SINGAPORE, Jan 16, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Renowned pizza brand from South Korea, GOPIZZA rounded off 2023 with 27 outlets in Singapore. This comes after the addition of six new outlets across northeastern and western zones in Singapore in December 2023 alone. With a base of 17 outlets in 2022, GOPIZZA has grown its store presence in Singapore by almost 60 percent in 2023 compared to the year before. In terms of market share by store count, GOPIZZA now takes third place behind incumbents Pizza Hut and Dominos which have been operating in Singapore for more than two decades.
Starting from a small food truck in Seoul in August 2016, the single-serving pizza company, lauded for its tech-driven process, opened its first brick-and-mortar location in 2018. In May 2019, the company opened its first branch abroad in Bangalore, India. This was followed by branches in Singapore in April 2020 and Hong Kong in March 2021.
“We are very heartened and encouraged by the growth of GOPIZZA’s presence in Singapore. This shows that there is a strong appreciation for fresh, high quality, single-serving pizzas among consumers in Singapore. We are also very thankful to our franchisees for their commitment in helping us make more delicious pizzas available and accessible to all,” said Kelvin Sia, Regional CEO and Head of APAC at GOPIZZA.
GOPIZZA’s healthy growth trajectory can be attributed to the company’s innovative approach to pizza-making, driven by cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to taste-consistency. This is further supported by GOPIZZA’s emphasis on customer satisfaction and its dedication to fostering a strong franchise network.
Based on financial information collected from existing outlets in Singapore, GOPIZZA observed that almost 40 percent of outlets broke even within six months of opening, an achievement that is uncommon in the F&B sector. According to the Singapore Food Agency, the average F&B business runs at an annual operating loss of 8 percent and it takes about 30 months to recoup initial investment[1].
GOPIZZA has a unique franchising model that is designed to help franchisees enter into the F&B market easily and achieve profitability fast. With high start-up costs being a common barrier to entry in the F&B industry, GOPIZZA has managed to cap its setup cost to one-fifth of what F&B businesses usually require. Franchisees also pay a nominal fee that is one-third the standard for brands of a similar nature. The economies of scale that come with an extensive store footprint along with heightened brand awareness among consumers all help to contribute to a viable environment to position franchisees for profitability.
“As fresh graduates, we are excited by the prospect of owning our own business and shaping our own success. My partner and I run the GOPIZZA outlet at Punggol Plaza. Entrepreneurship runs in my blood, thanks to my grandmother who runs her own law firm. I believe she has played an instrumental role in cultivating a spirit of enterprise and commercial sensibilities in me. I appreciate the plug-and-play model that GOPIZZA has designed for scaling the brand,” said Zin Htoo and Afifah Christelle Camut, franchisees of GOPIZZA outlet at Punggol Plaza.
For 2024, GOPIZZA plans to add at least 10 more outlets in Singapore across eastern and central zones, featuring new business formats. GOPIZZA will also be launching new flavours and a series of pizza pop-ups. GOPIZZA is also looking at plans to expand to Indonesia and has most recently entered Thailand with its first outlet.
DUBAI, Jan 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Grand Hyatt Dubai is all set to host the highly anticipated Global AI Show on 16-17 April, 2024. Event managed by VAP Group – a premier blockchain and AI consulting brand, is set to gather prominent figures from the Middle East’s AI, ML and RPA arenas. The show aims to bring together influential AI leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from across the globe for a dynamic and engaging experience in the cutting-edge world of AI, ML and RPA.
The GCC region, backed by forward-thinking governments, is rapidly adopting AI technology. With businesses and governments investing heavily, the region stands at the AI forefront. While optimism surrounds the GCC’s AI market growth, Vishal Parmar, the CEO of VAP Group, believes that there is a need to address gaps in knowledge and implementation strategies in the field of AI, and where else than Dubai be the perfect place to initiate this digital transformation.
For what can serve as a powerful technological enabler for the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, the country could harness all the innovation narratives around future cutting edge technologies from top experts to make this vision a reality.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and influencing various industries, from big data to robotics. Popular tools like ChatGPT are gaining attention. According to Builin, about 44% of companies plan significant AI investments. AI’s transformative impact on the world is clear: it is going to stay and transform.
Recognizing this potential and the existing gap, Global AI Show – Dubai aims to bridge these industry divides. With government support favoring AI development, the show serves as the next step in the region’s commitment to technological advancement. By bringing together top-tier speakers, experts, and innovators, the event offers a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking. Through panel discussions, keynote sessions, and interactive workshops, attendees can gain insights into the latest AI trends, best practices, and strategies to harness AI’s full potential in the GCC and beyond.
In what is going to be one of the biggest, grandest and most flamboyant AI festivals for avid tech enthusiasts, and for the best interest of The UAE- governments, enterprises, sports, investors, researchers, academicians, policymakers, startups and solution providers, the 2-day comprehensive innovation festival will aim to gather over all 7000+ Attendees, 300+ Speakers and 3000+ companies in all to usher UAE towards producing world-class AI applications in areas of national interest.
