coating while retaining the vaccine longer in the body.Until now, the polymer of choice for encasing and delivering vaccines has been poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). This synthetic, flexible, water-soluble material has been used to surround some COVID-19 vaccines carried within the tiny spherical packages known as liposomes.Unfortunately, some recipients have suffered an anaphylactic reaction to PEG, in which the immune system mounts an allergic response to the foreign material. Symptoms of anaphylaxis range from minor skin irritations, to breathing difficulty, nausea and, in the worst cases, unconsciousness and sudden death.The alternative polymer is a form of fatty biomolecule called a lipid, and is conjugated to 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymer.This new substance spontaneously binds to the outside of liposome particles when mixed with them in water. Crucially, the polymer is not recognized by the antibodies that the body can generate in response to PEG, and tests suggest it does not stimulate any other antibodies that could cause an allergic reaction. This should allow coated liposomes containing a vaccine to be retained in the body for a longer time without being cleared by the immune system, in addition to avoiding anaphylaxis."We have also found that the polymer avoids other interactions with proteins in the blood that might otherwise interfere with its effects, and it also prevents liposomes from aggregating together," says molecular engineer Yuji Teramura of the AIST team.Tests confirm the coated liposomes can remain stable in storage for 14 days, sufficient for real clinical applications."All the indications suggest that our technology should be suitable for delivering vaccines into patients who develop anaphylaxis in response to PEG," Teramura concludes.The polymer must now be thoroughly tested in various real vaccine applications. The team is moving into this next crucial phase of the development process, prior to eventual clinical trials in humans.Provided the animal and subsequent clinical trials go well, the technology should offer opportunities for delivering drugs into the body, in addition to vaccines. Delivery systems such as liposomes are sometimes needed to protect drugs from biochemical processes that might degrade them. This can ensure that they reach the target disease tissues while remaining in their active form.Further informationYuji TeramuraNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)Email: y.teramura@aist.go.jpAbout Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM)Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAMDr Yasufumi NakamichiSTAM Publishing DirectorEmail: NAKAMICHI.Yasufumi@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NUNMN and Nulab Technology LTD. Supplements Opening Their Online Store to the Hong Kong Market ACN Newswire

NUNMN and Nulab Technology LTD. Supplements Opening Their Online Store to the Hong Kong Market

December 7, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NUNMN, part of Nulab Technology Ltd., is a rapidly-expanding company in Canada that offers 99.5% pure NMN supplements and they are now available in the Hong Kong market. Previously only sold throughout Canada and the US, Nulab Technology LTD has decided to expand its sales and provide NMN supplements to customers in Hong Kong, as an entry point to the Asian market.During a recent interview, Nulab Technology LTD president Alan M. had this to say: ''Each year, the supplement receives a high volume of new users from all corners of the world. We have had inquiries from Asia, Africa, Europe and South America, Oceania & North America. All our products are authorized by Health Canada as they improve health performance and meet consumer demands. Hong Kong is just part of the second phase of our global expansion plan!"According to Alan M., NUNMN and Nulab Technology LTD's recent expansion is only the start. They have already initiated market research to gain a foothold in the European and South American markets as well.Nulab Technology LTD's president said that originally starting in Canada as a health supplement supplier, they have now reached customers all over the world with their global network and website.Now that they have consistent customers in Canada and that the US market is growing, they have brought the business to a point where expanding makes even more sense. After months of research, testing, and preparation, they are officially opening their online store to the Hong Kong market.About NUNMN & Nulab Technology LTDNUNMN is a leading beauty and wellness company with offices in Canada, the US, and soon in Hong Kong. They are committed to redefining wellness and chronological age in terms of biological age.David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, discovered that NMN (99.5%) can be widely consumed to improve health and metabolism, and brain function as well as cardiovascular improvement.The nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) molecule is converted into the vital and well-known chemical compound nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). The human body uses NAD+ to fuel a plethora of processes, including DNA damage repair, energy production, and boosting immunity. Therefore, it aids in maintaining high metabolism and keeping overall bodily functions healthy.Media Contact:Alan M.Email: hello@nunmn.comWebsite: https://nunmn.com/zh/Phone: 1(888) 666-6851 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NUNMN & Nulab Technology Ltd.网上商店推出多种NMN保健品以供香港市场 ACN Newswire

NUNMN & Nulab Technology Ltd.网上商店推出多种NMN保健品以供香港市场

December 6, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 7, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - NUNMN隶属Nulab Technology Ltd.，是一家加拿大公司，提供99.5%的纯NMN保健品，公司发展迅速，规模壮大，现已进驻香港市场。以往销售市场仅限加拿大和美国各地，公司为扩大销售业务，面向香港市场及消费者推出NMN保健品，成为其进入亚洲市场的切入点。在最近的一次采访中，Nulab Technology Ltd. 总裁Alan M.表示，「每年，该保健品都会受到来自世界各地大量新用户的青睐。我们收到来自各大洲客户的咨询。所有产品均获加拿大卫生部授权，能有效提升健康水平，满足消费者需求。香港只是我们全球业务扩展计划二阶段的一部分！」据Alan M.介绍，NUNMN和Nulab Technology Ltd.近期的业务扩展只是战略规划的开始。公司已着手市场调研，以便在欧洲和南美市场能站稳脚跟。关于NUNMN和Nulab Technology Ltd.Nulab Technology Ltd. 总裁表示，公司最初在加拿大以保健品供应商的身份开始发展，现已通过其全球网络及网站为世界各地客户提供服务。如今，公司在加拿大具有稳定的客户，且美国市场增长势头良好，已为业务扩展打下坚实的基础。经过几个月的研究、测试和筹备，网上商店正式向香港市场开放。NUNMN是一家领先的美容健康公司，在加拿大和美国设有办事处，即将在香港设立办事处。公司致力于重新定义人们的健康与年龄。哈佛大学医学院的遗传学教授David Sinclair发现，NMN（99.5%）可以为人体广泛吸收，从而改善健康与新陈代谢，大脑功能和心血管也因此得到改善。烟酰胺单核苷酸（NMN）分子会转化为化学成分烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸（NAD+），该化学成分非常重要，众所周知。人体吸收NAD+为多个体内活动提供燃料，包括DNA损伤修复、能量的生产以及免疫力的提高。因此，NAD+有助于维持高代谢，并保持整个身体机能的健康。媒体联系人：Alan M.邮箱：hello@nunmn.com网址：https://nunmn.com/zh/电话：1(888) 666-6851 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Revealing crystal structures robotically ACN Newswire

