UAE’s Swan Achieved 40% Boost In Email Campaign View Rates With CleverTap

Mountain View, Calif, Mumbai, India, & UAE, Mar 12, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform today announced that Swan, one of UAE’s most trusted groceries and home services app, achieved a 40% boost in view rates of email campaigns after leveraging CleverTap’s tools.

Swan is an app-based e-commerce platform that strives to create a personalized shopping experience for each customer. Established in 2019 in the UAE, Swan has grown from a small e-commerce app to one of the biggest and most trusted e-commerce applications for groceries and home services in the UAE.

Recognizing the value in users who already have the app installed, Swan sought to ensure they keep returning to make transactions. To achieve successful engagement with this base, the key focus areas were: building precise target segments, crafting effective incentives and messages, and pinpointing the optimal timing and channels to maximize engagement. Robust measurement at each stage was critical to determine the effectiveness of messages, channels, and timing, individually.

Swan found the ideal solution for enhancing customer engagement through CleverTap’s comprehensive and integrated approach. Leveraging CleverTap’s smart segmentation capability, Swan organized users into groups based on their transaction activity. They conducted extensive A/B testing for creatives and content that were regularly used as part of their messaging strategy. By employing multiple channels based on specific contexts, they found that emails and push notifications were most effective in reactivating dormant users. Personalized experiences were crafted for each user through message customization. Swan relied extensively on the Analytics feature to assess the impact of their campaigns.

Deploying CleverTap helped Swan achieve the following:

40% boost in view rates of email campaigns thanks to systematic experimentation on content and creative
Swan saw a 3% activation rate of targeted dormant users
Reactivation campaigns drove a 15% share of incremental orders

Solomon George, Managing Director, Swan, said, “CleverTap’s combination of analytics and orchestration has been integral to Swan’s growth and customer engagement journey. With CleverTap’s user-personalization prowess, we were able to drive 15% of incremental orders from reactivation campaigns alone. This level of growth across multiple cohorts and periods solidifies Swan as a reliable and trusted shopping companion.”

Sidharth Pisharoti, Chief Revenue Officer, CleverTap, said, “Reactivating dormant users is essential for modern businesses, especially with the exorbitant customer acquisition costs of today. It opens up a new realm of untapped potential for any app-first business. Partnering with an industry frontrunner like Swan, we witnessed this notion play out in full swing. Swan saw a 40% boost in view rates of email campaigns after deploying our all-in-one platform. It’s a testament to our platform’s prowess in driving unmatched customer engagement. We’re excited to bring more such significant wins for Swan in the future.”

About CleverTap

CleverTap is the all-in-one engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value by helping them create personalized experiences to retain their most valuable customers. The platform empowers businesses to orchestrate experiences for individuals across their lifecycles and design personalized journeys that span a lifetime. It offers analytics that encompasses every aspect of the lifecycle, enabling businesses to measure and optimize each experience in real-time. Its unique AI capability is insightful, empathetic, and prescriptive, facilitating smarter and faster decisions. The all-in-one platform unifies experiences from every touchpoint, paving the way for a new era of customer engagement.

The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering both speed and economies of scale.

CleverTap is trusted by 2000 customers, including Electronic Arts, TiltingPoint, Gamebasics, Big Fish, MobilityWare, TED, English Premier League, TD Bank, Carousell, AirAsia, Papa John’s, and Tesco.

Backed by leading investors such as Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, Accel, CDPQ, and 360 One, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with presence in San Francisco, New York, São Paulo, Bogota, London, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, and Jakarta.

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Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.

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CGFNS International and The DAISY Foundation Honor Outstanding International Nurse Recruiters

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mar 12, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CGFNS International and The DAISY Foundation(TM) this evening honored two nurses for their contributions to ethical international recruitment practices with the first-ever CGFNS DAISY Award for Outstanding International Nurse Recruiter. The presentation was made at a ceremony in New York City.

CGFNS International and The DAISY Foundation

Sinead Carbery, President of International Staffing Solutions for AMN Healthcare, and Christy Craft, a quality improvement nurse manager at Health Carousel, were selected as honorees from more than 140 submitted nominations.

Both honorees are registered nurses working at health professional recruitment firms and were recognized for their commitment to helping foreign-educated nurses cope with the challenges they face as they navigate their way to employment in the U.S. health system.

Carbery, herself an immigrant nurse from Ireland, has helped thousands of other migrating nurses over her nearly three decades in international recruitment. She is noted for her commitment to ethical recruitment practices and her compassion for migrating nurses and their families during their journey.

Craft leads a team whose effort resulted in more than 500 nurse assignment placements in 2023 alone. Under her guidance, the team also runs transition-to-practice and clinical residency programs that prepare migrating nurses for their duties as RNs in the U.S.

