Quantum Computing Startup-Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Secures $8.5m Funding

PALO ALTO, CA, Sept 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Inc. (“NanoQT”) raised $8.5m from leading venture capital investors. Phoenix Venture Partners (PvP) in the US, and Japan’s JAFCO Group Co Ltd, SPARX Group Co Ltd, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. (KII), and Waseda University Ventures (WUV) financed the round through convertible notes.

Founded in 2022, NanoQT is a leading startup company focused on fiber connectable quantum computing hardware. Unlike superconducting circuits and ion traps for quantum computing, NanoQT uses a technology called nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). This technology has been derived from over a decade of intensive research by Professor Takao Aoki at Waseda University, Japan, a leading expert in quantum computing and co-founder of NanoQT.

NanoQT owns a novel and proprietary quantum processing unit (QPU) that employs neutral atoms and photons as qubits, capable of processing and storing quantum information while communicating with other QPUs. Modularity and scalability of interconnected QPUs offer a unique platform for distributed quantum computing and quantum networks for a variety of useful applications. NanoQT’s QPU aims to revolutionize quantum computing.

“While cavity QED has long been a recognized platform in quantum computing, developing the ideal cavity posed significant challenges. We’ve overcome these challenges using our proprietary QED technology,” comments Dr. Akihisa Goban, NanoQT’s CTO and co-founder, who studied cavity QED technologies under Professor Jeff Kimble at Caltech.

“We are thrilled with the support from our US and Japanese investors. We aim to spotlight our unique approach and its strengths. With the funding, our primary objective is to develop our proprietary QPU for quantum repeaters, an innovation not yet seen in the market,” proclaims Dr. Masashi Hirose, NanoQT’s CEO and co-founder, an MIT graduate and former McKinsey and Company consultant.

“For PvP, investing in NanoQT isn’t merely another venture investment. This is our first investment in a Japan-origin startup. We are deeply impressed by NanoQT’s innovative approach in the quantum hardware sector and are pleased to support their US expansion,” expresses Dr. Nobi Kambe, General Partner of PvP.

“Our confidence in NanoQT’s potential comes from its leadership. The investment is rooted in our belief in NanoQT’s management team led by Dr. Hirose and Dr. Goban. We’re confident they can assemble a global team well beyond Japan,” comments Keisuke Miyoshi, the President and CEO of JAFCO.

Takaki Demichi, Director and Head of Mirai Creation Investment (SPARX), has a similar sentiment. “NanoQT’s distinct approach doesn’t just introduce novelty. It crucially addresses the longstanding challenge of connectivity, enhancing the scalability of quantum computers.”

Naoji Nomura, Principal of KII, emphasizes that “NanoQT is an outstanding startup with extremely high potential for the global social implementation of moonshot-class quantum network technology, developed over many years at Japanese universities.”

Dr. Hiroaki Ohta, General Partner of WUV, mentioned, “We are delighted to invest again, having supported NanoQT since the seed round. NanoQT has shown significant growth, especially in terms of collaborations, the R&D team, and intellectual property, which are fundamental for a hardware startup.”

Fueled by this funding, NanoQT plans to accelerate its R&D, onboard talent from the US and Japan, and foster collaborations with academia and private corporations. With the Japan-US synergy, armed with cutting-edge technology, and oriented towards US-Japan collaborations, NanoQT aspires to exemplify global collaboration in the quantum computing field.

About Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc.

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is a technology company that develops quantum processing units (QPU) using a novel and proprietary nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) system. NanoQT aims to develop connected QPUs that operate as quantum repeaters and distributed computational units. NanoQT currently operates in Tokyo, Japan, and California, US.

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, NanoQT, and logo are trademarks of Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc.

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info@nano-qt.com

CITIC Telecom CPC Continues to Expand Global Footprint, New PoPs in India and Brazil Boost Network Coverage across BRICS

HONG KONG, Sep 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited ("CITIC Telecom CPC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited ("CITIC Telecom", SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce the launch of new points of presence (PoP) in Brazil following the deployment of a PoP in India early this year to keep pace with customer business development. The new PoPs boost the company's full service coverage and resource deployment in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to deliver faster and seamless global connectivity, provide a full spectrum of integrated "Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Security" services globally, helping enterprises accelerate international operations and high-quality digitization development.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of China's "Belt and Road Initiative", accompanied by the expansion of BRICS with the addition of new member countries, emerging markets and developing countries in BRICS create vast market, trading and investment opportunities, and also strengthen technological innovation and business collaboration across different industries. As a leading Global-local DICT service provider, CITIC Telecom is fully committed to joining hands with CITIC Group and its subsidiaries, leveraging synergies, to actively respond to the "Belt and Road Initiative" to accelerate global resource deployment, strengthen digital infrastructure and provide robust support for the strategic development of a digital China.

