Bureau Expands Its Southeast Asia Presence with Expansion into the Philippines and Indonesia

MANILA, Feb 1, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Bureau, a global leader in identity decisioning and fraud prevention, today announced its strategic expansion into two key Southeast Asian markets: the Philippines and Indonesia. This move solidifies Bureau’s commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge fraud and risk prevention solutions to digital-first businesses in the region.

With a rapidly growing digital economy and constantly evolving regulatory compliance, Southeast Asia presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges for FinTechs and Digital Banks. Fraudulent activity threatens to undermine trust and stifle growth, making robust fraud prevention measures crucial.

Bureau’s diverse suite of solutions tackles this problem head-on, empowering FinTechs across the region to:

Prevent fraudulent users from entering their systems: Bureau maps digital personas, using user’s email, phone, and social profiles, to physical identities and analyzes behavioral activity to identify and remove suspicious users effectively, in real-time.

Guard against evolving fraud tactics: From device intelligence to device fingerprinting and behavioral biometrics, Bureau offers a comprehensive ML-based arsenal to combat synthetic frauds and money mules.

Gain actionable insights on New-to-Credit Borrowers: Tokenized risk scores and contextual analysis provide clear, actionable insights, to guide informed decision-making with the help of alternative risk intelligence signals.

Leverage a powerful Trust Network: Bureau’s unique network, built based on millions of processed data across regions, assesses risk based on connections between digital personas, physical identities, and behaviour patterns, offering a deep understanding of individual users.

“We understand the specific challenges faced by financial services in Southeast Asia,” says Ranjan R Reddy, CEO of Bureau. “Our targeted solutions are designed to address these challenges related to new-to-credit borrowers against money mules, social engineering, and account takeovers offering a tactical approach that solves real-world fraud problems for businesses of all sizes.”

“Southeast Asia presents a fertile ground for tech innovation in financial services,” states Preekshit Gupta, VP of SEA and MEA at Bureau. “With the ever-evolving nature of fraud, having a trusted partner like Bureau is crucial for FinTechs and Banks going digital, to protect their investments and maintain their customers’ trust. We are proud to be their go-to partner for achieving sustainable growth through effective fraud prevention.”

Bureau’s entry into these key SEA markets in the Digital Lending and Banking space underscores its commitment to building a robust regional presence and empowering businesses to navigate the growing complexities of the digital financial landscape.

About Bureau

Bureau is a modern no-code fraud detection, and identity decisioning platform. It delivers accurate conclusions about the trustworthiness of digital identities to prevent fraud and ease compliance, resulting in seamless digital journeys for legitimate customers. The single AI-architected platform provides banks, fintechs, gaming, and gig economy companies with a complete range of fraud, risk and compliance solutions in over 100 markets globally.

Backed by leading global investors, including Quona Capital, Village global, Commerce Ventures, Okta (Nasdaq) , and GMO Payments (Tokyo), Bureau is headquartered in San Francisco, with a global presence in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle east. Learn more at https://www.bureau.id/.

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Maruthi Kumar
maruthi@bureau.id

Erin West; Watchlist Internet; BBB Win at Scam Fighter of the Year Awards

AMSTERDAM, Jan 31, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser have announced the winners of the 2024 Scam Fighter of the Year Awards. Previous years honored a single winner, but the latest edition has diversified to recognize the remarkable efforts of individuals, organizations, and tools in their relentless fight against online fraud and scams.

Scam Fighters 2024

Best Scam Fighting Individual

Winner: Erin West, Santa Clara County Prosecutor & REACT Task Force, for her exceptional work in combating high-tech crimes, including the disruption of international SIM swappers and fraudulent call centers. Her dedication to addressing sophisticated scams, such as romance investment scams, underlines her significant contribution. Collecting her award, West said, “I can’t stop, won’t stop, until the day I open my email box and find it empty. Every day I’m deluged with victims of pig butchering and I’m gravely concerned about the transnational organized crime that is powered by human trafficking victims. I am so honored to be chosen for this award. It shows me that this work resonates with others and it motivates me to continue. I’m grateful.”