The CGFNS DAISY Award for Outstanding International Nurse Recruiter is open to individual nurses actively engaged, either directly or indirectly, in international nurse recruitment efforts. With a focus on “nurses helping nurses,” the award honors those who have made an extraordinary impact on the lives of nurse migrants through their compassion, empathy, and embodying the principles of the recruitment code from the CGFNS Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices.

The award was presented by CGFNS International President and CEO Dr. Peter Preziosi and Dr. Deb Zimmermann, CEO of The DAISY Foundation.

About CGFNS International, Inc.

Founded in 1977 and based in Philadelphia, CGFNS International is an immigration-neutral not-for-profit organization proudly serving as the world’s largest credentials evaluation organization for the nursing and allied health professions. CGFNS International is an NGO in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and is a member of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO).

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from Nurses while he was ill inspired the creation of The DAISY Award(R) for Extraordinary Nurses, an evidenced-based means of providing Nurse recognition and thanking Nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. In addition to the DAISY Award(R) for Extraordinary Nurses, the Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in over 6,500 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition programs for nurses wherever they practice, in whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers – from nursing student through lifetime achievement, and through several lines of research grant and evidence-based practice projects funding. More information is available at https://DAISYfoundation.org.

Contact Information
David St. John
dstjohn@cgfns.org

SOURCE: CGFNS International

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Kaskade Finance Closes Successful Pre-Seed Round

DUBAI, UAE, Mar 12, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Kaskade finance, a gamified incentivization layer protocol, just announced the closure of its pre-seed funding round from over 40 investors.

Nathan Lenga, CEO of Kaskade, tabled the MVP to go live in August, and to continue to build a world-class team that will make certain Kaskade Finance is the premier liquidity incentivization layer for all of DeFi.

The oversubscribed seed round had participation from over 40 investors, some of which include Marshland, NxGen.xyz, Artemis Capital, Andromeda Capital, Hercules Ventures, 369 Capital, Crypto Oasis Ventures, as well as influencers, including VirtualBacon, Brian D Evans, CryptoJack and more.

Kaskade already has a shortlist of protocols asking to collaborate in order to leverage its incentivization mechanism to bootstrap volume and liquidity; the first of which being Redacted Finance.

“We founded Kaskade to flip the incentive model on its head; rather than focusing on bootstrapping liquidity first, we strive to drive additional volume in the ecosystem. Our team fundamentally believes that the industry must incentivize volume, which represents demand, to create sustainable flywheels, given demand inevitably results in supply, liquidity”, – said Nathan Lenga, CEO and co-founder of Kaskade Finance.

The first campaign will launch mid-March, in collaboration with Redacted Finance, with up to $30,000 USD in $BTRFLY rewards available for all participants. Not only is there a large rewards pool, but also a gas rebates program that frequent traders can avail themselves of.

About Kaskade Finance

Kaskade Finance is the cross-chain liquidity bootstrapping layer for DeFi protocols and networks that leverage volume focused incentives to increase more fees to liquidity pools. Kaskade is creating a new mechanism to incentivize liquidity, first emphasizing on volume, with the understanding that liquidity will subsequently increase.

Protocols with live tokens can create campaigns through the Kaskade application, engaging their users to increase trading volume and accordingly liquidity. These protocols will put up rewards in any token to incentivize their users to trade more frequently, with users being able to claim these rewards at the end of the week.

Keep up to date on all updates for Kaskade Finance by following their socials.

Media contacts:
Nathan Lenga
gm@kaskade.finance

Rover Appoints Gunnar Pedersen as Director

Vancouver, BC, Mar 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Rover Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:ROVR)(OTCQB:ROVMF)(FSE:4XO) (“ Rover ” or the “ Company “) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gunnar Pedersen to the Company’s Board of Directors. Salim Tharani has tendered his resignation as Director to accommodate the appointment of Mr. Pedersen. The Board of Directors of the Company wish to thank Mr. Tharani for his services. Mr. Tharani will be retained as a consultant to the Company on an as-needed basis.

Gunnar Pedersen, Director

Mr. Pedersen holds a Graduate degree in Financial Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and is a CFA charter holder. He has absolute return investing and portfolio management experience since 1996, specializing in thematic global macro investing, fixed income and FX. His more recent research interests include socially responsible investments, the battery materials value chain, and renewable / traditional energy. During his career, Mr. Pedersen has co-founded and founded two absolute return focused investment funds. Currently he is self employed at his firm Asymmetric Asset Management, where he focuses on portfolio management and thematic investing, consultancy engagements and directorships. Pursuant to Mr. Pedersen’s appointment as Director, he has been granted 500,000 incentive stock options from Rover’s rolling 10% stock option plan. The stock options have an exercise price of $0.05 and a useful life of four years.

Judson Culter, CEO at Rover, states “Appointing Gunnar to our Board of Directors is part of our one-two punch strategy of bolstering our ranks. Gunnar joins Paddy Moylan as a new incoming Director. Both Gunnar and Paddy manage family offices that are focussed on critical minerals resource investing.”