Revealing crystal structures robotically

December 2, 2022
TSUKUBA, Japan, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan have automated a complex and labour-intensive process for analysing the results of X-ray diffraction studies, which are used to determine the structure of crystalline materials. The team described the development and application of their technique in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods.By combining machine learning with robotic process automation, researchers automated a mathematical procedure that determines the structure of crystalline materials. (Credit: ktsdesign/123rf)X-rays fired at a crystal interact with the geometric arrangement of its particles and are diffracted in many directions in a complex pattern of rays that depends on the crystal's precise structure. Experts analyse the pattern and intensity of the diffracted X-rays to determine the crystal's internal arrangement. This is a powerful and widely used process for revealing the three-dimensional atomic structure of new materials.A well-established mathematical procedure, called Rietveld analysis, is used for interpreting X-ray diffraction data, but it is time-consuming and requires manual trial-and-error refinement of the results."To reduce human costs and resources, we have developed a robotic process automation (RPA) system that we apply to an existing Rietveld analysis program called RIETAN-FP," says Ryo Tamura of the NIMS team. "By using our new procedure, with the help of machine learning, we have succeeded in performing Rietveld analysis automatically," Tamura adds.The automation can be run on a personal computer and can reduce human error as well as greatly speed up the data analysis.Tamura explains that the field of materials science already relies on numerous graphical user interface (GUI) applications to calculate a material's properties, control experimental equipment, or analyse material data. He says that combining this new RPA and machine learning ability with these applications achieves a "closed loop" to automatically design and analyse materials with minimal human intervention.The researchers verified the accuracy of their procedure by analysing samples of powdered compounds whose crystal structures are already known. The ability to determine the structures from powdered samples is one of the great strengths of Rietveld analysis. It avoids the need to grow large single crystals, which can be extremely difficult to obtain for some materials."Automating Rietveld analysis brings a very powerful new tool into the entire field of materials science," Tamura concludes.The researchers are now working to further refine their procedure to make it suitable for more complex crystal structures. Another aim is to explore the use of their machine learning RPA strategy for more general applications in materials science. The possibilities include numerous simulation methods used for calculating material properties, and also applications for controlling experimental equipment. The success achieved thus far with X-ray diffraction could just be the start for Rietveld robotics.Further informationRyo Tamura National Institute for Materials ScienceEmail: tamura.ryo@nims.go.jpAbout Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM Methods)STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-MDr. Yasufumi NakamichiSTAM Methods Publishing DirectorEmail: NAKAMICHI.Yasufumi@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ExxonMobil, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Form Carbon Capture Technology Alliance JCN Newswire

ExxonMobil, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Form Carbon Capture Technology Alliance

November 30, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have joined forces to deploy MHI's leading CO2 capture technology as part of ExxonMobil's end-to-end carbon capture and storage (CCS) solution for industrial customers.The joint effort combines ExxonMobil's and MHI's years of expertise in the industry and strengthens the companies' ability to provide customers with solutions that will help advance the energy transition. By working together, the companies will provide industrial customers with the confidence that their CCS projects will be designed, built and executed effectively.The companies have agreed to leverage their combined operating and engineering experience and core science capabilities with the support from The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) to advance carbon capture technologies that could reduce the cost of CO2 capture for heavy-emitting industrial customers. The joint effort will build upon KM CDR Process and Advanced KM CDR Process, developed by MHI and KEPCO, the only liquid amine carbon capture technology commercially demonstrated at greater than 1 million metric tons per year."We're excited to offer our large industrial customers the only complete carbon capture, transportation and storage solution in the market," said Dan Ammann, president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. "Adding Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' leading carbon capture technology to ExxonMobil's transportation and storage capabilities enables this compelling offering."ExxonMobil has more than 30 years of experience capturing and transporting CO2 and safely injecting it into geological formations. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is the world's largest licensor of post-combustion CO2 capture technology and has been developing it for more than three decades. The company's record includes 14 commercial CO2 capture plants already delivered worldwide."Carbon capture and storage technology and innovation are critical to our path to net zero," said Kenji Terasawa, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. "As an expert in advanced engineering, MHI is committed to leading the way in achieving decarbonization goals through strategic collaboration and investments in new technologies. We look forward to partnering with ExxonMobil to continue advancing carbon capture technologies to provide essential carbon neutrality solutions for various industries."ExxonMobil and MHI have worked together to build world-scale petrochemical plants over the past two decades in Baytown, Corpus Christi and Singapore. This CCS partnership continues the companies' commitment to developing solutions for the energy transition on their paths to net zero.MHI Group declared "MISSION NET ZERO" last year and is committed to building an innovative solutions ecosystem to realize a carbon-neutral future and achieve its net zero ambitions within its own operations by 2040. This includes strengthening its decarbonization technology offerings, such as developing a CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) value chain and advancing hydrogen solutions.ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions is working to bring lower-emission technologies to market, making them accessible to hard-to-decarbonize industries, including its recent agreement with a leading global manufacturer of nitrogen and hydrogen products in Louisiana. It is focusing its carbon capture and storage efforts on point-source emissions, the process of capturing CO2 from industrial activity that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Once captured, the CO2 is injected into deep, underground geologic formations for safe, secure and permanent storage.About ExxonMobilExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.The corporation's primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions - provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and the Energy Factor. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com.Cautionary Statement: Statements of future events, investments, or partnerships in this release are forward-looking statements. Actual future results, including project plans, partner participation, timing, capacities, and costs could vary depending on the ability to execute operational objectives on a timely and successful basis; implementation of government frameworks and permitting for carbon capture and storage and other lower-emission technologies; timely completion of construction projects; commercial and consumer interest in lower-emissions opportunities; changes in plans or objectives prior to final funding decisions or project startups; unforeseen technical or operational difficulties; and other market factors. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release and the companies named herein disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Genetec’s Q2FY2023 Performance Remains on Track ACN Newswire

