15 2 月, 2023

Increasing sustainability in the stadium: Fujitsu partners with the digital center “Arena of IoT” at Deutsche Bank Park

TOKYO, Feb 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu and EintrachtTech GmbH's digital center "Arena of IoT" have partnered to increase sustainability in stadium management at Deutsche Bank Park as part of a joint project. EintrachtTech is the dedicated subsidiary of Eintracht Frankfurt responsible for all of Eintracht's strategic digital projects. The digital center "Arena of IoT" develops the most ambitious Internet of Things ecosystem in European sports. An existing sensor solution from Mainova AG already evaluates data at the stadium on the condition of training pitches and green areas, transmitting it via a Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) gateway. With a sophisticated AI platform for predictive analysis of the data, Fujitsu will build upon the existing solution to ensure that water consumption can be further reduced. Fujitsu is also working with EintrachtTech to install a high-performance solution for intelligent queue management at the Deutsche Bank Park fan store.The demand-based irrigation addresses one of the criteria of the Deutsche Fu ß ball Liga's (DFL) recently adopted sustainability guidelines. The DFL was the first professional soccer league to establish a mandatory sustainability guideline in its licensing regulations - with the clear aim of not only handling club management and organization in the most environmentally and resource-friendly way possible, but also promoting economic, ecological, and social sustainability.Optimizing resource utilizationAs part of the partnership, Fujitsu and EintrachtTech will first work to improve queue management in front of the Deutsche Bank Park fan store. Based on the findings of the first pilot, an expansion to other queues such as at sales points in the stadium is planned. At the heart of the project is the Fujitsu IoT Operations Cockpit. Using existing resources such as the sensor technology in the stadium area, data already collected can be processed in such a way that an increase in efficiency can be achieved. Fujitsu acts as an enabler in terms of data science and machine learning as part of an overarching AI portfolio.Fujitsu and EintrachtTech will continue to work in close coordination to deliver decisive gains in efficiency and sustainability, focusing on both the AI-based green space irrigation and the queue management as initial proofs of concept for the transformative potential of the technology. The initial phase of the trial is already underway and will continue into FY 2023.Fujitsu enables smart interaction of sensors, additional data and AI platformThe project aims to realize sustainability step by step. For example, the irrigation of the training grounds and green areas is to be as precise as possible. This means that special sensors already register soil moisture and solar radiation, forwarding the data via LoRaWAN to the existing partner solution, where the current data is evaluated, and the irrigation status is displayed. Using this data together with AI, the Fujitsu IoT Operations Cockpit can then calculate irrigation amount, location, and duration and determine recommended actions to optimize the process. The AI platform prepares the data relevant for the DFL's sustainability criteria in the field of irrigation.Visitor flows: Real-time waiting time displayIn addition to analyzing irrigation data, Fujitsu and EintrachtTech are planning to measure waiting times at the fan store in Deutsche Bank Park. In the course of the pilot phase, the fan store will be equipped with corresponding technology so that the waiting time can be displayed in real time. The transparent display of waiting times should improve the visitor experience and reduce the risk of missing a goal on the green pitch while waiting in line.In this case, the captured data could be fed into the Fujitsu IoT Operations Cockpit with other existing information, too - e.g. from the turnstiles at the entrances - so that further solution scenarios can be worked out immediately.EintrachtTech and Fujitsu: developing sustainable solutions togetherSport can be very important, especially in stressful times. However, it is just as important to handle the available resources in a particularly responsible manner. Early on, EintrachtTech and Fujitsu sat down together for a detailed needs analysis and explored technical solution approaches. After the analysis, they quickly moved on to designing the technical implementation - and soon the first solutions will be piloted."For Fujitsu, this project with the digital center "Arena of IoT" offers a great opportunity to demonstrate our ability to generate an innovative "AIoT" solution, which combines AI and the Internet of Things," comments Steffen Müter, Head of DACH at Fujitsu Services. "The use case not only shows our expertise in deploying AI, Data Science and Machine Learning in the real world, but also makes an important contribution to the environment. We're proud for the chance to participate in EintrachtTech's efforts to promote sustainability, and share with other companies the transformative power of these kinds of joint projects to make good in the world.""Solutions in the field of the Internet of Things enable us to make the operation of Deutsche Bank Park more efficient and sustainable," explains Dr. Oliver Bäcker, Head of digital center "Arena of IoT" at EintrachtTech. "We are pleased to have Fujitsu as an additional partner for the digital center "Arena of IoT", who will contribute its technological know-how in this subject area during project implementation."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 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

27 1 月, 2023

Toyota Tsusho, IIJ, NEC, and NTT Com Sign Contract with Uzbektelecom for Telecommunications Infrastructure Development Project

TOKYO, Jan 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho"), Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ"), NEC Corporation ("NEC"), and NTT Communications Corporation ("NTT Com") announced today the conclusion of a contract with JSC Uzbektelecom ("Uzbektelecom"), a state-owned telecommunications operator in Uzbekistan, for a telecommunications infrastructure development project ("the Project") to provide data center and telecommunications infrastructure for an advanced data communication system ("the System").Installation of the System is scheduled to begin in 2023 and the sequential launch of operations is expected to significantly improve the communications environment of Uzbekistan.1. BackgroundIn response to the rapidly growing data communication demand driven by the digitalization of various industries, Uzbekistan is expanding its telecommunications infrastructure aimed at issues such as improving communications quality and closing the digital divide between urban and rural areas. In accordance with this background, the government of Uzbekistan has made the decision to accelerate digital transformation (DX) and introduce the latest information technologies for its digitalization strategy, Digital Uzbekistan 2030.2. OverviewFor the Project, launched under Digital Uzbekistan 2030, the four companies will provide telecommunications equipment and services required for Uzbektelecom's data centers in three major cities (Tashkent, Bukhara, and Kokand), expansion of the telecommunications transport and data networks, as well as the international data communication network. This is expected to significantly increase the speed, capacity, and quality of the telecommunications infrastructure and to contribute to propelling DX in Uzbekistan, thereby facilitating the country's transition to a digital economy in the future.The Project is funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI), and the MUFG Bank, Ltd.3. OutlookThrough the Project, the four companies will contribute to the realization of a more convenient and comfortable society, as well as the sustainable development of industries in Uzbekistan and other countries in Central Asia.Roles of Participating Companies:Toyota TsushoAs the prime contractor for the Project, Toyota Tsusho will serve as the overall coordinator and ensure the smooth progress of the Project.IIJIn the data storage and data processing center (data center) construction projects, IIJ will contribute to the development of sustainable digital infrastructure in Uzbekistan by providing its energy efficient, high-quality, and highly efficient containerized IT modules "co-IZmo/I", building the cloud platform, and providing training for Uzbektelecom's data center operational staff.NECIn the Uzbektelecom telecommunications transport network and data network expansion project, NEC will contribute to the operation of the national telecommunications infrastructure by providing optical wavelength multiplexing communications equipment and training for Uzbektelecom's operational staff, leveraging its many years of experience in supporting Uzbekistan's telecommunications infrastructure.NTT ComIn the international data communication network expansion project, NTT Com will contribute to the realization of DX in Uzbekistan through the expansion of the country's international data communication network by providing equipment for the large-scale communication network and education for Uzbektelecom's operational staff.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 https://www.nec.com.For more information, visit www.nec.com/en/press/202301/global_20230127_01.html. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