Paddy Moylan, Rover’s President comments “Gunnar’s appointment continues our laser like focus on critical minerals. The team are working really hard. I look forward to positive news flow hitting the market. Gunnar will be a great help with his fund involvement and connections. Stay tuned!”

About Rover Critical Minerals

Rover is a publicly traded junior mining company that trades on the TSXV under symbol ROVR, on the OTCQB under symbol ROVMF, and on the FSE under symbol 4XO. The Company has a diverse portfolio of mining resource development projects with varying exploration timelines. Its critical mineral projects include lithium, zinc, and copper. Its precious metals projects include gold and silver. The Company is exclusive to the mining jurisdictions of the U.S. and Canada.

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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Phone: +1 (778) 754-2617

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THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

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SOURCE: Rover Critical Minerals Corp.

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse open today

As Asia’s largest entertainment content marketplace, FILMART welcomes some 750 exhibitors from over 25 countries and regions and more than 30 regional pavilions
HKTDC and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Thai Ministry of Commerce signed MoU to strengthen trade and business ties
FILMART debuts virtual production studio in collaboration with Votion Studios, showcasing the latest in production techniques and real-time content generation
The Entertainment Expo, encompassing 10 major events, including FILMART and EntertainmentPulse, held its opening ceremony this afternoon

HONG KONG, Mar 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Opening Art March 2024 in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, held from 11 to 14 March, bring together leading industry figures from around the world to showcase the latest cinematic masterpieces and ground-breaking technologies as well as share their insights.

As part of the month-long Entertainment Expo (EE), the two events offer a treasure trove of content, shining a spotlight on Hong Kong’s diverse creative industries and cementing our city’s position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. They also embrace the digital realm, providing an online platform to promote IP projects and facilitating opportunities for participants to expand their reach in the international market, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a regional IP trade hub.

The Entertainment Expo (EE), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong, the Film Development Fund and Hong Kong SAR Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, held its opening ceremony this afternoon. It was officiated by Eric Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR, Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR, Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, Shi Zhi-yan, Second-Grade Counsel of the Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan Affairs Office of China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) and Hong Kong entertainment ambassador Leon Lai as well as representatives from event organisers and supporting institutions.

Dr Lam said, “Over the past 20 years, we have worked with different film and entertainment organisations to create this mega event and bring together the best and brightest in entertainment from around the world to Hong Kong to facilitate dialogue and collaboration, strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a premier hub for business and entertainment. For its 20th edition, the Entertainment Expo brings together 10 industry events to showcase the many facets of Hong Kong’s film, TV, music and digital entertainment sectors.”

He noted that “One of the Expo’s flagship events is FILMART, Asia’s largest entertainment content marketplace for filmmakers, distributors, buyers and investors to show their work, engage in dialogue and explore collaboration opportunities. EntertainmentPulse, which runs parallel to FILMART,.gathers global industry leaders for engaging conversations on a variety of industry topics and for collaboration opportunities.”

FILMART features the first-ever virtual production studio

This year, FILMART welcomes some 750 exhibitors from over 25 countries and regions. It features more than 30 regional pavilions, including first-time exhibitors from Hubei, Indonesia, and Macau.

The Thai Ministry of Culture set up a dedicated Thai Pavilion and organised Thai Day on the first day of FILMART. To strengthen bilateral trade ties, the HKTDC and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Thai Ministry of Commerce signed an MoU.

This year’s exhibition sees a significant presence of exhibitors from Mainland China, including industry giants, such as Alibaba Culture Entertainment and Bilibili who are participating for the first time. Other prominent exhibitors include Huace, iQIYI, Shanghai Youhug Media and Tencent, showcasing their latest productions.

Exhibitors from Hong Kong, such as Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures, Edko Films, Golden Scene, Mandarin Motion Picture, One Cool Pictures, PCCW Media, and Universe Films set up booths to showcase their upcoming films and projects.

Additionally, the Hong Kong Design Institute held the opening ceremony of its virtual production studio and announced they will set up the Hong Kong’s largest virtual production training centre in Shaw Studios. First-time participant Hong Kong Baptist University showcases the latest AI, visualisation and human-machine interaction technologies applied in film creation.

FILMART has partnered with Votion Studios, a Hong Kong-based creative tech company, to set up a virtual production studio at the event. This marks the first time such a studio has been featured at FILMART to showcase the latest advances in production techniques and real-time content generation.

Media partners attending FILMART can conduct on-site interviews and create real-time content, leveraging this cutting-edge technology. Moreover, the event’s online platform serves as a hub for showcasing and promoting exhibitors’ creative IPs, offering professional business recommendations and business matching services during and after the event.

FILMART showcases some 30 sessions of various events to foster knowledge-exchange and facilitate connections, including press conferences, project showcases, seminars, networking events and more.