Mr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, "CITIC Telecom CPC keeps pace with the digital era and demonstrated unwavering dedication in implementing national strategies. We have not only taken a lead in forming a unique international collaboration network in the "Belt and Road" region, along RCEP countries, the Greater Bay Area and other regions, but have also leveraged our extensive global resources and full spectrum of intelligent ICT products and services to enhance service coverage in BRICS, seamlessly connect China-Asia-Africa Economic Corridor for multinational companies, and accelerate the digital transformation of diverse industries. The addition of two new PoPs in India and Brazil this year delivers elevated levels of security, efficiency and exceptional services to global customers. This demonstrates our dedication to the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" strategy while fueling new growth for the digital economy in countries along the Belt & Road, and driving the digital transformation of customers across the regions."

Implementing Globalization Core Value and Fostering High-quality "Belt and Road" Development
CITIC Telecom CPC puts customers first, keeps pace with customer business development in expanding network coverage, deepens information security framework, and supports customers to remain competitive in both international markets and local operations. With "Innovation Never Stops" motto, world-class ICT infrastructure and Global-Local capabilities, CITIC Telecom CPC's global network resources have covered five continents around the world, seamlessly connecting over 165 points POPs in which more than 100 PoPs are located in over 80 major business cities in China to address multinational enterprise demands across the globe.

CITIC Telecom CPC's network coverage in BRICS is further strengthened with the new PoPs in India and Brazil. They have completed its global service deployment, enhanced network security and reliability, scalability, cost effectiveness and provided exceptional user experience. CITIC Telecom CPC's "Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Security" integrated platform includes MPLS private network, SDWAN network connectivity, SASE and security suites, and comprehensive cloud solutions, addressing the infrastructure needs of multinational companies for local operations, fully supporting enterprise innovations, developing a digital and intelligent landscape, and further expanding global business.

Mr Brook Wong added, "Anchored by our motto "Innovation Never Stops", we consistently adhere to our core value and commitment of providing customers with superior services. As a Global-local DICT service provider, CITIC Telecom CPC will continue to enhance global network deployment while fostering innovative service resources, enabling us to deliver more customized and localized ICT solutions to our valued customers. We empower enterprises in seizing opportunities brought forward by the "Belt and Road Initiative" and swiftly adapting to the ever-changing business environment. We remain steadfast in our commitment to be the trusted DICT service partner 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 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.
For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

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EAI Signs Agreement on AI Education Cooperation with Lenovo Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Sep 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Expert AI Enabling Limited ("EAI"), a subsidiary of Expert Systems Holdings Limited ("Expert Systems" or the "Group", HKEX stock code: 8319), a leading information technology company in the Asia-Pacific region, is pleased to announce today that it has established a cooperation plan with Lenovo Hong Kong whereby it will become its partner in an Artificial Intelligence ("AI") education plan, under which both parties will jointly launch a series of AI laboratory equipment and related courses specifically designed for primary and secondary schools.

From left to right: Dr. Keith Chan, Chief Technology Officer of EAI, Mr. Andy Lau, CEO and Executive Director of Expert Systems, Ms. Fan Ho, General Manager (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong and Mr. Jonathan Cheng, Head of Strategy and Sales (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong
at the signing ceremony.

EAI has established a cooperation plan with Lenovo Hong Kong whereby it will become its partner in an AI education plan, under which both parties will jointly launch a series of AI laboratory equipment
and related courses specifically designed for primary and secondary schools.

Dr. Keith Chan, the Chief Technology Officer of EAI (1st from the left), will lead his research team in the development and the design of laboratory equipment and curriculum etc. He was ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world in the field of AI and image processing on Stanford University's list of top scientists. Dr. Chan is one of the pioneers in AI education.

