Communications Association of Hong Kong supports the new initiatives on telecommunications industry in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address

HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address, in particular Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint in the chapter on "International Innovation and Technology Centre", focusing on industries such as life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, as well as advanced manufacturing and new energy technology.

We welcome the Hong Kong SAR Government's planning in the four specific areas: (1) to improve the I&T ecosystem and achieve "re-industrialization" in Hong Kong; (2) to enlarge the I&T talent pool to create strong impetus for growth; (3) to develop Hong Kong into a smart city to improve the quality of life of our people; and (4) to proactively integrate into the overall development of the country and consolidate Hong Kong's advantages as an international city.

We are pleased to see that the Government has accepted the proposal to expand the 5G network, and will further amend the legislation next year to ensure that appropriate space will be made available in new buildings for installation of mobile communication facilities. The initiative will facilitate the telecommunications industry on their architectural blueprint development of 5G network, and will also steer the direction for the development of application solutions including finance, retail, education, and art.

The 2022 Policy Address proposes to attract leading I&T talents around the globe. By collaborating with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), the Government will provide special facilitation measures in a targeted manner to attract top-notch I&T talents to come with their businesses or R&D achievements. This initiative will help to resolve the current serious shortage of talents, and in the long term to provide the talent pool for high-potential industries.

We believe that these initiatives will help Hong Kong ICT industry to compete effectively with the neighbouring countries and regions; provide support for the development of I&T; and accelerate our digital transformation.

About Communications Association of Hong Kong

CAHK is a non-profit making organisation incorporated in Hong Kong on 27 May 1983 following the announcement of deregulation of local communication products and services. It is the association for Hong Kong's communications industries, with responsibilities across broadcasting, wireline and wireless communications, and other sectors in information communications technology.

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CITIC Telecom CPC wins Best in Future of Operations at IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2022

HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited ("CITIC Telecom", SEHK: 1883) and a leading Global DICT solutions provider, together with OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, announce an award win from International Data Corporation (IDC). CITIC Telecom CPC was named Hong Kong Winner of the Best in Future of Operations in IDC's Future Enterprise Awards 2022 for the company's AI Cognitive Object Recognition Systems.

CITIC Telecom CPC wins Best in Future of Operations at
IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2022

CITIC Telecom CPC's AI Cognitive Object Recognition System, developed by in-house Information Technology Services & Data Science Team was selected among over hundreds of high-quality entries from various industries and leading enterprises. The surge in demand for warehouse capacity and the importance of a smooth-running operation has become increasingly clear over the past 2 years. CITIC Telecom CPC has formed its in-house Research and Development team in 2017, backed by the technological capabilities and strategic flexibility, the team has developed and implemented the Smart Warehouse Solution within six months. This rapid innovation was achieved by combining rapid visual development-powered by the OutSystems high-performance low-code platform-alongside AI-enabled COR technology that CITIC Telecom CPC had previously developed.

Key benefits of the award-winning Smart Warehouse solution
Since its inception, the Solution has realized 88% time saving for warehouse equipment receipts and the management of inventory, facilitating engineers to collect equipment from warehouses faster by 90%. This automation has allowed for HK$2.4 million cost savings in software license and equipment, along with achieved employee efficiency by reducing 89% of staff time.

Accelerating the speed and accuracy with combined intelligent technologies
By implementing this innovative AI-powered solution, CITIC Telecom CPC was able to replace legacy barcode labels, printers, and dedicated handheld scanners with a mobile application called "CEEM" built on the OutSystems platform. Used by warehouse staff and engineers on standard smartphones, the app combines machine learning, computer vision, and COR to locate and count objects in 95 milliseconds with 99% accuracy.

The CEEM app has made the equipment inventory and management process faster, more reliable, and more real-time. Thanks to the flexible integration supported by the OutSystems platform, CITIC Telecom CPC eliminated disjointed and costly scanning software. The CEEM app now updates the core inventory database in real-time.

Realizing the full potential of the intelligent innovation across industries
As is the case for many of CITIC Telecom CPC's innovations, what started as an agile innovation project focused on in-house process improvement, has evolved into a customer-facing proposition, and won several proof-of-concept projects with top brands in healthcare, manufacturing and logistics, as well as being accredited with reputable regional market awards, including:

— Global Awards 2022 Best Innovative Value Added Service Provider by Carrier Community
— International Innovation Awards 2021 by Enterprise Asia
— Datacloud Global Awards 2021 by Broad Group
— CAHK STAR Awards 2021 Best Innovation for Future Enterprise – Gold

"We appreciate IDC's recognition of CITIC Telecom CPC as the Best in Future of Operations with Smart Warehouse solution. It is a testament to our commitment to exploring and exploiting pioneering technologies to differentiate from competitors and to deliver exceptional user experiences. " said Mr. Ivan Lee, Vice President, Information Technology Services & Data Science of CITIC Telecom CPC. "Thanks to the speed and flexibility of development with our technology partner, OutSystems, who is integral to meeting the complex business requirements and seizing new digital opportunities to empower innovative products, services, and business models."

CITIC Telecom CPC's Smart Warehouse solution leverages the latest Cognitive Object Recognition (COR) technology, one of the many disruptive innovations the company has brought to market, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), big data, IoT, and low-code application development. By harnessing the advanced technologies, the Smart Warehouse solution saved a remarkable ~90 percent of warehouse staff time when executing routine tasks.

