TSUKUBA, Japan, Feb 27, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – A radical new type of touch sensor for robotics and other bio-mimicking (bionic) applications is so sensitive it works even without direct contact between the sensor and the objects being detected. It senses interference in the electric field between an object and the sensor, at up to 100 millimetres from the object. The researchers at Qingdao University in China, with collaborators elsewhere in China and South Korea, describe their innovation in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Electronic skins have become a crucial element in bionic robots, allowing them to detect and react to external stimuli promptly. This can allow robotic systems to analyse an object’s shape, and, if required, also to pick it up and manipulate it.
The sensors in most current systems rely on direct touch causing a physical deformation of a contact layer, leading to changes in electrical capacitance. Unfortunately, the uniformity of the response to different regions limits the sensitivity and overall abilities of such systems.
“To bring greater sensitivity and versatility we have developed new composite films with surprising and very useful electrical properties,” says Xinlin Li of the Qingdao University team.
The most surprising aspect came when the researchers combined two materials with a high dielectric constant – a measure of their response to electric fields. This composite had an unexpectedly low dielectric constant, a counter-intuitive result which is ideally suited to making a sensor that is more sensitive to electric fields.
The composite consists of small amounts of graphitic carbon nitride added to polydimethylsiloxane. It can be made and processed by a specific 3D printing method, called dispensing printing, that offers fine control over the structure and pattern of the printed high-viscous ink. The team used this to make a grid that could sense objects while between 5 and 100 millimeters away from the object’s surface. They tested the grid’s capabilities by using the researchers’ fingers as the objects being detected, as they approached close to the grid but without actually making contact.
“The performance was outstanding, in terms of sensitivity, speed of response and robust stability through many cycles of use,” says Li. “This opens new possibilities in the field of wearable objects and electronic skin.” She adds that it is suitable for making the physically flexible sensors needed for wearable technologies. These could be applied for medical monitoring, or more general uses in the fast developing ‘internet of things’(IoT), involving remote control of a wide variety of appliances.
Incorporating the sensing grid into a printed circuit board allowed the data it collects to be transmitted over the 4G networks widely used by mobile phones.
The team now plan to refine the technology with a view to develop its suitability for mass production. They also want to explore further possibilities beyond merely detecting shape and movement.
For example, different units in the sensor array have the ability to respond sequentially, which provides the possibility of realizing human-computer interaction, such as gesture recognition. The performance of the sensors in the contact and non-contact system also reflects its potential in human motion detection, such as obstacle avoidance and gait monitoring, which could be applied in intelligent medical care.
Further information Xinlin Li Qingdao University Email: xinlin0618@163.com
About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM)
Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM
NEW YORK, Feb 7, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Sotera Digital Security, a leading US based provider of secure communications solutions, has today released its findings from a survey it conducted among over 1,000 senior personnel of large businesses and multinational corporations across the globe.
Sectors covered by the survey participants focused on those that require the need for ultra-secure and private communications – both regionally and worldwide – with clients, colleagues and suppliers; namely legal, pharmaceutical, media and corporate affairs, government, and blockchain / AI tech specialists.
The survey results provide key insights into current mobile phone security practices within the workplace, and reveal a startling lack of awareness among both professionals and their companies of the significant privacy threats with standard smartphones and popular ‘secure’ messaging apps, despite a reportedly growing reliance on such for work-related communications.
Key Findings
70% of the professionals surveyed were unaware that popular messaging apps are vulnerable to privacy attacks. Yet, 96% reported that their company allows the use of Signal and/or WhatsApp from their personal mobile phones for work communications, with over half (57%) reporting an increased usage of such apps compared to the previous year;
90% of the professionals surveyed place more importance on safeguarding the security and privacy on their laptops than their mobile phones, despite 26% having had their mobile phone hacked in the past; 24% reported that their company doesn’t have an official mobile phone policy, while a closer look at those that do reveals that approximately 1 in 4 such policies don’t provide adequate guidance, such as the requirement of having a password to unlock the device;
87% of companies don’t provide Mobile Device Management or Mobile Application Management to their employees – on both company and privately-owned devices that are used for work communications; Less than half of respondents update their device (48%) within 24 hours of a new software release, meaning over 50% are neglecting Android and IOS vulnerabilities which those updates attempt to patch.
Despite the prevalence of vulnerabilities, there is a significant lack of awareness among professionals regarding the susceptibility of popular smartphones and apps to privacy attacks. Findings signal an urgent call to organizations to reevaluate their mobile phone security protocols.
“Our survey demonstrates a clear gap in understanding and addressing phone security in the workplace. I am proud Sotera continues to raise critical awareness on standard smartphones and popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, often perceived as secure, that are in fact nowhere near one-hundred percent secure, with vulnerabilities that leave users and their organizations exposed to data breaches and privacy infringements”, comments David Kay, CEO of Sotera Digital.
“The Sotera SecurePhone is the first and only out-of-the-box solution, purpose-built for ultimate professional privacy, which can and does claim one-hundred percent protection,” David concludes.