Global AI Show will showcase real-world industry use cases, adoption challenges and the legal and regulatory landscape of AI in the Middle East through a comprehensive blend of panel discussions, keynotes, tech talks, power networking sessions and much more.
With the help of top technology experts who have helped conceptualize and craft the agenda, effective conference sessions design and cutting-edge content, the show will draw industry experts who will give their insights on the potential impact of AI in industries like airlines, telecom, BFSI and Insurance to name a few.
The event is organized by globally present VAP Group, a leading AI and blockchain consulting company that has been an expert in the field for over 10 years. VAP Group has created this special platform for different AI businesses. The event will be a deep dive into AI, bringing together new ideas, knowledge, and growth in this changing tech field.
VAP Group is thrilled to unveil the Global AI Show, an electrifying convergence of pioneering minds and cutting-edge advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This groundbreaking event is poised to set new benchmarks, fuel innovation, and redefine the trajectory of AI on a global scale. Mark your calendars for 16th -17th April 2024 to experience the convergence of industry titans, trailblazing startups, and forward-thinking experts at Grand Hyatt, Dubai. From illuminating keynote presentations to riveting panel discussions and hands-on workshops, the Global AI Show curated by VAP Group will immerse attendees in the forefront of AI’s transformative potential. This is not just a conference; it’s a catalyst for change. With a spotlight on breakthrough technologies, disruptive concepts, and actionable insights, the Global AI Show is a testament to VAP Group’s commitment to shaping the future of AI.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of history in the making. Secure your spot today and join us at the forefront of the AI revolution.
For media inquiries, exclusive interviews, or press passes, please reach out to: Nupur Aswani Director – Media & PR, VAP Group 7874711416 | nupuraswani@vapgroup.co
NEW DELHI, Jan 5, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – After the resounding success of the Mumbai Chapter, StrategINK will host the Delhi Chapter of the 3rd Edition of DAICON, the leading DATA|AI|CLOUD conference, on 17th January 2024.
The conference will bring together 40+ subject matter experts as speakers and 200+ data, analytics & cloud – influencers and decision makers in attendance. It serves as a platform to explore the latest advancements, trends, and real-world applications in the fields of data analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.
The one-day conference will focus on how the trilogy of Data, AI and Cloud is enabling digital transformation within enterprises through three different tracks: TECHCON | MARCON | FINCON.
Eminent industry speakers will share insights and best practices on topics including:
How AI and data-driven insights are shaping business models.
Leveraging the sscloud for business agility and scale
Building an insights-driven organization
“We are excited to host a larger edition of DAICON in Delhi, aiming to foster a dynamic environment for India’s leading data, analytics, cloud, and digital experts to connect, gain insights, and exchange ideas on the cutting-edge technologies and strategies driving innovation,” stated Vinod Singh, Managing Director of StrategINK Solutions.
StrategINK is a leading provider of market intelligence, technology advisory and integrated marketing solutions in the B2B domain with a variety of services towards accelerating ‘Business Innovation & Go-to-Market’ pursuits. With our core offerings of ‘Research based Business Insights’, ‘Content driven Marketing Solutions’, ‘Digital Transformation Consulting & Advisory’, and ‘Learning, Enablement & Skill Augmentation Services’, we catalyse & accelerate business transformation, digital led innovation, sales acceleration, skill enhancement, and customer delight. With our rich, diverse & hybrid model of digital and physical tools, techniques and industry proven frameworks and best practices, we develop unique-custom solutions to address complex business challenges of our clients and create compelling value through sustainable innovation.
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For additional information, please contact: Manish Sharma Chief Business Officer msharma@strategink.com
LAGOS, NG, Jan 1, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Some 20+ years ago, in what keen observers have described as a “leapfrog” and as “the telecom revolution”, Nigeria leapfrogged from 400 thousand landlines to 80 million mobile lines in months. It remains the largest singular developmental stride Nigeria has taken in its 63 years of existence. Structured mass adoption of new technology enabled Nigeria to circumvent normal step-by-step processes to arrive at its destination ahead of time, and ahead of others who were there before them in the Telecom Industry.
Deploying similar strategies,Nigeria can achieve similar outcomes in Clean Energy and Power, and in different areas of Technology. Take Artificial Intelligence (AI). McKinsey estimates that by the year 2030, the global AI economy will be at $16 trillion annually. (That’s larger than the entire American economy!)
So what will it take for Nigeria to stamp the AI revolution like we did in the Telecoms revolution?
I put this question to Ray Sharma a few weeks ago over dinner in an artsy and eclectic restaurant in London’s Tech City or Silicon Roundabout. Ray is one of earth’s most aggressive Technology Venture Capitalists with successes that include Expedia and Tinder. Ray agreed with me that primarily, it will take human resource.
Human resource is Nigeria’s abundant blessing. After India and China, Nigeria has the highest number of skilled Tech workforce in the diaspora. That’s an army waiting to be unleashed on the innovative gateway.
