Synergy House Launches IPO Prospectus

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia, May 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Synergy House Berhad, a cross-border e-commerce seller and furniture exporter of ready-to-assemble (RTA) home furniture, launched the prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO) today in conjunction with its upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.


Mr. Alvin Ooi Yet Ming, Acting Head of Corporate Finance, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad;
Datuk Roslan Hj Tik, Executive Director, Head Group Investment Banking & Islamic Banking,
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad; Mr. Mok Juan Chek, Independent Non-Executive Chairman,
Synergy House Berhad; Mr. Tan Eu Tah, Non-Independet Executive Director, Synergy House Berhad;
and Mr. Teh Yee Luen, Non-Independent Executive Director, Synergy House Berhad [L-R]


The IPO will raise RM34.4 million via the issuance of 130.0 million new shares at an IPO price of RM0.43 per share which is expected to support the Group's future growth and expansion plans. The IPO proceeds raised will be used by the Group in the following manner:

– RM10.0 million or 29.07% for purchasing of inventories for the Group's proposed e-commerce fulfilment centre in Muar, Johor and e-commerce fulfilment centres in overseas countries;
– RM1.5 million or 4.36% to purchase racking system and forklifts for the Group's proposed e-commerce fulfilment centre in Muar, Johor;
– RM1.0 million or 2.91% for e-commerce advertisement and promotions;
– RM10.0 million or 29.07% to repay borrowings;
– RM7.7 million or 22.38% for working capital purposes; and
– RM4.2 million or 12.21% for listing expenses.

Executive Director of Synergy House, Mr. Tan Eu Tah said, "Given that global demand for furniture e-commerce is expected to continue to grow, our IPO will enable us to fuel our future growth and expansion plans by tapping into the equity capital market for future fund raising. Our IPO will also provide us with the financial flexibility to pursue growth opportunities as and when they arise. The recognition gained through our listing status will also enhance our reputation in the marketing of our products and services, retention of employees, expansion of customer base as well as attract new employees."

Executive Director of Synergy House, Mr. Teh Yee Luen said, "Leveraging on e-commerce has been another transforming experience for our Group as it has enabled us to have direct contact with end-consumers and thus enabling us to gather first-hand information and insights on consumer preferences that are valuable for product development. We intend to continue to grow our business-to-consumer (B2C) segment by utilising a portion of the IPO proceeds to purchase inventories for our B2C segment and by carrying out advertising and promotion initiatives on third-party e-commerce platforms. We also plan to grow our B2C sales through expanding to more e-commerce platforms in new markets."

For the financial years ended 31 December (FY) 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021 and FY 2022, the Group registered revenue of RM111.5 million, RM122.9 million, RM184.3 million and RM194.1 million respectively. In particular, the Group have seen encouraging growth from its B2C segment whereby its B2C sales have increased from RM1.99 million in the FY 2019 to RM49.63 million in FY 2022 at a compound annual growth rate of 192.17%.

Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter and Placement Agent for the IPO exercise.

Synergy House Berhad will list on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on 1st of June 2023.

Synergy House Bhd: https://www.synergyhouseberhad.com/

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22nd Edition of Manufacturing IT Summit, Mumbai

Physical Conference on 23rd June 2023

MUMBAI, India, May 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Manufacturing IT Summit is India’s leading Manufacturing conference, bringing together the most influential IT leaders from the Manufacturing industry to discuss today’s most pressing technological challenges to foster deeper collaboration and generate new ideas.

The 22nd Edition Manufacturing IT Summit is an event organized exclusively for Technology leaders from multiple leading businesses, institutions and government officials representing India’s manufacturing sector. This summit is a platform for manufacturers, technology providers, and industry experts to come together and discuss the latest trends and technologies in the manufacturing sector.

The summit focuses on the role of information technology in manufacturing and how it can help organizations optimize their processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The conference covers topics such as Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and more.

Where is the Manufacturing IT Summit?

Mumbai, India is a thriving city that serves as the perfect backdrop for the Manufacturing IT Summit organized by Exito. It is also the commercial and financial capital of India, with a thriving manufacturing sector that has seen significant growth in recent years.

When is the Event?

The Manufacturing IT Summit will take place on the 23rd of June, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Mumbai, India.

Get ready to hear from these Industry Experts at the Manufacturing IT Summit-

  • Purushottam Kaushik – Head, Centre For Fourth Industrial Revolution, India World Economic Forum
  • Hariharan Iyer – Group CIO, Raymond Group
  • Amar Variawa – Country Director – Public Affairs, Sustainability & ESG, Michelin India Private Limited
  • Gopi Thangavel Ph.D, CCISO, CISM, PMP, MCSA – Senior Vice President, Reliance Industries Limited
  • Narendra K Saini – Chief Digital & Data Officer, Lupin Limited

What Exciting Topics Can You Expect to See on the Agenda for the Manufacturing IT Summit?

  • Digital Transformation: Leadership, Challenges and Opportunities
  • Revolutionizing India’s mobility with Electric Vehicles/ Hastening the mobility growth with EV
  • Levelling up ICT Technologies: The first step towards Smart Manufacturing
  • Balancing people, Process & Technology towards Creating an agile organisation
  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Process
  • Smart Supply Chain and Logistics Revolution
  • Infrastructure and Upskilling Labour
  • End-to-end manufacturing cloud to create future-proof businesses

Who can Attend?