Mr. Lee continues, "Upholding our core values "Innovation Never Stops", we continuously strive to contribute our R&D excellence in different technologies like Blockchain and NLP to create a better digital future and scale the company into a leading intelligent ICT-enabler in the new era."

CITIC Telecom CPC has embarked on an innovative and intelligence transformation journey with its Intelligence and Communications Transformation MiiND (ICT-MiiND) strategy, to cater for the changing needs of the future. The company continually invests in research and development to improve internal operations and deliver innovative customer-facing products and services, and artificial intelligence is a core focus of that R&D recently. The company's ability to deliver the Smart Warehouse Solution in just six months demonstrates the agility advantage CITIC Telecom CPC enjoys having set up a dedicated data science and innovation team to spearhead research and development in AI, ML, and deep learning.

Mr. Mark Weaser, APAC Vice President at OutSystems, said, "CITIC Telecom CPC's 'Best in Future of Operations, Future Enterprise Award' from IDC is a testament to the company's innovative culture and development approach. Time and again, we see OutSystems used alongside artificial intelligence to deliver disruptive innovation. OutSystems provides the development speed and agility needed to quickly turn brave experiments into brilliant digital products, as this award recognizes. We congratulate CITIC Telcecom CPC and are proud to have played a part in their success."

Mr. Daniel-Zoe Jimenez, Vice President for Digital Innovation, CX & SW Applications, DNB and SMB Research, IDC Asia/Pacific said, "Innovation is not a project, but instead it's a journey; and CITIC Telecom CPC motto 'innovation never stops' is a good reflection of this. By leveraging digital technologies to unify enterprise data streams, the warehousing and engineering teams effectively increased the warehouse inventory management system's efficiency and operational resilience. As Hong Kong's Best in Future of Operations 2022, CITIC Telecom CPC is recognized by IDC due to its ability to rethink the way operations are managed, shifting to a model that fosters data-driven resilient decision making, by leveraging real-time data, digital engineering, and data science."

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

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

About OutSystems
OutSystems was founded in 2001 with the mission to give every organization the power to innovate through software. The OutSystems high-performance low-code platform gives technology leaders and developers the tools to rapidly build and deploy their own business-critical applications. The company's network spans over 600,000 community members, 400+ partners, and active customers in 87 countries across 22 industries. OutSystems is "The #1 Low-Code Platform(R)" and a recognized leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers worldwide. Some of the most well-known brands use OutSystems to turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

About IDC's Future Enterprise Awards
In its sixth year, the 2022 IDC Future Enterprise Awards received more than 1,000 nominations across participating countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand. The IDC Future Enterprise Awards recognize outstanding organizations that make critical breakthroughs in business transformation in one or more dimensions in IDC's digital transformation (DX) framework. IDC uses a consistent process and criteria to assess all nominations which are judged by regional analysts and then a regional panel of judges including IDC Worldwide analysts, industry thought leaders, and academia. To learn more about the Future Enterprise Awards visit idcdxawards.com.

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Excelpoint and Bkav Signs Strategic Collaboration to Develop and Commercialise AIoT Platform based on Qualcomm Technology Ecosystem

Nasdaq-listed technology innovator, Qualcomm, will form a tripartite alliance with Bkav and Excelpoint to create a complete ecosystem for AIoT applications
AIoT is the next transformational technology trend via the combination of two powerful technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global AIoT market will reach US$83.6 billion by 2027, growing at 39.1% compounded growth rate per annum
Enabling New Business Opportunities and Innovations within the AIoT Technology Spectrum

Singapore, Oct 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Singapore-based Excelpoint Systems (Pte) Ltd. (“Excelpoint“), a leading regional B-to-B business platform providing quality electronics components with integrated R&D capabilities, and Bkav Hardware Solution (“BHS“), a member of Vietnam-based Bkav Corporation (“Bkav“) that is a technology group that specialises in cyber security, software, e-government, smartphone manufacturing and smart electronic devices, Smart City and AI camera, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialise an Artificial Intelligence of Things (“AIoT“) platform built on Qualcomm chipsets and technology ecosystem.

Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Chairman of Bkav Group and Mr. Albert Phuay, CEO of Excelpoint (left to right)

AIoT is the combination of two powerful technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure, where such AIoT devices and applications can analyse data and make decisions and act on that data without involvement by humans, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

In the near future, it is anticipated that AIoT integration within businesses and industries (such as Smart Cities, Smart Homes, Industrial 4.0, Smart Retail Chains, Autonomous Vehicles, among others) will ultimately lead to more sophisticated and valuable inter-business and cross-industry solutions.

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global AIoT market will reach US$83.6 billion by 2027, growing at 39.1% compounded growth rate per annum.

Tripartite alliance between Qualcomm, Excelpoint and Bkav to develop and commericalise AIoT platform that facilitates the creation of new AIoT devices and innovations

While there is increasing proliferation of AIoT devices and applications, there are limited commercially-ready AIoT platforms and development kits as there are not many technology companies that can produce AIoT devices and applications across this specialised technological value chain, from hardware to software development.