11 1 月, 2023

DIF Capital Partners acquires US-based data center provider Tonaquint

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DIF Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Tonaquint Data Centers, a leading data center provider in the Mountain West region in the United States, headquartered in St. George, Utah. Tonaquint's management continues to hold a minority stake. The investment will be done through DIF's core-plus CIF III fund.Tonaquint is a colocation and cloud service provider with operations in St. George, Utah and Boise, Idaho. The company offers a comprehensive set of critical infrastructure products and services and is active in a fast-growing segment of the digital industry. The acquisition will enable Tonaquint to continue its growth, enhancing its existing facilities and expanding its service offering.Tonaquint is mainly focusing on high-growth smaller markets, which are not as well serviced by other major data center operators. It serves a well-diversified and growing client base in the technology, healthcare, financial services, and industrial sectors.DIF data center operating advisor Michael DeVito will be joining the Tonaquint management team to further build out the company in North America.Willem Jansonius, partner and Head of CIF at DIF Capital Partners, commented: "Given the rapid growth of the private cloud market, Tonaquint's product offering is right where the opportunities are. Now and in the years to come. Our investment will enable Tonaquint to further build towards a leading North American data center platform. The acquisition fits DIF's ambition to further grow in the digital infrastructure space in North America and beyond by investing in small to medium-sized businesses. That's exactly why we already started expanding our capabilities and expertise in the sector a few years ago."Matt Hamlin, co-founder and CEO of Tonaquint said: "Working with the DIF team has been such a great experience. A very experienced team and a good strategic fit as they will be able to help our management team grow Tonaquint as we have envisioned in our overall business strategy. Our goals still remain the same: provide our customers with the best infrastructure and match it with the best client experience. That's who we are."Philip Daley, co-founder and COO of Tonaquint added: "Tonaquint's ability to build and maintain quality data centers and cloud services is now enhanced by DIF's ability to bring additional capital and expertise in digital infrastructure. We look forward to expanding our footprint and services throughout the United States."Bank Street Group LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Tonaquint in connection with this transaction. Agentis Capital served as an exclusive financial advisor to DIF.About TonaquintTonaquint is a leading data center provider which operates two data center facilities in St. George, Utah and Boise, Idaho. Tonaquint was founded in 2008, and entered into the Boise market in 2020 with the acquisition of Fiberpipe Data Centers, Inc. The company provides data center services to over 250 customers across its two facilities. Tonaquint provides a robust product suite including colocation, cloud services (including secure and compliant hosting for infrastructure), disaster recovery, and backup as a service, as well as ancillary network and managed services. Tonaquint has achieved strong success within its existing markets, leveraging a sales strategy focused on developing local relationships to build to a longstanding customer base. For more information please visit www.tonaquint.com.About DIF Capital PartnersDIF Capital Partners is an independent infrastructure fund manager, with more than EUR 15 billion of AUM. DIF was founded in 2005 and has built a leading position in managing mid-market investments, primarily in Europe, North America and Australia.DIF follows two strategies: its traditional DIF funds, of which DIF VII is the latest fund in the series, invest in lower risk mid-sized infrastructure projects and companies in the energy transition (incl. renewables) and utilities sector, as well as PPPs and concessions. The firm's CIF funds invest in small to mid-sized companies that will thrive in the new economy. These companies are typically active in the digital, energy transition and sustainable transportation sector.With a team of over 200 professionals in 11 offices, DIF Capital Partners offers a unique market approach combining global presence with the benefits of strong local networks and investment capabilities. DIF is located in Amsterdam (Schiphol), Frankfurt, Helsinki, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, New York, Paris, Santiago, Sydney and Toronto. For more information please visit www.dif.eu.Contact DIF:Diederik Heinink, d.heinink@dif.eu Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

16 12 月, 2022

World Cloud & Data Center Show accelerates Saudi Arabia’s cloud adoption initiatives

The 20th edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show took place at the InterContinental, Riyadh, on November 28 – 29, 2022, and brought together elite IT leaders from Saudi Arabia and around the world to witness the newest advancements in cloud and data center technologies. Throughout the two days, the attendees were engaged in various activities such as high-level keynote sessions, insightful presentations, and panel discussions. Speakers discussed the latest trends in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spanning two days, the 20th edition of World Cloud & Data Center Show, focused on the Kingdom's ability to be powered by cloud technology clubbed with data centers. The conference saw a huge gathering of elite IT leaders, international IT pioneers, and tech enthusiasts in attendance. The attendees were also presented with insights on how cloud technology and data centers can help in building a digital economy and how they can be used to drive innovation and create new opportunities in the Kingdom. The event also provided unique opportunities for the attendees to network and foster collaborations.The event explored Saudi’s vision for a sustainable future. The segment “A Sustainable Saudi Vision” highlighted the Kingdom's innovative efforts to advance its mission. Topics under this segment enriched audience filled with IT decision makers with the gen-next solutions set to deploy. Initiatives like ‘Cognitive Cities', 'Green Cloud', and 'Leveraging Hyperscaler Capabilities', were all a part of the broader conceptualization of sustainability.After addressing the audience and outlining their initiatives for the Kingdom, Eng. Talal Al Bakr, CEO of SCCC Alibaba Cloud, Alanoud Alhudaib, Director of Cloud Advisory at SITE gave an intriguing tech talk and addressed one of the most frequently asked questions: "Is cloud for everyone?" A captivating fireside talk concentrating on AI, the edge, and 5G completed the segment. Panellists included Nizar Hussien, Presales & Product Management GM, SCCC Alibaba Cloud, and Khalid Almedbel, Digital transformation MD, MOH. The panel was moderated by Mohanad Aljabrain, Partnership & Channel Lead, SCCC Alibaba Cloud.A notable panel discussion themed "Green is the new black" evaluated the feasibility of building environmentally friendly data centers. The conversation provided insights into the deployment of energy-efficient data centers with lower carbon footprints given the exponential demand for more data, cloud services, and data center capacity.“It was my absolute pleasure to participate in the World Cloud & Data Center Show by Trescon. I gave a keynote speech on “Building a Sustainable Kingdom with Green Technology - Green Cloud”. Also, I had the pleasure of joining a panel discussion “Green is the New Black”; in which I enjoyed learning from experts across different industries on how they’re embedding sustainability practices to their data centers, what factors contributes to green data center and cloud computing, how to optimize data centers to save resources, and I shed light on sustainability metrics for technologies as well as how technology enables SDGs & ESGs. Thanks to the organizing team for their amazing efforts,” said Maryam Telmesani, Chair Board, CSO, Sustainability Consultant, UNGC Local Network Saudi Arabia, MBL, MocThe panel, titled "Data Centers at the Forefront of a Data-driven Nation," focused on the sudden increase in investments from local and international businesses to meet the data storage demands in the data center industry. It also discussed emerging technologies in data centers and how businesses can use them to harness the power of data.“The experience was quite exceptional! I was honored to participate as a speaker on Trescon’s World Cloud & Data Center Show as a speaker at one session and a moderator at another panel session. Happy to engage with leading experts and practitioners in academia, industry, and government Authorities,” Dr. Mohammed Alaqil, Director of MSc in Electrical Engineering, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Faisal University.“Advancing Cloud Revolution in Saudi Arabia” was one of the themes of the second day where an enlightening panel discussion titled “Cloud Augmented Digital Transformation” was discussed heavily. It addressed the key benefits of using the cloud as well as the flexibility that various models and services have to offer. The panel“Evolution of Data Management” provided actual use-cases on the expanding trend of cloud transformation and the movement of an increasing number of enterprises' significant IT workloads to the cloud. In the panel's conclusion, it emerged that cloud data mobility has evolved into a crucial aspect of cloud adoption.“It was a great opportunity to be part of an elite panel of academicians and leaders to discuss the cloud-augmented digital transformation opportunities, challenges, current best practices, and future trends. I was honoured to represent the Prince Sultan University & Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Lab. Many thanks to Trescon, for organizing this fantastic event,” quoted Prof. Tanzila saba, Associate Chair, Information Systems Dept., Research Professor, AIDA Lab Leader, Prince Sultan University/CCIS College.The "Women in Tech" segment of the World Cloud & Data Center Show played a significant role in recognizing and honouring the women who have made important contributions to the advancement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's digital future in the domains of AI, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, and other new technologies.Women tech ambassadors who are inspiring a thousand other women and serving as role models for global diversity in tech were awarded at the World Cloud & Data Center Show. The event also featured a strong line-up of powerful women in the tech industry who are propelling HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious vision and Saudi Vision 2030 forward.“Honored to receive the (Women in Tech) award as part of the World Cloud & Data Center Show. I’d like to thank Trescon for honoring the women tech ambassadors for their major contribution to the development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's digital future,” said Amjad Alamri - Senior Specialist, Autonomous Construction Equipment & Robotics, Design & Construction, NEOM.“It was my absolute pleasure to participate in the World Cloud & Data Center Show, to speak about Cloud & Data Centers as Key Enablers to Building a Vibrant Digital Kingdom with the amazing Dr. Hussain AlJahdali, and Eng. Amjad Alamri. I enjoyed exchanging knowledge with various experts across different industries. I was honored to receive the Women in Technology Honorary Award among a number of astonishing ladies in the field,” expressed Dr. Duaa Abaoud - Digital Environment Director, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH).The Honorary Awards Session powered by SCCC Alibaba Cloud featured: Alia Bhanshal, AI & Data Analytics Expert & Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST)Amjad Alamri, Senior Specialist, Autonomous Construction Equipment & Robotics, Design and Construction (NEOM)Maha E. M. Alqahtani, Director of Microdata, General Authority of Statistics (GASTAT) Basma Albuhairan, Managing Director, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Saudi Arabia (C4IR KSA)Maryam Telmesani, Chair Board CSO, Sustainability Consultant, UN Global Compact Mariam Nouh, VP Future Economies Sector, Cyber Security Researcher & Consultant, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST)Danah Alsobayel, Cloud Computing Partnerships Director, Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) Duaa Abaood, Digital Environment Director, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH) Amal Bin-Eissa, Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Senior Data Scientist Member of the Advisory Committee in the College of Computer and Information sciences, Princess Noura UniversityEmon Shakoor, Founder & CEO of Blossom Accelerator, Venture Partner at Oryx FundFatimah Aljulaih, Head of Cybersecurity, OXAGON Mishaal Ashemimry, Special Advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Space Commission & International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Vice President for Diversity Initiative Tanzila Saba, Associate Chair, Information Systems Dept., Research Professor, AIDA Lab Leader, Prince Sultan University/CCIS CollegeThe renowned speakers included: Fahad A. Alhamad, Chairman of the board, Saudi Cloud Computing AssociationSimon-Timmis, Director of City Technology, The Red Sea Development CompanyHani Al Thubaiti, CIO, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)Fabio Fontana, CEO ZeroPoint DC, Tonomous, Chief Growth Officer & Executive Director- Compute, NeomFahad Bedaiwi, Executive Vice President, Head Facilities Management & Engineering Saudi National BankMashari Almusad, Chief Infromation Officer, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeAli Alghamdi, Data Management Specialist, Saudi Aramco Abdullah Biary, CISO, United Cooperative Insurance Mohammed Nasser Alshahrani, Statistician and Data Science Expert, Prince Sattam UniversityGeorge Huang, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, KSA General Manager, Alibaba CloudJammy Chen, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, Head of Alibaba Cloud International Delivery, Alibaba CloudKhalid Almedbel, MOH, Digital transformation, MD, SCCC Alibaba CloudAhmed Alreshoodi, Service Delivery General Manager, SCCC Alibaba CloudAli Aldubaikhi, Sales Manager, SCCC Alibaba CloudMohammed Alotaiby, Chief of Operation, SCCC Alibaba CloudNizar Hussein, Presales & Product Management GM, SCCC Alibaba CloudBruce Ma, Chief Strategy & Business Planning Officer, SCCC Alibaba CloudMohanad Aljabrain, Partnership & Channel Lead, SCCC Alibaba CloudMoaz al-Sibaai, Digital Advisory and strategic programs GM, SCCC Alibaba Cloud Abdulaziz n. Alkhlaif, Deputy Chief Executive Officer,Taib Saudi Company Mohammed Alaqil, Director of MSc in Electrical Engineering, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Faisal UniversitySaqib Mahmood, Executive Director - Digital Transformation & Innovation, National Water Company (NWC)Mahmoud Rabie, Multicloud Solutions Expert, Ajlan & Bros Holding CoAbdulbary Atassi, Chief Information Technology Officer, Zamil Industrial“We’re happy to learn that the event was a huge success and was praised by industry leaders and the participants for the knowledge and insights it provided. The event provided a platform to discuss the potential of emerging technologies and also allowed the attendees to gain insights from experts from the region on the potential of these technologies, and how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can leverage them for its transformation into a Digital Society,” quoted Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.The 20th global edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show was supported and sponsored by:Presenting Sponsor: SCC Alibaba CloudHeadline Sponsor: Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE)Silver Sponsor: Super MicroBronze Sponsors: 1Day Cloud | SystemsSupported By: Cloud Computing Association | ITEE | AIDA | Prince Sultan University Sustainability Partner: Network Saudi Arabia Digital Partner: Eye of RiyadhAbout World Cloud & Data Center Show World Cloud and Data Center Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. The Saudi edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals.The show features exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