The Manufacturing IT summit in Mumbai is open to top executives and leaders like CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, and Heads of Logistics and IT Infrastructure from a variety of industries, including FMCG, Plastics, Oil & Energy/Petroleum, Food Production, Metal and Metal Products, Medical Device Manufacturers, Wood, Leather and Paper Products, Electricals & Electronics, Textiles and Textile Machinery, Automotive and Auto Components, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemicals and Fertilizers.

For more Information on MITS Mumbai, you can refer our website.

About Exito

We are a global B2B business events company focused on crafting bespoke solutions and contexts by designing platforms that create new business opportunities for our clients across concepts and industries. We cherish the trust over the last 12 years garnered from our partnering organizations globally, and with a growing team of young, vibrant, and creative individuals, Exito aims at success and perfection!

Contact:
Mithun Gopinath
Manager-Projects
Exito Media Concepts
mithun.gopinath@exito-e.com



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19th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit: Philippines

Physical Conference on 16th June 2023

Digital Transformation Summit: Philippines Set to Drive the Technology Revolution in Manila

MANILA, Philippines, May 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Digital Transformation Summit: Philippines, the 19th Edition of its kind, is poised to become the premier platform for forging strategic partnerships, addressing critical business challenges, and fostering knowledge transfer in order to accelerate the technology revolution in the Philippines.

Scheduled to take place on June 16th, 2023, in Manila, the by-invitation-only in-person summit promises to be an exceptional event supported by the prestigious Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP), Cyber Security Philippines Cert, and Fintech Alliance.ph. The summit will bring together industry leaders and experts from various sectors, offering unparalleled opportunities to share experiences and insights on leveraging digital technologies for business transformation and growth.

The summit’s comprehensive program will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops covering a wide array of topics including digital innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and customer experience. Esteemed attendees will have the unique chance to learn about the latest trends, best practices, and effective strategies for digital transformation directly from industry leaders and experts.

Distinguished speakers at the Digital Transformation Summit: Philippines include:

  • David Almirol, Undersecretary for E-Government, Department of Information and, Communications Technology (DICT), Republic of the Philippines
  • Maria Francesa M. Del Rosario, Undersecretary and Chief Information Officer, Department of Budget and Management, Republic of the Philippines
  • Arlene Romasanta, Chief Information Technology Officer, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Republic of the Philippines
  • Mary Joy Abueg, President, National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP), Republic of the Philippines
  • Gemma Rose Dublan, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Cyber Security Philippines-CERT, Republic of the Philippines
  • Marlon Sorongon, CISO, Maybank
  • Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), and many more!

The event agenda will focus on several pivotal themes, including:

  • Perfecting Digital Transformation – The need for a Solid Framework
  • The Rise of Industry 4.0 in Philippines
  • Cyber Security – Building resilience while adopting digital transformation
  • Digital Payments Transformation Map
  • Combining big data and AI in efficient 5G network problem-solving
  • Breakthrough in CX is happening- Are you Ready?
  • Digital Cities 2025 Program: AI and Philippines approach to smart city
  • Into the Metaverse- Is it really the Future of the Internet?

Anticipating the attendance of over 120 C-level executives from the region, the Digital Transformation Summit: Philippines is an indispensable event for industry professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

To obtain more information about the summit and secure your attendance, please visit this Link.

About Exito

We are a global B2B business events company focused on crafting bespoke solutions and contexts by designing platforms that create new business opportunities for our clients across concepts and industries. We cherish the trust over the last 12 years garnered from our partnering organizations globally, and with a growing team of young, vibrant, and creative individuals, Exito aims at success and perfection!

Contact:
Mithun Gopinath
Manager-Projects
Exito Media Concepts
mithun.gopinath@exito-e.com



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PLN and Government of East Nusa Tenggara commit to ensuring the success of the ASEAN Summit

JAKARTA, May 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – PT PLN (Persero) shows its readiness to support the 42nd ASEAN Summit on 9th-11th of May 2023 in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This commitment is conveyed by President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo during his speech in electricity standby rally with the Governor of NTT, Viktor Laiskodat at the Flores Gas Engine Power Plant (PLTMG), Rangko, East Nusa Tenggara, Sunday (7/5).


President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo (middle) inspecting the electrical support
for the ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara.


"The electricity for ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo will be supplied by Flores System with the capacity of 105.38 megawatts (MW) and the estimated peak load during the event is 89.93 MW, so the power reserve is very sufficient," said Darmawan.

PLN also made extensive preparations to safeguard the electricity provisions at prioriy locations. A total of 70 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), 35 mobile substations, 31 generators, and 93 operational vehicles have been deployed to ensure the consistency of supply throughout the Summit.

"Behind all that, we have also deployed more than 600 highly qualified field officers," said Darmawan. PLN also ensured the readiness of supporting infrastructure such as Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) to support the needs of 282 units of delegation and security electric vehicles, as well as 89 units of operational vehicles.