With the rapid advancement of AI, it has emerged as a pivotal factor in enhancing global competitiveness, the cultivation of talent is essential for driving this progress forward. The demand for AI talents is growing across various sectors, AI education has become a key area of highly sought-after field worldwide. EAI understands the growing importance of AI education in supporting comprehensive learning of the next generation and preparing them for future challenges. Therefore, since its establishment mid-last year, EAI has been dedicated to developing innovative AI education products that are specifically designed and suitable for primary and secondary schools, with over HK$10 million investment in research and development. Lenovo Hong Kong, which has been a partner of EAI's parent company, Expert Systems for many years, also shares the same vision, and this shared belief has facilitated collaboration between both parties.

The cooperation arrangement includes co-marketing with Lenovo Hong Kong of a series of AI laboratory equipment and related courses, which will be sold to primary and secondary schools through Lenovo Hong Kong. EAI will lead the research and development of related laboratory equipment, course design and provision of training; while Lenovo Hong Kong will advise sales strategies, provide marketing support and align sales channels, and offer relevant technical equipment used for experiments and courses, such as AI Edge Computing Devices and Servers etc., as well as professional advice throughout the cooperation project. Both parties hope to enhance students' interest in learning AI through diversified, interesting and highly interactive experiments and courses, which will help to lay a solid foundation for them as they apply AI in their studies or work in the future.

With the widespread use of AI in various fields and sectors, the Hong Kong government has explicitly expressed support to schools to promote AI education. This is aimed at cultivating local AI talents by actively allocating resources to organize AI-related activities, and enhancing AI equipment and facilities within schools. These initiatives highlight the government's support for and emphasis on STEAM education, including AI education, in primary and secondary schools. Furthermore, Dr. Keith Chan, the Chief Technology Officer of EAI, will lead his research team in the development and design of laboratory equipment and curriculum etc. He was ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world in the field of AI and image processing on Stanford University's list of top scientists. With over thirty years of experience in developing AI-related curriculum planning, course development, teaching and research, Dr. Chan is one of the pioneers in AI education.

Mr. Andy Lau, CEO and Executive Director of Expert Systems, said, "EAI is greatly honoured and delighted to jointly promote AI education in Hong Kong and other areas in Asia Pacific with Lenovo, one of the top global technology and innovation corporates. The education sector has been vigorously promoting STEAM education, and the widespread promotion and popularization of AI education have become imperative. In fact, governments worldwide, including Mainland China, the United States, and Singapore, have already formulated and implemented AI education strategies, which include introducing relevant courses at the primary and secondary school levels. We will strive to jointly launch more advanced and competitive AI-related education products and courses to cultivate more excellent AI talents. Therefore, I believe that our collaboration with Lenovo Hong Kong is meaningful.

Mr. Jonathan Cheng, Head of Strategy and Sales (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong, said, "Lenovo has always been committed to achieving 'Smarter Technology for All', hoping to bring smarter technology to the new generation of educators and students. We believe that every educator should have access to the most advanced tools and resources to unleash their creativity and expertise in teaching. Similarly, every student should have equal opportunities to experience the best learning outcomes in digital classrooms. Our collaboration with EAI aligns perfectly with this vision, as we leverage innovative educational solutions to empower educational institutions in fully utilizing AI technology. Lenovo Group also plans to invest an additional US$1 billion over the next three years to accelerate the use of AI among global enterprises."

About Expert Systems Holdings Limited
Established since 1985, Expert Systems Holdings Limited ("ESHL", HKEX stock code: 8319) is a leading information technology company which operates under the brands "Expert Systems", "ServiceOne" and "Expert AI Enabling" with around 1,000 professionals serving small to large enterprises and institutions in the Asia Pacific region. For more information, please refer to ESHL's website: https://www.expertsystems.com.hk/.

About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of 'New IT' technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub ( https://news.lenovo.com/ ).

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Quantum Computing Startup-Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Secures $8.5m Funding

PALO ALTO, CA, Sep 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Inc. ("NanoQT") raised $8.5m from leading venture capital investors. Phoenix Venture Partners (PvP) in the US, and Japan's JAFCO Group Co Ltd, SPARX Group Co Ltd, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. (KII), and Waseda University Ventures (WUV) financed the round through convertible notes.

Founded in 2022, NanoQT is a leading startup company focused on fiber connectable quantum computing hardware. Unlike superconducting circuits and ion traps for quantum computing, NanoQT uses a technology called nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). This technology has been derived from over a decade of intensive research by Professor Takao Aoki at Waseda University, Japan, a leading expert in quantum computing and co-founder of NanoQT.