With the tripartite alliance between Qualcomm, Excelpoint, and Bkav to create a complete ecosystem for AIoT applications, it can enable businesses and communities to seamlessly adopt and integrate AIoT technology with optimal costs and time efficiency, thereby creating new business opportunities and innovations within the AIoT technology spectrum.

Under the alliance, Qualcomm will provide its chipsets, while Excelpoint will pursue the business development opportunities related to AIoT through its strong distribution networks. Levergaing on its technological strengths and manufacturing capabilities, Bkav shall undertake the role of a supplier of hardware, AIoT and AI platforms, such as AI Camera, AI Box, Edge Computing Servers, AIoT SoM, KIT, etc.

Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Chairman of Bkav Group, said: “With the strategic collaboration of technology-leading companies such as Qualcomm and Excelpoint, Bkav will use our competitive strengths to develop the core foundation for the AIoT ecosystem, so as to accelerate the revolution of Industry 4.0 and contribute positively to an increasingly-connected world driven by technology.”

Mr. Albert Phuay, CEO of Excelpoint, added, “We are very honoured to be a part of this strategic collaboration, value-adding to the future of AIoT. Excelpoint started our AIoT journey early, building up strong networks and knowledge within this emerging field. In Singapore, we have set up various development teams to unlock the technology and business opportunities of AIoT, such as Smart Parking, Electric and Automated Vehicles, Smart Surveillance and Security, among others. With our continual dedication and commitment in the AIoT field, we are confident that our collaboration with strong partners in Qualcomm and Bkav will be able to harness emerging opportunities and contribute to the AIoT ecosystem.”

In May 2022, BHS was officially launched, providing services such as research, development and production of electronic products, positioning its operations as an Original Design Manufacturer (“ODM“), a business model similar to Foxconn. The strategy of BHS is to support domestic enterprises within the electronics industry, with an aim to enable hardware manufacturing companies to become market-leaders globally. BHS is a member of Bkav Corporation. For more information on Bkav, please visit https://bkav.com.vn

Excelpoint is a leading regional electronics components distributor providing quality electronic components, engineering design services and supply chain management to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs“), ODMs and electronics manufacturing services (“EMS“) in the Asia Pacific region. Excelpoint is also the authorised distributor of Qualcomm in ASEAN, India, Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Singapore, Excelpoint’s business presence spans more than 10 countries across Asia Pacific with a workforce of more than 700 people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. For more information on Excelpoint, please visit www.excelpoint.com

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Google Ads and Meta Ads continues to dominate remarketing index despite Apple’s privacy changes: AppsFlyer Performance Index 15

SINGAPORE, Oct 18, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – AppsFlyer the global attribution leader today released the 15th edition of its Performance Index, ranking the top media sources in mobile advertising. The first half of 2022, with its continuing privacy changes, economic downturn and post-Covid cooldown, has caused a reshuffling across the ecosystem.

Consistent with Global findings, mid-sized Asia-Pacific (APAC) players are observed seizing the opportunity to gain market share as the top media sources lose ground.

Media sources endeavor to prevail against tougher privacy on Retention Index

The aftershocks created by Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework continue to generate major challenges for app marketers and media companies alike. Notably, both Google Ads and Meta Ads have lost ground on iOS due to Apple's privacy changes.

However on the Android market, Google Ads and Meta Ads continues to maintain its domination throughout Southeast Asia thanks to its unrivaled scale. Both sources have been ranked on the power ranking and volume ranking of the AppsFlyer retention index across gaming and non-gaming categories.

Despite this, the rankings do not reflect the fluctuations in app install market share for these media giants. A deeper dive into these rankings indicates a major loss in app install market shares for Google Ads and Meta Ads in H1. This has significantly enabled other media sources to take over and emerge in the rankings.

Remarking on this observation, Tan Tmangraksat, Director of Partner Development, SEAPAC AppsFlyer said "All of the above changes present multiple opportunities for marketers and media partners in the mobile ecosystem. Apple's privacy framework is a constant challenge that's here to stay. Coupled with the current macroeconomic conditions, marketers are laser focused on the most profitable media sources and channels as the cost of media rises. Marketers and media companies that are able to demonstrate their value will be those that prevail."

Players vying for bigger piece of the pie

Meanwhile, global mobile advertising platform Mintegral, and mobile app technology company AppLovin are showing positive growth against its competitors on the iOS market for gaming, ranking 1st and 2nd on multiple categories on the power ranking and volume ranking.

As marketers seek ways to save money during the economic slowdown, smaller players have also turned to owned media to drive re-engagement.

Remerge Singapore and TikTok For Business have emerged 4th and 5th respectively on the APAC Remarketing Index for the Android market, highlighting greater focus for owned media campaigns since its H2 2021 rankings. Google Ads and Meta Ads have maintained their lead in the top two positions, while Google Marketing Platform shows rapid growth moving to 3rd position.

"Ecosystem players need to rapidly adapt to a more risk averse environment and think outside the box to maintain efficiency at scale. With rapid and constant changes to the mobile app media landscape, we can expect even more ad network partners to emerge in the rankings on future indexes. More importantly, adaptability to these changes will prove to be instrumental and separate between tomorrow's winners and losers amongst strong competition." added Tmangraksat.