"PLN ensures that the availability of SPKLU is sufficient to meet the needs of electric vehicles during the ASEAN Summit. There are 7 Ultra-Fast Charging SPKLU units at the West Manggarai Regent's Office, 1 Fast-Charging SPKLU unit in Ujung Village, and 100 Home-Charging spread across seven strategic locations," said Darmawan.

Darmawan also explained that the strengthening of the electricity system that PLN had prepared in Labuan Bajo was more than usual. Starting from the addition of power reserves to the interconnection system.

"As one of the Super Priority Tourism Destinations, Labuan Bajo is one of our focused area, so we are preparing the infrastructure from now on. In the future, we are optimistic that there will be more international events here and Labuan Bajo will become a favorite destination for all visitors who have contributed to drive economic growth in NTT and even for national growth," said Darmawan.

He also explained that the preparation of electricity infrastructure in NTT was also carried out more quickly. "Last year, preparation for the G20 Summit took almost a year, PLN successfully supported this international. Now, preparation for the ASEAN Summit are faster, only two months. Not because we are chasing targets, but because PLN's electricity system is better organized," Darmawan explained.

Governor of NTT, Viktor Laiskodat, appreciated PLN's steps in ensuring electricity supply for the ASEAN Summit.
"I give respect to PLN's support for the ASEAN Summit in NTT. PLN is so well-prepared that I can sleep more soundly when I come home from this meeting, Previously, international events were always in Jakarta or Bali, now NTT is ready to host," Viktor explained.

He also hopes that the collaboration between PLN and the Government of NTT can take place in a sustainable manner. "Energy is not a commodity, energy is infrastructure. If there is energy anywhere, economic growth will be there. This province will be one of the richest provinces in Indonesia in the next 15-20 years. Because if renewable energy becomes a guide for future energy, then NTT is one of the NRE reservoirs," said Viktor.

Viktor also said that the ASEAN Summit was a momentum for NTT to rise the regional economic growth. "Thank you for the dedication PLN has given to this republic, nation and country. Let's make the 42nd ASEAN Summit a success, may God always be with us all," said Viktor.

About PLN

PT PLN (Persero) is a state-owned electricity company that continues to be committed and innovative in carrying out a mission to illuminate and move the nation. With a vision to become the leading electricity company in Southeast Asia, PLN is moving towards becoming the number one choice for energy solutions. PLN is committed to transformation with aspirations of being Green, Lean, Innovative, and Customer Focused to provide electricity for a better life. PLN can be contacted through the PLN Mobile application available on the PlayStore or AppStore. https://web.pln.co.id/

Contact:
Gregorius Adi Trianto
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR, PLN
Tel. +62 21 7261122

Source: PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) [IDX: PLN]

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Ukrainian Nuclear Workers Chronicle Impact of War in New Book

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, May 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) will launch Voices of Ukraine: Volume I on 15 May 2023 at Sofiensale in Vienna, Austria.


Rocket lodged in the road to Chornobyl
(Source: SSE Central Enterprise for Radioactive Waste Management)


The book contains direct testimony of nuclear workers in Ukraine and examines the impact of the Russian war on the personal level and on global and nuclear security.

The launch features testimony from five nuclear workers and addresses by:
– Minister German Haluschenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine
– Mr Petro Kotin, Director General of Energoatom
– Ambassador Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organisations
– Ambassador Laura S H Holgate, US Ambassador to the Vienna Office of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency

"More than a year ago, President Putin launched a terrible war of aggression against Ukraine. By including the nuclear ruins of Chornobyl in the war, the Russian army put at risk the health and security of all people in Ukraine but also of Ukraine's neighbours and the whole of Europe," Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria, wrote in a letter of support. "The Voices of Ukraine project is an important building block in efforts to document these violations of international law and enable the international community to draw conclusions, both in terms of prosecuting possible crimes and of dealing with such acts of war."

"Voices of Ukraine [will] draw the attention of the entire world community to the risks to which Russia exposes the entire energy infrastructure of Ukraine, especially nuclear," Petro Kotin, Director General of Energoatom, said. "Only thanks to the courage of nuclear workers, who remain loyal to Ukraine, a disaster didn't happen."
The governments of Canada, Norway, Sweden and the USA funded this project.

In the book, individuals share their deeply personal choices – when to seek refuge abroad; whether to continue their work or join the armed forces – and the impact of the war on the nuclear sector.

WINS is an international non-governmental organisation committed to building a global community of nuclear security professionals who are willing to work together to strengthen the security of nuclear and other radioactive materials. WINS' primary purpose is to improve the professionalism and competence of all those involved in nuclear security so nuclear and other radioactive materials are not used for terrorist or other criminal purposes by any actor, whether State or non-State.

More information, quotes and photos
Contact Information
Suzanne Carlson
Communications and Learning Strategist
suzanne.carlson@wins.org

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Travelzoo META Opens for Founding Members

NEW YORK / PARIS / TOKYO, May 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The future of travel is here. After months of anticipation, Travelzoo META, a members-only service offering groundbreaking Metaverse travel experiences, is now accepting its first one million Founding Members. Launched by Travelzoo(R) (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, Travelzoo META will give Founding Members the opportunity to be the first to experience travel in the Metaverse.