Runners-up: Pierogi, ‘Scammer Payback’; Nazia Karrim, SAFPS

Best Scam Fighting Organization

Winner: Watchlist Internet, Austria-based internet safety platform recognized for its comprehensive approach to providing insights into internet scams and frauds. Established by the ÖIAT, their extensive coverage on a range of topics, from subscription traps to phishing. Watchlist Internet Project Leader, Thorsten Behrens, celebrated by saying, “This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication and support of the community.” Head of Research at ÖIAT, Louise Beltzung, praised all nominees, “We all share the same mission – to make the internet a safer place for everyone.”

Runners-up: BlockchainUnmasked; Trilogy Media

Best Scam Fighting Tool

Winner: BBB Scam Tracker (Better Business Bureau), scam reporting and identification tool awarded for its significant impact in empowering consumers to report and avoid scams. BBB Executive Director, Melissa Trumpower, stated, “We’re incredibly proud of BBB Scam Tracker and grateful for this recognition. Thanks to the collaborative work of BBB’s professionals, we estimate that our scam-fighting tool helped people avoid losing $24.3 million in 2023.”

Runners-up: ÖIAT Fake-Shop Detector Plug-in; Guardio

After public nominations, the jury of anti-scam professionals included Brook Stein (Trend Micro), Chien Fu “Jeff” Kuo (Gogolook), and Jayde Richmond (Australian National Anti-Scam Centre at ACCC), and previous winners, Derek Smythe (Artists Against 419 – AA419) and Ayleen Charlotte (Romance Scam Speaker and Tinder Swindler Victim).

Prof. Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA and ScamAdviser, said, “Thousands of scam fighters across the world don’t get enough credit. Putting the spotlight on these dedicated scam fighters spreads the news of their good deeds and hopefully inspires the next generation of scam fighters.”

In October 2023, GASA and ScamAdviser released the Global State of Scams Report, which estimated worldwide losses to scams of $1.026 trillion in 12 months.

Contact Information
Sam Rogers
Marketing Director, Global Anti-Scam Alliance
sam.rogers@gasa.org

SOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)

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Komet Sales Announces Merger with Axerrio

BERGEN OP ZOOM, NETHERLANDS, Jan 29, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Komet Sales and Axerrio have merged. With this collaboration, they combine the expertise and experience of both organizations in the field of IT in the floral industry. This enables them to accelerate their growth and expedite the development of their software products. Additionally, they will integrate their e-commerce platforms, creating an extensive supply network that connects the Netherlands, Europe, North America, and South America.

Komet Sales (“Komet”), the leading software provider for the floral industry in North and South America, is pleased to announce the merger with Axerrio, a leading software provider for the floral industry in the Netherlands and Europe. The merger brings new value to the customers of both companies by expanding access to new functionalities and allowing customers to access an extensive network of buyers and sellers through Komet’s and Axerrio’s e-commerce networks. The current Axerrio team will continue to lead Axerrio’s growth strategy.

Axerrio, headquartered in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, has become one of the largest software providers for floral companies in the Netherlands and Europe. Axerrio’s solutions and team bring in-depth expertise driving e-commerce and procurement management in Dutch auction and private channels. Furthermore, Axerrio’s solution excels in production management and integrates seamlessly with retail systems for the smooth sale and production of bouquets and plant arrangements. After the merger, the companies will work on a seamless integration between Axerrio and the Komet solutions.

In addition to the e-commerce platform, the Komet corporate family includes the following subsidiaries: UNOSOF, the leading software provider for flower growers in South America; Floral Computer Systems (FCS) SmartSystem, the most widely used solution for flower wholesale in the United States; and Komet Sales, the leading ERP system for flower importers and large-scale wholesalers. In conjunction with Axerrio, these solutions form a range of products designed to seamlessly connect suppliers with their customers throughout the entire supply chain of flowers and plants. They assist growers in marketing their products on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. They enable importers and wholesalers to source products from a broader range of suppliers while achieving operational efficiency and improved sales velocity. This combination aligns perfectly with Axerrio and Komet’s commitment to providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to their customers. Additionally, many customers using Komet, UNOSOF, or FCS already have business relationships with Axerrio’s customers, providing immediate opportunities for synergy and new functionality.