16 12 月, 2022

World Cloud & Data Center Show accelerates Saudi Arabia's cloud adoption initiatives

6 12 月, 2022

Series of “Overseas Talents’ China Visit to Shenzhen” Events Successfully Held

SHENZHEN, CHINA, Dec 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A series of "Overseas Talents' China Visit to Shenzhen" events were successfully held in Guangming district, Shenzhen from November 21 to 22. The events were co-organized by Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel. The events are hosted by the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel, the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission, the Communist Party of China Guangming District Committee, and the Shenzhen Guangming District People's Government.Presented by Guangming District Talent Work Bureau and Guangming District High-level Talent Service Center and co-organized by Shenzhen International Personnel Exchange Center, the series of events feature visits and exchanges by foreign experts, a forum for global experts and an exchange activity for Chinese and foreign guests named "The Night of Guangming", to name a few.The foreign experts symposium under "Overseas Talents' China Visit to Shenzhen" was held via video link in Beijing and Shenzhen on the afternoon of November 21.Li Xin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Expert Services of China's Ministry of Science and Technology, Xia Bing, Deputy Director of China Association for International Exchange of Personnel, Cheng Buyi, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Minister of the Organization Department, Cai Ying, Secretary of the Guangming District Party Committee, attended the meeting and delivered speeches through online and offline channels. Qiu Haohang, Deputy Secretary of the Guangming District Party Committee and Chief of Guangming District, presided over the meeting.The events gathered academicians and experts from six countries, including the US, the UK, Italy, Germany, France and Cuba, putting the spotlight on topics such as original innovation breakthroughs, scientific research and economic development, talents opening up, and talent highland construction.Answering the requirements of "facing the world's scientific and technological frontier, facing the main economic battlefield, facing major national strategic needs and facing people's life and health", the series of activities gave Shenzhen a thorough examination and offered suggestions based on the city's industrial development characteristics and its environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.Aimed at tapping into the innovation plateau with talents, the events help the Guangming district to speed up the construction of a world-class science city and to become a representative and pioneer for Shenzhen's participation in future technology competitions.During the events, foreign experts also visited Shenzhen Engineering Biological Industry Innovation Center, Feiyada Museum, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Dadingling Greenway -- Hongqiao Park and other research institutes and key enterprises. They listened to the introduction of institutions, and exchanged with scientific and technological personnel, laying the foundation for future cooperation.Media contactWang Chan, Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of PersonnelEmail: wangchan@ciep.gov.cnTel: 0755-81707961; 0755-81773121Website: http://www.ciep.gov.cn/SOURCE: Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 11 月, 2022

Global Innovation & Value Summit (GIVS2022): Why ESG Evaluation Matters, to be held November 18

KYOTO, Japan, Nov 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Opening the COP27 Conference, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres chided world leaders about their ongoing inaction, warning that immediate, real and tangible action is required to address the climate crisis, or "we are on the highway to hell, with our foot on the accelerator."IAFOR GIVS Symposium 2022 to be held on November 18: https://givs.iafor.org/ According to Prof. Philip Sugai, Director of the Value Research Center (VRC) in Kyoto, Japan, "Corporations are now pressed to answer to a more diverse group of stakeholders, and while there are more than a hundred different types of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) evaluation and reporting systems, none yet offer the guidance and strategic value to businesses that are required to address the many complex issues facing business leaders today."The 2022 IAFOR Global Innovation and Value Summit (GIVS) is focused on providing one possible offramp from Guterres's highway to hell, showcasing a new approach to measure and monitor the value created and destroyed by companies irrespective of their size, industry or location. The Value Model offers a powerful alternative to currently available ESG evaluation systems (ie MSCI, Bloomberg and FTSE4Good) with a new, more holistic approach for measuring, managing and creating value for a diverse group of stakeholders not yet found in any single existing ESG or sustainability reporting framework. The 2022 GIVS event, "The Future of ESG and Value: Why ESG Evaluation Matters", will include two panel sessions in the areas of sustainability, purpose, and value. Prof. Toshiya Hoshino, Director, ESG-Integration Research and Education Center (ESG-IREC) at Osaka University's Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) and former Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, will deliver the keynote speech. Having attended COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, he will bring to the Symposium valuable insights on the difficult international negotiations at the COP27 conference.The first panel session will cover critical issues that business leaders, regulators and policy makers need to focus on over the coming 12-24 months related to the implementation of ESG and sustainability within their organizations, and introduces the VRC Value Model. The second panel will explain the VRC Value Model and introduce the Value Model certification course.The full agenda for the 2022 IAFOR GIVS event ( https://givs.iafor.org/ ) is as follows:13:00-13:30: Keynote Address - Prof. Toshiya Hoshino, Director, ESG-Integration Research and Education Center, Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University 13:30-15:00: Session 1 - Moderator: Prof. Haruko Satoh, OSIPP; Value Measurement & Sustainability, Challenges & Opportunities (15 min presentation each, 30-minute discussion)- Speaker 1: Mr. Paul Beddie, International Ambassador, SAP - Speaker 2: Dr. Flocy Joseph, Singapore Management University- Speaker 3: Prof. Philip Sugai, Value Research Center (VRC), Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan15:00-15:15: Break15:15-16:45: Session 2 - Introducing the Value Model and Value Model Certification Program- Speaker 1: Prof. Philip Sugai, Value Research Center (VRC)- Speaker 2: Dr. Kumar Iyer (VRC)- Speaker 3: Seitaro Owada (EcoRing)16:45-17:00: Concluding address - Mr. Setsu Mori, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Alterna MagazineThis course will be provided by the Value Research Center, in collaboration with the ESG-Integration Research and Education Center (ESG-IREC) at Osaka University's Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), as well as the VRC Juku, a new membership organization dedicated to thought leadership in value creation and measurement, with D-Bridge, a non-profit organization at Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan).The time for action to attain UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is growing more critical every day. As neoliberal capitalism's excessive focus on company and shareholders' profits is increasingly identified as a major driver of environmental destruction as well as a host of social and economic inequality issues, today's business leaders are evaluated not only on their ability to create profitable outcomes, but to do so while simultaneously delivering real, tangible value for the other stakeholders, which include customers, employees, partners, society and ultimately the planet.About IAFORFounded in 2009, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is a politically independent non-partisan and non-profit interdisciplinary think tank, conference organiser and publisher dedicated to discussion, awareness and exchange through educational interaction and academic research. Based in Nagoya, Japan, its research centre is in the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University. Visit https://iafor.org/.About VRCThe Value Research Center (VRC) at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan was established in November 2021. Its mission: to develop a practical system called The Value Model, enabling organizations to measure, monitor, assess and report on their impacts to 7 key stakeholders: the organization itself, its shareholders, employees, customers, partners, society, and the planet.The VRC enhances The Value Model continuously, integrating new frameworks as they are introduced, bringing greater transparency, objectivity and measurability to value creation - in ways we don't often see. The VRC Value Model gives government and industry the eyes to see impacts they're actually having, and the ability to fix what's broken, and enhance what they're doing well. Visit www.valueresearchcenter.com.About ESG-IRECThe Osaka University Graduate School of International Public Policy - ESG Integration Research and Education Center (ESG-IREC) conducts research on practical implementable "ESG integration" models in corporate and business activities for the creation of a more sustainable future. Visit www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