Travelzoo META's experiences are intended to allow its members to explore hard-to-reach corners of the world, like summiting Mount Everest, or travel back in time – to Ancient Rome, perhaps. They can also discover new spaces beyond imagination. All this is possible using a mobile or desktop device and a simple browser. Travelzoo META members can use their existing device as a portal to a whole new dimension.

With sign-ups now open, Travelzoo META invites those who share a vision of a world that ebbs and flows as far as the mind wanders to become Founding Members. Each Founding Member will be entitled to one of the world's first personality-based, emotionally-driven Travel Companions (NFTs). To match their personal Metaverse travel style, Founding Members will be invited to pick their one-of-a-kind Travel Companion from an interactive gallery of one million unique NFTs. No two Travel Companions are the same. Once a Founding Member claims their special Travel Companion, no one else can travel with it in the Metaverse.

Represented as fantastical animals, the Travel Companions signify a world with no limitations, cages, bars, or borders. They encourage a freedom to enjoy a life of adventure brimming with extraordinary experiences.

"Travelzoo META is the future of travel," said Arveena Ahluwalia, General Manager of Travelzoo META. "Not only does it remove limitations of physical ability and imagination, but it also allows us to bring people closer together through shared experiences."

Social connection is one of the largest drivers of interest in the Metaverse, according to a study by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Travelzoo META members will be able to share experiences alongside their loved ones – no matter where in the world they are – or make new connections with likeminded travelers.

Travelzoo META Founding Members will not just be the first to experience the future of travel in the Metaverse; they also get to shape it. Founding Members can test beta experiences and share their feedback, contributing to how future Metaverse travel experiences are imagined.

Travelzoo META Founding Membership is limited to one million members. To be part of the future of travel, visit http://meta.travelzoo.com.

TRAVELZOO META FACT SHEET

What is Travelzoo META?
Travelzoo META is a paid members-only service offering groundbreaking Metaverse travel experiences.

What kind of experiences will Travelzoo META provide?
Travelzoo META's experiences are intended to allow its members to explore hard-to-reach corners of the world, like summiting Mount Everest, or travel back in time – to Ancient Rome, perhaps. They can also discover new spaces beyond imagination.

Will I need special equipment to enjoy these experiences?
Travelzoo META can be accessed via a simple browser. This means members can enjoy experiences with a mobile or desktop device.

Can I participate in the experiences with my friends or family?
Totally. This is one of the cool things about traveling in the Metaverse. You can enjoy the experiences with others or by yourself, whatever you choose.

In which countries is Travelzoo META available?
We plan to make Travelzoo META available in all countries.

What is Travelzoo META Founding Membership?
Founding Members are those who share our vision of a world that ebbs and flows as far as the mind wanders. Founding Members receive perks for being early adopters and have a say in shaping our Metaverse travel experiences.

What are the benefits of becoming a Founding Member?
Each Founding Member of Travelzoo META will be invited to choose one of the world's first personality-based, emotionally-driven Travel Companions (NFTs) that match their own unique Metaverse travel style. No two Travel Companions are the same. Founding Members will also be the first to test beta experiences, and be able to vote and shape future experiences.

Is there a cost to become a Founding Member?
There is an activation fee of USD 20 (or foreign currency equivalent) to become a Founding Member. This does not include future subscription fees.

Why is Travelzoo META Founding Membership limited to one million members?
Only one million unique Travel Companions have been authorized. Founding Members are part of shaping future experiences, and we can only invite one million members to participate.

Will Travelzoo META's experiences be exclusive?
Yes. Cutting-edge creators will create experiences just for Travelzoo META members.

Who will provide Travelzoo META's travel experiences?
Travelzoo META has relationships with cutting-edge creators around the globe.

Are the travel experiences going to be like those in the video teaser?
The scenes in the teaser are a glimpse of what potential Travelzoo META experiences will be like. The actual experiences will be more varied – and beyond your imagination!

What do I pack for traveling in the Metaverse?
You can't go wrong with jeans and chunky sneakers. It's the accessories that matter. Pack some nice jewelry or a pair of gladiator sandals in case you're invited to a bacchanalian feast in Ancient Rome. A hat and scarf might come in handy if you find yourself at the chilly top of Mount Everest. Oh, and pack snacks. Your Travel Companion will thank you.

Who can I be in the Metaverse?
You can be whoever you want to be.

Is Travelzoo META part of Travelzoo's existing service?
No. Travelzoo META is a completely new and different offering. Travelzoo will continue to provide its members with exclusive offers and experiences in the real world.

Who is in charge of running Travelzoo META?
Travelzoo META's General Manager Arveena Ahluwalia has always had a keen interest in space and traveling to places beyond the imagination. This interest was further enhanced when NASA/Stanford University funded her Master's degree to participate in the Gravity Probe B satellite experiment on Einstein's theory of general relativity.

How do I learn more about Travelzoo META?
Find the latest updates on Travelzoo META and how you can become a member at http://meta.travelzoo.com.