Additional Global Key Findings:

– Meta Ads continues to rank #1 in the SKAN In-App Purchases (IAP) Index globally, but was still severely impacted by Apple's privacy changes
– Google Ads also picked up some ground in SKAN, after an extremely slow start, finishing 3rd in the IAP ranking
– Overall, there was an 18% increase in installs driven by owned media on Android in H1 2022 vs. H2 2021
– A natural shift to owned media on iOS was observed due to privacy constraints and significant rise in media costs which surged by 30%
– While the use of owned media to drive installed increased by 20% in H1 2022, the number of remarketing conversions driven by owned media campaigns was up more than double that at 45%

Methodology:

AppsFlyer's Performance Index analyzed a total of over 500 media sources, 27 billion installs, and over 19,000 apps from January to June 2022. From this, the SKAN Index covered 450 million postbacks from over 2,400 apps and 45 media sources.

To access the full version of the latest AppsFlyer Performance Index, please visit: https://www.appsflyer.com/resources/reports/performance-index/

About AppsFlyer

AppsFlyer helps brands make good choices for their business and their customers with its advanced measurement, data analytics, deep linking, engagement, fraud protection, data clean room and privacy preserving technologies. Built on the idea that brands can increase customer privacy while providing exceptional experiences, AppsFlyer empowers thousands of creators and 10,000+ technology partners to create better, more meaningful customer relationships. To learn more, visit www.appsflyer.com.

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Key Industry Players to Discuss IoT, Automotive, Wireless, and Supply Chain Trends and Opportunities at EAC 2022

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Oct 17, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Recent economic and geopolitical developments, on top of the supply chain shortages and tight inventories in some markets, have driven market watchers to reduce their forecast growth for the semiconductor industry this year. Gartner Inc., for one, reduced its earlier forecast of 13.6% global semiconductor revenue growth this year to just 7.4%.

The market research firm, however, noted that this down cycle is not new and has happened many times before. Despite the softness in the consumer market, demand remains resilient in the data center sector due to the continued investment in cloud infrastructure, while the automotive electronics sector is expected to see double-digit growth amid the increasing IC content per vehicle due to the transition to electric and autonomous cars.

Overall, the outlook remains bright for the semiconductor industry. According to industry association SEMI, global semiconductor equipment billings rose by 7% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter this year, and by 6% year-over-year to $26.43 billion. Taiwan, China, and South Korea led the rest of the world in terms of quarterly billings.

Semiconductor companies worldwide are expected to expand their 300mm fab capacity at nearly 10% compound average growth rate from 2022 to 2025, SEMI said in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2025 report. Mainly driving this growth is strong demand for automotive semiconductors and new government funding and incentive programs in multiple regions.

Highlighting such trends and innovations, the inaugural Electronics Asia Conference (EAC) 2022, scheduled for October 18–20, 2022, will feature some of the leading semiconductor companies discussing new applications and markets driving the technology developments in the semiconductor industry.

Organized by AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, the three-day event will feature a virtual conference and exhibition, and will focus on the latest trends and opportunities on the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive electronics, wireless technologies, and the supply chain.

The full roster of companies presenting at the virtual conference include:

Arm
Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW)
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS)
Chip 1 Exchange
Diodes Inc. (NASDAQ: DIOD)
Efinix Inc.
Fair Friend Group (FFG)
Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Molex
MosChip Technologies (BOM: 532407)
Mouser Electronics
Nordic Semiconductor (NOD.OL)
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI)
Renesas Electronics Corp.
Rohde & Schwarz
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB)
SMITH
STMicroelectronics (EPA: STM) (NYSE: STM)
Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: TXN)

For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/EAC2022.

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We reach over 15 million technologists, designers, engineers, and managers. We connect this electronics community to reliable news, authoritative analysis, industry trends, and daily information on new technology.

Our brands include EE Times, Electronic Products, EPSNews, ESM China, IoT Times, Power Electronics News, EDN, EEWeb, Electro Schematics, Elektroda.pl, Embedded.com, Planet Analog, and more.

For more information, visit https://aspencore.com.

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The 18th edition of World Cloud Show presented an incisive analysis of Cloud and Data Centers in India.

MUMBAI, INDIA, Oct 10, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Co-powered by Lightstorm, and supported by NITI Aayog, the 18th edition of the World Cloud Show – India concluded after a day filled with understanding of the next phase of cloud transformation and data centers in India.

The India edition of World Cloud Show catalyzed the development of the Indian government's Cloud Vision, shedding light on several initiatives for the development of Cloud Computing and Data Centers in India, as well as the economic contribution that organizations supporting cloud computing are making to the country. Government officials, tech sector titans, and a stellar lineup of over 25 esteemed speakers from top international organizations were present at this event to provide their insightful feedback.

The conference's main themes were adapting to the new normal and managing the upcoming Cloud and Data Centers transformation. It presented divergent perspectives from a diversified industry by exchanging ideas, addressing significant learning, and emphasizing recent advancements from the corporate, government, and professional sectors.