NanoQT owns a novel and proprietary quantum processing unit (QPU) that employs neutral atoms and photons as qubits, capable of processing and storing quantum information while communicating with other QPUs. Modularity and scalability of interconnected QPUs offer a unique platform for distributed quantum computing and quantum networks for a variety of useful applications. NanoQT's QPU aims to revolutionize quantum computing.

"While cavity QED has long been a recognized platform in quantum computing, developing the ideal cavity posed significant challenges. We've overcome these challenges using our proprietary QED technology," comments Dr. Akihisa Goban, NanoQT's CTO and co-founder, who studied cavity QED technologies under Professor Jeff Kimble at Caltech.

"We are thrilled with the support from our US and Japanese investors. We aim to spotlight our unique approach and its strengths. With the funding, our primary objective is to develop our proprietary QPU for quantum repeaters, an innovation not yet seen in the market," proclaims Dr. Masashi Hirose, NanoQT's CEO and co-founder, an MIT graduate and former McKinsey and Company consultant.

"For PvP, investing in NanoQT isn't merely another venture investment. This is our first investment in a Japan-origin startup. We are deeply impressed by NanoQT's innovative approach in the quantum hardware sector and are pleased to support their US expansion," expresses Dr. Nobi Kambe, General Partner of PvP.

"Our confidence in NanoQT's potential comes from its leadership. The investment is rooted in our belief in NanoQT's management team led by Dr. Hirose and Dr. Goban. We're confident they can assemble a global team well beyond Japan," comments Keisuke Miyoshi, the President and CEO of JAFCO.

Takaki Demichi, Director and Head of Mirai Creation Investment (SPARX), has a similar sentiment. "NanoQT's distinct approach doesn't just introduce novelty. It crucially addresses the longstanding challenge of connectivity, enhancing the scalability of quantum computers."

Naoji Nomura, Principal of KII, emphasizes that "NanoQT is an outstanding startup with extremely high potential for the global social implementation of moonshot-class quantum network technology, developed over many years at Japanese universities."

Dr. Hiroaki Ohta, General Partner of WUV, mentioned, "We are delighted to invest again, having supported NanoQT since the seed round. NanoQT has shown significant growth, especially in terms of collaborations, the R&D team, and intellectual property, which are fundamental for a hardware startup."

Fueled by this funding, NanoQT plans to accelerate its R&D, onboard talent from the US and Japan, and foster collaborations with academia and private corporations. With the Japan-US synergy, armed with cutting-edge technology, and oriented towards US-Japan collaborations, NanoQT aspires to exemplify global collaboration in the quantum computing field.

About Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc.

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is a technology company that develops quantum processing units (QPU) using a novel and proprietary nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) system. NanoQT aims to develop connected QPUs that operate as quantum repeaters and distributed computational units. NanoQT currently operates in Tokyo, Japan, and California, US.

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, NanoQT, and logo are trademarks of Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc.

Contact Information
Dai Tsukada
Head of Operations
info@nano-qt.com

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Anglepoint Hosts Companywide and Client Advisory Board Meetings in Las Vegas

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Sep 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Anglepoint, the industry leader in Software Asset Management (SAM) Services for the Forbes 2000, will gather its employees and Client Advisory Board in person for a company-wide strategic offsite at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV.

Taking place from September 10th to 15th, Anglepoint in Motion (AIM) brings together more than 160 Anglepoint employees from 27 U.S. states and 12 countries. The week includes Masterclass style workshops and internal team meetings, in addition to providing a time to recognize peer-nominated employees for their exceptional contributions to Anglepoint's success over the past year. "AIM provides a critical opportunity for our team of experts to deepen relationships and come together to advance companywide initiatives. In the past year we have seen incredible growth and look forward to this time to celebrate our achievements and solidify our strategic goals," says Anglepoint CEO, Brian Papay.

Hosted concurrently with AIM, Anglepoint will gather the company's Client Advisory Board (CAB) for the second year in a row. CAB members are executive leaders representing a diverse array of industries fields from financial services to aerospace. Anglepoint's President and Chairman of the Board Ron Brill summarizes, "These CAB meetings provide Anglepoint with unparalleled perspective to maximize our impact with each client we serve around the world. Their first-hand expertise provides critical feedback and gives us insight into their challenges and needs. Armed with this knowledge, we can continuously evolve our best-in-class services to meet and exceed our client's ITAM maturity goals." CAB members lead in-depth discussions on industry trends, align priorities for the coming year and share their insight into how Anglepoint can continue to lead the industry.