About Travelzoo META

Travelzoo META is a paid members-only service offering groundbreaking Metaverse travel experiences. Working in partnership with cutting-edge creators, we have access to the latest immersive experiences that are intended to allow members to explore hard-to-reach corners of the world, travel back in time, or discover new spaces beyond imagination.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intended", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

META Animation: https://meta.travelzoo.com/metaverse/travel-companions/Travelzoo-META-Travel-Companions.gif

Travelzoo META is a trademark of Travelzoo.

Media contacts:

Mike Paffmann – New York
NA-press-META@travelzoo.com

Jo Hunt – Paris
EU-press-META@travelzoo.com

Shagun Karki – Singapore
AP-press-META@travelzoo.com

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CITIC Telecom CPC and Veeam Deliver Simple, Safe and Secure Backup and Disaster Recovery to Empower Business Continuity for Global Enterprises

HONG KONG, May 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited ("CITIC Telecom CPC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1883) that provides multinational enterprises the world over with highly scalable and tailored ICT solutions to meet their specific business requirements, announced today it obtained two Veeam Customer Ready competencies: Off-site Backup (https://www.veeam.com/managed-backup-as-a-service.html?ad=menu-solutions) and BaaS for Microsoft 365 (https://www.veeam.com/backup-as-a-service-for-microsoft-365.html?ad=menu-solutions). Their next goal is to earn a third credential: DRaaS (https://www.veeam.com/disaster-recovery-as-a-service-draas.html?ad=in-text-link).


CITIC Telecom CPC has been crowned as a Platinum Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partner and received the VCSP Partner of the Year award for 6 consecutive years


CITIC Telecom CPC partnered with Veeam in 2010 and was the first cloud service provider in Asia Pacific to offer virtual-to-cloud BaaS powered by Veeam Cloud Connect. The company has been crowned as a Platinum Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partner and received the VCSP Partner of the Year award for 6 consecutive years. These accolades reaffirm CITIC Telecom CPC demonstrates a strong collaboration with Veeam as well as professional expertise in supporting cloud-based solutions to meet the demand of clients.

"As one of our top VCSP partners, CITIC Telecom CPC serves multinational enterprises in nearly 160 countries," said Dick Tang, Senior Regional Business Manager, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Veeam Software. "Multinational enterprises understand the value of Veeam Customer Ready competencies because they represent industry best practices. We applaud CITIC Telecom CPC's continued double-digit annual growth of their SmartCLOUD(TM) BRR backup (https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-hk/product-services/smartcloud-brr), replication and disaster recovery solution."

CITIC Telecom CPC helps customers future-proof their businesses with cloud computing solutions that transform their IT environments and protect their data. As a Global-Local DICT Managed Service Provider (MSP), CITIC Telecom CPC offers a suite of highly customizable cloud offerings such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Anything as a Service (XaaS), multi-cloud connectivity and managed services. The company's SmartCLOUD BRR provides a full range of on-premises and off-premises backup and replication services to prevent data loss and guarantee business continuity including Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).

Veeam Data Platform (https://www.veeam.com/service-providers-modern-solutions.html) and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 underpin SmartCLOUD(TM) BRR (https://www.veeam.com/backup-as-a-service-for-microsoft-365.html?ad=menu-solutions). They deliver safe, secure and simple data protection across platforms, as well as flexible and simple pricing. They also protect against ransomware attacks through data encryption and backup immutability to ensure all data is always accessible.

CITIC Telecom CPC uses Veeam Data Platform's Veeam Backup & Replication(TM) to power SmartCLOUD BRR for versatile backup and disaster recovery solutions. Veeam Data Platform delivers a single data protection solution for cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS and Kubernetes environments. In addition, CITIC Telecom CPC uses Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 for flexible data recovery and powerful eDiscovery of individual Microsoft 365 items.

"Veeam's comprehensive data protection empowers us to meet customers' disaster recovery and business continuity requirements," said Danny Tang, Senior Manager, Cloud Services, CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited. "Veeam supports backup and replication in every scenario: physical to cloud (P2C), cloud to cloud (C2C), virtual to cloud (V2C) and SaaS backup. Veeam's support for ICT environments is extensive too. For example, some customers are moving from traditional virtual machines to containers, so Kasten K10 by Veeam (https://www.veeam.com/kubernetes-native-backup-and-restore.html) protects their Kubernetes workloads."

Danny Tang said customers' data is backed up, secured and recoverable, which is vital for meeting service level agreements (SLAs) and protecting against ransomware attacks. Customers can verify recoverability of backups (https://www.veeam.com/backup-security-capabilities.html) and recover instantly (https://www.veeam.com/instant-vm-recovery.html). If their users accidentally or intentionally delete data in Microsoft 365, a self-service restore portal (https://www.veeam.com/blog/self-service-backup-copy-microsoft-365.html) helps recover data immediately. In addition, CITIC Telecom CPC offers 24/7 monitoring and management services.

"We keep track of customers' status, so if something goes wrong, we can take immediate action and mitigate the problem before it impacts their daily operations," Danny Tang said. "These value-added services are a big reason why customers choose CITIC Telecom CPC as their MSP."