“Our vision is to provide software that allows floral businesses to seamlessly manage their operations, grow their revenue, and enhance their margins,” said Chris Beals, CEO of Komet Sales. “With the addition of Axerrio to our family of companies, we bring a great team and in-depth software capabilities for Dutch and European organizations with expertise in retail, production, and integrated e-commerce aboard. Furthermore, the extensive e-commerce network between the companies will enable customers to sell more easily to new buyers and regions.”

Existing customers of both Komet Sales and Axerrio can expect a seamless transition and support. The integration of Axerrio’s expertise and technologies, especially in the production of bouquets and plant arrangements for retail, will further enhance the value and capabilities of Komet’s products.

“We are excited to join forces with Komet to deliver even better solutions to our current and future customers,” said Nardi Rens, CEO and co-founder of Axerrio. “Together, we will be able to offer an even more comprehensive and innovative range of products and services to help our customers in their daily operations and growth ambitions.” Nardi will continue as CEO of the growing Axerrio team in the Netherlands and Europe.

Komet and Axerrio have ambitious plans to integrate American and European product classification and systems to enhance cross-selling among customers. With these developments and improved functionality, customers can anticipate the constantly evolving floral industry.

For media inquiries, please contact Elena Mejia at elena@kometsales.com.

About Komet:

Komet is the parent company of Komet Sales, UNOSOF, and FCS, the leading providers of software solutions for flower importers, producers, and wholesalers in the American floral industry. Komet also manages the K2K Floral e-commerce platform, the leading B2B e-commerce network in North and South America. Komet’s customers collectively drive the floral industry in North and South America and represent some of the largest companies in the sector. With their software solutions, Komet and its subsidiaries share a common vision to streamline their customers’ operations, increase revenue, and improve margins.

About Axerrio:

Since 1995, Axerrio has successfully implemented the Axerrio Business Software (ABS) at more than 90 companies. Currently, the software serves as a daily trading and process management tool for over 1,000 professionals in the floral industry and thousands of their customers through the Axerrio e-commerce solution. Axerrio offers a comprehensive business solution that includes ERP software, ICT infrastructure, user and process support, and maintenance.

Contact Information

Elena Mejia
Marketing Coordinator
elena@kometsales.com
(786) 772-3375

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Graid Technology Launches Revolutionary GPU-Based RAID Solution, SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001, Redefining NVMe Performance for Towers and Edge Computing

SANTA CLARA, CA, Jan 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Graid Technology, an industry trailblazer in GPU-based RAID for NVMe, proudly announces the groundbreaking release of SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001. This innovative GPU-based RAID solution is designed to maximize NVMe SSD performance while eliminating CPU cycle consumption and avoiding throughput bottlenecks. Utilizing patented out-of-path RAID protection technology, data travels directly from the CPU to the NVMe SSDs, ensuring unmatched flexibility, unprecedented performance, and overall superior value.

NVMe SSDs, with their high-speed performance and low latency, significantly enhance tasks across CAD, video editing, IoT, and gaming. Faster loading times, improved rendering, quick file transfers, smooth playback, efficient data processing, and reduced latency contribute to overall superior performance. But traditional RAID methods introduce bottlenecks, limiting the performance of NVMe SSDs in critical applications.

GPU-based SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001 supports up to 8 NVMe SSDs and delivers superior performance and flexibility for towers and edge servers, professional workstations, and gaming desktops. SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001 is the perfect storage choice for engineers, videographers, telcos, CSPs, and MSPs. Its powerful performance capabilities are well-suited for applications such as CAD, video editing, IoT, and gaming.