Notably, the inaugural Rhythm of Martial Arts Music Concert took place today led by Music Director Dr. Mui Kwong Chiu. The concert highlighted the exceptional talents of six renowned film music composers, including Richard Yuan, Peter Kam, Punk Chan, Leon Ko, Julian Chan and Lam Kwan-fai. Popstars Deep Ng and Edmond Tong delivered captivating performances of iconic theme songs from classic Hong Kong films. The event also featured a special guest appearance by Thai film composer Terdsak Janpan.

EntertainmentPulse brings together heavyweight industry leaders

At the 3rd EntertainmentPulse, global industry leaders discuss a wide range of topics, including Hong Kong-Europe-Asia co-productions, development of streaming, globalisation of Chinese and ASEAN content as well as generative AI content.

The forum kicks off with the “Dialogue with Pioneers: Prospects of AI Generative in the Entertainment Industry“, which features Wang Yu, Magazine Editor of The Chinese Film Market and film producer, Fu Binxing, President of Huace Film & TV, and Chen Jihong, Partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm. The panel will explore how the industry can seize and leverage the opportunities brought by AI-generated content as well as address challenges related to core business integration, copyright protection and infringement, R&D and talent investment.

Louis Boswell, CEO of Asia Video Industry Association, engages in dialogue with Kelvin Yau, Vice President of International Business Department of iQIYI, and Winradit Kolasastraseni, President of True Digital Group’s Digital Media Department, to discuss the latest developments and opportunities of the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) model of streaming platforms.

Over the years, Hong Kong cinema has produced many box office hits, with a significant number by emerging filmmakers. “Meeting of Brilliance: A Dialogue between Two Generations of Filmmakers on Hong Kong Movies” features renowned film critic Thomas Shin, Fly Me to the Moon director Sasha Chuk and film producer Stanley Kwan as well as Dust to Dust producer Soi Cheang and director Jonathan Li, representing two generations of Hong Kong film.

Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) industry programme provides filmmakers with opportunities

The HKIFF industry programme selected a number of projects for funding from a record-breaking 460 submissions from 48 countries and regions. Covering diverse genres and themes, these include projects filmed by acclaimed filmmakers and producers, such as Koji Fukada, Michael J. Werner, Zhang Lu and Guan Hu.

The Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) is an integral part of the newly expanded HKIFF industry programme. At HAF this year, 10 directors are making their debut and seven film projects from Hong Kong will be featured.

As Asia’s most significant financing platform, HAF has facilitated the successful distribution of over 213 feature film projects since its establishment in 2000. It is held concurrently with the inaugural HKIFF Industry-CAA China Genre Initiative (HCG), which supports the development of Chinese genre films.

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse
Date: 11 – 14 March 2024
Website:
FILMART — www.hktdc.com/hkfilmart/en
EntertainmentPulse — entertainmentpulse.hktdc.com/en
Programme — hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/tc/programme

Entertainment Expo
Date: 24 February – 14 April 2024
More details:
Three founding events:
Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART)
Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony (HKFA)

Seven core events:
Asian Film Awards (AFA)
Asia Video Summit
Digital Entertainment Summit (DES)
EntertainmentPulse
Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF)
Independent Film and Video Media Festival (ifva)
Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music).

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The 28th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) attracts over 750 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions

The Entertainment Expo kick-off ceremony officiating guests include Eric Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR (sixth from the right), Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC (seventh from the right), Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR (fifth from the left), Margaret Fong, Executive Director of HKTDC (fourth from left), Hong Kong entertainment ambassador Leon Lai (fourth from right) and representatives from the Expo’s collaboration partners.

Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivers welcome remarks during the kick-off ceremony.

Eric Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR, delivers an opening speech at the kick-off ceremony.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Thai Ministry of Commerce signed an MoU to strengthen trade and business ties.

FILMART features a virtual production studio for the first time, showcasing the latest production techniques and real-time content generation on-site.

FILMART showcases some 30 sessions, including press conferences, film premieres, project showcases, seminars, networking events and more.

Media enquiries
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About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Digital Transformation Summit Unveils 50 Tech Leaders to Watch in 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa, Mar 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Digital Transformation Summit, a premier gathering of tech innovators and thought leaders, is proud to announce the unveiling of the 2024 cohort of 50 Tech Leaders to Watch. Chosen through a rigorous selection process encompassing nominations, direct applications, database insights, interviews, and thorough analysis of public sources, these individuals represent the vanguard of technological innovation.

In an era defined by rapid digitalization and disruptive technologies, these leaders stand out for their exceptional contributions and forward-thinking vision. From revolutionising industries through digital transformation to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, blockchain, and quantum computing, these individuals are at the forefront of shaping the future.

By participating in the event, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the latest trends and technologies, as well as strategies for overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in today’s dynamic digital landscape.