The Sotera SecurePhone addresses the applications, operating system, and hardware – offering government-trusted, enterprise-dependable end-to-end mobile security and safeguarding sensitive data at every point. The multi-layered lockdown approach protects all three pillars of security, addressing vulnerabilities where standard smartphones cannot. For example, according to a recent report, over 75% of mobile security breaches occur through apps, and standard IOS and Android security features are ‘added-on’, leaving vulnerabilities at each integral layer.
The Sotera SecurePhone, trusted by government agencies and enterprises, delivers comprehensive end-to-end security for voice and text communications. Crafted specifically for professionals in mission critical industries, this state-of-the-art mobile device is fortified with the same operating system employed to safeguard the US Nuclear Arsenal – Integrity 178B.
Sotera’s unparalleled level of security positions the SecurePhone as the premier choice for professions handling highly confidential data, uniquely able to promise peace of mind. In these sectors, any risk to phone security is non-negotiable.
The survey included 1,004 respondents (38% female, 56% male, 6% prefer not to say), between the ages of 20 and 55+ (24% 20-35, 46% 36-45, 21% 46-55, 9% 55+). Largest proportion of the sample were located in Europe (46%), but respondents were also located in the USA (27%), the UAE (17%) and SE Asia (12%). Respondents were CEO’s (8%), COO’s (14%), CTO/CDO’s (32%), Partners (22%, law firms) and middle management (24%), spanning Blockchain / AI Tech entrepreneurs (38%), the legal sector (24%), Pharmaceutical / Meditech (11%), and Media / PR / Corporate affairs (11%).
About Sotera
Sotera Digital Security offers clients across the globe with end-to-end security for both voice communications and text messages. Led by a team of recognized mobility experts, Sotera is focused on delivering innovative, data privacy solutions that offer clients a competitive edge. The company’s current offering, the Sotera Secure Communications service represents the successful engineering of multi-layered defense and security combining Integrity 178, the only operating system in the world to achieve NSA’s highest certification level (EAL6+); propriety partitioned communication apps; and data transmission encryption. https://soteradigital.com/
For more information, for press interviews, and to receive the entire survey, please contact pr@soteradigital.com.
HONG KONG, Jan 16, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce INSYS icom has designated CITIC Telecom CPC as the handpicked partner to support INSYS icom’s expansion into the Asia and China markets. INSYS icom is leveraging the high performance and high reliability of TrueCONNECT(TM) Private Ethernet to support extended geographic coverage of its mission-critical connectivity services for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, including in Mainland China. INSYS icom is also utilizing the SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing platform to safeguard localized IIoT data within borders, in compliance with stringent data sovereignty requirements.
INSYS icom designates CITIC Telecom CPC as selected partner for Asia and China Markets expansion and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) transformation
Secure communication and networking of data in industrial applications – that is the core competence of INSYS icom. With its intelligent and powerful hardware and software solutions (Managed Devices and Services), machines, plants and other devices can be reached remotely and their operating data transmitted. INSYS icom masters the advancing digitalisation with its expert knowledge of this complex subject area. The company has set itself the goal of continuously developing innovations for industrial data communication and networking and works passionately every day to achieve this. The leading manufacturer in the energy and water supply segment also positions itself as a premium partner in the field of mechanical engineering. Customer proximity in all its forms is the foundation for the regionally rooted and cosmopolitan company.
“From literally a world of choices, we ultimately decided to partner with CITIC Telecom CPC on the strength of their multidimensional expertise,” said David Sukowatey, Product Manager, Managed Services of INSYS icom. “We are extremely impressed by their teams’ extensive resources and knowledge across crucial technology and business-related areas. Not only are we benefiting from CITIC Telecom CPC’s superb networking and cloud solutions, their professional staff are also instrumental in helping us navigate various other complex technical, business and regulatory challenges, in particular with deployment in regions.”
Scaling Up Beyond Europe with Trusted Partner
INSYS icom’s manufacturing industry customers build and deliver machinery to their own customers’ manufacturing plants worldwide. To enable these IIoT machines to communicate, INSYS icom developed a turnkey communications system combining local area networking (LAN), cellular communications (using SIM cards), and dedicated VPN services, allowing customers to deploy and operate their machines anywhere easily. This comprehensive IIoT communications solution was extremely successful in the European market, and INSYS icom decided to expand into Asia to sustain this growth momentum. Scaling up beyond Europe meant new milestone for the company, not only regarding the broader geographic coverage (including mobile connectivity), but also the capability of establishing a reliable IIoT infrastructure to support global connectivity and address complex global-local laws and regulations. As the selected partner, CITIC Telecom CPC is facilitating INSYS icom in this business growth initiative via both technological and business assistance.