ABOUT ANGLEPOINT

Anglepoint is the leading, global provider of IT Asset Management and cloud-managed services, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence within the software, hardware & cloud licensing estates of the world's most complex organizations. We deliver end-to-end managed services, including program strategy development, technology selection, and implementation, to the Forbes Global 2000.

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Paessler appoints Axoft Viet Nam as the new distributor in Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 8, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Paessler, the IT monitoring expert, has appointed a new distribution partner, Axoft Viet Nam, in Vietnam to further strengthen its partner ecosystem in Southeast Asia. This new partnership will ensure the availability, performance, and security of the IT infrastructures of large enterprise clients in the country and across the APAC region.

"It is essential to Paessler that we bring a new distribution partner to serve our customer needs better in Vietnam. We are committed to investing in partnerships that enable our market growth to stay at the forefront of digital trends in APAC, allowing us to drive greater business impact for our clients. Through our partnership with Axoft Viet Nam, we continue to deepen our market engagement in sectors such as FSI, education, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and in the domain of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as we see them as key levers for growth there" said Felix Berndt, Regional Sales Manager for Asia Pacific.

Paessler has continued to see strong growth due to the market's increased need for better IT infrastructure monitoring to reduce risk, save time, maintain business continuity, access scalability, and stay compliant and flexible to the needs of its customers. The new partnership will enable Paessler to expand into new sectors and segments as industries continue to focus on digital transformation. Paessler aims to tap into the vendor ecosystems of the region's markets as it recognizes them as key growth opportunities for infrastructure monitoring.

"We want to make it easy for businesses in Vietnam to keep their IT infrastructures available at all times while maintaining a high standard for performance, security and accessibility," continued Felix. "We are always searching for valuable partners that not only fit well with Paessler's culture but also comprise technology experts that understand our solutions and can offer enterprises within their respective regions their unique perspectives. Together, we will aid businesses in their digital transformation journey and place them on the best path of success in the new digital landscape".

Paessler aims to increase its presence and market share in the APAC region, providing digital transformation opportunities and solutions to the market. The company is committed to enabling its customers everywhere to navigate the new normal, while also providing training to end-customers with a focus on supporting its channel partners through elevated partner programs to better serve the market.

"The cooperation between Paessler and Axoft Viet Nam will be an important step to develop new distribution channels and customers in the Vietnamese market. For us, growing the market for Paessler is part of Axoft's global business strategy", said Mr. Khoa Nguyen, Country Manager for Axoft Viet Nam.

About Paessler AG

Paessler believes monitoring plays a vital part in reducing humankind's consumption of resources. Monitoring data helps its customers save resources, from optimizing their IT, OT and IoT infrastructures to reducing energy consumption or emissions – for our future and our environment. That is why Paessler offers monitoring solutions for businesses across all industries and all sizes, from SMB to large enterprises. Paessler works with renowned partners, and together they tackle the monitoring challenges of an ever-changing world.

Since 1997, when Paessler first introduced PRTG Network Monitor, it has combined its in-depth monitoring knowledge with an innovative spirit. Today, more than 500,000 users in over 170 countries rely on PRTG and other Paessler solutions to monitor their complex IT, OT and IoT infrastructures. Paessler's products empower its customers to monitor everything, and thus help them optimize their resources. Learn more about Paessler and their products at www.paessler.com

About Axoft Viet Nam

Headquartered in London, UK, Axoft Viet Nam holds expertise in distributing solutions focused on cybersecurity, IT optimization & DevSecOps. We are also the number one distributor in CIS countries and now a part of Noventiq (ex- Softline Group), one of the biggest IT corporations in emerging markets. Axoft Viet Nam is a fully channel-operated organisation with 300 employees in 25 offices across 10 countries. We partner with over 1500 vendors and 3700 channel partners to provide products & services all over the globe. Our leading vendors in Vietnam include DNSSense, Acronis, Runecast, Wallarm, Inforwatch, Aqua, Sangfor, Sundray, Google VT (Virustotal), Nsfocus, Seceon, and Phishup.

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The Emerging Tech Summit – Saudi Arabia 2023

RIYADH, Sep 7, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Emerging Tech Summit (ETS) (www.emergingtechsummit.com) is set to take centre stage on the 8th and 9th of November at the Voco, Riyadh, bringing together the most influential leaders and forward-thinkers in the technology industry. This exclusive by-invitation-only event is poised to reshape the landscape of technology adoption in various sectors such as Government organizations, Energy, BFSI, Healthcare, Travel & Tourism, Logistics, Manufacturing & more.