What about the in-country population? A whopping 160 million youth – below the age of 35. The vast majority of whom are smart, hungry, innovative, and trainable. Such a resource wealth can catapult any nation on earth when intention and strategy align. Recruit them and funnel them into Frontier Technologies. AI. Blockchain. Robotics. IoT, and the like.
Should Nigeria unleash her potential upon the AI space, with a modest ambition to capture 0.1% of the value of that emerging industry, in just 5 years, she would have created a $16 billion a year industry. And from just AI! Add Blockchain Technology, Fintech, IoT, Robotics, Clean Tech, Methanol and Hydrogen Production, etc, then you begin to envisage a horizon of endless possibilities.
What’s my point?
With her huge, young, smart, innovative and teachable workforce, plus a seemingly insatiable global tech market, Nigeria could create the kind of alternative national wealth and economy that will dwarf her entire budget and present economy.
Technology enables us to leapfrog, to deliver a Technology revolution, and create a new Nigeria with our international partners.
EdenBase (with Domineum) is partnering with us to create Tech Ecosystems like it did with London Tech City and in Switzerland. We are building out manufacturing capacity for Methanol and EV lithium-ion batteries. These will lay the foundation for our proposed AI-driven Renewable Smart Mini Grids to power our Innovation Parks and Tech Cities plus trigger massive manufacturing (Additive and Green) in partnership with Germany’s IMAPS Institute for Material Applications. We are building out the BPO (and other outsourcing) industry and will partner to prepare millions of Nigerian youth for careers in diverse technology-driven spaces ranging from the soft (data, AI, blockchain, etc) to the hard (hardware skills, welding, digital production, etc). We have partnered to develop and launch the world’s first mass V2X project where we manufacture/assemble Electric Vehicles (EV), powered by Renewable Energy (RE) with bi-directional charging/discharging capabilities that enables your EV to act as a generator that powers homes or factories after performing its ‘car duties’ of ferrying you around. Now that’s what a leapfrog looks like.
Clean energy and Intelligent RE Minigrids – powering and driving manufacturing. Productive Tech ecosystems – partnering world class institutions to trigger innovative startups on scale. These will drive the unleashing of the creativity of Nigeria’s enormous, smart, innovative and youthful population. They, in turn will drive the emergence of the new Nigerian economy, independent of fossil fuels, and constructed on the altar of Innovation, Science & Technology.
In 2024, Nigeria is truly open for business – the Business of Technology, Clean Technology. Those who missed the opportunities unearthed by Nigeria’s telecom revolution some two-decades ago, now have the opportunity to get on board this boundless Tech Revolution in the largest untapped single market on planet earth.
Is it possible to deliver these and more on scale? Can Nigeria leapfrog her way to near the front of the line in clean energy and power generation, green manufacturing and outsourcing?
You bet!
And in Nigeria’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister Uche Nnaji is betting on it too.
Contact: Emeka Orjih, MBA (Wharton), Technical Adviser on International Cooperation & Finance to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nigeria. emeka.orjih@scienceandtech.gov.ng
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nigeria is one of the strategic Ministries of Government with the responsibility of facilitating the development and deployment of Innovative Science and Technology to enhance the pace of Socio-economic development of the country. www.scienceandtech.gov.ng
HONG KONG, Dec 28, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) –In the technology wave of 2023, artificial intelligence has stepped into a new era alongside humanity. With ChatGPT and AIGC leading the trends, an unprecedented technology feast is unfolding, marking an accelerated phase in the development of the robot industry. In addition to cutting-edge technologies such as humanoid robots and robotic dogs, commercial robots that focus on specific scenarios are also popping up in front of people like mushrooms after rain. Standing at a new historical crossroads, we not only face infinite possibilities but also uncountable challenges of the future.
Donglin Ren, managing partner of Mimir Capital and president of Mimir Research (Left), Wang Xuesong, founder and CEO of IKitbot (Right)
Under this circumstance, Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association and Mimir Research co-hosted ” 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence – Online Forum on the Robot Industry” broadcast live on the innoHere platform. Donglin Ren, managing partner of Mimir Capital and president of Mimir Research, chairs the meeting. We are pleased to have Industry leaders such as Ai Mingming, Marketing Director of Excelland AI’s Outdoor Business Unit, Liu Bing, Marketing Director of Multiway Robotics, Wang Xuesong, Founder & CEO of iKitbot;, and Cheng Qiao, Vice President of Fubaorobot, shared recent technological breakthroughs, product innovations, and application scenarios with us.
Additionally, “The 5th Shenzhen International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence” will be held in Shenzhen from May 29-31, 2024, concurrently with “2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence.” This online forum, themed “Intelligence+ Era, The Rise of Machines,” is part of a series of related activities.