16 11 月, 2022

Tech Stalwarts Set to Promote a Data-driven Kingdom in Saudi Arabia at the World Cloud & Data Center Show

Officially supported by the Saudi Cloud Computing Association, Trescon's World Cloud & Data Center Show is hosting global front-runners of the cloud and data center industries. An event to commemorate the bigwigs of cloud, the World Cloud & Data Center Show will be held on the 28 – 29 November at InterContinental Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.Riyadh, KSA, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Saudi Arabian market is anticipated to grow due to rising demands for quicker and simpler cloud service implementation. The 20th edition of the World Cloud Show will highlight what the Kingdom has in store for investors, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts in upholding this development.The event is set to underline the fundamental data strategies and digital blueprint that will propel the upcoming era of cloud adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative will bring together exceptional industry leading speakers and a multitude of C-level tech decision makers, along with CMOs, CDOs, CXOs, and industry practitioners."The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is marching fast to evolve into a data-driven economy, and I am really looking forward to exchanging insights with all my industry peers," said Saqib Mahmood, Executive Director - Digital Transformation & Innovation, National Water Company, KSA."This year, the show will shed light on the development of governments in Cloud & Data Centers as it's a key enabler to building a vibrant Digital Kingdom. Also, it's a mega contribution to the digital economy which will be the leading financial fund generator for governments around the world by 2040. Mega contribution to for economy of scale data center are the use of hyperscale data center which is also going to have a significant impact on world digital economy," Essam Saeed Al Ghamdi, Royal Commission of Riyadh City was found quoting.Prof. Muhammad Khurram Khan, Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research said, "Trescon's upcoming event in Riyadh is vital to highlight and discuss core data strategies and initiatives of digital transformation that will drive the next phase of cloud adoption." Special segment of the World Cloud & Data Center Show; Women in TechnologyWorld Cloud & Data Center Show will gather women tech ambassadors who are uniting a thousand other women and becoming role models for global diversity in tech, spearheading the change in the Kingdom. The event will also havepower-packed line-up of influential women in the tech world that takes forward the ambitious vision of HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Saudi Vision 2030.This segment will recognize and honor the tech-savvy women who have carved a niche in their respective fields; AI, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Quantum computing and other Emerging Technologies. An exclusive rendezvous to celebrate the progress & achievements, share knowledge, experiences on building the Digital Future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The World Cloud & Data Center Show will acknowledge and felicitate the technologists, scientists, researchers, innovators, and women holding prominent positions in the tech domain.Esteemed selection of Women leaders in Technology: Alia Bhanshal - Director of the National Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, (KACST)Amjad Alamri - Senior Specialist, Autonomous Construction Equipment & Robotics, Design and Construction (NEOM)Maha E. M. Alqahtani - Director of Microdata, General Authority of Statistics (GASTAT)Basma Albuhairan - Managing Director, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Saudi Arabia (C4IR KSA)Maryam Telmesani - Chair Board CSO, Sustainability Consultant, UNGC Local Network Saudi Arabia, MBL, MocMariam Nouh - VP Future Economies Sector, Cyber Security Researcher & Consultant (KACST)Danah Alsobayel - Cloud Computing Partnership Director, CITC Duaa Abaood - Digital Environment Director, MoMRAH Amal Bin Eissa - Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Senior Data Scientist Member of the Advisory Committee in the College of Computer and Information sciences, Princess Noura UniversityEmon Shaker- Founder & CEO of Blossom Accelerator, Venture Partner at Oryx FundFatimah Aljulaih - Head of Cybersecurity, Oxagon Mishaal Ashemimry - Aerospace Engineer and Founder of MISHAAL Aerospace Tanzila Saba - Associate Chair, Information Systems Dept., Research Professor, AIDA Lab Leader, Prince Sultan University/CCIS CollegeWhile discussing the importance of cloud computing in today's digital age, Maryam Telmesani, UNGC Local Network Saudi Arabia, MBL, MoC says, "As technology evolves, businesses explore innovative prospects to leverage cloud computing to advance their digital transformation journey. With an expected compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, the cloud application software market will reach $168.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. However, it's important to adopt a sustainable framework "Green cloud" to address potential impact areas of cloud services across the three spheres of sustainability (Social, Environmental, Economic) to form the future of a sustainable global IT landscape. It is time to prove that "Green Cloud" is more than a buzzword linking IT to the environment instead it's a framework with defined elements around energy efficiency, reduction of CO2 emissions, use of renewables, Eco-friendly data center buildings, greener infrastructure and sustainable policies and standards."Sharing her thoughts on the impact of the World Cloud Show, Dr. Basma AlBuhairan, WEF Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution KSA states, "A global and powerful quintessential cloud event that brings together global experts, investors, and cloud entrepreneurs."The Saudi Arabia edition of Trescon's global cloud series of events will highlight the tremendous technological advances KSA will undergo in order to achieve their five-year growth plan. Mohammed AlAqil, College of Engineering, King Faisal University talks about this rampant digital revolution and the role of World Cloud & Data Center Show, he says, "A new era of energy transition and industrial revolution reinforces the search for smarter, economic, and multidisciplinary integrated solutions. The World Cloud Show serves as a catalyst that energizes the techno-world to achieve a more comprehensive sustainable and green digital transformations all across by employing novel Cloud related technologies."The 20th edition of The World Cloud Show will feature renowned speakers such as: Fahad A. Alhamad, Chairman of the board, Saudi Cloud Computing AssociationSimon-Timmis, Director of City Technology, The Red Sea Development CompanyHani Al Thubaiti, CIO, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)Fabio Fontana, CEO ZeroPoint DC, Tonomous, Chief Growth Officer & Executive Director- Compute, NeomFahad Bedaiwi, Executive Vice President, Head Facilities Management & Engineering Saudi National BankMashari Almusad, Chief Infromation Officer, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeAli Alghamdi, Data Management Specialist, Saudi Aramco Abdullah Biary, CISO, United Cooperative Insurance Mohammed Nasser Alshahrani, Statistician and Data Science Expert, Prince Sattam UniversityIbrahim Bin Asaker, Cloud Security Alliance says, "Securing your data/services is a journey that never ends, World Cloud Show will bring the subject experts to shed light on Cloud Adoption in KSA.""The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a cloud revolution, and data centers and the cloud will be essential to the country's effort to diversify its economy. We hope to give a glimpse into the next phase of Saudi Arabia's digital revolution with the World Cloud Show and give tech innovators a platform to further their cause," Mithun Shetty, CEO, TresconThe 20th edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show is supported and sponsored by:Supported by:Saudi Cloud Computing Association,Information Technology Experts and Engineers,Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) Lab | Prince Sultan UniversityHeadline Sponsor: SITE - Saudi Information Technology CompanySilver Sponsor: SupermicroBronze Sponsor:1Day CloudSystems ArabiaDigital Partner:Eye of RiyadhFor more information visit: World Cloud Show, Saudi Arabia About World Cloud & Data Center ShowWorld Cloud and Data Center Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.The Saudi edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals.The show features exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base.With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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4 11 月, 2022