In technical areas, CITIC Telecom CPC’s flagship enterprise solutions support both the connectivity expansion to Asia (including mainland China), and the need to address in-country regulatory requirements. Specifically, high-performance TrueCONNECT(TM) Premium (VPLS), CITIC Telecom CPC’s award-winning fully meshed and highly redundant Ethernet-based private network service, is linking up INSYS icom’s European headquarters and diverse IIoT devices located in other regions, including Asia and mainland China. IIoT applications operate in mission-critical environments and require robust networks with high availability and low latency.
TrueCONNECT(TM) Premium’s high reliability and performance underpin this crucial connectivity and pave the way for INSYS icom to launch a new offering of its icom Connectivity Suite which enables customers to configure machinery anywhere and deploy it globally to achieve even higher productivity and cost efficiency. New 7x24x365 emergency support hotline services have also been launched, again supported by TrueCONNECT(TM) Premium’s superb reliability.
Additionally, INSYS icom is using the flexibility and agility of the SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing platform to facilitate and store data in proximity to deployed IIoT devices. It ensures rapid access and enhanced service productivity, as well as complies with local requirements such as GDPR and China MLPS 2.0. stipulating data sovereignty specifications.
With decades of extensive technical and business experience, CITIC Telecom CPC’s competence spans multiple domains across technology, business, government, culture, and geography. Through this partnership, INSYS icom is leveraging CITIC Telecom CPC’s thriving technological and business ecosystem, including ample local resources in Asia and China, to overcome an intricate technical and regulatory landscape and virtually any challenge.
“We strive to provide a full stack of services and resources to support INSYS icom substantial businesses success in their endeavors,” said Jacky Kwok, Chief Commercial Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC. “We are serious about our service commitment. The team has cultivated an immense knowledge base, experience, and other resources to assist them in multiple dimensions.”
With CITIC Telecom CPC’s services and expertise, INSYS icom is now continuing to develop other new applications and extend functionality for customers within existing markets and new geographies. Both companies have exhibited strong resonance with a corporate culture of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, with the aim to transform technical potentials into real-world positive impact for customers.
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 and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 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.
HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce the winning of 3 distinguished awards in recent months. These awards affirm CITIC Telecom CPC’s determination and contribution to foster the development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology and intelligent innovation, push the boundaries of innovation and redefine the industry’s quality standards, as well as recognize the extraordinary achievements of the professional team for many years of dedication to transformative technology excellence.
With the motto “Innovation Never Stops”, CITIC Telecom CPC strives to use innovative technologies, including AI, big data and cutting-edge analytical technologies, to develop disruptive solutions that effectively support the operations and business decisions of enterprise customers. CITIC Telecom CPC is dedicated to fostering an innovation-driven culture and actively invests extensive resources in nurturing talent development and building a high-performance professional team. These awards are a testament to the expertise, pursuit of excellence, and continuous efforts of the CITIC Telecom CPC team in developing innovative solutions and services.
Mr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “We are honored to receive these three industry awards, which serve as a motivation for us to continue to push innovation boundaries and explore new possibilities. The innovation and advancements in AI technology will further push forward its development towards commercialization and strengthen its in-depth integration of the real economy. Looking forward, CITIC Telecom CPC will continue to integrate innovative technologies such as AI big data models, intelligent voice, computer vision and natural language processing (NLP) under the robust backbone of the “Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Security” integrated platform. We will keep on developing advanced technologies through best practices and multiple scenarios to drive high-quality development of the digital economy and empower enterprises in upgrading, transforming and accelerating their international operations.”
The 3 awards are:
— “Best AI Application – Silver Award” in CAHK STAR Awards 2023 organized by The Communications Association of Hong Kong;
— AI-SDWAN is awarded Runner Up in “Infrastructure-as-a-Service Innovation of the Year” category of SDC Awards(1) 2023;
— Championship in the “Academic Document Chapter-based Structure Restoration Challenge – Final” in 2023 iFLYTEK AI Developer Competition
Intelligent Data Analysis Technology Leads to Repeated Winning in CAHK STAR Awards
CAHK STAR Awards bestow industry recognition on companies that have shown their excellence and innovation throughout the year in different streams. CITIC Telecom CPC has won again in “Best AI Application” category this year with the winning entry AI-Analytics intelligent data analysis solution. As a winner of this premier industry award for eight years in a row, CITIC Telecom CPC’s professional team has demonstrated the pursuit of excellence and commitment to continuous innovation.
The award-winning small model data analysis solution, AI-Analytics, realizes the “Big data, Small model, Multiple scenarios, Intelligent application” Model as a Service (MaaS) system. The solution integrates large dataset models and multi-patented self-developed intelligent algorithms through deep learning to build a full model of knowledge base for business applications. With the deployment of computing resources and cross-dimensional training cycles, large AI models can be turned into services, enabling enterprises to use an algorithm development platform right away without the need to spend resources and time training on their own model. The solution quickly provides enterprises with intelligent and visual key data analysis, empowering enterprises to monitor network architecture, operating status, and structure of business, and receive intelligent alerts and dynamic prediction of future business changes. As a result, business performance and accuracy are enhanced while reducing costs.