Wang Xuesong, Liu Bing, Ai Mingming, Cheng Qiao
The New Wave of Smart Logistics: Breakthroughs of Robots in Complex Campuses
At the conference, Ai Mingming, Marketing Director of Excelland AI’s Outdoor Business Unit, discussed “The Application of Low-Speed Unmanned Delivery Vehicles in Complex Campus Scenarios.” He emphasized that since 2013, the company has gradually achieved numerous breakthroughs and refined applications in various scenarios. Ai showcased Excelland AI’s product matrix, including “YouXiaoDi,” “YouXiaoMei,” and “YouXiaoGe,” each targeting specific scenarios. In commercialization, Excelland AI has demonstrated strong competitiveness. Collaborations with companies like Huazhu Group and BTH Hotels Group have given it an edge in hotel delivery scenarios. Additionally, in the outdoor delivery field, the company received investment from Eleme and jointly developed food delivery robots, fostering industry collaboration. After two years of R&D, Excelland AI achieved large-scale deployment of outdoor low-speed logistics vehicles in over 50 schools in 2022, delivering over 11 million orders. The company also collaborated with Alibaba DAMO Academy to combine food delivery with courier services, expanding campus deployment. In the smart cleaning business, Excelland AI partnered with Shaanxi Automobile Group New Energy Fund (Shaanxi Hongda) to develop autonomous sanitation vehicles, further broadening its business scope and application scenarios.
Liu Bing, Marketing Director of Multiway Robotics, also delivered a speech on “Building a Smart Logistics Infrastructure Platform with Unmanned Forklifts as the Carrier.” Multiway Robotics offers a full range of unmanned forklifts and four-way shuttles, with standardized products covering the industry’s most complex scenarios. Liu announced Multiway Robotics’s plan to create an integrated smart logistics system for handling and storage, with its MW RCS dispatch system supporting hundreds of different vehicle types operating collaboratively on the same site, planning optimal routes, completing tasks in the shortest time, and ensuring the highest efficiency. Multiway Robotics has shown significant innovation and technical strength in the field of smart logistics. The company provides integrated smart logistics solutions from proprietary hardware (such as a full range of unmanned forklifts and four-way shuttles) to core software (including Maiwei Cloud, dispatch system, WMS, RCS, WCS, site management system, and various vision solutions). These solutions achieve interconnectivity with other logistics and storage equipment, transitioning from single products to systematic applications, offering cost-effective and high-performance in-house smart logistics solutions. To date, the company has served over 400 large enterprise customers, covering more than 20 industry scenarios.
Diverse Applications of Cleaning Robots: Expanding from Home to Commercial Sectors
Wang Xuesong, founder and CEO of IKitbot, shared case studies of commercial cleaning robots at the forum. He pointed out challenges in the field, such as labor recruitment difficulties and lack of standards, and emphasized the importance of robots in addressing mismatches and shortages in human labor. IKitbot developed a fully digitalized simulation platform that models and simulates the entire cleaning process using digital simulation technology, offering optimized cleaning configurations for different scenarios. Thus, the use of robots significantly improves commercial cleaning efficiency by collaborating with existing staff during various shifts, particularly during off-hours such as nights when personnel are off-duty at home. Wang highlighted IKitbot’s overseas expansion plans, targeting not only traditional markets but also actively exploring emerging ones, aiming for global product supply. With the accelerating trend of population aging in developed countries, Chinese service robots have opportunities for international expansion. Wang specifically emphasized the uniqueness of the Japanese market, where the aging population is the highest globally, and there is a shortage of cleaning labor post-pandemic, making IKitbot’s development in Japan particularly active. According to statistics, the monthly wage cost of a cleaner in Japan is quite high, approximately 15,000 to 20,000 RMB, making it difficult for companies to find enough cleaners. In early 2023, IKitbot signed a multi-million yuan order with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, gaining endorsement from top Japanese channels. Finally, the founder explained the origin of the company’s brand name “Ikitbot,” with each letter representing the company’s core values, emphasizing that IKitbot’s understanding of commercial cleaning robots is “focusing on cleaning, returning machines to their essential purpose of cleaning.”
Smart Health Care Companion Robots: Fubao Intelligence’s Industry Demonstration Application in Smart Home Elderly Care
Finally, Cheng Qiao, Vice President of Fubao Intelligence, delivered a speech with the theme of “Fubao Intelligent Health Care Companion Robot’s Industrial Demonstration Application in Home Smart Elderly Care”. Fubao focuses on intelligent services in the medical and wellness fields, providing comprehensive solutions for all medical and wellness scenarios. She pointed out that Fubao wellness robots have shown significant functionality in the fields of health, elderly care, disability assistance, and rehabilitation. In medical scenarios, Fubao Intelligence has also developed various diagnostic robots, providing great convenience for patients seeking medical treatment. Meanwhile, Fubao Intelligence is actively building a smart hospital IoT platform to enable robots to be used appropriately in various aspects of healthcare. With the intensification of the aging population trend, the demand for such service robots in the market continues to grow. Cheng Qiao stated that Fubao Intelligence and Baidu AI DOCTOR have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and Baidu ELMo for Healthcare is integrated with Fubao Robotics to better address this challenge. In terms of technological competitiveness, Fubao focuses on artificial intelligence technology and has comprehensive technological research and development capabilities. The company is at the forefront of the industry in AI interaction, algorithms, autonomous navigation technology, SLAM algorithm technology, robot software systems, and visual research and development. The relevant technologies have been successfully applied in multiple fields such as healthcare, elderly care, party building, transportation, and finance. It is understood that Fubao Intelligence has made significant achievements in the field of medical and health robots, and has established a leading position in this field. The company’s medical guidance robots have the highest market share in Zhejiang Province, and Fubao has also led the release of the first national group standard for recreational and nursing robots. In addition, Fubao Intelligence recreation robot was included in the national Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 2023 geriatric products promotion catalogue, listed half a year to cover more than 100,000 users, and continues to grow rapidly.