Fujitsu conducts private 5G field trials to deliver robust operation automation for data centers

TOKYO, Nov 4, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today will embark on a series of field trials together with Fujitsu Research Institute Limited at its Yokohama Data Center, aiming to promote the digital transformation of data centers, boosting operational resilience and process automation by utilizing private 5G network technology for equipment inspection. This verification trial, which will run from December 1, 2022 until March 17, 2023, was selected by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as one of its "Development Demonstrations Aimed at Achieving Challenge-Solving Local 5G in Fiscal 2022."Fujitsu Yokohama Data CenterImage: Patrol monitoring of equipment by a robotImage: Remote assistance for recovery work in the event of a disaster or other emergenciesThe trial will involve the use of a robot equipped with a 4K camera to capture video data of equipment at the data center, including servers. This data will be transmitted locally by private 5G and a system will be established to analyze on-site conditions with AI to detect any abnormalities at an early stage. Fujitsu aims to create a system that can support the monitoring of conditions on the ground and recovery work even from a remote location in the event of a disaster or emergency by taking full advantage of the high-speed transmission capabilities of private 5G technology.Robust disaster management for resilient data centers to support digital societyAs the digitization of society accelerates and the amount of data distributed rapidly increases, data centers that store and process vast amounts of data are positioned as part of the core infrastructure that supports the digital society of the 21st Century. Highlighting this growing significance, the Japanese government's vision for a "Digital Garden City Nation" calls for the establishment of regional data center facilities with an eye to reducing the risk posed by disasters and other vulnerabilities resulting from the centralization of data centers. As the importance of regional data centers continues to grow, their number is expected to increase rapidly in the future.The key to stable data center operations is high quality maintenance and inspection and rapid recovery in the event of a disaster or other emergency. However, the decrease in the working population and difficulties in securing talent, remains a challenge in many parts of Japan, and this shortage is especially acute in rural areas. Maintaining and improving inspection quality with a limited number of personnel and reducing workload represent an urgent issue for data center operators.Trial OutlineFujitsu will build a private 5G environment at its data center in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and verify the effectiveness of autonomous robots equipped with 4K cameras for patrolling equipment and facilities, make early detection of abnormalities, and offer remote support for field workers in the event of a failure.1. LocationFujitsu Yokohama Data Center, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 2. Trial PeriodDecember 1, 2022 - March 17, 20233. Trial Overviewa. Study on creation/implementation of private 5G utilization model (Challenge Trial) A robot equipped with a 4K camera performs unmanned patrol monitoring to detect abnormalities in the operating status of server equipment (LED lamp lighting status) and promptly notifies the operator via the private 5G network in the event of any abnormality. - Remote support for system recovery work through video and audio transmission using private 5G- Detection and blocking of unauthorized communications in data centers handling highly sensitive datab. Technical study on radio wave propagation characteristics of private 5G (technical demonstration) A flexible area construction method utilizing a DAS antenna (1) will be used to construct a private 5G area network in a server room with a low ceiling and many tall barriers, and in an electric room with high-voltage cables laid on the ceiling and the effects of radio wave propagation will be measured.- Radio Propagation Measurement and Performance Evaluation (4.8 ~ 4.9 GHz band indoor)- By refining the calculation formula parameters specified in the area calculation method specified in the current Radio Law related examination standards, contributing to the efficiency of area design in the development to other sites4. Divison of rolesFujitsu Limited：Development and demonstration system construction, demonstration evaluation, and consideration Fujitsu Research Institute Limited：Project promotion support and planning support for future horizontal developmentFujitsu plans to utilize the knowledge gained from this trial to implement similar systems in its own data centers, and by providing the results of its efforts as a solution to other data center operators, contribute to the development of resilient social infrastructure that supports the Japanese government's vision for a Digital Garden City Nation.(1) DAS:Distributed Antenna System. System for expanding communication area by distributing radio waves received from base stationAbout 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)

18 10 月, 2022

NTT Com and DENSO to Collaborate to Provide Security Operation Center for Vehicles

KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT group, and DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO), the global manufacturer of mobility components offering advanced mobility technologies, systems and products, announced today that it will collaboratively develop the Security Operation Center for Vehicles (VSOC1) to respond to the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks against vehicles. Culminating from past efforts2, this collaboration combines the strengths of NTT Com and DENSO to establish and develop the technologies that comprise the VSOC(vehicle SOC) service and its operation systems. NTT Com provides its technological capabilities related to managed IT security, including networking, cloud computing, and ICT SOC, while DENSO leverages its unique technologies related to information security, communications, and data analysis, which it has cultivated in the areas of in-vehicle systems, vehicle cybersecurity, and connected car development. The two companies, both of which have extensive expertise in the IT and mobility fields, will work together to provide robust VSOC services that can accurately respond to evolving vehicle-related cyber-attacks. The collaboration aims to provide key services that enable prompt incident response at car manufacturers and mobility providers. Services to be provided include:- Vehicle monitoring and cyber-attack detection by automating the acquisition of log output from communications, connected servers, and security devices installed within vehicles- Detection of cyber-attack trends along with the details of actual attacks against vehicles on an individual or fleet-wide basis- Analysis of cyber-attacks and threats by expert security analysts, reporting of results and forensic information that facilitates recovery and response efforts, and real-time visualization and alerting for customers through a client portal site- Reliable and highly-available vehicle security monitoring on a global scale, built atop of NTT Com's proven infrastructure and operational experienceAs the number of vehicles facing threats from sophisticated cyber-attacks continues to grow, it is necessary to monitor connected cars, detect and analyze attacks at an early stage, and take appropriate measures. Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to provide VSOC services and accelerate their development to contribute to the realization of a safe and secure mobility society. NTT Com and DENSO began developing technology to detect and analyze vehicle cyber-attacks in 2017. Since 2020, the technology was further refined by simulating attack scenarios against vehicles and measuring responses to various events, including the detection of attacks and the analysis of the scope of impact using an experimental VSOC.(1) VSOC is an abbreviation for Security Operation Center for Vehicles. It refers to an organization that specializes in detecting and analyzing cyber-attacks on vehicles and developing countermeasures against them. (2) DENSO and NTT Communications Starts Validating Jointly Developed Vehicle Security Operation Center Technology to Realize Resilient Security Solutions for Connected Cars (published in December 2019)About NTT CommunicationsNTT Communications solves global technology challenges by helping enterprises utilize managed IT-infrastructure solutions to overcome complexity and risk in their ICT environments. These solutions are backed by our worldwide infrastructure, including industry-leading, global tier-1 public and private networks reaching over 190 countries/regions, and more than 500,000m2 of the world's most advanced data center facilities. Now as the core provider of the DOCOMO group's enterprise-business services and solutions, we create value through global-scale support for structural changes in industry and society, new workstyles, and digital transformation in communities. Together with NTT Ltd., NTT Data, and NTT DOCOMO, we are the NTT Group. www.ntt.com; Twitter@NTT Com; Facebook@NTT Com About DENSO DENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit www.denso.com/global/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 10 月, 202216 10 月, 2022

Taipei – Best Asian City to travel and welcomes two new MICE venues

Taipei Performing Arts Center and Taipei Music Center adds 7,000 seats to City’s MICE offerings Taipei, October 17, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - Taipei City, recently ranked amongst the 2022 top 10 best city to travel to in the world by Lonely Planet welcomes international MICE groups back to the vibrant city. With its cultural diversity, proximity to nature experiences, exploding food scenes and superb infrastructure, Taipei is already one of Asia’s leading MICE destination. The addition of two new venues gives MICE organisers more reasons to choose this beautiful destination for their next event. The Taipei Performing Arts Center and the Taipei Music Center opened in the last two years has enhanced the city’s skyline with its contemporary and futuristic architecture. Both venues have added over 7,000 seats to the availability of MICE venues in Taipei. Comprising three theatres around a central cube, the Taipei Performing Arts Center offers both indoor and outdoor multi-purpose spaces. The 1,500 seat Grand Theater and the 800 seat multiform theater combines to become a 2,300 Super theater equipped with facilities to meet the demands of contemporary theaters, ideal for large conferences, meetings and performances. The Taipei Music Center is the heart of Asia’s Mandarin pop music industry, home to local musicians and music enthusiasts alike. The 5,000 seat Performance Hall connects to the Cultural Hall and a Creative Hub, both dedicated to the preservation and development of music in Taiwan. Yung-Hua Shen, Senior Specialist, Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government says Taipei offers up excitement, convenience, safety and world class facilities all in one place. “The Taipei MICE Industry is ready to welcome International MICE groups and has more to offer than ever before. With new venues opening up and our strong infrastructure in place, our friendly locals are looking forward to showing you our diverse cultural offerings, our famous food scene, the beautiful and natural sceneries that surrounds our vibrant city. Not by coincidence but by design, our government has worked hard and has been successful in balancing safety and travel in the way we managed the pandemic over the last two years. So we are proud to have won the accolade of the best Asian city to travel to in 2022 from Lonely Planet.” Taipei City Government will be exhibiting at ITB Asia be held in Singapore 19 – 21 October 2022. Taipei Music Center is the ancient Roman Forum, with the housing of art displays, commercial businesses, market bazaars and staging of various types of performances and activities in a circular space. Photo © Taipei Music Center Photo © Taipei Performing Arts Center Photo © Taipei Performing Arts Center Media Contact: Amanda Su Amanda.su@jcim.com.tw +886-919-220-037