Genetec’s Q2FY2023 Performance Remains on Track

November 29, 2022
BANGI, Malaysia, Nov 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Technology leader in providing fully customised, intelligent manufacturing automation solutions, Genetec Technology Berhad announced their quarterly performance to date for their second financial quarter for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 (Q2FY2023). The Company recorded a surge in its profit after tax (PAT) of RM25.7 million representing a 57.7% jump compared to RM16.3 million registered for the corresponding quarter of the preceding year due to higher revenue and managed cost.Genetec registered RM28.0 million in profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter under review, which is 59.1% higher than the PBT of RM17.6 million recorded for Q2FY2022 while revenue of RM70.7 million is 19.2% higher than the RM59.3 million posted in Q2FY2022. Earnings per share stood at 3.59 sen (fully diluted) in the same quarter compared to EPS of 2.33 sen in the corresponding quarter.Genetec highlighted, "On the macro level, 2022 continues to be an exciting year. We have been building on our momentum and diversifying our portfolio in electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage segments. These efforts are yielding results which will come through in the coming quarters. All segments in our portfolio continue to grow with segment contributions remaining consistent with the preceding quarter. Genetec remains focused to build on and deepen our share-of-wallet with existing clients. Efficiency, quality and flexibility continue to be key whilst we actively participate in new bids to expand our client list. With the additional 100,000 square feet (sf) floor space, we are adding capacity to cater to our growing pipeline."Their recent exclusive collaboration with diversified infrastructure and energy conglomerate, Citaglobal Berhad will see Genetec supplying end-to-end battery energy storage management systems (BESS) solutions to designated project sites in different states across Malaysia over a multi-year period. The Company's role covers research and development, design and build and on-site installation and maintenance."Looking ahead, the world's efforts to halve its carbon footprint by 2030 and achieve its net zero carbon target by 2050 will drive energy convergence and investments in renewable energy (RE) technology. New energy storage capacity is expected to be added globally between 2022 and 2030 as companies and countries transition towards clean or RE. Expectations are for RE to provide 65% of the world's total electricity supply by 2030, with a massive 90% decarbonisation of the power sector by 2050[1]. By the end of the decade, United States and China are expected to continue to be the two biggest markets, accounting for more than half of all RE storage installations worldwide[2]. On the EV sector, we will continue to expand our performance and increase our capacity to achieve new heights", highlighted Genetec.About Genetec Technology BerhadGenetec Technology Berhad is a technology leader in providing customised full turnkey smart factory automation manufacturing lines. It is a public company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Stock code: 0104) since 2005. Its principal business focus is in the provision of high-quality, responsive and cost-effective designs, as well as the manufacturing of automated industrial systems, equipment and value-added services for our global customers in the Electric Vehicle (EV), Automotive, Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Consumer Goods and Healthcare sectors. For more information on Genetec, please visit www.genetec.net.[1] Source: Energy Outlook 2023, United Nations https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/raising-ambition/renewable-energy[2] Source: Global Energy Storage Market to Grow 15-Fold by 2030. https://tinyurl.com/mw6tzuk6 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Fujitsu establishes new center in Israel to strengthen data and security technologies JCN Newswire

Fujitsu establishes new center in Israel to strengthen data and security technologies

November 28, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today revealed plans to open a new center for research and development in Tel Aviv, accelerating the recruitment of world-class talent to advance innovation in the field of Data and Security, an urgent priority for businesses and society in an era of increasing connectivity and uncertainty.From April 2023, the newly established location in Tel Aviv will allow Fujitsu to further enhance its presence in Israel with a team composed of experts recruited from Israel alongside researchers from Japan and Europe. This team will be dedicated to strengthening security technology for communications networks as part of Fujitsu's global strategy for Data and Security, one of 5 key technology areas under the company's global R&D strategy.With the establishment of the "Fujitsu Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Israel" at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Ben-Gurion University) in 2021, Fujitsu took its first steps to tapping into the innovative potential of Israeli tech talent to embark on research to make AI technology more secure.Visiting Israel to oversee the establishment of the new center, Fujitsu Limited CTO Vivek Mahajan commented, "As one of the world's most technologically advanced countries, Israel offers Fujitsu a concentration of talent and an environment to sustain innovation like few other places. I look forward to recruiting more local researchers to join our team in Tel Aviv and contribute to our mission of delivering security and trust for network technologies, as well as further deepening collaboration with Ben Gurion University. I anticipate that our newly established teams in Israel will work with our global research network to play a central role in leading the development of Fujitsu's future security and AI technologies."During his stay in Israel, Fujitsu CTO Vivek Mahajan will be the guest of the Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and the Israel Export Institute, participating as a speaker at the HLS&CYBER conference and exhibition 2022. He is expected to speak in a panel centered on the theme: Shaping the Future: AI & Robotics in Law Enforcement.OverviewLocation: Tel Aviv, IsraelStaff: Approximately 10 researchersGeneral Manager: Dr. Adel Rouz （Fujitsu Research of Europe Ltd. CEO）Research Overview:In a borderless world in which the real and digital increasingly converge with developments like Web 3.0 and the Metaverse, ensuring trust for all connected people, data, and systems represents a key priority for technology companies. Fujitsu is currently developing IDYX technology(1), CDL technology(2), and transparent trust technology(3) to help realize this kind of trust on a global scale in the data and security space.The new research center will initially focus on R&D on the following two themes:1. As the borderless world evolves, the complexity of society will further increase. To build relationships with new, diverse stakeholders across the globe, it will be important to ensure reliable information that serves as a basis for trust in the digital space. To this end, Fujitsu is working to develop new technologies that can secure trust based on physical information in real space, such as data sources. By combining the expertise of Ben-Gurion University and other institutions in cyber and network security with our company's trust technology and know-how, we will conduct research on realizing trust for new network security that combines real-world and digital technologies and deploy the results globally. 2. Fujitsu will contribute to solving societal issues by globally implementing technologies that are expected to be used in a wide range of situations, including autonomous driving, self-checkout, as well as public safety, including anti-attack technologies for object detection AI, which recognizes information such as the position and type of a specific object from video data, while promoting synergies between local experts and researchers from Europe and Japan.(1) IDYX:IDentitY eXchange: Fujitsu's technology that securely distributes personal identities (such as IDs and attribute information) among companies and individuals.(2) CDL:Chain Data Lineage: Fujitsu's technology that can trace the distribution process and processing of data and goods back to their origin. Ensures end-to-end traceability of data and goods across organizations and improve the reliability of data distribution across industries.(3) transparent trust technology :Technology to prevent falsification in the creation and approval of business data exchanged between companies and government ministries, and to ensure its authenticity.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University start joint trials for millimeter-wave sensor to detect falls of elderly patients JCN Newswire

Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University start joint trials for millimeter-wave sensor to detect falls of elderly patients