After the insightful theme sharing, Donglin Ren, managing partner of Mimir Capital and president of Mimir Research, raised a series of questions about the “robot” industry’s current situation and trends. The guests expressed their views on each sub-application field and offered forward-looking insights and opinions on hot topics of public interest.
The Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association (SAIIA), adhering to the principle of “Based in Shenzhen, Deepening AI, Serving China, Radiating Globally,” is committed to connecting the AI ecosystem and supporting the development of the AI industry. Mimir Research, focus on new economic areas, by using industry research and enterprise surveys to provide macroeconomic, emerging sector, company analysis and investment strategy services for investment institutions and industry organizations over the world.
SYDNEY, AU, Dec 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 concluded on December 15th at the iconic International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). The event, organized by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd and ACM SIGGRAPH, a renowned special interest group within the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), marked a tremendous success in shaping the future of animation, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and related Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques technologies. With 5,690 attendees hailing from more than 40 countries and featuring 30 exhibiting brands, the conference and exhibition exemplified the industry’s vibrant dynamism and rapid growth.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Conference Chair June Kim said, “As the curtain falls on SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 in Sydney, it stands out as a brilliant success. Thousands of visitors from over 40 countries experienced innovation at its peak, with over 30 leading brands and impactful presentations setting new standards in computer graphics and interactive techniques. From keynotes by luminaries to groundbreaking showcases and awards, we’re grateful for the support of computer, animation, and tech visionaries. Special thanks to our partners in Sydney for being tremendous hosts.”
Key Highlights and Achievements
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Conference and Exhibition represented a vibrant showcase of the latest developments in the Computer Graphics (CG) arena. Luminaries Jun Murai of Keio University and Joe Letteri from Weta FX, shared invaluable insights with their keynote presentations on “Internet Civilization: A New Frontier for Humankind” and “Innovation & Avatar: The Way of Water” respectively.
The event buzzed with intellectual stimulation. Featured sessions included speakers like Rob Bredow of Industrial Light & Magic, and Paul Debevec of Netflix, who offered unique perspectives, touching on themes ranging from the synergy of art and technology to the frontiers of virtual production. Forward-thinking panels delved into the latest trends in Character Animation, VFX, Digital Humans, and the future of computer animation tools.
The Conference also took a compelling look into how a hybrid society is emerging via extended reality by exploring how with Digital Twin, artifacts, space, and humans can be replicated in a digital form. One of the highlights was a real-time demonstration that demonstrated how digital twin, big data visualization, and extended reality can connect from Sydney to other cities via Super Speed Connectivity.
Much conversation at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 revolved around Generative AI, a topic that was brought up at numerous sessions. These sessions delved into the intricacies and applications of Generative AI, providing valuable insights, and expanding the overall understanding of this cutting-edge technology.
Fostering Future Talent and Education
The theme ‘Connecting Stories’ rang true among participants, who described how important it was to convey how their technology was being applied in an everyday sense – whether it be to help blind people navigate, or an apparatus that uses sign language. Students, Researchers, and Academics mingled with those from industry, sharing their ideas and work in progress.
Attracting newcomers to the industry is important, and so SIGGRAPH Asia sought ways to proactively interest the young. Another notable highlight of the conference was the Computer Animation Festival, which featured an eclectic mix of 38 films, ranging from narrative shorts to scientific visualizations. It included works from the inaugural Junior Computer Animation Festival, which brought to life the event’s commitment to fostering new talent.
Technological Showcases and Inclusivity
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 was a technological extravaganza. Emerging technologies were showcased that are set to redefine the industry. Over 900 Technical Papers were submitted to SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 and juried by more than 180 experts and over 3,000 anonymous peer reviewers.
Courses and Talks sessions, particularly those focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence on the tools the industry uses, were a window into the future of the industry. New tools offer potential in lowering the barriers to entry for more artists and designers to join the computer graphics and interactive techniques sectors.
Inspiring panel discussions underscored how SIGGRAPH Asia places emphasis on creating a neuro-diverse and inclusive community, providing a nurturing environment for discussions and learning as to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Recognizing Excellence
Outstanding individuals and teams were celebrated through multiple esteemed awards programs (refer to this link). Among the notable honorees, Australian artist Paul Brown received the prestigious Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art from SIGGRAPH ACM and Singaporean Associate Professor Yong Tsui (YT) Lee was honored with the SIGGRAPH ACM Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his nurturing and fostering of the SIGGRAPH Asia community and Conference.