Winning of “Best AI Application” in CAHK STAR Awards 2023
AI-driven SD-WAN Unlocks Immense Business Values
SDC Awards aim to reward the innovation, excellence, and success of the IT industry in various key areas. All the winners were voted by the public. CITIC Telecom CPC “AI-SDWAN” won the Runner-Up in the “Infrastructure-as-a-Service Innovation of the Year” category in the 2023 SDC Awards. AI-SDWAN utilizes AI to offer unprecedented network performance and management models. In response to the needs of distributed enterprises, this solution allows the creation of hybrid networks that bind multiple access technologies into a single logical path. This enhances business stability and agility, maximizes the performance and accessibility of business applications, and reduces costs.
CITIC Telecom CPC offers a network management system that is driven by AI, big data analytics, and deep learning technologies to enhance network operations and reliability. The solution provides early warning and prediction by intelligent analysis of data status and customer operating models to avoid network interference or downtime, assist IT personnel in automatically adjusting resource allocation, and optimize the performance of the entire network. Another feature is future projection. Customers can set parameters for applications, links, traffic, and services according to expected business changes. The system then shows possible evolution models, effectively helping customers and IT personnel make better planning and decisions.
Winning of “Infrastructure-as-a-Service Innovation of the Year” category of SDC Awards 2023
Innovation & Data Science Team Clinches Champion in iFLYTEK AI Developer Competition
“The Academic Document Chapter-based Structure Restoration Challenge – Final” in 2023 iFLYTEK AI Developer Competition aims to leverage advanced AI algorithms and Large Language Model (LLM) to restore the chapter-based structure of multi-page academic documents and fill the gaps in previous research to foster the further development of the integration of AI and academic document processing technology. The Competition has been organized successfully for 5 years, attracting over 73,000 developer teams to participate. This year’s Competition raised a total of 108 questions and attracted 32,000 teams from well-known companies and universities, including Hikvision, Tsinghua University, University of Southern California, Peking University, etc.
Empowered by the “ICT-MiiND Big Data Platform”, the innovation and data science team of CITIC Telecom CPC used innovative, accurate computer vision technology and natural language processing technology, underwent intensive and repeated testing (around 3 times of tests as conducted by 1st Runner Up), the team once again shines and is crowned the championship in the final, demonstrating the team’s innovation and execution capabilities in integrating multiple AI technologies and technical applications. At the same time, the team leveraged intelligent thinking to formulate effective processing solutions at three levels: solutions, training techniques, and strategies. With the use of the structural restoration method, the team identified the categories and relevance of paragraphs in documents, ultimately solving the traditional problem of relying on keyword searches in document retrieval, lack of semantic context comprehension, and as a result enhancing retrieval accuracy and relevance.
Championship in the “Academic Document Chapter-based Structure Restoration Challenge – Final” in 2023 iFLYTEK AI Developer Competition
Mr. Ivan Lee, Vice President of Information Technology Services and Data Science of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “We are pleased that our team’s innovative development and efforts have been recognized by the industry and brought home an array of awards again. By participating in different industries and innovation competitions, we have explored opportunities to interact and communicate with elites in industry, academia, and research arenas. Not only do we strengthen team cohesion, but also enables us to exchange knowledge with ecosystem partners, optimize our technologies, and accelerate innovation development.” He added, “The Challenge has provided us with a meta platform to showcase our technologies and innovation capabilities, allowing us to effectively apply technologies to the real-world challenges in both work and living environments leveraging the foundation of the ICT-MiiND® (ICT-Intelligence) strategy. We strive to invest in technology development to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and contribute to the industry’s quality development. Advanced technologies are the key to enhancing the core competitiveness of an enterprise. We will persist in driving technology development through innovative practices to ensure that our team maintains a leading position in the technology arena.”
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 and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 165 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 comply 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.
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) –CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is proud to announce the launch of TrustCSI™ 3.0, a groundbreaking cybersecurity solution that uses AI to revolutionize Security Operations Center (SOC) and helps companies to operate securely in the intelligence era. Powered by its unparalleled experience in cybersecurity and forward-thinking SOC4Future strategy, which reshapes the core capabilities of SOC, TrustCSI™ 3.0 transforms cybersecurity from passive defense to proactive guardianship, enabling enterprises stay ahead of today’s evolving threat landscape.
(From left to right) Representatives from CITIC Telecom CPC, Mr. Chris Fung (Senior Vice President of Engineering & Services), Mr. Taylor Lam (Chief Strategy Officer), Mr. Jacky Kwok (Chief Commercial Officer) and Mr. Ivan Lee (Vice President of Information Technology Services & Data Science), officiate at the launch ceremony of TrustCSI™ 3.0
TrustCSI™ 3.0 combines CITIC Telecom CPC’s industry certified security expertise, with cutting-edge AI capabilities to deliver enterprise-grade protection across industries. With a strong emphasis on compliance and vendor neutrality, CITIC Telecom CPC’s project management ability is widely recognized. This innovative security service strengthens the trust between CITIC Telecom CPC and its customers, offering comprehensive and proactive digital protection in the market, and positions the company as a Trusted TechOps Security Enabler.