Among the 50 Tech Leaders to Watch in 2024 are:

1. Abdul Kader Baba, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Industrial Development Corporation
2. Andrew Roberts, Chief Information Officer, Clinix Health Group
3. Arun Krishnamoorthy, Chief Information Officer (Commercial Payments) Absa Group, Johannesburg
4. Avhatakali Munyai, Director of IT, University of Johannesburg
5. Ayanda Pet, CISO, African Rainbow Minerals Limited
6. Celenkosini Lukhele, Principal: Digital Data Transformation, De Beers Group
7. Clinton Govender, IT Director Sub Saharan Africa, Accord healthcare eastern cape
8. Clyde Packree, Head of I.T and Technical Support, OneCart (Massmart)
9. Desmond Govender, Chief Information Officer, African Rainbow Minerals Limited
10. Dmitriy Anderson, CIO, Leroy Merlin
11. Dr Sylvia Sathekge, CIO & Partner, SNG Grant Thornton
12. Dr. Noxolo Kubheka-Dlamini, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Telkom: Consumer and Small Business
13. Duke Mathebula, Chief Information Officer, Trident Steel Africa
14. Faith Burn, Chief Information Officer, Eskom Holdings
15. Gareth Sieberhagen, Head of IT, in2food
16. Gerhardt van Niekerk, Head Of Information Technology, Yamaha Distributors
17. Gloseije Bazolana, Head:IT, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
18. Helene Bezuidenhout, Deputy Director: ICT Information Security, Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)
19. Innocent Gumede, Chief Information Officer, MotoVantage
20. Jaco Joubert, Head Of Information Technology Department, Curro Holdings Ltd
21. Jenny Mohanlall, Senior Director : IT, DHL International
22. Johan Vorster, Head of faculty :ICT, The independent institute of education
23. John Bosco Arends, Group Head Information and Network Technology Operations City of Johannesburg
24. Kholeka Tsotsotso, Chief Information Officer, Development Bank of Southern Africa
25. Lazola Ndamase, Head of Data Enablement & Analytics, Nedbank, Johannesburg
26. Mbusiswa Nyuswa, CTO, Old Mutual IWYZE
27. Mlindi Mashologu, Deputy Director-General: ICT Information Society and Capacity DevelopmentDepartment of Communications and Digital Technologies South Africa
28. Ms. Mimi Thabethe, Head of Media & Digital Transformation CHC, Sanofi CHC
29. Murendeni Nemukula, Head: Management Information BI and Analytics, Bidvest Bank Limited
30. Nameetha Panday, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Lenmed
31. Nkosenhle ngongoma, Director of IT, City lodge hotels
32. Phakama Makalima, Chief Information Officer, Absa Life Insurance
33. Pieter Steyn, Chief Information and Technology Officer, Luxaviation Group
34. Popi Kunene, Head Of Technology Retail, Old Mutual Insure
35. Raymond Tsongorera, Head: IT, Hollard Group Risk
36. Rene Moodley, Head: IT & Operation, JSE Private Placements
37. Ricci Birchfield, Head of Technology and Business Strategy, Volkswagen Group South Africa
38. Rubens da Silva, Chief Information Office, Johannesburg Water SOC Limited
39. Sam Nkosi, Chief Information Officer, Santam Insurance
40. Shalin Naidoo, Chief Information and Technology Officer, DRDGOLD
41. Sibusiso Mbingo, Chief Information Officer, PPS Insurance
42. Siphamandla Masuku, Group Chief Digital Officer, Discovery Limited
43. Siya Phoswa, Head of Digital, Santam Insurance – Client Solutions
44. Sne Dlamini, Chief Information Officer, Discovery Insure
45. Stanley Mpofu, CIO, University of the Witwatersrand
46. Steven Jacobs, Vice President Group Information Communication Technology, Sibanye-Stillwater
47. Sudhish Mohan, CIO Digital Banking, Old Mutual Limited
48. Thato Mafanti, Head of IT, Telesure investment holdings
49. Tshepo Mokgoto, Senior Manager: Data Office, Technology Architecture and Delivery Enablement Sasol
50. Wayne Hempel, Head: Technology, Innovation and Systems, Minopex.

Join us at the Digital Transformation Summit to celebrate their achievements and gain insights into the future of technology.

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Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.com
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Cyber Security Summit Unveils the Elite ‘Cyber 50’: Celebrating Trailblazing Leaders in Cybersecurity

Johannesburg, South Africa, Mar 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Cyber Security Summit, which will be held on 14 March 2024 at Johannesburg, South Africa, is thrilled to unveil the inaugural Cyber 50, showcasing the most influential and promising leaders in the field of cybersecurity. After an extensive evaluation process involving nominations, direct applications, database research, interviews, and thorough analysis of public sources, we are proud to recognize these individuals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing cybersecurity.

The Cyber 50 winners represent a diverse range of expertise, spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data protection, cloud security, and quantum computing. They are united by their passion and unwavering commitment to effecting meaningful change in the realm of cybersecurity, demonstrating remarkable leadership and innovation in their respective domains.