9 9 月, 2022

EC Healthcare Chairman Mr. Eddy Tang Further Increases Shareholding, Exhibiting Unwavering Assurance in the Future Development of the Group

HONG KONG, Sep 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that on 7 September 2022, the Group's Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai further acquired a total of 170,000 shares of the Company on the open market for approximately HK$854,800 at an average price of HK$5.0282 per share. Prior to this transaction, Mr. Tang had already increased his shareholding in the Company earlier this month on 1 September 2022, acquiring a total of 107,000 shares at an average price of $5.4905 per share. After the transaction, Mr. Tang holds an aggregate of 722,204,610 shares in the Company, increasing his equity stake from 61.27% to 61.29%.Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "In spite of the current economic climate, we are confident that the medical market will remain resilient and that long-term public-private healthcare partnerships will continue to drive up investment in Hong Kong's private healthcare sector. Reaping the benefits from its ongoing investments in elevating healthcare service offerings, the Group exemplified solid business recovery by delivering first-quarter sales volume of no less than HK$860 million for the financial year that concluded on March 31, 2023. Management is still nevertheless upbeat about the Group's business success going forward. In order to continue enhancing EC Healthcare's enclosed healthcare ecosystem, the Group will go forward with its close collaboration with the major players in the technology, telecommunications, insurance, property, and pharmaceutical industries."About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre EC DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL, NEW MEDICAL CENTER and Prime Medical Centres, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2020 and 2021 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

9 9 月, 2022

Dammam Valley and Arcensus GmbH to establish Saudi-German Genomic Center in Riyadh

DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA, Sep 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dammam Valley, in partnership with other investment partners, and Arcensus GmbH announce the establishment of a high-throughput Saudi-German Genomic Center in Riyadh. The Saudi-German Genomic Center will begin operations immediately, providing comprehensive genomic diagnostic services for the GCC region based on exclusive next-generation sequencing technologies.Based on the expertise of a cross-functional, international team of geneticists, medical experts, and data scientists, the Riyadh center will reflect one of the world's most innovative genetic biotechnology organizations, provide its knowledge to clinical colleagues, collaborate with all medical decision-makers, and support the further improvement of the Saudi healthcare infrastructure in line with the Saudi Health Vision 2030. In addition, the partners believe that with the global adoption of Whole Genome Sequencing as the first line of genetic testing, the genomic era will begin in full force and conquer the molecular medicine market in a short period of time.The initiative to establish this state-of-the-art genomic center stems from the Kingdom's goal to accelerate the implementation of genetic testing for the early diagnosis of diseases, particularly cancer and rare genetic disorders, but also address the preventive element in personalized medicine. The financial investment led by Dammam Valley will enable the partners to penetrate regional markets faster with their innovative solutions.Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Olayan, CEO of Dammam Valley, said, "The establishment and short-term opening of a state-of-the-art genetic center is central part of the Saudi Vision 2030 and a key element to establishing knowledge and expertise in the region. Furthermore, it is a crucial element in the continuous improvement of the regional healthcare systems to the benefit of the entire population. All the knowledge we accumulate here will be used in the next step for the strategic development of a dynamic and vital pharmaceutical and biotech scene. We are pleased to have Arcensus GmbH as an internationally experienced partner at our side. Especially for the Arab world it is a great pleasure to have Dr. Arndt Rolfs, a highly accomplished, experienced and visionary multi-entrepreneur as a partner."Dr. Arndt Rolfs, Arcensus Founder and CEO, said, "Especially after Dammam Valley's investment in the company I founded in 2020, Arcensus GmbH, it is a logical and purposeful step to go along the path of establishing a regional center for improving genomic diagnostics with such a proven and reliable partner. The Arab countries have the challenge of improving the early and targeted diagnosis of the numerous genetic diseases. But exactly this knowledge, which can be developed here with the local medical partners, can also serve to establish a dynamic and creative regional and, in a further step, international biotech scene. We are extremely pleased to be able to contribute with our knowledge to this success in the coming years."Under the terms of the agreement, Dammam Valley along with other investors, will make a substantial investment in establishing the Saudi-German Genomic Center. The parties agree that Arcensus will fully operate the center. The integrity of the protected patient data will be maintained, as will the dedicated sales, marketing and life science business activities.About Dammam ValleyEstablished in 2021, Dammam Valley is a semi-government Investment company, solely owned by Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in Damman, Saudi Arabia, with a raised capital of 100,000,000 SAR. It strives to be a source and destination for biotechnology innovation and healthcare in the Middle East and is the Nation's premier hub for evaluating and incubating biotech innovations. It aims to stimulate investment, support projects, and forge quality partnerships in the fields of Health & Biotechnology, in addition to focusing on numerous other sustainable investments in various fields of interest. Please see https://dammamvalley.sa/.About Arcensus GmbHArcensus GmbH is a digital healthcare and diagnostics company that empowers people to take control of their health. The company provides the highest-standard, secure, trusted, and comprehensive diagnostic service based on Whole Genome Sequencing. Arcensus analyses the complete genetic information in human DNA and identifies the predispositions and reasons for unclear symptoms with the help of cutting-edge bioinformatic technology, including artificial intelligence. The interpretation of the genomic data suggests better treatment options and helps individuals take preventive measures to live a healthier and longer life. From offices in New Jersey, U.S., and Rostock and Berlin, Germany, a cross-functional team of genetic experts, medical doctors, and data scientists works to make the most sophisticated and best genetic interpretation with medical and health prevention applications accessible to everyone. Please visit https://arcensus-diagnostics.com/.Contact information:Arcensus GmbHAhmad MalikCommunication ManagerEmail: Ahmad.malik@arcensus-diagnostics.comDammam ValleyDalal AlsarawiCommunication ManagerTel: +966 13 333366Email: dalal.alsarawi@dammamvalley.saThis press release is issued through EmailWire(TM) (www.emailwire.com) - the global newswire service that provides Press release distribution with guaranteed results. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 9 月, 2022

Potential New Therapeutic Approach for Pancreatic Cancer is proposed at 2022 Keystone Meeting: Blocking Obesity or Fatty Acid Oxidation

Seoul, Korea, September 08, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – In “the immunometabolism at the crossroads of obesity and cancer, Keystone Symposia (Sept. 5-9, 2022, Keystone, Co, USA)”, Dr. Soo-Youl Kim, Principal Scientist of the National Cancer Center of South Korea, showed that cancer obtains energy absolutely by burning fatty acids from blood as well as that obesity causes cancer to grow explosively by burning fat. Therefore, calorie balanced carbohydrate diet reduced tumor growth 1/5 to compare to high fat diet in mouse cancer model. It is proposed as ‘Kim effect’ in the latest Seminars in Cancer Biology journal that cancer energy metabolism absolutely depends on fatty acids (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.07.005). This announcement is expected to make great strides in cancer metabolism treatment and immunotherapy and foreshadows the emergence of new anticancer drugs that control obesity and fat catabolism. Dr. Kim announced that anti-cancer drug targeting fatty acid oxidation will be in clinical trial in South Korea. Know more, please contact Dr. Soo-Youl Kim, Principal Scientist of National Cancer Center, Korea. E: tgase@ncc.re.kr W: www.ncc.re.kr 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)

6 9 月, 2022

Value Research Center (VRC) publishes August White Paper: The VRC Value Model & EFRAG