Mr. Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “With TrustCSI™ 3.0, we empower enterprises to prepare themselves and proactively react to the evolving threat landscape and effectively protect their data while safeguarding their business throughout their digital transformation journey. Driven by our SOC4Future strategy and decades of security experience, we are redefining holistic enterprise protection and positioning ourselves as the Trusted TechOps Security Enabler for enterprises, providing them with the tools and expertise needed, like AI-Red/Blue Cybersecurity Practices, to safeguard their operations against emerging threats.”
Redefining Cybersecurity and Resilience with SOC4Future Strategy and AI Empowerment
TrustCSI™ 3.0 uses CITIC Telecom CPC’s decades of deep security knowledge and practical services experience to revolutionize SOCs. It follows CITIC Telecom CPC’s “ReDEFINED SOC4Future” strategy that encompasses four key elements:
Strengthening Proactive Security With AI-Red/Blue Cybersecurity Practices
TrustCSI™ 3.0 leverages the proactive security approach with AI-Red/Blue Cybersecurity Practices, enhancing the cybersecurity cycle from reactive defense to proactive guardianship. It offers an advanced automated penetration testing tool that uses machine learning to enhance the information-gathering phase and exploit vulnerabilities concurrently. It vastly improves enterprise-wide threat awareness and response effectiveness by replicating real-world cyberattack and defense scenarios.
The AI-Red/Blue Cybersecurity Practices cover the entire service stack, from staff training, offensive and defensive drills to network protection solutions, security strategy and service consultation. The Red Team conducts comprehensive AI-powered assessments and simulations, while the Blue Team offers all-encompassing defense services, ensuring a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
— (Case studies) A China-based global supplier of aluminum wheels and chassis and a conglomerate in China are already using this service to fortify their security and defense platform. It is helping them meet current industry standards and fully complying with “National Cybersecurity Exercises”.
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Framework
In the evolution of a cybersecurity service framework, intelligence and automation are no longer choices but crucial values for customers in an all-around way. CITIC Telecom CPC’s AI-driven solutions and automation accelerate threat identification, enrichment, hunting, containment, and remediation. Combining this “Tech” capability and proactive “Operational” approach reduces opportunities for threat actors to infiltrate while enabling enterprises to respond rapidly. The future-ready and intelligent framework has four service pillars:
1. Identify and Predict
A suite of comprehensive assessment and identification services covering systems, applications, network infrastructure, and critical assets services improve threat identification and prediction. Harnessing the power of algorithm and AI, together with other enhanced capabilities, the AI Penetration Test efficiently identifies and mitigates security risks at an early application development stage while assessing security resilience against various attack scenarios.
2. Protect
SASE for dynamic network security, UTM, NGFW, WAF, and IPS for network and application access control, and cloud email security offer comprehensive protection to enterprises. A dedicated team of security professionals manages everything from incident consultation, solutions design and implementation to configuration and ongoing device management. This comprehensive approach ensures the continuous improvement of the customers’ security infrastructure.
3. Detect
Round-the-clock managed security, reinforced by certified SOC and dual SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and AI-enabled User and Entity Behavior Analysis, helps enterprises swiftly identify and respond to cybersecurity events.
4. Respond & Recover
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Security Incident Response (IR), and Threat Hunting services minimize resolution time and human error, with cloud-based Backup and Disaster Recovery services driving rapid recovery and robust business continuity.
Driving Cybersecurity Capabilities with Enhanced Dual SIEM Operations
Security matters to all data, not just some. So, CITIC Telecom CPC’s self-developed world-class SOCs utilize advanced technologies with Dual SIEM to revolutionize threat intelligence management by accelerating AI-driven detection and feedback to emerging threats. They provide enterprises with critical assessment for threat monitoring or immediate protection.
The Dual SIEM operations encompass a wide array of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities. They aggregate and cross-correlate threat intelligence data to identify and illuminate potential threats, increase the speed of searches, boost security visibility, and improve cost management.
Future-proofing Cybersecurity and Compliance with SOC-as-a-Service at its Core
The latest SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) model helps enterprises enjoy cost-effective, SOC-managed security capabilities from different SOCaaS service offerings. Using the latest security technologies, a team of dedicated experts will monitor, detect, and respond to threats 24/7, all without the expensive cost of building and staffing your own SOC.
CITIC Telecom CPC’s “SOCaaS” approach delivers unparalleled security analytics and monitoring capabilities via self-deployed and managed 24×7 SOCs in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. These fully managed SOCs use a “global-local” approach with certified professional expertise for customized security solutions worldwide to safeguard their operations, providing customers with peace of mind.