Breaking new ground in the IT industry, ETS introduces the first-ever Face-to-Face meetings summit, tailored to the specific business needs of each attendee. Unlike traditional tech conferences, ETS crafts personalized agendas for every participant, ensuring that their individual requirements are met with precision and excellence.

The summit will play host to an array of solution providers specializing in AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Cloud Computing, who are poised to meet the evolving needs of delegate companies. Unlike the typical trade show format, ETS guarantees meaningful meetings between solution providers and top decision-makers from companies that align with their collaborative goals.

With over 450 high-profile attendees, including representatives from over 50 solution-providing companies, 100 diverse organizations, and 30 esteemed media houses, the Emerging Tech Summit promises to be a one-of-a-kind gathering that no tech enthusiast can afford to miss.

Join us at ETS and be a part of this extraordinary tech event that will shape the future of the industry.

Registration is now open, and we invite all those who are passionate about technology innovation and collaboration to secure their spot today.

For more information and registration details, please register at ets@gbbventure.com.

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HubSpot unveils HubSpot AI and new Sales Hub at INBOUND 2023

SINGAPORE, Sep 7, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The way we buy and sell is changing. From an unpredictable economy to the AI revolution, there's no shortage of factors affecting the customer journey. And more than ever, the pressure is on businesses to adapt.

As the customer platform for scaling businesses, HubSpot provides the tools needed to connect with customers and grow, no matter the challenge. In 2023 alone, HubSpot has shipped over 200 updates for customer-facing teams across marketing, sales, and service. At this year's INBOUND, HubSpot's annual conference and product showcase, the company is launching some of the most exciting and impactful products to date.

"We are experiencing a transformative shift with generative AI. Customer expectations are changing, and businesses now have the opportunity to leverage AI to drive customer connection at scale." said Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot.

"HubSpot has been thinking deeply about these changes and iterating quickly to help our customers thrive in the age of intelligence. We introduced many powerful new features and capabilities at INBOUND 2023, and I'm excited by our progress in becoming the #1 customer platform for scaling companies."

Introducing HubSpot AI: Platform-wide AI-powered capabilities that help SMEs grow better

At INBOUND 2023, HubSpot unveiled HubSpot AI, a new set of platform-wide AI-powered products and features to help customer-facing teams unlock productivity, harness data for improved performance, and create deeper connections with customers.

HubSpot AI is a robust portfolio of new and existing products and features available globally, including:

– AI Assistants: Generative AI tools to supercharge marketing, sales, and service teams. AI Assistants will work across the entire HubSpot platform to help teams draft content, create images, generate blog ideas, build websites, and develop reports – instantly.

– AI Agents: A set of AI-enhanced tools that help SMEs automate, respond to, and elevate their customer service across live chat and email. The first AI Agents will launch in early 2024.

– AI Insights: Predictive AI features that unlock better analysis and recommendations, like AI-powered forecasting.

– ChatSpot: Currently in public beta, ChatSpot combines the power of ChatGPT with dozens of unique data sources, like a HubSpot customer's Smart CRM, to give growing businesses access to powerful generative AI capabilities. Since launching in March 2023, ChatSpot has seen 80,000 total users with 20,000 prompts created.

"HubSpot's generative AI features have helped me unlock time and better focus on priority tasks," said Colleen McKenna, Demand Generation Manager at Frequence. "Even with my copywriting background, I use the tools to generate new ideas, simplify wording, and work through writer's block. I'm excited to adopt even more of HubSpot's AI-powered tools and free up time that we can spend connecting with Frequence's prospects and customers."

"It's our job at HubSpot to help growing businesses take advantage of new technology without any of the burden," said Andy Pitre, EVP of Product at HubSpot. "With HubSpot AI, we're taking the guesswork out of generative AI and giving all customer-facing teams across sales, marketing, and service the complete toolkit to help them accomplish even more."