An intriguing Exhibition
Visitors to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Exhibition left with their imaginations ignited by the boundless potential of technology. From healthcare and transportation to the vast realms of space and entertainment, technology was showcased as a powerful force bringing visualization and interactive tools into our everyday lives. Prominent industry leaders, including FORUM8, Adobe, NVIDIA, Industrial Light and Magic, MSI, Vicon, and Weta FX exhibited, offering glimpses into the future of Animation & Visual Effects, Augmented Reality, Cloud-based Systems, Computer Graphics, Interactive & Innovative Technologies, Gaming Technologies, Imaging, Virtual Reality & Simulation, Visualization, and much more.
People attended Demoscene to see the very cutting-edge of computer demonstrations, and the Experience Hall to participate in an immersive Art Gallery, an Extended Reality (XR) program, and witness the emergence of the very latest Emerging Technologies for CGI, special effects (FX) and animation.
Adding to the allure of the event were the exhilarating Exhibitor Talks, featuring influential speakers from Adobe, Canva, DNEG, Foundry, Gigabyte, NVIDIA, and Pixar Animation Studios, who enthralled and inspired audiences with the latest advancements in technology and the innovative techniques that are shaping the future.
To Tokyo and Beyond
As SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 drew to a close, it left an indelible mark on Sydney participants, many of whom had never attended a SIGGRAPH event prior. Hosting the event in Sydney is a reflection of the nation’s growing importance in the global computer graphics industry. The local surge in activities in both 2D and 3D animation work is evident in the increasing demand for artists and expansion of local production companies in these fields, and insofar as local companies are expanding their capabilities and adopting new technologies for series work.
Conference Chair June Kim encapsulated the spirit of the event, expressing gratitude to the supporters and looking forward to the next edition in Tokyo: “I am deeply grateful to all the local and international supporters for making this edition in Sydney exceptionally memorable and successful. We eagerly anticipate the next gathering in Tokyo in early December 2024!”
Commenting on the importance of SIGGRAPH Asia, Rob Coleman said, “It has truly been an honour to co-chair the Computer Animation Festival at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023.” He added, “My SIGGRAPH journey began in 1992 in Chicago; the Electronic Theater at that event left an indelible impression on me. Back then, the internet didn’t exist, which meant that SIGGRAPH was the hub for seeing the latest in computer graphics. At that time, I had a limited view of the field; however, attending SIGGRAPH introduced me to a world of diverse content… Witnessing the exceptional global talent showcased this year is incredibly rewarding.”
Attendee, Philippe Huibonhoa, 24, University of Technology Sydney
Philippe Huibonhoa delighted in the fact that he could participate in most aspects of the conference. He observed that, “We, through the innovation and technology, like we as humankind, are getting closer, especially with the advances in AI. We’re finding ways to connect in ways that we couldn’t, couldn’t never have dreamed of, [which he saw] especially in the Art Gallery.”
Maria Zelenskaya, Griffith University
From the many papers submitted, and from those chosen to exhibit, there were multiple groundbreaking technology advancements that were acclaimed at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023. The people’s choice Best Demo Award at the Emerging Technologies Awards went to a team from the University of Queensland that worked on a project to create a smart home assistant that uses gesture controls to provide Auslan (Australian Sign Language) responses for Deaf users. She said that it is quite fulfilling to enhance Deaf accessibility and that she was inspired to continue. She said her SIGGRAPH journey started as a student, and continues now as a PhD and that their work showcases avatars’ potential for the Deaf community. ”I think it’s really great to show how they can be used for something really powerful and inspiring.”
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FURTHER PROGRAM SUMMARIES
A true highlight of the SIGGRAPH Asia conferences, Real–Time Live! offers an exhilarating and one-of-a-kind experience in which audiences are treated to a live spectacle and competition, one in which the finest minds in real-time graphics and interactive techniques bring their creations to life. Sally Coleman, currently pursuing a practice-based PhD with UTS Creativity & Cognition Studios, clinched victory for both Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. Her innovative music project, Big Sand, a lively animated sci-fi virtual band crafted with Unreal Engine and brought to life through motion capture technology, stole the spotlight. Notably, the entire Real-Time Live! was live streamed on Twitch for the first time, extending its reach to a global audience.
Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions provoked lively discussions among those who shared interests, goals, technologies, arts and/or backgrounds, inspiring new opportunities for collaboration.
The Doctoral Consortiumbrought PhD students to meet and discuss their work with each other and a panel of experienced SIGGRAPH Asia researchers in an informal and interactive setting.
At the Technical Communications program, international experts from academia and industry presented novel ideas, shared insights from production, and discussed innovative interdisciplinary applications in progress.
The Business & Innovation Symposiumsought to find an intersection between technology, creativity, and business, to power transformation: the key topic was Generative AI and connecting stories across business, technology, and community.
Demoscene thrilled with cutting-edge computer demonstrations, while a vintage technology museum delighted with a nostalgic treasure trove, featuring cherished relics like Game Boys, antiquated computers, classic arcade machines, and an array of other cherished artifacts.