Trustworthy partner to build data protection services
VCSP partners like CITIC Telecom CPC give organizations the power of choice when deciding what level of service is required for their data protection needs. From self-managed, off-premises backup storage options to fully managed BaaS and DRaaS solutions that include implementation, management, monitoring, testing and recovery, the level of service can vary; however, one thing is certain: Security matters.

"At CITIC Telecom CPC, we strive for security and innovation excellence," Danny Tang said. "We are very honored to receive two Gold awards for Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Threat Detection – Asia and the Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company – Asia in the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2023. This incredible accomplishment is testament to our efforts to spark innovation and underscore our commitment to staying at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry."

CITIC Telecom CPC remains steadfast in their motto "Innovation Never Stops." Their award-winning AI Visual Security solution uses AI and visual computing to rapidly identify malware variants and catch malware families in a fast and accurate way. With an advanced patent-pending algorithm, their System and Method for Detecting Malware, which uses a 3D RGB color image algorithm, specialized autoencoder and weakly supervised learning network, is unique and allows security professionals to detect malware with the highest accuracy. This breakthrough enables the company to offer customers a faster and more effective way to handle complex malware analysis tasks while reducing their carbon footprint. These awards are important recognition that empowers the company's ongoing innovation and growth, enabling CITIC Telecom CPC to maintain a unique position in the data protection space as a VCSP offering ICT solutions to customers so they can protect their data.

A survey (https://www.veeam.com/wp-cloud-protection-trends.html) conducted among 1,700 IT leaders using cloud services in both production and protection scenarios revealed organizations are moving from self-managed data protection to managed data protection. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they began with self-managed cloud backup but switched to managed cloud backup to leverage their MSP's expertise. Veeam makes it easy for organizations to find MSPs that meet their precise needs, including CITIC Telecom CPC, through the VCSP Partner Directory (https://www.veeam.com/find-partner.html?country=HKG&search=citic).

About CITIC Telecom CPC
We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited ("CITIC Telecom CPC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

With the motto "Innovation Never Stops," we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 60 SDWAN gateways, 21 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

About Veeam Software
Veeam provides organizations with resiliency through data security, data recovery and data freedom for their hybrid cloud. The Veeam Data Platform delivers a single solution for Cloud, Virtual, Physical, SaaS and Kubernetes environments that give businesses peace of mind their apps and data are protected and always available so that they can keep their businesses running. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 450,000 customers worldwide, including 82% of the Fortune 500 and 72% of the Global 2,000. Veeam's global ecosystem includes 35,000+ technology partners, resellers, service providers, and alliance partners. To learn more, visit www.veeam.com or follow Veeam on LinkedIn @veeam-software and Twitter @veeam.

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Catherine Yuen
CITIC Telecom CPC
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Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com


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Vibrant Taiwan – Video Evolving at Home and Abroad

TAIPEI, TW, May 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) welcomed over 100 guests to its Taiwan in View conference, with Deputy Minister of Culture, Sue Wang, giving the opening remarks as the Guest of Honour.




Deputy Minister Wang highlighted the importance of the video industry in Taiwan and announced that the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Act will be revised to foster its growth. She said that the government aims to work closely with video operators and urge them to invest more comprehensively in the video industry, beyond films and into local content creation. She also emphasized the need to safeguard local content from piracy and admitted that the current efforts are not satisfactory. She also shared that the Ministry of Culture's vision is to enhance the quality and availability of Taiwanese content across all platforms.

National Communications Commission (NCC) Commissioner Wang Jiang-Jia set the stage for the day's discussions with Commissioner Wang laying out NCC priorities to support the development and growth of the local content industry. He noted that the OTT TV Act, which had been under discussion for many years, was still being considered. However, the NCC was mindful of the need to ensure consumer protection was balanced with the constant needs for consumption of content, especially as 5G was being developed across Taiwan.

This focus on local content was reiterated during the panel on The Streaming Wars, where Daphne Yang, CEO of CATCHPLAY, stressed the importance of protecting and promoting local stories and content on both domestic and international platforms. She said that OTT players still need to work with aggregators to reach a wider audience and that there is a lack of original content in Taiwan. Similarly, Daphne Lee, Chairperson, NMEA and Vice President of New Media Service Business, Taiwan Mobile, also said that global OTT players will be key partners to mobile operators like herself. And like many markets around the region, the cost of acquiring and producing content in Taiwan is increasing and poses a challenge for everyone. However, the market certainly has potential for more content providers to compete and operators would like to see more quality content produced by their partners.

During his session on Upping the Local Content Game, Jay Lin, Founder & CEO, Portico Media & GagaOOLala, shared his strategy to go from niche to mainstream, or to "play small and go big". Lin also shared that in the past, platforms and IP were the only ones travelling, but the trend has now shifted to streaming travelling too. Phil Tang, President, Greener Grass Culture, is also seeing a trend where local content producers are working with local OTT platforms to bring content internationally as evidenced by the huge success of his series, Copycat Killer, on Netflix.