Among the Cyber 50 are individuals who have demonstrated outstanding vision and execution in navigating the complex landscape of cyber threats and challenges. These leaders have not only raised the bar for excellence but have also inspired others with their relentless pursuit of cybersecurity excellence.

The Cyber 50 winners for 2024 are:

1. Abdul Kader Baba, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Industrial Development Corporation
2. Andre Pretorius, Head of Cyber Security, DRDGOLD Limited
3. Avhatakali Munyai, Director of IT, University of Johannesburg
4. Ayanda Peta, CISO, African Rainbow Minerals Limited
5. Brian Knott, CIO, Calgro M3
6. Celia Mantshiyane, CISO, MTN
7. Darshan Lakha, CISO, Vodacom
8. Dr. Amos Anele, Academic Head of Programmes, Information Technology Eduvos (Pty) Ltd.
9. Duke Mathebula, Chief Information Officer, Trident Steel Africa
10. Graeme te Brake, CIO, Eazi Access
11. Hans Zachar, Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Nutun
12. Helene Bezuidenhout, Deputy Director: ICT Information Security, Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)
13. Hendrik Wiese, Chief Information Security Officer, iMasFinance
14. Henny Schlebusch, Regional IT Director: Middle East & Africa, Rhenus Logistics
15. Ishaaq Jacobs, Chief Cyber Security Officer, Sasol
16. Itumeleng Makgati, Executive: Information Security, Standard Bank group
17. Jabu Mtsweni, Head of Information and Cyber Security Research Centre, CSIR
18. Jeanette Morwane, Chief Director – ICT Innovations, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
19. Jenny Mohanlall, Senior Director : IT, DHL International
20. John Bosco Arends, Group Head Information and Network Technology Operations City of Johannesburg
21. John Mukomana, Head: IT Governance & Reporting, NHLS
22. Joseph Stokes, Head: Cyber Security and IT Governance, Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH).
23. Judy Winn, Head of Information Security, Peach Payments
24. Justin Williams, Group CISO, MTN Group
25. Khomotso Mokwele, Director – Information Security, Government Pension Administration Agency
26. Lesiba Sebola, IT Director, Bidvest International Logistics
27. Lineo Racoco, Group CISO, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
28. Manoj Puri, CISO, Absa Group
29. Mario Pinto, Head of Business Information security, Life Healthcare
30. Mlindi Mashologu, Deputy Director-General: ICT Information Society and Capacity DevelopmentDepartment of Communications and Digital Technologies
31. Mthoko Mncwabe, Chief Information Officer, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)
32. Mthokozisi Hlatshwayo, Director: IT Auditor, SASSA
33. Nadia Veeran-Patel, ISO, LRMG
34. Niel Van Rooyen, CISO, MagicOrange
35. Nkosenhle Ngongoma, Director of IT, City lodge hotels
36. Olabode Ogundele, Chief Information Security Officer, Vox Telecom
37. Phathu Mathivha, Group Head IT, Bushveld Minerals
38. Pieter Steyn, Chief Information and Technology Officer, Luxaviation Group
39. Popi Kunene, Head of Technology retail, Old mutual
40. Rohan Day, CISO, Access Bank South Africa
41. Sachin Surajbali, Group Chief Information Security Officer, Liberty Group South Africa
42. Shalin Naidoo, Chief Information and Technology Officer, DRDGOLD Limited.
43. Simon Nare, Head of Information Security, TransUnion Africa
44. Sithembile Songo, Chief Information Security Officer, Eskom Holdings Soc Limited
45. Thipe Khaole, CISO, Alexforbes
46. Tshepiso Lebogo, Senior Manager: Cyber Security Operations, SOC and Threat Intelligence, Afrocentric Group
47. Tswakai Luke, Director: ICT, Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs
48. Venisha Nayagar, Group CISO, Life Healthcare
49. Vuma Magaqa, CIO, Department of Health South Africa
50. Yosheen Padayachee, Chief Information Officer, Tsebo Solutions Group.

Join us at the Digital Transformation Summit to celebrate their achievements and gain insights into the future of technology.

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Vivid Sydney 2024 Program Unveiled

SYDNEY, AU, Mar 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest multi-artform festival, today unveiled its captivating program for 2024.

Vivid Sydney 2023
Photo credit: Destination NSW

From 24 May to 15 June, the festival promises 23 nights of unforgettable experiences, exploring the theme of ‘Humanity’ through Light, Music, Ideas and Food.

Australia’s largest event will transform Sydney with mesmerising light installations and 3D projections from Circular Quay to The Goods Line; genre-spanning music performances and creative showcases; a formidable Vivid Ideas program featuring experiences that will open minds; and a mouth-watering Vivid Food program.

Vivid Sydney 2024 will deliver an immersive, holistic and diverse festival, spotlighting what makes us uniquely human — love, kindness, compassion and creativity — across the interactive experiences and events that make up the 23-day program.