The Experience Hall, featuringArtGallery, XR, and EmergingTechnologies, served as a captivating fusion of art and technology, unveiling uncharted worlds and cultures to visitors. The Emerging Technologies program took attendees on a mesmerizing journey where levitation and mid-air visualizations left them enthralled. At one station, the NTT Corporation introduced groundbreaking wearable technology designed to enhance the piano learning experience. In the XR space, visitors were beguiled by projects that spanned from 3D embodiment to AR garment customization, and immersive VR experiences that transported them to entirely new dimensions. Alongside the Art Gallery, Art Papers returned this year, for which there were a healthy number of submissions.
The Posters gallery encapsulated state-of-the-art proposals in computer graphics and interactive techniques, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the forefront of innovation.
ACM SIGGRAPH is an international community of researchers, artists, developers, filmmakers, scientists, and business professionals with a shared interest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. A special interest group of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s first and largest computing society, our mission is to nurture, champion and connect like-minded researchers and practitioners to catalyze innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and MUMBAI, India, Dec 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) –CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform today announced that mobile gaming platform, WinZO, has achieved 40% growth in retention rate following the CleverTap rollout.
Founded in 2018, WinZO is today at the forefront of India’s mobile gaming revolution; the company has over 175 million users, making it the country’s largest mobile social gaming platform. WinZO hosts 100+ games across multiple formats in more than a dozen regional languages.
WinZO is dedicated to providing product value and fostering user retention. The challenge was to quickly analyze data to enhance user retention. CleverTap’s integrated partnership with WinZO’s technology stack, helped nurture more robust customer relationships, bolster user engagement, and increase retention rates. Today, WinZO has 5 billion micro in-app transactions every month, and delivers highly personalized experiences to gamers.
“In the current highly competitive environment, where users have an abundance of options with numerous apps and brands competing for their attention, our goal is to craft experiences that are highly responsive and based on real-time interactions,” said Angad Sehdev, Strategy and Growth, WinZO. He further added, “CleverTap doesn’t just provide data; it equips us with the insights, segmentation, and tools needed to execute swiftly. In this kind of an ecosystem, if you’re not acting on the data in real time, you lose your user base. You need to understand what the user wants before the user has even expressed the need.”
CleverTap offers comprehensive tracking and analytics, enabling WinZO to gain insights into customer interactions with its products. This real-time feedback on new app updates aids in refining rollout strategies.
Sidharth Pisharoti, Chief Revenue Officer, CleverTap said, “Customer retention has always been at the heart of everything we do at CleverTap, and we’re thrilled to have helped WinZO increase their retention rates by 40%. It’s been an immense pleasure working with WinZO over the last 5 years. Today, they are one of India’s largest mobile gaming platforms. This is a result of their deep understanding of customer behavior and the team’s ability to deliver on those expectations. As WinZO embarks on an ambitious journey to expand its user base to 700 million and introduce new gaming formats, CleverTap remains a steadfast partner in this tech-driven gaming revolution.”
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.
WinZO is the largest social gaming and interactive entertainment platform in India with over 175million users from T2-T5 Bharat. Launched in early 2018, the company partners with third-party developers to host games on its Android app, offering users personalized multiplayer gameplay experiences. The platform is available in 12 native languages. WinZO’s platform facilitates over 5 billion micro-transactions per month across a portfolio of 100+ games, contributing to 1 in 250 UPI transactions of India happening on WinZO’s platform. The company is dedicated to building an enthusiastic community of gamers and gaming influencers in India. WinZO envisions a future where its platform can deliver culturally relevant and enjoyable experiences to the global audiences, monetized through a unique micro-transaction model.
WinZO, a series-C funded venture, has raised $100 million from Marquee gaming and entertainment investors such as Griffin Gaming partners, Courtside ventures, Maker’s fund, all of whom made their first investment in the Indian start-up ecosystem through WinZO.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap’s belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.
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.
For more information: SONY SHETTY Director, Public Relations, CleverTap +91 9820900036 sony@clevertap.com
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.
RIYADH, Dec 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Saudi Arabia’s innovation scene ignited at the DATE Fintech & AI Show: Held at the JW Marriott Riyadh on December 11th-12th, this powerhouse event united C-level executives, industry titans, and global pioneers in fintech and AI. From enterprises and investors to government authorities and tech collaborators, the summit buzzed with a singular mission: propelling transformative solutions across every industry. Underneath the Riyadh skyline, the future of tech unfolded, with groundbreaking applications set to disrupt and redefine countless sectors.
With over 2000 C-suite attendees, the event provided a dynamic platform that propelled insightful discussions through engaging keynote speeches and fireside chats, fostering business growth opportunities in key sectors critical to Saudi Arabia’s economic future.
Featuring an impressive line-up of speakers and panelists, the event marked a significant shift in leveraging transformative technologies. Discussions ranged from empowering the kingdom’s future with AI surges to Generative AI for Digital Twins, Regulators as Catalysts for Innovation, Amplifying the fight against Financial Crime, and more.
The fireside chat on ‘Cognitive Cities: Science Fiction or Tomorrow’s Future?’ between Yousef Khalili, Chief Commercial Officer at Tonomus (NEOM), and Mary Pedler, Founder of Input PR, offered compelling insights into seamlessly integrating technology into daily life.