With Taiwan having long been one of the most important cable markets in Asia, it was interesting to hear the differing views from cable industry chiefs. Cliff Lai, Vice Chairman, Homeplus Digital, felt that cable TV will slowly decline, and that broadband will be its salvation. He also expects more competition from broadband in the future, as it offers good transmission and affordable prices. Lai also highlighted that a stronger fight against piracy is needed to give cable TV a better outlook. Concurrently, Steve Wang, President, Kbro Co, highlighted the lack of uniform regulation across cable TV and how that was holding back the cable industry.

The conference also took time to focus on some of the issues that are impeding the growth of the industry. Grace Shao, Head, IP & Tech Group, Baker McKenzie Taipei, Edward Lee, Secretary General, Chinese Internet Channel Community Association (CICCA) and Yeo Kok Siew, Managing Director, Warner Music Taiwan, discussed the need to have transparency and accountability in the relationship between the video industry and the music collecting associations. Music is essential for the video industry, and there is no lack of desire to ensure rights are paid for, but the number of associations, the artists represented, and rates charged are not clear, making the subject more challenging than is seen in other markets.

Piracy has also been proliferating in Taiwan with a growing need to address the problem. Both Claudia Peng, Secretary General, Cable Broadband Institute in Taiwan (CBIT) and May Chen, Secretary General, Satellite Television Broadcasting Association (STBA) agreed that addressing online piracy, particularly via illegal set top boxes, is a matter of urgency and they urged the government to implement efficient and effective anti-piracy means such as Domain Name Service Response Policy Zones (DNS RPZ), while Taejin Lee, Senior Manager, International Development Department, Korea Copyright Protection Agency, concluded with a sense of hope by talking about the success that Korea had seen in both promoting and protecting their content.

Taiwan in View is proudly sponsored by A+E Networks, Brightcove, Broadpeak, IP Systems, Irdeto, National Communications Commission, Portico Media and Satellite Television Broadcasting Association

About the Asia Video Industry Association

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.

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Charmaine Kwan
Head of Marketing and Communications Email: charmaine@avia.org
Website: www.avia.org |LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIA

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GroundUp Studios Launches in Hong Kong to Re-imagine Music & Art in Web3

  • Music label to establish a borderless community for web3 enthusiasts, musicians and artists to connect, socialize and collaborate on extraordinary multimedia art projects
  • Use of blockchain and NFT technology unleashes artistic creativity; more equitable compensation for artists; and new opportunities in music distribution, licensing
  • Core management team led by award-winning songwriter, recording artist and brand marketing veteran Adrian Fu, alongside seasoned professionals in entertainment, brand partnerships, technology infrastructure and fintech
  • NFT membership access pass planned within 1H 2023

HONG KONG, May 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – GroundUp Studios, a forward-thinking, web3-focused music label today announced that it has officially launched its operations in Hong Kong. The company is one of the first entertainment platforms in Asia focused on the development of original art and music utilizing NFT and blockchain technology.

GroundUp Studios’ vision is to shine a light on the impressive pool of musical and artistic talent in the region. By using transformative technologies like blockchain and NFTs, it aims to drive the creation and commercialization of art that will be ultimately seen and embraced around the world.

GroundUp’s plan is to build a comprehensive web3 ecosystem of NFT art investors; technology enthusiasts; music and art lovers; songwriters; producers; and artists of all disciplines. The goal is to use new-generation social media platforms to create a borderless space for artists to socialize and connect with the web3 world. This in turn inspires artists with new artistic ideas, empowering them to re-imagine the music and art that they are capable of creating.

As part of this community building effort, GroundUp Studios plans to issue its first NFT membership access pass in the coming months. Apart from networking opportunities, owners of this access pass will gain a wide range of benefits – from virtual music sharing sessions; to live songwriting jams; and exclusive IRL artist performances. More details will be provided in the coming weeks.

Multi-disciplined Management Team

GroundUp Studios is led by co-founder and Creative Director Adrian Fu. Fu is a multi-disciplined executive with over 20 years of experience in brand marketing and partnerships, as well as having extensive work experience in technology sectors. Furthermore, he is also an award-winning songwriter and recording artist in his own right, having written for top-tier artists in Greater China such as Eason Chan, Sammi Cheng and others. As a recording artist, he has released two albums to his name, of which his debut album “Good Morning, Hard City” earned him a nomination in 2015 at the 26th Golden Melody Awards for best newcomer of the year.

Fu will be joined by a dynamic team that engages with a vibrant Web3 global community. The team has minted out several NFT projects in recent years, and also has extensive experience building and operating regulated CeFi platforms, DeFi infrastructures, and blockchain-based applications for mainstream adoption.

Collectively, the team will advise artists on how to build (and own) their brand utilizing Web3 tools including minting NFTs, representing themselves in virtual worlds, and establishing an engaged community.

“Adrian’s uniquely diverse experience across marketing; recording artist; published songwriter; and NFT / blockchain project execution is a natural fit with the team’s extensive web3 and fintech expertise. Together, we will unlock the true value of web3 to artists and fans, as we achieve true democratization and equality of music, commerce and monetization,” said Alexander Lee, Executive Director. With experience across TradeFi, CeFi, and DeFi, Lee was involved in spearheading the early developments of SFC-licensed virtual asset platforms, and continues to drive mass adoption of Web3 across mainstream sectors.