Some of the top speakers who took the center stage included:
– Suresh Sankaranarayanan; Senior EVP & CTO, Kotak General Insurance
– Nikunj Jain; CIO & Digital Leader, P&G India
– Ekhlaque Bari; CIO Jubilant Food Works
– Dr Avadhut Parab; Chief Information Officer, Parle Agro
– Sourav Das; Chief Digital & Information Officer, Essel Mining – Aditya Birla Group
– Viral Davde; Chief Technology Officer, NCDEX
– Ananth Kumar; Engineering Leader, Site24x7
– Vinod Kumar; EVP & Chief Information Officer, Fino Payments Bank
– Ninad Raje; Director & Chief Information Officer, Health Assure
– Amajit Gupta; CEO, Lightstorm
– Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju; Chief Technology Officer, Axis Mutual fund
– Abhishek Sukhwal; Head Cloud Center of Excellence, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
– Rajgopal Nayak; Chief Technology Officer, Metro Brands
– Ashish Sharma; Strategy Head Special Projects, Web Werks
– Roberto Frongia; Strategy & Operations Director Technology and Digital Compute & Innovation NEOM UAE
– Suresh Chandrasekaran; Executive Vice President, Denodo
– Manish Kishore; Global CIO Wockhardt ltd
– Nasreen Khan; Head – Cloud & Cloud Security, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Ninad Raje, Director & CIO, Health Assure, remarks, "If cloud technology is the soil, then Data Centers are the pipeline that supplies the water to the soil." While shedding light on the exponential expansion of the data center market at the World Cloud Show – India, Ninad added, "In the Indian market, Data Centers are unquestionably here to stay and are committed to the long term."

Dr Avadhut Parab, CIO, Parle Agro, offered significant insights on the application of AI and ML, "Machine learning and artificial intelligence are no longer myths. The improvement of customer service and experience through data augmentation based on customer feedback increases brand recognition. IT and business operations are now run much more efficiently, thanks to AI and ML."

Suresh Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President, Denodo, took part in a panel discussion and listed top three takeaways from the current environment in the data center industry, and said, "Before collecting data, organizations must continually connect the data. Data literacy and unified data control are required for every organization, as is the decoupling of business transformation and IT operations."

The various cloud models and services enabling enterprises to implement the cloud in different ways and effectively invest in technology were one of the major topics of discussion at the event. The speakers on this panel included Suresh Sankaranarayanan, Senior EVP & CTO, Kotak General Insurance; Nikunj Jain, CIO & Digital Leader, P&G India; Prasanna C, Head of Product & Marketing, Lightstorm; and Manish Kishore, Global CIO, Wockhardt Ltd.

In this panel discussion, panellists talked about the best cloud migration approaches for companies in a variety of industries. The panel also discussed heavily on the value proposition of Kubernetes in the modern workspace and edge computing.

Another notable panel discussion during the event covered the topic of "Data Centers Reimagined: AI, ML, Edge & Virtualization". The panel examined cutting-edge data center technology and how organizations can use it to maximize the value of their data. The speakers of the panel included Dr Avadhut Parad, CIO, and Parle Agro; Sourav Das, CIDO, Aditya Birla Group. Viral Davde, CTO, NCDEX; Vinod Kumar, EVP & CIO, Fino Payments Bank.
The panel talked about the rapid expansion of ML and AI in the Indian market. Panellists gave insights on the various tools used for the functioning of Data Centers, whilst also shedding light on the role of edge in sustainability initiatives.

Large enterprises have diversified business functions, converged technologies have given enterprises the scalability while significantly reducing time to market," quoted Sourav Das, CIDO, Aditya Birla Group as he shared his thoughts on converged technologies at Trescon's World Cloud Show – India.

Lightstorm's Amajit Gupta gave a comprehensive presentation on the theme of powering the inevitable network. He emphasized how important it is for a network to be able to adapt to the rapidly changing environment in which we live. For organizations to succeed, modern networks and the speed at which information is sent to them are essential. "Every business owner wants to be at the vanguard of a digital revolution," stated Mr Amajit Gupta, CEO of Lightstorm, while discussing new technological developments at Trescon's World Cloud Show. He added, "It is a logical progression given that businesses can now sell everywhere thanks to cloud technologies. Instead of increasing their physical footprint, businesses will concentrate on growing their digital footprint."

Ananth Kumar, Engineering Leader, Site24x7 gave another very impactful presentation to the audience about choosing a monitoring system and various factors to consider. He highlighted the distinctions between on-prem and SaaS solutions by emphasizing the business's cost, time, skill, and requirements.

Basil Dhange, CISO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd., shared his top tips for moving to the cloud, and quoted, "It is critical to identify pain-points of on-premise before migrating to the cloud, also very important to understand your data and then embark on your cloud journey."

"We need to switch from a smart approach to one that is more holistic and cognitive. We are looking for innovation in every corner of the world. The Indian market is highly valued by NEOM and we intend to utilize it to advance our endeavour to accelerate human progress," said Roberto Frongia, Strategy & Operations Director Technology and Digital Compute & Innovation NEOM UAE.

Presenting the hybrid cloud platform of Web Werks, which scales with the expansion of businesses was Ashish Kumar, Strategy Head of Projects at Web Werks. Among the subjects covered by Mr Ashish Sharma were the data fabric, contemporary data management technologies and integration, and augmented or automated data management. A thorough presentation that addressed all the concerns and questions that several decision-makers had.
Nasreen Khan, Head of Cloud & Cloud Security, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., commented as she moderated the panel discussion on cloud security, and said, "Cloud has a huge range. Like the weather, it is a dynamic environment that changes. As soon as your company makes the major switch to the cloud, I suggest doing routine data audits."