A pivotal session on the DATE Fintech Stage was the panel discussion titled ‘Empowerment Personified: Fintech’s Impact on Women-led Enterprises.’ The panellists provided insightful perspectives on women’s progress advocating gender inclusivity in the tech ecosystem. The deliberations further encompassed strategies for fostering empowerment and inclusivity the innovation landscape.
While speaking about the event, Sonia Shaw, Partner & VP of Global Partnerships at CoinW, said, “DATE KSA showcased innovation, boosting exhibitor visibility and fostering valuable industry connections.”
“DATE Fintech Show and DATE AI Show in Riyadh have been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon. He added, “The active engagement and collaboration among industry leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers have opened doors to reimagine the future of financial services and artificial intelligence in KSA.”
In the third regional finals of the Fintech World Cup, organized by Dubai Fintech Summit in collaboration with Trescon at the DATE Fintech Show in Riyadh, 11 fintech start-ups competed for a chance to pitch at the grand finale and secure funding of up to $1 million.
Monak E-Services, a MENA-based migrant fintech, clinched victory at this event. Their specialized focus on providing financial inclusion and essential life services to Middle Eastern workers through a collaborative network marks a remarkable advancement in the realm of innovative fintech solutions.
Sharing his experience at DATE AI Show, Adil Belahouri, Head of AI at Riyad Bank, said, “Excited to join distinguished speakers, discussing AI’s transformative impact on the Business Landscape.”
Wael Salloum, Vice President – Data & AI, Careem while speaking about Generative AI said,”Its accessibility, productivity improvements, and equalizing influence parallel the historic role of the internet in shaping a future of increased economic opportunities and growth.”
DATE KSA may be over, but the momentum is just beginning. From Riyadh’s heart, a wave of tech-driven collaboration washes over KSA, promising redefined financial services, seamless AI integration, and KSA’s rise as a global innovation beacon.
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About Trescon
Trescon is a pioneering force in the global business events and services sector, driving the adoption of emerging technologies while promoting sustainability and inclusive leadership.
Our summits, expos, and conferences create real economic impact by connecting and empowering the key ecosystem of government organisations, regulators, enterprises, corporates and more. With the help of our 250+ employees across offices in 6 countries, several of our clients have quadrupled their leads, shortened sales cycles by half or less, entered markets three times faster, closed deals within unimaginable timelines and grown their businesses ultimately. For more information about Trescon visit: www.tresconglobal.com.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact: Shadi Dawi Director, Public Relations & Partnership’s – MENA shadi@tresconglobal.com +971 55 498 4989
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and MUMBAI, India, Dec 7, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) –CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, today announced the launch of Signed Call™, an industry-first, VoIP-enabled, in-app voice capability for trusted and contextual customer engagement. Signed Call™ equips CleverTap customers with an effective way to engage with end-users, leveraging VoIP-enabled in-app calling for real-time, secure, and contextual customer experiences.
In the current landscape, when a brand attempts to reach its users through voice-calls (via unknown phone numbers), there is a risk of being marked as spam or worse used for scam; potentially lowering the brand’s credibility and hampering the relationship with the end-user. Even in an optimal scenario, where the call is not flagged as spam or scam, the interaction lacks context, resulting in low conversions.
With Signed Call™, brands have the ability to personalize the in-app call screen by adding the brand name, logo, as well as providing context for the call. This provides the end-user with the requisite context, enhancing the call pick-up rates. Moreover, brands are not required to disclose end-user PII data (Personally Identifiable Information) to unauthorized individuals or agents while using Signed Call™, thus mitigating privacy concerns. This no-code solution also comes with pre-built use cases and call screens for easy implementation.
“Users often choose not to pick up calls if the caller isn’t a known contact. This can lead to dropped calls and missed opportunities for a business. When extrapolated to the scale of a user-base, it can lead to a significant loss in revenue, and erosion of trust. However, with Signed Call™, CleverTap customers can offer a personalized and secure experience, maximizing the chances of conversions and ultimately increasing revenue.
Signed Call™ has already seen success with a select group of our customers who were part of the Early Access Program wherein significant improvements were observed in call answer rates and engagement levels”, said Anand Jain, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, CleverTap.
The introduction of Signed Call™ is poised to revolutionize how brands connect with users through voice as a channel; especially within the Ride Hailing, BFSI, and Food Delivery app-categories, as well as in other industries looking to create more personalized customer experiences. It aims to transform customer engagement and elevate trust to a whole new level.
The Head of Product of a leading job search portal using Signed Call™ said, “Our customers are recruiting firms who previously would call candidates on their mobiles, with answer rates around 10-15%. Candidates were slow to act as they weren’t sure if the call was actually from the company they applied for. But since integrating Signed Call™, answer-rates even during periods of low-hiring have been at 33% while peak season has seen this figure climb to as high as 52%; 3 to 4 times higher than before.”
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.
Some of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap’s belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.
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.
For more information: SONY SHETTY Director, Public Relations, CleverTap +91 9820900036 sony@clevertap.com
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