November 21, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University today announced the start of joint trials of a technology to support nurses and caregivers in visually monitoring patients in privacy-sensitive contexts, including hospital rooms and nursing facilities. The technology leverages Fujitsu's technique for accurately estimating postures of the human body using a millimeter-wave sensor and Fujitsu's "Actlyzer"(1) AI technology for analysis of complex human behaviors. Using a millimeter-wave sensor to gather point cloud data and no cameras, Fujitsu's technology will help to support nurses and caregivers to monitor patients and achieve a faster response to emergency situations including falls and possible serious injuries while ensuring patients' privacy.Fujitsu will analyze data obtained through the trials and further refine its technology based on analysis results evaluated by Wakayama Medical University, drawing on the Wakayama Medical University's knowledge from the medical field.Based on these results, the two parties aim to offer a millimeter-wave sensor service for privacy-conscious monitoring to hospitals and nursing facilities in fiscal 2023. Ultimately, the two parties hope to contribute to enrich people's lives by realizing an environment in which elderly people can enjoy greater independence and privacy without sacrificing their personal safety.Technology to contribute to reducing the risk of serious injuries for the elderlyIn fiscal 2021, the Japan Hospital Association(2) counted a total of 290 falls per month at 18 hospitals in Japan. Although these numbers highlight the risk of falls and injuries of elderly people and the need for patient monitoring, monitoring technologies using cameras remain difficult to install in highly private spaces such as hospitals and nursing homes. To address this challenge, Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University started joint trials at actual facilities for the elderly to contribute to reducing the risk of serious injuries such as bone fractures by supporting nurses and caregivers in monitoring patients and achieving a faster response to emergency situations while ensuring patients' privacy.About the joint demonstration trials1. Trial period:November 21, 2022 - March 31, 20242. Overview:(1) Demonstration of monitoring technology using millimeter wave sensor- Demonstration trials of Fujitsu's technology for accurately estimating postures of the human body from point cloud data using a millimeter-wave sensor (announced in July 2022) in combination with Fujitsu's "Actlyzer" AI technology for analysis of complex human behaviors to verify that the technologies are able to detect movements of the human body such as falls while preserving the privacy of patients(2) Data measurement during trials with elderly people- Demonstration trials at hospitals and nursing homes with elderly patients and people that require nursing care; collection of point cloud data of patients' postures using a millimeter wave sensor installed inside the facilities and utilization of Fujitsu's monitoring technology to detect movements that could lead to falls- Evaluation whether the system is able to accurately detect patients' postures by comparing test results with logs from movement sensors installed around patients' beds(3) and data of cameras(4) installed for the demonstration trials(3) Development of service for privacy-conscious monitoring- Fujitsu will analyze specific body movements that lead to falls based on point cloud data obtained with a millimeter-wave sensor point cloud data does not include any personal information of patients' and is thus also suited for highly private spaces- Wakayama Medical University will evaluate Fujitsu's technology based on the results of Fujitsu's analysis based on its knowledge from the medical field; based on the evaluation results, Fujitsu will further improve its monitoring technology with the aim to offer a privacy-conscious monitoring technology for hospitals and nursing facilities in Japan by the end of fiscal 20233. Roles and responsibilities:FujitsuProvision of monitoring technology, data collection and analysis, improvements based on technical evaluationWakayama Medical Universitytechnical evaluation from the viewpoint of medical practice and direction of technical improvement(1) Behavior analytics technology Actlyzer :Technology commercialized as Fujitsu's AI technology for video-based behavioral analysis solution "FUJITSU Technical Computing Solution GREENAGES Citywide Surveillance" to recognize human actions.(2) All Japan Hospital Association :Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Head: Yuji Inokuchi. Report of the number of falls of patients at participating hospitals in FY 2021: www.ajha.or.jp/hms/qualityhealthcare/indicator/42/ (in Japanese)(3) Movement sensor :A device to prevent falls and uncontrolled walking around of patients in hospitals and facilities. There are two types of sensors: one that uses infrared light to detect a person's movements, and one that uses a matte sensor or a bed sensor to detect a person's movements.(4) Cameras are only installed during the demonstration trials. The technology itself does not utilize cameras.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Wakayama Medical UniversityWakayama Medical University, as a comprehensive medical university, is involved in both teaching and researching key knowledge and in developing advanced, specialized and highly-qualified academic professionals who are rich in humanity and with the highest ethical standards. Our mission is to contribute to the development of the region by meeting the expectations of the citizens of Wakayama, by advancing regional medical care, and by contributing to the improvement of human health and welfare. www.wakayama-med.ac.jp/english/index.html Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Motors’ All-New eK X EV Wins RJC Car of the Year and RJC Technology of the Year for 2023 JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Motors’ All-New eK X EV Wins RJC Car of the Year and RJC Technology of the Year for 2023

November 10, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) today announced that the all-new eK X EV (pronounced "eK 'cross' EV"), an all-electric kei-car(1), has won the RJC Car of the Year for 2023(2) run by the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC). In addition, the electrification technology of all-electric kei-car used for the eK X EV has won the RJC Technology of the Year for 20232.In awarding the RJC Car of the Year, the selection committee commented:"With a body size that is suited to the traffic conditions in Japan while conforming to Japanese kei-car standards, the eK X EV achieves a high level of perfection as a practical electric vehicle (EV), providing ample driving range for daily use, smooth acceleration and crisp handling, high-quality interior and exterior, and the latest safety features. Also offered at an affordable price for a wide range of users, the eK X EV provides momentum to the promotion of EVs." In awarding the RJC Technology of the Year, the selection committee commented:"Utilizing the electrification technology that Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have cultivated over the years, the eK X EV has achieved reduction in size and cost. While conforming to the standards of a kei-car, it has been perfected as a model with enhanced product appeal. The electrification technology is highly recognized as a cornerstone technology of future small EVs." This is the fourth time(3) that Mitsubishi Motors has won the RJC Car of the Year, following the award for 2020 won by the eK wagon and eK X height-wagon kei-cars. Also, this is the sixth time(4) that the company has won the RJC Technology of the Year, following the award for 2022 given to the evolved plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) systems of the Eclipse Cross. The eK X EV is a new EV model in the eK X series(5), Mitsubishi Motors' kei-car series with an SUV flavor, offered at an affordable price yet with a driving range of 180 kilometers (km, in WLTC mode)(6),(7) on a single charge that is sufficient for everyday use. It has been well received for its spacious and pleasant cabin, user-friendliness, the smooth and powerful driving experience of EVs, a quiet and comfortable ride, advanced driver assistance systems, and connectivity. With the electrification technology of all-electric kei-car, the eK X EV offers the same spacious and comfortable cabin as the gasoline model by optimizing the layout of the EV system, as well as high steering stability and ride comfort made possible by a low center of gravity and an ideal front-rear weight distribution. In addition to the EV production technology honed through the i-MiEV - the world's first mass-produced EV - and the Minicab-MiEV, high quality and cost competitiveness have been achieved through the investments for on-site battery pack integrated production, EV platform production line, and more. At a time when a shift to electrified vehicles is required to achieve a carbon-neutral society, Mitsubishi Motors will continue to provide vehicles that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness - a combination of safety, security and comfort, as well as environmental-friendliness - and thereby contribute to a sustainable society. Special website for eK X EV (in Japanese only):www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/lineup/ek_x_ev/special/Product website for eK X EV (in Japanese only):www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/lineup/ek_x_ev/index.html (1) Kei-car is a vehicle category in Japan for microcars.(2) Also awarded to the Nissan Sakura(3) Previous winners include the "i" kei-car (award for 2007); the Eclipse Cross crossover SUV (award for 2019); and the eK wagon and eK X height-wagon kei-cars (award for 2020).(4) Previously recognized technologies include the INVECS (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) automatic transmission technology of Galant and Eterna (award for 1993); the INVECS-II Sport Mode automatic transmission of FTO (award for 1995); the GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine of Galant and Legnum (award for 1997); the PHEV system of the Outlander PHEV (award for 2014); and the evolved PHEV and S-AWC systems of the Eclipse Cross (award for 2022).(5) Lineup includes eK X, a height-wagon kei-car, and eK X space, a super height-wagon kei-car.(6) In Japan, approximately 80 percent of users of kei-cars and compact cars drive 50 km or less per day (Mitsubishi Motors' survey). Accordingly, it is estimated that most users can drive for two days without recharging.(7) WLTC, or Worldwide harmonized Light duty Test Cycle, is an internationally recognized test cycle that is composed of urban, suburban, and highway driving modes with average usage ratios.About the RJC Car of the Year for 2023The 32nd RJC Car of the Year was selected by RJC selection committee and chosen among domestic models premiered in the Japanese market between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022. The "6 Best" models were selected on November 1, and the committee voted on November 9 to decide the RJC Car of the Year for 2023. About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) --a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan--, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification--launched the i-MiEV -the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV -the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. The company announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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16th Edition BFSI IT Summit South Africa ACN Newswire