The 18th global edition of World Cloud Show is officially sponsored by:
– Supported By: NITI Aayog
– Co-Powered By: Lightstorm
– Gold Partner: Site24x7 & Web Werks
– Silver Partner: Denodo

About Cloud Show

World Cloud Show is a global series of events that take place in cities all over the world and are focused on business and thought leadership.

The Indian edition of the world tour will bring together qualified CIOs, CTOs, COOs, Heads of Cloud, Heads of IT Infrastructure, Heads of Data Center Operations – IT Data Center Administrator, DevOps Leaders, Heads of Digital Transformation/Innovation, and Experts in Cloud Computing from across India's industry verticals, all under one roof.

About Trescon

Trescon is a multinational business events and consulting company that offers a variety of business services to a clientele that is diverse and includes businesses, governments, and individuals. With the help of conferences, roadshows, expos, demand creation, investor connect, and advisory services. Trescon produces highly targeted B2B events that link companies with prospects. For more information visit: tresconglobal.com.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani,
Head – Media, PR & Corporate Communications, Trescon
media@tresconglobal.com
+91 95559 15156

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Experts from AWS, Digital Realty, DBS, Huawei, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Visa to Speak at Tech Week Singapore

CloserStill Media today announced the Main Stage line-up for Tech Week Singapore, featuring industry leaders from AWS, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Digital Realty, Equinix, GitLab, Google Cloud, Groupon Singapore, Huawei, Lenovo, Microsoft, The Sandbox, Tencent Cloud, Visa, and more.

Tech Week Singapore brings together seven co-located events, including Big Data & AI World, Cloud Expo Asia, Cyber Security World, Data Centre World Asia, DevOps Live, eCommerce Expo Asia and Technology for Marketing.

Chi Chuan Poh, Executive Director (Exhibitions & Conferences) at Singapore Tourism Board will open the two-day event on 12 October by welcoming thousands of technology enthusiasts and visionaries at Marina Bay Sands.

“It is a great pleasure to have Chi Chuan Poh as the events Guest of Honour at Tech Week Singapore. Having the support and recognition of the Singapore Tourism Board represents the significance and importance of technology events in Singapore and Southeast Asia as a place to get inspired and find the best opportunities for businesses to ride the digital wave,” said Andy Kiwanuka, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at CloserStill Media.

Answering the tech world’s burning questions

Trending topics including digital waste and sustainability, Web3 and blockchain, Metaverse, and hybrid cloud transformation are amongst the many discussion points to be dissected on the Tech Week Main Stage, sponsored by Digital Realty.

May-Ann Lim, Emeritus Director at Asia Cloud Computing Association, will explore the regulatory landscape of Web3 and Metaverse with an audience of business leaders to identify future opportunities where these transformative technologies can be applied.

“I really like the physicality of in-person events. It’s a valuable experience to connect humanly with people. I think that there are a lot of new and exciting industry opportunities that are really unexplored, so I would love to chat with people at Tech Week Singapore who have ideas, projects or concepts that they are testing out,” said May-Ann.

The Main Stage will also feature the inspirational story of how Chris Chong dropped out of university at the age of 20, moved to Singapore, founded Beeconomic and turned it into an eight-figure buyout in 6 months.

“I’m very excited to speak at Tech Week Singapore. It is where all the pieces can come together, memories are made and new ideas turned into businesses and innovations,” said Chris Chong, Co-Founder of Groupon Singapore.

Leaders from the healthcare and financial industries will present how advancing technologies can be used as a force for good.

Daniel Laverick, Chief Digital & Data Officer at Zuellig Pharma will highlight how blockchain can be used to build trust and intelligence at a time when consumer privacy is a key priority for businesses and public services.

Medhy Souidi, Metaverse Lead and Head of Innovation at DBS Bank, is set to share how Metaverse and virtual worlds can be leveraged to showcase the importance of building a better, more sustainable physical world.

Wei Ming Lim, Head of Data Architecture, Group Technology Architecture at OCBC Bank and speaker at Cloud Expo Asia said: “Data is the new growth currency in the pursuit for an immersive and connected experience. The ability to transform data into actionable insights and to personalise individual customer journeys drive efficiency. Availability, searchability and usability are all vital factors for next-generation data platforms to build an embedded ecosystem.”

Tech Week Singapore will take place on 12 and 13 October 2022 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre.Tickets are free for all visitors.

About CloserStill Media

CloserStill Media organises international B2B tradeshows. In the technology markets, these events reach across five global territories, more than 70,000 delegates and over 2,500 exhibitors. Its portfolio includes some of the fastest growing and award-winning events, including Tech Show London, an umbrella brand featuring Cloud Expo Europe and Data Centre World. Having delivered unparalleled quality and relevant audiences for all exhibitions, CloserStill has been repeatedly recognised as a leading innovator. Its teams and events have been recognised in Europe and Asia, with awards including Best Marketing Manager five times in succession, Best Trade Exhibition, Best Launch Exhibition, and Rising Star two years in succession, among others. CloserStill is headquartered in London, with offices in Singapore, and across America and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.closerstillmedia.com.