KYOTO, Japan, Sep 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Companies and sustainability teams need a new model for measuring and managing stakeholder impacts, as claims of corporate greenwashing and value washing increase daily. The Value Research Center (VRC) at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan has announced the publication of its 2022 August White Paper, focusing on the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG's) latest disclosure drafts for sustainability reporting, and how this model aligns with and deepens the overall quality of the VRC Value Model.The Value Research Center (VRC) publishes 2022 August White Paper: The Value Model & EFRAGAccording to Professor Philip Sugai, Director of the Value Research Center, "After integrating EFRAG's 114 draft disclosure requirements into the VRC Value Model, we were impressed with the scope of EFRAG's coverage of many of the Value Model's stakeholders, themes and goals. Especially with their push for companies to document their impacts using 'double materiality', we see a shift towards greater understanding of business decisions on individual stakeholder groups."SAP Japan International Ambassador Paul Beddie said, "The VRC In Kyoto has been working to organize the world's top ESG and Sustainability Reporting frameworks into a goal-based, value creation model that will help companies to create value across their key stakeholders. Companies around the world are in desperate need of a way to consolidate the alphabet soup of standards to reduce their workload on ESG reporting and focus more on the critical ESG outcomes they transformed their businesses to achieve. "The VRC's Value Model is a very effective tool for doing just that. The additional integration of the draft reporting standards from EFRAG should also help companies doing business in the EU to align their disclosures with the EU Taxonomy."With the publication of the August White Paper, the VRC will begin to collaborate with several of the world's leading companies in adopting the VRC Value Model, applying it to their own ESG and sustainability reporting requirements, and creating forward-looking sustainability strategies rather than backwards-focused disclosures.Professor Sugai will be hosting a session at the UNGA77 Science Summit, where he will discuss the VRC Value Model and its broader practical applications, together with a panel of experts from academia, government, and business.The UNGA77 Science Summit session, "Valuing Value: How any Organization Can Measure Stakeholder Value and "Ethical Capitalism" (https://ssunga77.sched.com/event/1AWkD), will be held on Sept 26 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM EST. Registration for the complete UNGA77 Science Summit is free and available at https://ssunga77.sched.com/tickets.The "2022 August White Paper: The Value Model & EFRAG" is available for download at the Value Research Center website: www.valueresearchcenter.com/publications.For more information about the Value Research Center and its projects, please visit: www.valueresearchcenter.com, or email Professor Philip Sugai at: info@valueresearchcenter.com .About the Value Research CenterThe Value Research Center (VRC) at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan was established in November 2021. Its mission: to develop a practical system for organizations to measure, monitor, assess and report on the impacts that they have on various stakeholder groups.The VRC continues to enhance its Value Model, integrating new frameworks as they're introduced, bringing greater transparency, objectivity and measurability to value creation - in ways we didn't see. The VRC Value Model gives government and industry eyes to see the impacts they're actually having, to fix what's broken, and enhance what they're doing well. For more information, visit www.valueresearchcenter.com. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

2 9 月, 2022

EC Healthcare Chairman Mr. Eddy Tang Increases Shareholding, Demonstrating Full Confidence in the Group’s Future Development

HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that on 1 September 2022, the Group's Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai had acquired a total 107,000 shares of the Company on the open market for approximately HK$587,000 at an average price of HK$5.4905 per share. After the transaction, Mr. Tang holds an aggregate of 722,034,610 shares in the Company, increasing his equity stake from 61.26% to 61.27%.Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "Benefitting from the result of its continuous investment in IT, brand and service, the Group recorded a sales volume of no less than HK$860 million in the first quarter of the financial year ended 31 March 2023 (April to June 2022). This shows a good recovery in its business. EC Healthcare will continue to consolidate the healthcare market through organic growth and acquisitions and thus reinforce its leading market position. The Group believes that the medical market will remain resilient in the challenging business environment and that public-private partnerships in healthcare will keep boosting spending in the market of Hong Kong's private healthcare sector in the long run. Looking ahead, the management remains optimistic about the Group's business performance. The Group will also forge ahead with its deep cooperation with the key players in the technology, telecommunications, insurance, property, and pharmaceutical industries so as to keep enriching EC Healthcare's enclosed healthcare ecosystem."About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre EC DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL, NEW MEDICAL CENTER and Prime Medical Centres, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2020 and 2021For further information, please contact: iPR Ogilvy Limited Callis Lau / Lorraine Luk / Charmaine IpTel: (852) 2136 6952 / 2169 0467 / 3920 7649Fax: (852) 3170 6606 Email: ech@iprogilvy.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 8 月, 2022

「台湾食品全球GO」首发亚洲连环购

SINGAPORE, Aug 18, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 看准后疫情解封商机，台湾经济部投入各项资源，携手外贸协会启动「台湾食品全球GO计划」，推出一系列营销活动，协助台湾食品业者冲刺海外市场。首发活动选定昨(17)日在新加坡乌节希尔顿酒店，透过视讯与台湾、韩国、越南、马来西亚业者代表，举行活动誓师大会，向大家宣告活动即将起跑。与会的重要贵宾包括驻新加坡台北代表处经济组组长吴文忠、新加坡台北工商协会副会长吕玉静。台湾经济部国际贸易局江文若局长表示，台湾食品业具有产品多元化、研发创新及弹性客制化生产的能力，受到各国买主肯定及消费者青睐，糕饼凤梨酥及饮料珍珠奶茶更是风靡全球，成为代表台湾的国民食品，是国外观光客来台必买必尝的食品，现在因为疫情关系无法来台，经济部将透过「台湾食品全球GO计划」，将台湾健康、安全的食品推向全球，一解各地民众对台湾食品的怀恋之情。外贸协会王熙蒙秘书长则指出，台湾食品以往主要销售到华人市场，近来业者开拓西方市场有所斩获，已成功打入当地大型连锁卖场，未来外贸协会推动「台湾食品全球GO计划」，将动员驻外单位，按照食品业者拓展市场需求，有计划将台湾食品由亚洲国家出发，拓展至北美国家，再扩大至欧洲与大洋洲，提升国际知名度，扩大食品出口。与会的海外买主皆是该国指标性的进口商或通路商，包括韩国的SC Korea和E-MART，越南的SATRA Group和Novaland Group，马来西亚的Shiny和悦旺贸易，及新加坡的NTUC Fairprice Supermarket和Rezk Connects。记者会现场并陈列包括度小月、太阳堂、竹叶堂、小林煎饼、三叔公、鸿福食品、欧客佬、宗鸿、宝田、台湾烟酒、美可、泰山及维喆等13家公司产品，展现台湾食品的多元化。台湾贸易中心吴主任说明，我们一直致力于将台湾食品带进来新加坡，台湾厂商在质量控制方面下了很大的工夫，深受新加坡消费者喜爱。九月在百美超市将登场「台湾食品节」，届时多家饼干、饮料、面条、茶等美味食品，邀请民众热情购买响应，体验台湾好味道。9月5日新加坡国际食品展于新加坡博览中心开幕，台湾馆共有24家业者展出包罗万象各式新颖产品、欢迎大家踊跃前往参观。除「台湾食品连环GO」活动，外贸协会将持续与经济部携手，从实体及数字营销辅导、国际认证、机动海外拓销、在线线下通路布建及专业食品参展等一连串活动，自8月开始，不间断带领我商全球GO，强力推广台湾食品，来满足世界各地民众的味蕾。Media ContactPRecious Communications for TAITRAJacqualine ChanTel: +65 6303 0567E-mail: taitra@preciouscomms.com Taiwan External Trade Development CouncilTaiwan Trade Center, Singapore Anna Wu - Chief Representative OfficerTel: +65 6235 0369Email: singapore@taitra.org.tw Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

13 6 月, 2022

Lendlease commences construction on 100 MW data centre campus in Japan for Princeton Digital Group