16th Edition BFSI IT Summit South Africa

November 8, 2022
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, Nov 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After successful 15 editions of BFSI IT Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event - which serves as an ideal platform to enhance the experience to latest insights in "Future Proofing BFSI In Africa". The South African banking industry has widely been regarded as one of the best banking systems in the world. South Africa also boasts of a FinTech sector that plays an integral role, not only for the country, but for the African continent as a whole. The country has historically been a major trade and investment commercial hub for the African continent to do business globally. Digital has been on the executive agenda of South Africa's financial services industry for the past decade. It has been the major driving force behind tremendous changes across the industry, allowing innovation and healthy competition to flourish. As the sector continues to drive innovation, BFSI technology leaders find themselves looking for new ways to redefine their strategy comprehensively, outgrow competition and remain resilient. Customer-centric approaches, digitization, automation of processes and data security continue to be priority for IT leaders from the BFSI sector.The 16th Edition BFSI IT Summit, is an in-person conference bringing together the top technology leaders from the fraternity. The Summit aims to be a learning and networking platform curated to deep dive into the imminent challenges faced by the BFSI sector and indentify best practices to overcome the same.The summit is an ideal platform for Technology and Innovation leaders to Meet, Interact and Gain new insights on the digital transformation and innovations from the Banking and Financial Services Industry. At BFSI IT Summit South Africa, you will hear from top IT experts on strategy, action plans and best practices towards building an agile digital organization.The summit will bring together 150+ IT Leaders, CIO, CTO, VP/ AVP-IT, Director IT, CDO, General Manager IT to discuss the best practices in Cyber Security and engaging in panel discussions, industry keynotes and solution showcases that will enable IT leaders to chart out the optimal strategic path.Speakers like John Bosco Arends- Chairperson Chartered CIO council, Group Head Information and Network Technology Operations City of Johannesburg, South Africa, Kumaran Selvarajalu-Senior General Manager: Payments, Payments Division, The Banking Association South Africa, Shergeran Naidoo- Head: Stakeholder Engagement BankservAfrica, Thembelani Mkhize CA(SA)- Head: Finance, Hollard Investments, Shoaib Nathie- Chief Information Officer, CIB, Dr. Sizwe Gwala- Head of Data Governance: Group Compliance, Absa Group, Sanele Samuel Mtshotana- Associate Financial Markets Specialist South African Reserve Bank, Paul Morley- Executive: Group Data Services, Nedbank Group Technology, Megaree Naraidoo- Enterprise Architect, AVBOB will be sharing their experiences and expertise at the Summit.Event registration has commenced for Delegates and Sponsors.- The delegates will be exposed to in-depth, trend-forward sessions & workshops-practical takeways and ideas to keep you ahead in the digital economy.- The sponsors will be able to create an overwhelming branding in the event along with meeting their prospects and displaying the products.- Hundreds of seasoned marketers, strategists, designers, and more to network and connect with. Meet your customers, vendors, experts resources, friends and colleagues on the 17th of November 2022.Register Today to engage at this grand event as the slots are filling up fast.To know more about the event, https://bfsiitsummit.com/africa/About ExitoWe are a global B2B business events company focused on crafting bespoke solutions and contexts by designing platforms that create new business opportunities for our clients across concepts and industries. We cherish the trust over the last 12 years garnered from our partnering organizations globally, and with a growing team of young, vibrant, and creative individuals, Exito aims at success and perfection! Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Fujitsu develops quantum/HPC hybrid computing technology to optimize solution brokering for customers JCN Newswire

Fujitsu develops quantum/HPC hybrid computing technology to optimize solution brokering for customers