Exclusive VIP tickets are available for businesses that meet the criteria. For more information, please visit www.cloudexpoasia.com/why-visit/vip-badge-requirements

For a press pass or to arrange interviews with speakers, please contact Georgie May: g.may@closerstillmedia.com

Trintech Is Awarded “Easiest to Do Business With” and “Fastest Implementation” Badges in G2’s Fall 2022 Report

DALLAS, TX, Oct 6, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced the company has received several new badges based on customer reviews received on G2, a leading global tech marketplace and review platform. In addition to multiple references to impeccable customer service, the company's Adra Suite (financial close solution for mid-market organizations) received the only badge for "fastest implementation" in the Implementation Index for Financial Close category and its Cadency Platform (financial close solution for large enterprises) received the only badge for "Easiest to Do Business With" in the Relationship Index for Financial Close category.

"We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to delivering the very best user experience possible for our customers," said Leo Yancey, Chief Customer Officer of Trintech. "It is a reflection of the trust, confidence, and satisfaction that our customers place in Trintech's ability to help them deliver a quick and accurate close process each month."

Trintech's Fall 2022 G2 Badges include:
– Leader – Mid-Market Grid(R) for Financial Close (substantial satisfaction and market presence scores)
– Fastest Implementation – Financial Close Implementation Index (shortest go-live time in its category)
– Easiest to Do Business With – Financial Close Relationship Index (highest Ease of Doing Business With rating)
– High Performer – Grid report for Financial Close | Fall 2022 (high customer satisfaction scores)
– High Performer – Enterprise Grid(R) Report for Financial Close (high customer satisfaction scores)
– Users Love Us (20+ reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars)

"Ranking on G2 reports are based on data provided to us by real software buyers," said Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. "Potential buyers know they can trust these insights when researching and selecting software because they're rooted in vetted, verified, and authentic reviews."

Trintech top five highlights from G2 include:
– "Innovative time-saving tool that provides management visibility during month-end processes"
– "Great reconciliation tool with great service"
– "Great customer service – Very knowledgeable and responsive with any questions or issues we had during the implementation"
– "Amazing product – I had zero experience with this product and was able to navigate and utilize the functionality of what it offers quickly"
– "Great solution for small/medium-sized firms to get organized for month-end close and reconciliations"

To learn more about Trintech's financial close solutions, visit Trintech.com.

About Trintech

Trintech Inc., a pioneer of financial corporate performance management software, combines technical and financial expertise to create innovative, cloud-based software solutions that deliver world-class financial operations and insights. From high volume transaction matching and streamlining daily operational reconciliations, to automating and managing balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journal entries, disclosure reporting and bank fee analysis, to governance, risk and compliance – Trintech's portfolio of financial solutions, including Cadency(R) Platform, Adra(R) Suite, and targeted tools, ReconNET(TM), T-Recs(R), and UPCS(R), help manage all aspects of the financial close process. Over 3,500 clients worldwide – including the majority of the Fortune 100 – rely on the company's cloud-based software to continuously improve the efficiency, reliability, and strategic insights of their financial operations.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Trintech has offices located across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Nordic countries, as well as strategic partners in South Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. To learn more about Trintech, visit www.trintech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact:
Kelli Shoevlin
Sr. Manager, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications
kelli.shoevlin@trintech.com

SOURCE: Trintech, Inc.

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Hela Apparel Holdings Consolidates Growth with Go-Live on SAP S/4HANA with attune, a Rizing Company

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct 6, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Hela Apparel Holdings announced its go-live on SAP S/4HANA(R) Fashion and Vertical Business, using the attune Fashion Suite(TM) to digitalize end-to-end business processes. Hela partnered with attune, a Rizing company, to accelerate the implementation while incorporating leading practices in order-to-cash, procurement, production, and finance business processes across its business in Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

A global provider of bespoke apparel supply chain solutions, Hela has served as an innovative, ethical, and sustainable apparel supply chain solution provider for three decades. Today, the company is making great strides in its digital transformation journey, replacing legacy IT systems with a connected digital ERP platform that will support its continued growth and drive integration to enhance productivity, efficiency, and waste elimination across its global footprint.

The implementation of SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business solution marks one of the several steps the company has taken to strengthen the organization's drive towards process excellence and greater efficiency. For Hela, SAP's solution for the vertically integrated fashion industry brings a future-ready platform, providing its businesses with an integrated solution that elevates current processes to proven industry best practices, while ensuring the ability to extend the solution footprint as the business evolves and grows.

"Our IT platform is key to driving our strategy by supporting innovation, digitalization, and scalability. Digitizing end-to-end processes with a digital core empowered by SAP S/4HANA has given us the transparency and flexibility we need to support our global growth while future-proofing the business. We believe that as we continue our digital transformation journey, the move to SAP S/4HANA with integrations to 3rd party applications including a Hela-designed and developed Manufacturing Execution System will serve as a robust launchpad to propel us to the next level — facilitating greater innovation and accelerating our growth." – Ruwanthi Fernando, Chief Information & Process Officer, Hela Apparel Holdings.

Hela utilized attune's pre-configured accelerator to fast-track the implementation. The attune Fashion Suite is a proven solution built on SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical Business, and is currently used by multiple fashion companies globally. The solution brings pre-configured processes built on attune's fashion industry know-how and experience in working with 80+ clients.