Fu said, “I am excited about the promise of web3 music, which presents incredible new opportunities for artists around the world – both commercially and artistically. I firmly believe that the timing is right to launch a music company like GroundUp Studios. We are witnessing a giant leap in technological innovation right now, which is rewriting the mechanics and rules of most industries and businesses. Now, professional and amateur artists are able to create and connect with audiences halfway around the world, while generating steady revenue. In my view, we are on the cusp of a golden age in art and music.”

Web3 music sector ramping up

As an umbrella family of new technologies, web3 is still in its early stages of development but it has already transformed the arts industries. Currently, the music NFT market is only valued at around US$87 million (source: Token 2049), but artists are now realizing the potential opportunities – including new monetization models, to new forms of creative expression.

Commercially, artists now leverage blockchain technology and NFTs to sell their music directly to fans without intermediaries such as traditional record labels, managers and distributors. This enables faster payouts and expanded revenue streams for all levels of artists. For example, iconic rapper Nas teamed up with DJ 3LAU’s platform, Royal, to release his first-ever NFT collection. 1,870 NFTs were issued across two drops; both were sold out in minutes which generated over US$560,000 in revenue.

From a music fan’s perspective, web3 music (through NFTs) offers new ways for them to engage with their favorite artists and music. In many cases, NFTs allow fans to actually own a unique piece of digital art or song, and could deepen their engagement and support for their artists beyond sharing social media posts. As owners of an artist’s NFT, fans can play a more active role in shaping an artist’s day-to-day business and creative decisions, allowing audiences and artists to grow together in more meaningful ways.

About GroundUp Studios

GroundUp is a forward-thinking, web3-focused music label that views music and art in a brand new light. It aspires to empower #ExtraOrdinaryArt and Artists, by creating a borderless space for creators to connect, collaborate and commercialize. We do so by capitalizing on rapidly transforming technologies, economics and consumer/artist dynamics.

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Lumen Technologies Partners with Orca Security for Comprehensive Solution to Manage Cloud Threats in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, May 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), a leading global provider of cloud computing platform and solutions, today announced a new partnership with the pioneer of agentless cloud security, Orca Security, to provide Asia Pacific (APAC) organisations with a comprehensive solution to manage cloud threats and maintain strict compliance standards.

This strategic partnership will allow Lumen to expand its security solution for Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) in APAC. The Orca Cloud Security Platform helps increase protection across an attack surface by providing real-time visibility into multi-cloud environments and identifying potential cloud security threats.

As more organisations rapidly transform to operate in the cloud space, their threat landscape expands. The need for a comprehensive security solution to manage vulnerabilities, identities, data protection, and compliance over their entire cloud estate is crucial.

"Customer centricity is at the heart of what we do at Lumen, and we are committed to helping our APAC customers safeguard their critical business data and assets. Cloud is now a strategic digital infrastructure for many organisations, where some have even moved their mission-critical applications to the cloud. With today's fast-changing threat landscape, organisations need to be aware of their digital footprint and how to protect against both external and internal threats," said Francis Thangasamy, Managing Director, Lumen Technologies APAC. "Orca Security is a valuable partner of Lumen in APAC as its cloud security platform complements our current suite of security services. This will bring a stronger value as we can now deliver a more holistic security offering that's proactive in helping our customers to 'see more, stop more'.

Orca Security provides 100 percent, agentless, full-stack, deep visibility into Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud through a single Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). With Orca Security, organisations no longer need to rely on disparate products for cloud workload and data protection, vulnerability management, compliance, or cloud security posture management (CSPM). Instead, Orca Security combines all these capabilities into a single, integrated platform.

"At Orca Security, we view our customer's cloud environment as an interconnected web of assets to be understood and protected. That is why we provide a single-pane-of-glass to detect all cloud vulnerabilities, maintain compliance, and understand which attack paths and combinations of threats pose the greatest business risk," said Gil Geron, CEO and co-founder at Orca Security. "We are excited to work with Lumen Technologies APAC to bring Orca Security's comprehensive cloud security capabilities available to businesses so they can thrive securely in the cloud."

To launch this collaboration with Orca Security, Lumen is offering a free, no-obligation Cloud Risk Assessment – helping organisations assess their cloud security posture and determine where they are most at risk. The assessment will evaluate unsecured data, suspicious activity, vulnerable assets, organisational responsiveness, and authentication configurations. Orca Security can be deployed in minutes, without agents or causing production hits on live environments.

Sign up here today for your free cloud risk assessment and learn how to replace legacy products and multiple point solutions with Orca Security's comprehensive cloud security platform. https://apac.lumen.com/cloud-security-risk-assessment/

About Lumen Technologies

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 400,000 route fibre miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at https://news.lumen.com/home, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United States.

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About Orca Security

Orca Security is the pioneer of agentless cloud security that is trusted by hundreds of enterprises globally. Orca makes cloud security possible for enterprises moving to and scaling in the cloud with its patented SideScanning(TM) technology and Unified Data Model. The Orca Cloud Security Platform delivers the world's most comprehensive coverage and visibility of all risks across the cloud. With continuous first-to-market innovations and expertise, the Orca Platform ensures security teams quickly identify and remediate risks to keep their businesses secure.

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