November 8, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of quantum/HPC hybrid computing technology to optimize workload selection for customers. The new AI-based software, which serves as a precursor to a future computer workload broker technology, automatically selects from different next-generation computing platforms(1) to offer the optimal solution to customers' problems based on parameters including calculation time, calculation accuracy, and costs.Figure 1: Image of the computing workload brokerFigure 2: Comparison of conventional technology and newly developed technologyFigure 3: Overview of quantum-HPC hybrid computing technologyThe new technology leverages the power of Fujitsu's world top-class 39-qubit quantum simulator and the "FUJITSU Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX 700," equipped with the same A64FX CPU that powers supercomputer Fugaku, combining and selecting the optimum calculation method for customers' quantum chemical calculation (2) problems. Crucially, the technology allows users without specialized knowledge to use quantum simulators and HPC technology to provide effective solutions to real-world problems.World-leading advanced computing technologies for solutions to 21st century problemsFujitsu has a long track record in developing and providing world-leading computing technologies, exemplified by its development and efforts to commercialize the supercomputer Fugaku, next-generation quantum computing, as well as technologies that bridge the gap between conventional and quantum, like the Digital Annealer and quantum simulators.To promote the practical development of new quantum algorithms, Fujitsu announced the world's fastest quantum simulator in March 2022, initiating joint research in the field of materials science with Fujifilm Corporation(3) and Tokyo Electron Ltd.(4).Easy access to next-generation computing technologies for non-computing expertsFujitsu is currently working to develop a computing workload broker--a software technology that uses AI to automatically select the appropriate resources from advanced computing technologies and solutions, including large-scale cloud-based HPC, quantum computing, Digital Annealer, as well as quantum simulators to solve customers' complex problems. Fujitsu envisions the future computing workload broker as supporting both the automation and the optimization of calculation processing of multiple hardware devices and the optimization of calculation distribution for different platforms. In this way, the computing workload broker will enable high-speed calculations and solutions according to customers' specific needs.Outline quantum /HPC hybrid computing technologyTo realize its vision for the computing workload broker, Fujitsu has now developed a quantum/HPC hybrid calculation technology for solving quantum chemical problems to enable calculation-based clarification of the properties of materials used in drug discovery and new material development. The new technology, which serves as a precursor to the computing workload broker, enables high precision calculations at high speed by automatically and optimally combining two types of computers: a quantum simulator and HPC. The features of the new technology are as follows.1. Quantum/HPC algorithm discrimination technologyAlgorithms used in quantum chemical calculations require repeated calculations until a highly accurate solution is obtained. As the distance between atoms changes, determining whether quantum or HPC algorithms offer the optimal solution to a problem represents a difficult challenge for existing technologies. To this end, Fujitsu developed a solution to determine the accurate algorithm for a problem by analyzing how the algorithm converges on molecules. For problems where classical algorithms do not deliver sufficient results, the technology detects a specific pattern in the convergence state until the algorithm calculates a solution, so that the optimum algorithm can be determined by performing pre-processing on the problem experimentally using HPC algorithms.2. Computation time estimation technologyAccurate estimation of the convergence of the various molecular structures represented a complex task in quantum chemical calculations, and it proved difficult to estimate the time and cost required to obtain highly accurate solutions in advance. To address this issue, Fujitsu constructed an AI model able to estimate calculation amounts, costs and time in advance by utilizing an adaptive AI technology developed by Fujitsu to analyze the relationship between the molecular structure, the iterative calculation of the algorithm and the calculation time.3. Optimal control technology based on time, cost and accuracyIn order to enable customers to perform calculations at optimal costs and in optimal time, Fujitsu developed a technology that optimizes the performance of quantum chemical calculations. The technology takes into account both the calculation time and cost estimated by the quantum/HPC algorithm discrimination technology and the computation time estimation technology as well as the usage of calculation resources. In this way, the technology enables users to solve quantum chemical calculation problems in a way that best meets their needs without the need to choose from different computational resources themselves.Future PlansMoving forward, Fujitsu will verify the effectiveness of this technology and further develop it, with the aim of establishing a new computing workload broker technology in the field of quantum chemical calculations by fiscal 2023. Fujitsu will further continue to develop computing platforms that can be used by anyone without the need for expertise by adding services to Fujitsu Computing as a Service (hereinafter "CaaS"), Fujitsu's service portfolio to deliver customers access to world-leading computing technologies via the public cloud.(1) The technology interfaces with high-performance computing (hereinafter HPC) technologies including the following Supercomputer Fugaku :A computer installed at RIKEN as a successor to the K computer. From June 2020 to November 2021, it ranked first in 4 categories in the supercomputer rankings for 4 consecutive terms. Full operation started on March 9, 2021. Quantum inspired technology :A number of acceleration technologies inspired by quantum technology, but not quantum effects. This includes Fujitsu's Digital Annealer technology for solving complex combinatorial optimization problems.(2) Quantum chemical calculation :A technology field to analyze the properties and structure of molecules by simulating the interaction of electrons and atoms.(3) Fujifilm Corporation :Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Teiichi Goto(4) Tokyo Electron Ltd. :Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director, President & CEO: Toshiki KawaiAbout FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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COP 27 Egypt: PLN shares its biomass co-firing implementation in coal power plants ACN Newswire

COP 27 Egypt: PLN shares its biomass co-firing implementation in coal power plants

November 8, 2022
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Nov 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - One of PLN's efforts to accelerate decarbonization is to decrease the usage of fossil energy. In the power sector, PT PLN (Persero) will begin to gradually early retire Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP). Meanwhile, to reduce emissions from existing operational CFPPs, PLN has implemented biomass co-firing technology.PLN Director of Transmission and System Planning, Evy Haryadi, has explained that PLN is implementing co-firing technology at 33 CFPPs. Whereas, for the next two or three years, PLN will add more co-firing technology at 52 CFPPs.Evy said, the co-firing technology conducted by PLN is not solely to reduce emission. Biomass co-firing technology is inviting the community to be actively involved by planting biomass, or even by managing their regional household waste to be processed and converted into pellets for co-firing at CFPP - hence creating new value creation opportunity for the local community."Up until now PLN has produced 653 GWh of clean energy from biomass co-firing, which is equal to reducing 656 thousand tones CO2 emission," said Evy on Climate Change Summit (COP 27) at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sunday (6/11).By 2025, PLN aims to utilize 10 million tones biomass annually to implement co-firing technology at CFPPs. This amount is equal to 12 percent biomass composition as feedstock in the CFPPs. Hopefully, with this step PLN can reduce carbon emission for 11 million tones CO2 per year.The challenge ahead, Evy said, is to secure adequate biomass supply for co-firing implementation. To secure the supply, PLN has cooperation agreement with 3 SOEs, namely PT Perhutani, PT Perkebunan Nusantara and PT Sang Hyang Seri."We also work with local government to process municipal waste into solid recovered fuel or SRF, which can be used as biomass material for co-firing," Evy explained.The Government also expressed support for PLN's co-firing program. Deputy Management Environment and Forestry Coordinating Ministry for Maritime & Investment Affairs, Nani Hendarti, explained that the action PLN has taken is aligned with the goals of Government of Indonesia in reducing carbon emission.Furthermore, Nani explained that in order to develop this technology, Government of Indonesia is supporting the development of energy forest to utilize idle area for energy plantation. The Government also supports local stakeholders to manage municipal waste to be converted to biomass feedstock for PLN co-firing."The next challenge is to ensure the supply of biomass is sufficient for PLN's CFPP. Recently, we are coordinating across ministries to create a regulation or law framework, so that the scheme can run smoothly and with economical raw material," Nani said.Contact:Gregorius Adi TriantoExecutive Vice President of Corporate Communications and TJSL PLNT: 0217261122Source: PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) [IDX: PLN] Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Digital Nigeria 2022, Day 2: Blockchain Adoption Can Increase Nigeria’s GNP, If… ACN Newswire