TOKYO, Jun 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Lendlease and Princeton Digital Group (PDG) today marked the commencement of construction of a 100 MW data center campus with a groundbreaking ceremony in Saitama City, north of Tokyo. This is the first project under Lendlease Data Centre Partners. Lendlease is developing and constructing the core and shell on a built-to-suit basis for PDG, on a long-term lease. PDG will invest in and operate the data center with its mechanical and electrical equipment. This data center will be one of the largest in Japan and is well poised to serve the hyperscale requirements of some of the world's largest cloud, commerce and content companies. The gross development value of the project post completion of all phases will be in excess of A$800 million for Lendlease, while PDG is investing US$1 billion of capital in this new data center.Andrew Gauci, Lendlease Managing Director, Japan & Head of Telecoms and Data Infrastructure, Asia; Rangu Salgame, Princeton Digital Group Chairman & CEO; Justin Gabbani, Lendlease Chief Executive Officer Asia; and, Varoon Raghavan, Princeton Digital Group Chief Operating Officer (L-R) at the groundbreaking ceremony in Saitama City, Japan.Artist's impression of the 100 MW data centre in Saitama City, Japan.Located in Saitama City, 30 km north of central Tokyo, the facility is sited on approximately 33,000 sqm of land in one of the major commercial centers in the Greater Tokyo area. The phased development is planned to deliver more than 60,000 sqm of gross floor area and close to 100 MW of IT capacity. Japan is the second largest data center market in Asia. Japan and Greater Tokyo are still in the early stages of growth, particularly in terms of entry and expansion of global hyperscalers.The new facility will be built to the latest hyperscale design and standards, offering enhanced scalability, connectivity and reliability. Kajima Corporation has been appointed as contractor and Nikken Sekkei Ltd designer. This phase will be completed in 2024.Andrew Gauci, Managing Director of Japan & Head of Telecoms and Data Infrastructure Asia:"We are excited to commence construction of our first data center project under Lendlease Data Centre Partners, for a Pan-Asia market leader like PDG. This contributes to the Japanese government's plans to increase data capability in the country and improve digital resilience. Data centers is also a key sector for Lendlease and we look forward to accelerating our growth in the data infrastructure sector across our strategic markets."Rangu Salgame, Chairman and CEO of Princeton Digital Group:"Today marks an important milestone in PDG's plans in Japan, which is an important and strategic market for our customers. The on-time commencement of construction is a validation of our approach of adopting the right model for each market such as working with leading developers like Lendlease for this project. Our continued track record of delivering on our commitments is a key factor in why PDG is a partner of choice for hyperscalers across the region."For more information please contact: LendleaseShizuka AoneShizuka.Aone@lendlease.com+81 80 3578 3971Princeton Digital GroupPritimukta Sarangi pritimukta.sarangi@princetondg.com PRecious Communications for Princeton Digital Group PDG@preciouscomms.com About Lendlease Lendlease is an international real estate group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities. Our purpose is Together we create value through places where communities thrive. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Lendlease has operations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas, with approximately 8,000 employees internationally. Our core capabilities are reflected in our operating segments of Development, Investments and Construction. For more information, please visit: www.lendlease.com About Princeton Digital GroupPrinceton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading developer and operator of Internet infrastructure. Headquartered in Singapore with presence and operations in China, Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Japan, its portfolio of data centers powers the expansion of hyperscalers and enterprises in the fastest-growing digital economies across Asia. For more information, www.princetondg.com or follow us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/princetondg/). Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

1 6 月, 2022

Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art Regional Innovation Center for Food & Nutrition in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.The RIC will generate a wealth of possibilities for food innovation towards healthier and tastier solutions through pioneering, ready-to-use formulations with advanced, sustainable ingredients. Functioning as an innovation catalyst for the F&N ecosystem in Asia Pacific, the RIC is an essential milestone in Azelis' growth strategy, strengthening the Group's position as a leading provider of innovative solutions.In addition to the RIC, Azelis' five F&N application laboratories across Asia Pacific form a regional innovation network that brings together the technical expertise and formulation capabilities of the local and regional teams for greater synergy. This setup allows Azelis to serve the F&N market more efficiently, realize advanced ingredient synergies and develop ground-breaking formulations and sustainable solutions that will be cascaded across the region.Vikash Raj, Asia Pacific Innovation Director, remarks: "The RIC allows us to support our customers in their projects by developing innovative solutions for all stages of the formulation process from concept to final product, across industry applications in Bakery, Beverage, Confectionery, Dairy and Savory. Focusing on innovation in new products and applications is our objective, and thanks to our comprehensive lateral value chain, we have access to sustainable building blocks for food and beverage formulations. Our vision for the RIC is to positively impact our sustainability, health, and wellness ambitions by creating pioneering formulations that address nutrition and health challenges and bring healthy solutions to the mainstream market."Laurent Nataf, CEO & President Asia Pacific, comments: "With more than 20 laboratories in the region covering our key market segments, we have significantly invested in our innovation capabilities across Asia Pacific to ensure we deliver on our brand promise, 'Innovation through formulation'. Our regional innovation network builds on our formulation expertise and technical capabilities by encouraging greater collaboration across our teams to strengthen cross-country synergies, increase efficiency, and ensure consistent formulation success for our customers. We look forward to further strengthening our partnerships with our customers and principals by allowing them to leverage the strength of our ever-growing innovation network capabilities, remaining their innovation partner of choice."To find out more, watch a video introducing the Regional Innovation Center in Singapore. https://youtu.be/RDJ4OhQcDh8Contact informationAzelisLillian Ying Asia Pacific Corporate Communications ManagerT: +65 9855 8818E: lillian.ying@azelis.comAbout AzelisAzelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry present in over 50 countries across the globe with over 3,000 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 51,000 customers, supported by ~2,300 principal relationships, creating a turnover of EUR2.8 billion (2021). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers' product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. EcoVadis Platinum rated, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners.Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.http://www.azelis.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 3 月, 2022

Value Research Center (VRC) develops Value Model integrating ESG and Sustainability Measures

KYOTO, Japan, Mar 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Value Research Center (VRC) has launched an integrated Value Model of ESG and Sustainability measures in a new white paper issued today. With the shift from short term, profit-focused thinking towards long-term, sustainable, value-focused thinking, businesses globally need to answer a fundamental question: "What value are you providing our collective future?"A Value Model for Responsible Business: The new Value Research Center (VRC) white paper was officially released today. The VRC initiative is aimed at improving company performance and social impact.VRC at Doshisha University was established in November 2021 to develop a Value Model that could guide any company to answer this question, so ensuring a more sustainable future. The VRC published its initial white paper, "Valuing Value", in June 2021, integrating 357 impact measurements from 15 of the world's top ESG and sustainability frameworks and developing a 7-stakeholder, 27-theme, 80-goal model to help businesses objectively and transparently measure and manage the value impacts that they have on their key stakeholders. The VRC's new white paper entitled "A Value Model for Responsible Business", integrates an additional 346 impact measurements from 6 new frameworks into the initial model. These 6 frameworks include the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Prototype Climate-related disclosures; Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) guidance on metrics, targets and transition plans; Stockholm Resilience Center's Planetary Boundaries; United Nations Development Program (UNDP) SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises; International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards; and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) climate disclosures. Professor Philip Sugai, Director of the VRC, says "Our team analyzed hundreds of existing impact measurements and organized these into 27 common themes with 81 goals that any company, regardless of size, industry or location can use to measure, manage and use to consistently increase the value they create for stakeholders. Unlike existing ESG or sustainability reporting models, the VRC Value Model offers companies the ability to track their actual stakeholder impacts, using this data to create forward-looking strategies aimed at further increasing the value they create for and with these stakeholders."Masato Yamazaki, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and VRC operating council member, said "The Value Model that our VRC research team offers is a more advanced approach than any other sustainability model or approach in existence today, since it can automatically help identify the root causes of the problems companies face via well-developed assessment tools.""What is needed in sustainability efforts today goes beyond simple reporting," says Dr. Kumar Iyer, Mentor for Value Creation and VRC operating council member. "The VRC Value Model is based on objective metrics and quantifiable indicators which can be independently verified. This is uniquely different from any other sustainability reporting approach as it is directly linked to creating social impact."The white paper is available at the VRC website: https://www.valueresearchcenter.com/2022whitepaperAbout the Value Research Center (VRC)The Value Research Center (VRC) was officially established at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan in 2021. The VRC is mandated to research and develop an open, accessible and transparent system for assessing and reporting on value creation (destruction) impacts that organizations of every size have on seven stakeholder groups: (1) the organization itself, (2) shareholders or owners, (3) customers, (4) employees, (5) partners, (6) the society within which it operates, and (7) the planet. The VSC is not only a reporting standard. We ensure all relevant stakeholders which businesses impact are covered by assessment, and updated based on scientific data. As part of the Doshisha University network, we bear the reputation of our parent and its stature as a global organization affiliated with world leading Universities that we call partners. Learn about VRC and its research at https://www.valueresearchcenter.com, or email Prof Philip Sugai at info@valueresearchcenter.com.* Webinar, March 25 - IAFOR in discussion with VRC Director Philip SugaiDr. Joseph Haldane, Chairman & CEO of the International Academic Forum (IAFOR) will discuss the contents of this new white paper with VRC Director Prof. Philip Sugai in a Webinar on Friday, March 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm JST, in collaboration with the new ESG-IREC Research Center at Osaka University. This webinar will be free to attend, and reservations can be made at: https://tinyurl.com/IRC-VRC-20220325About the IAFOR Research Center (IRC)The IRC aims to provide a research centre to nurture various international and interdisciplinary research policies that use the extensive networks of both Osaka University and IAFOR. https://iafor.org/.About the ESG-IREC Research CenterThe Osaka University Graduate School of International Public Policy - ESG Integration Research and Education Center (ESG-IREC) conducts research on practical implementable "ESG integration" models in corporate and business activities for the creation of a more sustainable future. https://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)