John Graham, Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, said: “We’re getting set for the 14th Vivid Sydney. It’s an important event every year that Sydneysiders and visitors alike have come to love. It’s not just a light show, it’s a celebration of light, music, ideas and food – a program full of rich cultural experiences that resonate with locals and visitors alike.

“Vivid Sydney brings together important parts of Sydney’s culture – Light, Music, Ideas and Food. It celebrates what’s great and unique about our city, and our state and creates a uniquely Sydney experience. That’s why it’s been so popular over so many years.

“This year’s festival will have a variety of free and cost-effective events on offer to provide many opportunities for people to come together and celebrate.

“Last year, the festival achieved the biggest attendance on record and the largest visitor expenditure in its history, with more than 3.48 million attendees generating more than $206 million in visitor expenditure.

“We look forward to welcoming Sydneysiders and the world as they come and experience first-hand Sydney at its creative best at Vivid Sydney 2024.”

Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill Minervini said this year’s festival looks at how creativity fuels our interconnected world.

“Humanity is at the core of everything we do, and this year Vivid Sydney is diving deep into what makes us uniquely human,” Ms Minervini said.

“We have curated a diverse program that explores the human spirit, designed to foster connections, spark imagination and showcase the multitude of ways creativity enriches our lives. Everyone is invited to be part of this global event in the world’s most beautiful city to connect, create and celebrate.”

Staged across Sydney, Vivid Sydney festival locations and venues include Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, State Library of New South Wales, Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, University of Technology Sydney, The Goods Line, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Carriageworks, and more.

Vivid Sydney 2024 will engage audiences across four pillars: Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Ideas and Vivid Food. Vivid Light will dazzle with large-scale projections, immersive experiences and interactive artworks. Witness a 40km stretch of rainbow lasers emanating from the Sydney Tower, a universal symbol of hope by US artist Yvette Mattern. Immerse yourself in the captivating display of the 2023 Archibald Prize winner, Julia Gutman, adorning the Sydney Opera House sails for Lighting of the Sails: Echo (2024). Reg Mombassa, Guan Wei, Leila Jeffreys and many more join the line-up, transforming the city into a dynamic open-air art gallery.

Vivid Music ignites the city with a curated program of live performances, concerts and DJ sets across diverse venues. Tumbalong Nights returns with a free program, featuring established and emerging artists including Budjerah, grentperez and Mallrat, while the newly opened Machine Hall Precinct pulsates with headliners like Deerhoof, Jen Cloher and No Fixed Address.

Vivid Ideas, a cornerstone of the festival, sparks curiosity with new ways to experience ideas – theatre, installations and engaging discussions are just the beginning. Engage in After The Fact, nightly discussions on current affairs, or peek into someone else’s window at Window Dressing and discover a universal human trait. Participate in unique experiences like A THOUSAND WAYS: An Encounter, which fosters connections with strangers; experience the immersive dance and art installation of Shifting Perspectives; or join influential Australians at the Golden Age of Humanity film screenings and discussions at Golden Age Cinema.

Vivid Food celebrates the diverse culinary landscape of Sydney and NSW. Vivid Fire Kitchen returns with delectable offerings at its new location, The Goods Line. A Culinary Canvas by Danielle Alvarez showcases women in Australian gastronomy, while Plates with Purpose offers a taste of Ukraine at Kyiv Social. Explore over 20 top chefs and restaurateurs at the VividPlace Food Trail or indulge in a bespoke bar snack and cocktail experience at Aurorae at Bennelong Bar.

Tickets go on sale on March 11 (AEDT). To learn more and stay updated about additions to the program, go to vividsydney.com.

Contact Information
James Toovey
PR Manager Vivid Sydney
james.toovey@dnsw.com.au

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TCG World Announces Partnership with Chooky Records to Revolutionize Entertainment in the Metaverse

LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – In an innovative fusion of music and virtual experiences, TCG World, a trailblazer in the development of immersive metaverse environments, has joined forces with the dynamic music label, Chooky Records. This collaboration is set to enrich the metaverse with unparalleled musical and visual entertainment, starting with the exclusive metaverse premiere of the music video “Chooky” featuring Elesia Iimura, O.T., and the legendary Busta Rhymes.

TCG World is carving a unique path in the gaming industry by creating a one-of-a-kind metaverse that goes beyond traditional gameplay. Their focus on crafting immersive experiences allows users to explore, interact, and enjoy content in a fully realized virtual world. With the highly anticipated launch in 2024, TCG World is currently captivating audiences with its web GL browser-based game, designed explicitly for entertainment and virtual experiences, accessible at tcg.world.

The partnership with Chooky Records marks a significant step in TCG World’s commitment to integrating high-quality entertainment into the metaverse. The “Chooky” music video, which has already seen remarkable success on platforms like Spotify, will be streamed within TCG World, providing users with an exclusive and engaging entertainment experience that bridges the gap between music and virtual reality.