Mr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “CITIC Telecom CPC TrustCSI™ 3.0 embodies our motto of ‘Innovation Never Stops’. Through continuous innovation, cutting-edge technologies and a customer-centric approach, we strive to be the trusted partner that enables enterprises to navigate the dynamic digital landscape confidently. By embracing AI-led technology, we continue to enhance our Cloud-Network-Security Solutions, providing enhanced resilience and unwavering peace of mind enterprises across various industries. Looking ahead to 2024, we remain dedicated to empowering enterprises with intelligent and proactive cybersecurity solutions that redefine industry standards.”
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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™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ 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 and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 165 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.
LONDON, Nov 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Lumen EMEA for $1.8bn. The closure of the transaction is the final stage in Colt’s exclusive agreement with Lumen Technologies, Inc. to purchase Lumen’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business.
The transaction marks a pivotal point for Colt and brings renewed optimism to the European telecoms industry, providing greater choice and expansive global capabilities to enterprises investing in powerful, sustainable digital infrastructure as the driving force behind their organisations. It elevates Colt to one of the world’s largest business-to-business-only telecoms companies and an influential global player. Keri Gilder will remain as Colt’s CEO, supported by a skilled, diverse executive leadership team.
As part of the acquisition, Colt and Lumen Technologies, Inc. will enter into a partnership agreement which sees businesses in North America benefit from access to Colt’s award-winning digital infrastructure and services within and outside of North America.
Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services said, “Closing this acquisition brings us to a momentous point in our growth journey and marks our deep commitment to our customers, helping them scale and grow. It brings us amazing new talent; extends our technology portfolio and our partner ecosystem; and significantly expands our digital infrastructure as we enter new markets across Eastern Europe, the UAE and parts of Africa.”
She continues, “Our industry is on the cusp of groundbreaking transformation; it must deliver a digital roadmap for a hyperconnected global society in a responsible, fair and equitable way. As a pioneer for sustainable networks, the acquisition makes Colt one of the most powerful voices in the industry. It gives us the opportunity to lead the industry in driving purposeful, meaningful change to protect our people and our planet.”
“Colt has always been relentless about delivering brilliant experiences to business customers,” said Camille Mendler of Omdia. “That mission has now gained wider global scale at a critical time. Enterprises worldwide need steadfast partners to navigate profound changes in digital consumption including network-as-a-service, zero-trust security and hybrid cloud computing.”
Customers will benefit from Colt’s existing suite of award-winning technologies featuring On Demand and SD WAN alongside an extended portfolio of new services including new security technologies; market-leading SASE products; managed hosting and professional services, as well as:
– 1,300 new customer-focused employees across 16 countries
– 1,630,031 kilometres of fibre connecting 125 European cities in 34 EMEA countries
– 11,000 kilometres of metropolitan network in 23 countries and the UAE
– 12 cable landing stations in six countries
– 10 subsea cable systems – six transatlantic and four within Europe
The acquisition – which brings Colt 2,700 customers including blue chip corporations, leading enterprises and public sector customers – sees Colt expand the reach of its services via PoPs (Points of Presence) in Dubai, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Kenya, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa and Turkey.
The acquisition closes as Colt’s latest brand research highlights businesses’ plans to extend their digital infrastructure outside their existing markets. Questioning 1,100 senior IT decision makers across APAC, Europe and the US, Colt found 44% planned to extend their digital infrastructure to Europe and 40% to APAC. More than one in three (35%) plan to extend it to the Americas; 29% to the Middle East; and almost one in four (24%) plan to expand their network to Africa.
Keri stated, “Technology companies that will thrive in the future will be those with scale, adaptability and a strong sense of purpose. We’ve worked hard to build these capabilities. By staying true to our culture and commitments and building our business around our customers’ success, we’re ready to write the next chapter in our story.”
About Colt Technology Services
Colt Technology Services (Colt) is a global digital infrastructure company which creates extraordinary connections to help businesses succeed. Powered by amazing people and like-minded partners, Colt is driven by its purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of its customers, wherever, whenever and however they choose.
Since 1992, Colt has set itself apart through its deep commitment to its customers, growing from its heritage in the City of London to a global business spanning 38 countries, with over 6,000 employees and more than 80 offices around the world. Colt’s customers benefit from expansive digital infrastructure connecting 32,000 buildings across 230 cities, more than 50 Metropolitan Area Networks and 230 Points of Presence across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North America’s largest business hubs.
Privately owned, Colt is one of the most financially sound companies in the sector. Obsessed with delivering industry-leading customer experience, Colt is guided by its dedication to customer innovation, by its values and its responsibility to its customers, partners, people and the planet. For more information, please visit www.colt.net
HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, in particular Strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a regional communications hub.