Digital Nigeria 2022, Day 2: Blockchain Adoption Can Increase Nigeria’s GNP, If…

October 28, 2022
ABUJA, NG, Oct 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Developing nations like Nigeria stand a chance to benefit from the US$ 1.76 trillion market, if they can position themselves to adopt and leverage Blockchain technologies, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said during Day 2 of the Digital Nigeria 2022 International Conferences, Exhibitions and Awards.Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA Director-General, "There are a lot of opportunities in Blockchain, and it is critical in every business. So, you need to task yourself to know which solutions or offerings the industry requires."Blockchain Summit @ Digital Nigeria 2022, Day 2, featured the summit that many had been waiting for, sponsored by NITDA, and Domineum Blockchain Solutions. [Image: NITDA]Mohammed Ibrahim Jega, Domineum co-founder, "Blockchain is a technology that houses Cryptocurrency and other compelling ideas, it is important to demystify it, and enable young people to get a proper grasp of this game-changing technology."The NITDA boss said "Developing countries like Nigeria, if we position ourselves, we can increase our GDP by at least 0.5 percent, which is almost US$ 25 billion. So today we are here to explore how we can position ourselves. The government has been doing it. It is in site. We have developed blockchain adoption strategies."He revealed the NITDA Blockchain adoption strategy has four initiatives. "Firstly, to establish a consortia that will build the ecosystem. And today we are here to build that ecosystem and community! Secondly, to strengthen the regulatory instruments and have legal framework. and last week, the president signed the Nigerian startup Bill into law, now the Nigeria Startup Act 2022, which is going to provide legal instruments for all emerging technologies, including blockchain."Inuwa noted "Thirdly, initiatives to incentivize the ecosystem which would encourage the building of use cases using blockchain, adding that the Start Up Act would to achieve that as well. And, fourthly is to build sandbox. We are going to work with you to develop sandbox for proof of concept and proof of value around blockchains. So, all that this government is doing, aims to make Nigeria attractive to blockchain investment."He listed the benefits of Blockchain to include "Tracking and tracing. We can use it to solve our supply chain challenges. We can use it to track records like land titles. We can use it to track certificate, vaccine, and so many things, anything you can think of that needs that trust. Technology can also address payment system challenges and financial inclusion, adding that it can also be used to strengthen our identity management."Not only personal identity, but even things' identities. We're talking about the Internet of Things. That means everything connected to internet needs to be identified. With Blockchain, you can achieve that when you use blockchain and IoT. You can even use it to manage government spending. In the budgeting process, you can use it to attach every single Naira to what it is budgeted for. You can trace it, and make sure there is traceability for every Naira spent by the government."Blockchain Summit @ Digital Nigeria 2022: And then some..The session witnessed panel discussions on Prioritizing Blockchain Technology, Implications for Digital Asset Innovation, Impacts of Blockchain on the Digital Economy: the Myth, the Truth and the Opportunities, and, One World Connected with Blockchain. The highlights of the summit were the inauguration of the Blockchain Campus Ambassadors and evolution of Blockchain Technology in Nigeria, in story-book form."Blockchain is here to stay, and we are rapidly moving away from traditional process to the Digital Transformation process," concluded Ibrahim Jega, Co-Founder of Domineum Blockchain Solutions, who together with NITDA hosted nearly 2000 guests at this year's Blockchain Summit @ Digital Nigeria 2022, Day 2.See more Blockchain Summit at https://www.digitalnigeria.gov.ngMore information and opportunity, please write to business@domineum.ioBlockchain Summit @ Digital Nigeria 2022 is powered by DOMINEUM Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Excelpoint and Bkav Signs Strategic Collaboration to Develop and Commercialise AIoT Platform based on Qualcomm Technology Ecosystem ACN Newswire

Excelpoint and Bkav Signs Strategic Collaboration to Develop and Commercialise AIoT Platform based on Qualcomm Technology Ecosystem

October 19, 2022
Nasdaq-listed technology innovator, Qualcomm, will form a tripartite alliance with Bkav and Excelpoint to create a complete ecosystem for AIoT applicationsAIoT is the next transformational technology trend via the combination of two powerful technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global AIoT market will reach US$83.6 billion by 2027, growing at 39.1% compounded growth rate per annumEnabling New Business Opportunities and Innovations within the AIoT Technology SpectrumSingapore, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Singapore-based Excelpoint Systems (Pte) Ltd. ("Excelpoint"), a leading regional B-to-B business platform providing quality electronics components with integrated R&D capabilities, and Bkav Hardware Solution ("BHS"), a member of Vietnam-based Bkav Corporation ("Bkav") that is a technology group that specialises in cyber security, software, e-government, smartphone manufacturing and smart electronic devices, Smart City and AI camera, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialise an Artificial Intelligence of Things ("AIoT") platform built on Qualcomm chipsets and technology ecosystem.Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Chairman of Bkav Group and Mr. Albert Phuay, CEO of Excelpoint (left to right)AIoT is the combination of two powerful technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure, where such AIoT devices and applications can analyse data and make decisions and act on that data without involvement by humans, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.In the near future, it is anticipated that AIoT integration within businesses and industries (such as Smart Cities, Smart Homes, Industrial 4.0, Smart Retail Chains, Autonomous Vehicles, among others) will ultimately lead to more sophisticated and valuable inter-business and cross-industry solutions.According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global AIoT market will reach US$83.6 billion by 2027, growing at 39.1% compounded growth rate per annum.Tripartite alliance between Qualcomm, Excelpoint and Bkav to develop and commericalise AIoT platform that facilitates the creation of new AIoT devices and innovationsWhile there is increasing proliferation of AIoT devices and applications, there are limited commercially-ready AIoT platforms and development kits as there are not many technology companies that can produce AIoT devices and applications across this specialised technological value chain, from hardware to software development.With the tripartite alliance between Qualcomm, Excelpoint, and Bkav to create a complete ecosystem for AIoT applications, it can enable businesses and communities to seamlessly adopt and integrate AIoT technology with optimal costs and time efficiency, thereby creating new business opportunities and innovations within the AIoT technology spectrum.Under the alliance, Qualcomm will provide its chipsets, while Excelpoint will pursue the business development opportunities related to AIoT through its strong distribution networks. Levergaing on its technological strengths and manufacturing capabilities, Bkav shall undertake the role of a supplier of hardware, AIoT and AI platforms, such as AI Camera, AI Box, Edge Computing Servers, AIoT SoM, KIT, etc.Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Chairman of Bkav Group, said: "With the strategic collaboration of technology-leading companies such as Qualcomm and Excelpoint, Bkav will use our competitive strengths to develop the core foundation for the AIoT ecosystem, so as to accelerate the revolution of Industry 4.0 and contribute positively to an increasingly-connected world driven by technology."Mr. Albert Phuay, CEO of Excelpoint, added, "We are very honoured to be a part of this strategic collaboration, value-adding to the future of AIoT. Excelpoint started our AIoT journey early, building up strong networks and knowledge within this emerging field. In Singapore, we have set up various development teams to unlock the technology and business opportunities of AIoT, such as Smart Parking, Electric and Automated Vehicles, Smart Surveillance and Security, among others. With our continual dedication and commitment in the AIoT field, we are confident that our collaboration with strong partners in Qualcomm and Bkav will be able to harness emerging opportunities and contribute to the AIoT ecosystem."In May 2022, BHS was officially launched, providing services such as research, development and production of electronic products, positioning its operations as an Original Design Manufacturer ("ODM"), a business model similar to Foxconn. The strategy of BHS is to support domestic enterprises within the electronics industry, with an aim to enable hardware manufacturing companies to become market-leaders globally. BHS is a member of Bkav Corporation. For more information on Bkav, please visit https://bkav.com.vnExcelpoint is a leading regional electronics components distributor providing quality electronic components, engineering design services and supply chain management to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), ODMs and electronics manufacturing services ("EMS") in the Asia Pacific region. Excelpoint is also the authorised distributor of Qualcomm in ASEAN, India, Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Singapore, Excelpoint's business presence spans more than 10 countries across Asia Pacific with a workforce of more than 700 people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. For more information on Excelpoint, please visit www.excelpoint.comFor any media enquiries, please contact:Bà Đỗ Thị Thu Hằng - Giám đốc Truyền thông BkavMobile: 84 - 983. 14 33 21Email: HangDTT@bkav.comMs Phuay Li Ying Head, Corporate Development Direct: +65 6210 6649 Mobile: +65 9688 8898Email: phuay.li.ying@excelpoint.com.sg Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Selected as Technology Partner in the Implementation of Biometric Solutions for NIISe JCN Newswire