With the SAP S/4HANA implementation, the company moves to a cloud-first strategy, enabling powerful integration across their supply chain for improved insights into crucial data that support proactive decision-making. The first phase of the go-live covers the company's kidswear cluster; the next phase will cover its intimates and sportswear clusters across factories in Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

"We were excited to bring our wealth of experience to Hela Apparel Holdings and support their digital transformation journey. With attune Fashion Suite, our pre-configured SAP S/4HANA accelerator designed for the fashion industry, we were able to provide Hela a faster path to SAP S/4HANA, ultimately providing greater flexibility and innovating where it really matters," said Sanjeev Walgampaya, SVP – APAC, attune Consulting.

About Hela

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC is a social capital-focused company built on the principles of inclusivity, equality, and climate stability. With over three decades of industry experience, Hela focuses on building strategic partnerships with global brands to provide apparel supply chain solutions with distinctive advantages.

The organization has a global presence with 11 manufacturing facilities across Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt, as well as design centres in Sri Lanka, the US, the UK, and France, providing direct employment to over 20,000 people. Innovative, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturing is at the centre of Hela's operations. With numerous accolades for sustainability, the organization was recently endorsed as a signatory to the UN Global Compact and was awarded the ISO 14064-1:2018 certification for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions across the Group. [CSE: HELA] Please visit www.helaclothing.com.

About attune

attune, a Rizing company, is an SAP solutions provider to the Fashion and Lifestyle industries, working with global brands and retailers to help them transition to the digital age. A leading SAP partner and collaborator, attune has been extensively involved in SAP offerings for the fashion industry and has deep domain and product know-how. With its presence across the globe, attune's delivery capabilities, along with purpose-built accelerators and add-on tools help fashion companies rapidly respond to shifting market conditions and transform their business performance. Please visit www.attuneconsulting.com for more information.

About Rizing

It's the experience that matters. Rizing professionals help your business succeed at any point in your SAP journey. Rizing's objective is to empower your business to unlock the intelligent enterprise with cloud technologies from SAP, our Geospatial solutions, and our proprietary, cutting-edge products: Blueline, Lyra, Lifecycle Pricing, Carbon, Mercury, and Hydrogen available on the SAP Store. With real-life experiences in business areas like enterprise asset management, human capital management, and consumer industries, we know how to simplify your digital transformation so that your business can be everything you want it to be. From targeted small business needs to full-scale large enterprise resource planning solutions, our SAP-certified consultants are focused on your growth. For more information, please visit www.rizing.com.

Contact (press only):

Sherryanne Meyer, Rizing Corporate Communications Director, sherry.meyer@rizing.com.

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Amazfit Launches GTR 4 and GTS 4 Smartwatches in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Amazfit, a premium smart wearable hardware brand owned by Zepp Health Corporation (Zepp), is delighted to announce the launch of the Amazfit GTR 4 and Amazfit GTS 4 smartwatches offering more choices to Malaysians pursuing an active lifestyle in sports, fashion and business.

Amazfit GTR 4

Amazfit GTS 4

Busy business executives can go straight from their offices to the gym or pool with the Amazfit GTR 4, which is catered for sports and business. This newest iteration of the Amazfit GTR 4, while retaining the appearance of a traditional watch with rich design texture, has enhanced sports functions with a business-like appearance that can be worn to meetings.

Those pursuing an active lifestyle need not worry when they put on the Amazfit GTS 4, as it is just as good for a dinner date as it is for sports. With a slim and stylish appearance, the Amazfit GTS 4 also has enhanced sports functions while still remaining ultra-thin and stylish.

The Amazfit GTR 4 has a bigger screen than its predecessors, coming with a 1.43'' HD AMOLED display and providing a more immersive visual experience. The Amazfit GTS 4 comes with a 1.75'' HD AMOLED display and modern square design. Both have always-on display. For the GTR 4, there is a selection of over 200 watch faces, with 15 editable watch faces and 30 animated watch faces. For the GTS 4, there are over 150 watch faces, 10 editable watch faces and 30 animated watch faces.

Amazfit has rolled out a range of new features to support the sports lifestyles of wearers. Both the GTR 4 and GTS 4 come with Dual-band Circularly-polarized GPS antenna technology; route import and real-time navigation; smart strength training mode; interval training template; sports reminders and voice broadcast and; track run mode. In addition, there are over 150 sports modes and smart recognition that can track wearer's sports condition and performance. Both have 5 ATM water resistance and for health monitoring, have the new BioTracker 4.0 to track blood-oxygen and heart rate.

GTR 4 comes in Superseed Black, Vintage Brown Leather and Racetrack Grey while GTS 4 comes in Infinite Black, Misty White, Autumn Brown, and Rosebud Pink. The GTR 4 and GTS 4 will be launched at a promotion price of RM799 (Retail priced at RM829). Early birds will get Starbucks card valued at RM30 while those who purchase other Amazfit products will get Celebrity Fitness 2Pax seven-day free trial pass worth up to RM1,092.00, all while stocks last.

Find out more about the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 smartwatches at https://www.amazfit.com/my or Amazfit's e-commerce partner platforms Shopee, Lazada, Tik Tok Shop and PG Mall.

About Amazfit

Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands, Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", encouraging users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.

Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, and EMEA and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, please visit www.amazfit.com.

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