CAHK welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s planning in the four specific areas: (1) “Further enhance the overall coverage of 5G network by expediting the expansion of mobile network infrastructure in rural and remote areas, making more 5G spectrum available to mobile network operators through auctions and co-ordinating with relevant organizations to enhance the 5G network capacity at major public event venues, e.g. Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, AsiaWorld-Expo, etc.” (2) “Continue with the legislative amendment work by introducing an amendment bill of the Telecommunications Ordinance into the LegCo by end-2023 and revising the relevant guidelines to ensure that appropriate space will be made available in new buildings for the installation of telecommunications facilities by mobile network operators.” (3) “Continue to strive to assist mobile network operators in installing radio base stations, including opening up some 1 500 government premises for such installation by the operators.” (4) “Continue to provide financial incentives to encourage fixed network operators to extend fibre-based networks to 235 villages in remote areas, with a view to progressively completing the relevant works by 2026.”
CAHK is also pleased to see that the issue of the labor force has been addressed by including the establishment of the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology in the Policy Address. This initiative is of great significance as it aims to nurture local talents in the information technology sector, which will contribute to sector’s long-term growth and sustainability.
CAHK actively participated in the Consultation Section of Policy Address 2023, contributing insights and recommendations. We are pleased to see that the Policy Address incorporates a significant portion of our input, reflecting the government’s receptiveness to stakeholders’ perspectives.
As an industry association, CAHK remains dedicated to actively engaging in policy discussions and collaborating with the government. We strive to create an environment that fosters innovation, enhances connectivity, and reinforces Hong Kong’s position as a regional leader in the communications field.
About Communications Association of Hong Kong
CAHK is a non-profit making organisation incorporated in Hong Kong on 27 May 1983 following the announcement of deregulation of local communication products and services. It is the association for Hong Kong’s communications industries, with responsibilities across broadcasting, wireline and wireless communications, and other sectors in information communications technology.
Orlando, FL, Oct 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – HostDime’s Tier IV Data Centers, including their new flagship facility in Orlando, are setting industry design standards that will power the new era of infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) technologies, and other high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. These next-gen data centers boast an astonishing power density of up to 100kW per rack, a significant leap from the traditional 3kW to 20kW in legacy data centers.
AI has transcended its status as a buzzword and has quickly become a transformative force across industries. For AI to achieve its potential, it requires massive computational power. Complex neural networks and deep learning algorithms require specialized high-performance hardware, including CPUs, GPUs, and TPUs, optimized for parallel processing, complex modeling, and accelerated training. Suddenly the industry as a whole is rethinking how data centers are designed. A new generation of purpose-built data centers is the only way to power this new wave of hardware infrastructure.
Addressing this need head-on, ahead of the market, is HostDime’s hyper-edge, Tier IV data center design, which is being deployed at the global edge with immediate deployments in Latin America (most recently in Colombia) and at their flagship facility in Florida. HostDime’s leap to up to 100kW signifies a remarkable advancement that directly addresses the energy demands of AI/ML/HPC workloads. This state-of-the-art Orlando data center brings to market much-needed high-power-density inventory while reducing dependency on data center infrastructures in traditional major metro markets that are struggling to keep up with demand. This infrastructure demand is also being seen at the global edge where HostDime will continue to deploy its next-gen, Tier IV design.
HostDime’s modular design incorporates a high watt-per-square-foot density along with supplemental in-row cooling capabilities that work in parallel with direct-to-chip cooling technologies. The design also incorporates precise cooling-efficient cold aisle containment at every data hall. HostDime’s flagship Orlando data center also has designated data halls created specifically for immersive cooling hardware. Immersive cooling is widely becoming a necessity in the new wave of data center build-outs. All these features are at the forefront of HostDime’s data center design.
HostDime’s commitment to building the next generation of purpose-built data centers is embodied by their standard Tier IV design – the pinnacle of reliability. This designation signifies fault tolerance and redundancy at every level, allowing HostDime to offer 100% uptime SLAs. Such data center infrastructure is imperative for supporting critical AI workloads that require uninterrupted availability to perform mission-critical tasks.
As AI continues to reshape businesses as we know it, the role of data centers cannot be overstated. The new Central Florida data center, which will be commissioned in Q1 2024, is poised to meet the skyrocketing demands of the AI revolution. The future is AI-powered, and HostDime’s global edge data centers are the gateway to that future.
About HostDime:
HostDime is a hyper-edge global data center company operating our owned, purpose-built data center facilities in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and our flagship facility in Florida, USA, and with owned networks in the UK, India, and Hong Kong. Our mission is to design, build, and operate purpose-built, next-gen data center facilities at the global edge.
We offer an array of core digital infrastructure products and services, including colocation (private data center suites, cages, racks), interconnection (cross-connects, peering, transit), Hardware-as-a-Service (bare metal servers, lease-to-own servers, hardware procurement), cloud infrastructure (private, hybrid, multi-cloud), and managed services (server management, remote hands, smart hands).
KUCHING, MALAYSIA, Oct 6, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – At the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2023, collectively known as WCIT|IDECS 2023 (the “Event”), the Sarawak Government reaffirms its steadfast commitment to investing in innovation and technology to pave the way for Sarawak’s transformation from a traditional economy to a modern technology-driven powerhouse.
Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah Bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Premier of Sarawak giving his closing remarks at the Closing Ceremony of WCIT|IDECS 2023
Held on 4 to 6 October 2023, WCIT|IDECS 2023 reached a triumphant conclusion today after three days of groundbreaking discussions, visionary insights, and unprecedented networking opportunities. The Event, which saw the attendance of more than 10,000 attendees from 46 countries worldwide, brought together global leaders, tech pioneers, and innovators to explore the limitless potential of innovation and technology. In addition, the inaugural She-Tech Asia Forum 2023 served as a compelling prelude to WCIT|IDECS 2023, setting the stage for more women empowerment and representation in the field of technology.
Yang Berhormat (YB) Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Premier of Sarawak delivered a resounding conclusion to the event, “WCIT|IDECS 2023 has illuminated our path towards a future where innovation and technology are the driving forces behind Sarawak’s economic growth and prosperity. Our commitment remains steadfast as we transition from tradition to modernity. Many of these ideas shared over the past few days at WCIT|IDECS 2023 will come to shape Sarawak’s journey forward, building on the state’s current trajectory to becoming not only a digital economic powerhouse in the region, but a thriving society driven by innovation and technology where our people can enjoy economic prosperity, social inclusivity, and a sustainable environment.”
Sarawak made headlines on the very first day of the event with the official announcement of the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030, outlining an ambitious vision for the future of the region. This visionary blueprint underscores Sarawak’s dedication to harnessing the power of digital technology to drive economic growth, create job opportunities, and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
YB Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah added, “The Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 is a culmination of Sarawak’s concerted efforts over the past decade to transform our economy. It is our strategic roadmap to create positive impact and empower our people, and position Sarawak as an attractive investment, business and tourism destination at the international level.”
WCIT|IDECS 2023 marked the first-ever union of two leading global events in technology and innovation. The convergence of both WCIT and IDECS, which are prominent events in their own rights, aimed to address key issues relevant to our time and our tomorrows as well as tackling the challenges and opportunities presented by the ever-evolving digital age.
Dr Sean Seah, Chairman of World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) said, “We firmly believe the partnerships, collaborative connections as well as debate and discussions on tech in general, and AI in particular, that have emerged from WITSA’s catalytic platform will pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive digital future. This pivotal success stands as a testament to what can be achieved when governments, industry leaders, and communities come together with a shared vision.”
Host association PIKOM Chairman Ong Chin Seong said, “After 3 days of packed content and activities, WCIT|IDECS 2023 certainly left us with things to ponder in this age of transformation. The future of technology is not about predicting what will happen, but about creating what we want to happen and realizing its full potential. Our delegates certainly benefited from the event, and we look forward to WCIT 2024. Congratulations again to the Sarawak Government, especially to the WCIT|SDEC 2023 Secretariat led by SDEC. We are delighted to partner with the state in this endeavor.”
WCIT|IDECS 2023 also marked a momentous occasion with the announcement and official handover of WCIT to the new host city of 2024, Armenia, ushering in another chapter of global innovation collaboration.
TAIWAN, Oct 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second Electronics Asia Conference (EAC), a virtual conference and exhibition organized by AspenCore, the publisher of EE Times Asia, EE Times India, and EDN Asia, is set to take place from October 17 to 19, 2023. With the theme “Strengthening Asia’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem,” EAC 2023 aims to highlight the latest technology trends, innovations, and strategic insights within the electronics and semiconductor industry in Asia.
The global semiconductor industry reversed its five straight quarters of decline by registering a 3.4% revenue growth in the second quarter of 2023, according to Omdia. Driving the turnaround are the wireless segment, the automotive electronics sector, and artificial intelligence (AI), mainly due to growing demand for generative AI and data processing chips in the server space.
According to International Data Corp. (IDC), spending on AI—including software, services, and hardware for AI-centric systems—in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to reach $78.4 billion in 2027, reflecting a shift toward adopting cutting-edge technologies to transform operations and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing market.
Meanwhile, the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies is fueling the automation and digitalization trends in the industrial space, thereby stimulating demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, as more manufacturers embrace smarter manufacturing.
These key trends are among the many developments driving Asia’s electronics and semiconductor supply chain.
EAC 2023 will put the spotlight on technology innovations that are driving the latest developments and new applications in sectors including IoT, AI/ML, embedded systems, industrial automation, smart manufacturing, the wireless sector, and the electronics and semiconductor supply chain. The event will feature a virtual fairground, an exhibition hall, and a conference space, similar to a live exhibition and conference.
Confirmed companies presenting at the virtual conference include Arm, Applied Materials Inc., Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Cadence Design Systems Inc., Cambridge GaN Devices, Chip 1 Exchange, GaN Systems Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Merck Electronics, Molex, Navitas Semiconductor, proteanTecs, NXP Semiconductors, MosChip Technologies Ltd, Mouser Electronics Inc., Silicon Laboratories Inc., SCHURTER Group, STMicroelectronics, Synopsys Inc., Tektronix, and Texas Instruments Inc.
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