NEC Selected as Technology Partner in the Implementation of Biometric Solutions for NIISe

October 18, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Leading IT and Network Technologies company, NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn Bhd (NEC Malaysia) has been awarded a sub-contract for the implementation of its class leading Automated Biometric Identification System (NEC ABIS) and Border Control Solution (e-Gate) by the main project contractor for Malaysia's National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), IRIS Information Technology Systems Sdn Bhd (IITS), a wholly owned subsidiary of IRIS Corporation Berhad (IRIS). NIISe is an initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs to modernize the Immigration Department of Malaysia with advanced digital technology.Subcontract handover ceremony (From Left to right: Mr. Chong Kai Wooi, Managing Director, NEC Corporation of Malaysia (NEC Malaysia); Dr Poh Soon Sim, Executive Deputy Chairman, IRIS Corporation Berhad; Mr. Akihiko Kumagai, President of Global Business, NEC Corporation; Yang Berbahagia Datuk Mohamad Fauzi bin Md Isa, Deputy Secretary General (Policy & Control), Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia; H.E. TAKASHI Katsuhiko, Honorable Japan Ambassador to Malaysia; Mr. Shaiful Zahrin bin Subhan, GroupWhen IRIS created the world's first ePassport in collaboration with the Immigration Department of Malaysia in 1998, it necessitated the introduction and deployment of eGates to read and verify ePassports via traveler thumbprint. Today, 24 years later, NEC will be providing the NEC ABIS and NEC e-Gate systems, featuring highly accurate and reliable multi-modal biometrics authentication, as one of the key technology partners subcontracted for the NIISe project.NEC's biometrics technology uses fingerprint, iris, and face recognition to authenticate identities of visitors and residents at air, sea, and land immigration checkpoints. The NEC e-Gates, a component of NECs Border Control Solution will be deployed at all immigration checkpoints to enable smoother passenger experiences.The Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based multi-modal biometric authentication system features NEC's face and iris recognition technologies, which both have ranked the world's No. 1 in benchmark tests for identification technologies conducted by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)."With advanced biometrics technology in immigration checkpoints, residents and travelers to Malaysia will experience improved quality of travel. Biometrics technology will also enhance security and efficiency while providing travelers a secure and seamless experience when going through the e-Gates at immigration checkpoints. We are confident that the NEC ABIS, as an important component to the backbone architecture of NIISe, will also provide effective and efficient processing of all related transactions for the Immigration Department of Malaysia," said Mr. Chong Kai Wooi, Managing Director of NEC Malaysia.Mr. Shaiful Zahrin Bin Subhan, Chief Executive Officer, IRIS Information Technology Systems Sdn Bhd, said, "NEC's stellar track record in deploying biometrics solutions globally speaks volumes. As our technology partner, NEC has provided invaluable feedback and ideas during our initial discussions and helped identify potential pain points in modernising the immigration system. We are thrilled to partner with NEC to work with the Immigration Department of Malaysia to enhance the security and efficiencies in Malaysia's immigration system."NEC has implemented over 1,000 systems with its fingerprint and face recognition technologies in more than 70 countries and regions, including systems for approximately 50 airports around the world."Advancing Malaysia's border control system also generates positive social-economic impacts. Through the NIISe project, both IRIS and NEC Malaysia will be able to create job opportunities. Beyond developing solutions that propel Malaysia's progress, we also work closely with our partners and stakeholders to support talent development in the digital space," added Mr. Chong.Both IRIS and NEC are committed to develop skilled talent in the areas of digital transformation, and both companies will also nurture young Malaysians under the Professional Training and Education for Growing Entrepreneurs (PROTEGE) Ready-to-Work program by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC).About NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.As a globally renowned technological innovator solutions provider, NEC Corporation of Malaysia (established in 2000) is one of the leading digital transformation players in Malaysia. The company is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, which has a proven track record of technological expertise. It is committed to help fast track Malaysia's aspiration to become a Digital Nation. Specializing in areas such as smart connectivity, public safety, managed services, enterprise applications, infrastructure, IP network, cybersecurity, and multimedia platform, its presence stretches from Kuala Lumpur to Sunway Iskandar. NEC Malaysia's Center of Excellence in Sunway Iskandar, Johor provides managed services and serves as a call centre operation for customers in the South-East Asian region. Visit us at: https://my.nec.com/.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com.About IRIS Information Technology Systems Sdn BhdIRIS Information Technology Systems Sdn Bhd (IITS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of IRIS Corporation Berhad ("IRIS"). IRIS, incorporated in 1994, is a Malaysia Digital status technology innovator and leading provider of Trusted Identification (ID) products and solutions. Since pioneering the world's first ePassport in 1998, the IRIS Group has set itself apart as a dedicated end-to-end integrated solutions provider for eID, ePassport, eVisa, Automated Border Control, smart cards, secure documents, smart devices and other Trusted ID solutions that are highly reliable, secure and holistic.IRIS has expanded its global footprint to 34 countries and continues to innovate to increase international presence for diverse markets, governments and consumers. The Group is listed under the Technology Sector (Name & Code: IRIS & 0010). For more information about IRIS Corporation Berhad, please visit www.iris.com.my/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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