Justin Del Giudice, Vice President of TCG World, shares his vision for the partnership, “Collaborating with Chooky Records allows us to bring a new dimension of entertainment to the metaverse. The metaverse premiere of ‘Chooky’ is just the beginning. We’re dedicated to providing our community with rich, immersive experiences that push the boundaries of what virtual worlds can offer. TCG World is not just a game; it’s a destination for exploration, creativity, and now, exclusive musical events.”

The executive team at Chooky Records, echoed the excitement for what this partnership represents for the future of entertainment, stating, “This collaboration with TCG World is a milestone for us at Chooky Records. It’s thrilling to see our artists like Elesia Iimura, O.T., and Busta Rhymes lead the way in merging music with the metaverse. The potential for creative expression and connection in this space is limitless, and we’re proud to be at the forefront with TCG World.”

This partnership between TCG World and Chooky Records is not just a step forward for both entities but a leap towards redefining entertainment within the metaverse. As TCG World continues to develop its immersive virtual environment, and with the browser build already live, this collaboration promises to offer users an entertainment experience like no other, setting a new standard for what’s possible in the convergence of gaming, music, and virtual experiences.

For more information about TCG World, Chooky Records, and their innovative partnership, please visit TCG World and Chooky Records.

About TCG World

TCG World is at the forefront of the gaming industry, creating immersive and interactive metaverse experiences. With a commitment to innovation, TCG World is developing a virtual world that offers endless possibilities for exploration, creativity, and entertainment.

About Chooky Records

Chooky Records is a pioneering music label focused on discovering talent and pushing the boundaries of music and entertainment. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Chooky Records is exploring new avenues for artists and fans to connect in the digital age.

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Noah Holdings Wins ‘Best Independent Wealth Manager – China’ Award for Seventh Year in a Row

SHANGHAI, Mar 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Noah Holdings Limited (the “Company,” or “Noah”) (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive global investment and asset allocation advisory services primarily for high-net-worth investors, is delighted to report that it was awarded “Best Independent Wealth Manager – China” for the seventh year in a row at the Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction 2023.

The Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction, a highly respected accolade in the private banking and wealth management sphere across Asia-Pacific, serves as a benchmark for excellence. Noah’s win at the awards ceremony, hosted by Asian Private Banker, is a testament to the Company’s exceptional performance, wealth management expertise, and an affirmation of Noah’s operational stability, efficient management, and forward-thinking strategy.

Established in 2009, Asian Private Banker is a resource for news, content, and events in the Asia-Pacific region. The organization’s annual APB Summit in Hong Kong and Singapore caters to a wide audience within the private wealth management community.

“Chinese wealth manager Noah Holdings continues its offshore expansion, tapping Chinese clients who wants to go global. As part of its strategic layout, Noah Holdings was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the first Chinese independent wealth management institution to achieve dual listing of Hong Kong and US shares.” Said by the judging panels from Asian Private Banker “In addition, with a sizable number of relationship manager in its HK and Singapore offices and recent strategic cooperation agreement with Sun Life allowed Noah bring better and more comprehensive wealth inheritance services to its clients.”

Noah’s wealth management business is growing rapidly as Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth individuals increasingly seek asset liquidity, security and global diversification. In the third quarter of 2023, the Company achieved impressive growth, with net revenues increasing 9.6% from a year earlier, driven primarily by its wealth management business. Revenues from that segment increased by 17.8% year-over-year, while those from one-time commission fees increased 115.5%. These results highlighted the Company’s strong performance and the trust that clients place in it as private wealth manager.

Complementing its strong performance, Noah recently released its “2024 CIO Report – Global Edition”, offering valuable insights into macroeconomic trends and strategic recommendations. The report underscores the importance of investing in megatrends and accelerating global asset allocation, emphasizing the need for wealth managers to deploy potentially beneficial assets and risk-hedging tools in preparation for an anticipated shift in policy interest rates.

More specifically, the CIO Report highlights the need for the use of fundamental principles, urges the use of Noah’s global asset allocation solution, emphasizes investments in rental departments and mature infrastructure, recognizes the proficiency of hedge funds to generate Alpha amid volatile markets, and stresses the need to capitalize on deployment opportunities presented at the end of rate-hike cycles.

Mr. Yin Zhe, Co-Founder and CEO of Noah, commented “2023 was a tremendous year for Noah and we are honored to receive the “Best Independent Wealth Manager – China” award for the seventh time. The award underscores our influence and leadership in the wealth management industry and is a testament to our understanding of clients’ needs and commitment to industry compliance. Despite prevailing economic headwinds, we remain dedicated to empowering our clients so they can broaden their global investment horizons while seizing opportunities in diverse markets. Since day one, Noah has adhered strictly to financial industry norms to establish itself as a leading and reputable player in the industry. Looking ahead, Noah will continue to meet the diverse needs of its clients with even higher standards and enhanced services.”