Learn more about HubSpot AI and see a full list of new features here: http://hubspot.com/new

New Sales Hub features and expanded relationship with LinkedIn give sales teams an edge

In the past, selling was all about doing more: adding more reps, more activity, more technology. Today, budgets are shrinking, deals take longer to close, and prospects are harder to reach. The default "more is more" playbook no longer works, and reps are feeling the pressure. In fact, 71% of global sales leaders say their teams have to do more with less.*

Being asked to do more with less means productivity has taken a hit. Instead of focusing on connection – which 88% of sales leaders say is the most important part of their jobs – teams are bogged down by administrative tasks. That's a problem considering companies who focus on connection actually grow 5x more than average.** Sales teams that aren't focused on customer connection are leaving growth on the table.

Sales teams need a better way to connect, grow, and win – now and into the future. That's why HubSpot has reimagined its Sales Hub with new capabilities, including:

– Prospecting workspace: A dedicated workspace for sales reps that consolidates prospecting activities into a unified experience, helping them organise their day, stay focused, and identify urgent tasks. By streamlining activities, the prospecting workspace (currently in public beta) will help reps increase efficiency and focus on customer connection.

– Advanced lead management and reporting: Now prospecting reps can better organise, track, and prioritise leads – enabling richer data and unmatched visibility for both sales and marketing teams. With improved clarity, sales leaders and their marketing counterparts can unlock new insights into lead pipeline efficiency and prospecting effectiveness.

— Lead reports, including lead source reports and contact rate reports (currently in public beta), give marketers insight into the impact of their leads and give sales leaders visibility into how their reps are engaging with high-value leads.

— Prospecting activities reports give sales leaders a holistic view of rep outreach effectiveness, including conversion rates and activity metrics.

– Intelligent deal management and forecasting: New AI-powered features enable sales teams to better prioritise efforts and predict outcomes.

— AI Forecasting (currently in private beta) uses HubSpot's predictive AI and historical sales to project future sales. Early testing showed that AI Forecasting helped some teams improve accuracy by up to 95%.

— Deal insights help reps prioritise their deals with ease by providing contextual insights into the health of their pipeline and sales process.

— Deal tags programmatically categorise deals through coloured labels and quick presets, enabling reps to focus on the right deals.

– Seamless scheduling and handoffs: With Sales Hub, no matter where an opportunity originates, the prospect will experience a smooth handoff to the right rep.

— Reps can book meetings on behalf of others, enabling streamlined handoffs between sales development and sales.

— Lead form routing (currently in public beta) ensures website leads are qualified and routed to the right reps, quickly and automatically.

– Expansion of HubSpot's relationship with LinkedIn across marketing & sales: Enabling sellers to be smarter and more efficient in how they prospect, build relationships, and close deals by syncing HubSpot's Smart CRM with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, with a private beta starting later this month. HubSpot Sales Hub and LinkedIn are bringing two critical data sources for sales teams closer together.

"For fast-growing companies like ours, it's important to have visibility into how deals are moving ahead and gauge where you'll be by the end of the quarter or end of year," said Kashish Gupta, Head of Sales and Customer Success at Volopay. "Sales Hub provides a hundred percent of everything I need from an analysis perspective. It gives me direct, actionable insights into how different channels are performing, how specific accounts are performing, and how many accounts have moved to dormant. All of these things are directly correlated to revenue, so this visibility is important."

"With buyer behaviour evolving so rapidly, the old playbook of adding headcount, creating more activities, and implementing point solutions to drive sales no longer delivers," said Dan Bognar, VP & Managing Director, JAPAC at HubSpot. "Sales Hub has been completely reimagined to enhance sales team productivity and foster stronger connections with both prospects and customers. From lead prospecting and reporting to deal management and forecasting, Sales Hub is the solution that sales teams need to drive growth today and in the future.

Learn more about Sales Hub in a video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XmJkELlXL0), and see a full list of the new features here (https://community.hubspot.com/t5/Releases-and-Updates/Your-End-All-Guide-to-the-New-Sales-Hub/ba-p/838193).

In addition to the launch of HubSpot AI and new Sales Hub features at INBOUND 2023, HubSpot also shared the following releases:

– Mobile messaging: HubSpot's SMS feature offers marketers an easy, instant, and personalised way to communicate with customers, allowing them to build stronger relationships and improve campaign effectiveness – all from a single platform. Mobile messaging is available to customers with U.S.-based SMS numbers for messaging into the U.S. and Canada, and globally with HubSpot's WhatsApp integration. (https://www.hubspot.com/products/whatsapp-integration)

– New Smart CRM customisations: Customers can now model, configure, and extend data with greater flexibility using HubSpot's Smart CRM, easily adapting HubSpot to better match their unique needs and processes. (https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm/customization)

Learn more about the products released at INBOUND 2023 here: http://hubspot.com/new

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About HubSpot

HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is the customer platform that helps your business grow better. HubSpot delivers seamless connection for customer-facing teams with a unified platform that includes AI-powered engagement hubs, a Smart CRM, and a connected ecosystem that extends the customer platform with over 1,500 app marketplace integrations, a community network, and educational content from HubSpot Academy. Today, over 184,000 customers, like DoorDash, Reddit, Eventbrite, and Tumblr, across more than 120 countries use HubSpot to attract, engage, and delight customers. Learn more at www.hubspot.com.
*Sales Leader Market Research, HubSpot, March/May 2023
**Why Connection Matters, Customer Research, HubSpot, January – May 2023

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Driving Innovations in Technology

By Wu Yiling, Director, TAITRA Singapore

SINGAPORE, Sept 7, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the convergence of emerging technologies is poised to shape the future of connectivity, communication, and business operations. Among the driving forces behind this transformation are innovations in 5G, smart telecoms, security, enterprise solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Understanding the emerging trends and prospects in these areas is vital for individuals and organizations alike. It provides a competitive edge by enabling businesses to embrace new technologies, differentiate themselves, and seize market opportunities more quickly and effectively. Taiwan has long been recognized as a major player in the technology industry, with a strong focus on semiconductor manufacturing, information, and communication technology (ICT), biotechnology, and other emerging sectors. Singapore, as the pioneer of nationwide 5G capabilities in the region, holds promising opportunities for collaborations and partnerships between Taiwan and Singapore. Both economies have robust ICT industries and share complementary strengths, making them natural partners for mutual growth and advancement in this sector, creating new business opportunities and addressing common challenges.

Looking towards the future, the trends in smart telecom, enterprise solutions, and IoT applications are set to catalyze transformative change in future technologies.

Smart Telecoms, Enterprise Solutions and AIoT Innovation

The transformative capabilities of 5G lie in empowering advanced applications and fostering innovation, productivity, and connectivity. In the realm of intelligent technologies, their integration has become indispensable for enhancing efficiency and optimizing performance across networks.

The contemporary trends within the sphere of smart telecommunications encompass intelligent network management, network virtualization, and the infusion of artificial intelligence into telecommunications operations. The notion of smart telecoms holds substantial potential, ushering in self-organizing networks, proactive fault detection, and personalized customer experiences. As this industry evolves, there’s an escalating requirement for comprehensive software solutions and cloud services to facilitate seamless cloud migration.

A prime example is PLANET Technology Corporation, a preeminent global supplier of IP-based networking solutions and products tailored to SMBs, enterprises, and network infrastructures supporting IoT, IIoT, and IoV applications. Their expertise ensures a high caliber of security, execution, and reliability in cross-national projects, thereby addressing the burgeoning demand for cloud migration.

On the horizon, enterprise solutions are poised to provide software and systems engineered to optimize business operations and decision-making. The present trends encompass embracing cloud-based solutions, integrating AI, and harnessing data analytics. Prospective vistas for enterprise solutions encompass intelligent automation and autonomous decision-making, cutting-edge collaboration tools and virtual workspaces, and predictive analytics fostering proactive business insights.

Additionally, the convergence of AI technologies with IoT devices is catalyzing the emergence of intelligent and autonomous capabilities. The future landscape of AIoT holds promise, envisioning cognitive IoT systems characterized by contextual comprehension, swarm intelligence, and collaborative AIoT networks. Noteworthy in this arena is EMS, a prominent player dedicated to delivering IoT smart metering solutions, aimed at aiding consumers in minimizing non-revenue water (NRW) and enhancing the efficiency of water management systems. Their focus aligns with ushering industries into the realm of AI, as evidenced by their Vision Studio—an accessible zero-code AI model development tool designed to dissolve technical barriers and broaden access to AI development.

As we navigate the digital revolution, understanding the emerging trends and prospects in 5G, smart telecom, security, enterprise solutions, and AIoT applications is key to unlocking their immense potential. These technologies have the power to revolutionize industries, drive innovation, and improve connectivity, efficiency, and security towards a prosperous and technologically driven future.

Driving Innovations in Technology

Looking towards the future, the trends in smart telecom, enterprise solutions, and IoT applications are set to catalyze transformative change in future technologies.

Smart Telecoms, Enterprise Solutions and AIoT Innovation