“As NVMe SSDs play a crucial role in cloud, core, and edge infrastructure, the demand for enhanced data protection without compromising performance is evident,” said Leander Yu, President and CEO of Graid Technology. “SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001 addresses this need by delivering best-in-class performance and airtight data protection while optimizing throughput, parallelism, and latency, ensuring seamless performance at the edge. We are excited to add the SR-1001 to the SupremeRAID(TM) suite of products.”

Graid Technology continues to lead the industry with innovative storage solutions, ensuring optimal NVMe SSD performance and superior data protection across diverse applications. The SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001 is available immediately through all Graid Technology resale partners and distributors worldwide. To learn more, visit https://www.graidtech.com/product/sr-1001.

Graid Technology, Protecting NVMe-based Data from The Desktop To The Cloud With A Full Suite of Products:

SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1001: PCIe Gen 3 card supporting up to 8 SSDs, designed for 1U tower and edge servers, professional workstations, and gaming desktops.

SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1000: PCIe Gen 3 card supporting up to 32 SSDs, catering to 1U cloud and enterprise servers.

SupremeRAID(TM) SR-1010: PCIe Gen 4 card supporting up to 32 SSDs, ideal for 2U cloud and enterprise servers

About Graid Technology

Graid Technology, led by a dedicated team of experts with decades of experience in the SDS, ASIC, and storage industries, continues to push boundaries in data storage innovation with our full suite of SupremeRAID(TM) products, leveraging GPU acceleration to maximize enterprise SSD performance. The company’s headquarters in Silicon Valley, supported by an R&D center in Taiwan, symbolizes our global commitment to pioneering advancements in storage solutions. Visit our website or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Contact Information:
Andrea Eaken
Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEA | Graid Technology
andrea.eaken@graidtech.com
949-742-9928

SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc.

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mindzie Unveils Python Integration to Enhance AI-Driven Process Mining and Automation

DALLAS, TX, Jan 24, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – mindzie, inc. (“mindzie“), a leading provider of Generative AI-Driven process mining and business process optimization software, today announced the launch of a revolutionary new feature: integration with Python, the world’s most popular programming language. This cutting-edge addition allows users to harness the power of Python to develop custom process mining attributes, KPIs, classify data, integrate 3rd party systems, and much more within mindzie’s user-friendly platform.

Process Mining and Python

“I am thrilled to announce our latest innovation – the integration of Python into our Process Mining platform. This integration is more than just a technological advancement; it’s a game changer for businesses seeking to harness the full potential of their data. With Python’s flexibility and our platform’s intuitive design, we are empowering users to create bespoke solutions tailored to their unique business needs. This is a significant step allowing our clients to uncover deeper insights, drive efficiency, and foster continuous process improvement in ways that were previously unattainable.” – Soren Frederiksen, Chief Technology Officer, mindzie.

Enhanced Customization and Flexibility

The integration with Python opens up endless possibilities for customization in process mining. Users can now leverage the robust capabilities of Python scripting to create tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of their business processes. This feature is especially beneficial for organizations looking to delve deeper into their data and extract meaningful insights that standard process mining might overlook. Companies can now tailor their process mining efforts such as:

Aggregate process behaviors (e.g. the number of handovers between different departments in a case), these insights can be further used for predictions or root cause analysis.
Indicate whether a case started during a busy period, to use as input for AI models.

Users can develop sophisticated algorithms and analytics, expanding the scope of process mining beyond traditional boundaries.

Seamless Integration for Maximum Impact

mindzie has ensured that the integration of Python into its platform is seamless and user-friendly. Businesses can start leveraging this new feature immediately, with minimal learning curve or even using 3rd party technology like ChatGPT for code writing assistance. This ease of use democratizes access to advanced data analysis, making it available to a broader range of professionals within an organization.

The mindzie studio is available in Cloud Hosted, Enterprise On-Premise, Desktop Professional Edition, and Free Desktop Edition. Allowing companies to select the platform that best fits their unique requirements.

For more information, please contact https://mindzie.com/contact

Contact Information
mindzie media
Media Relations
info@mindzie.com
866-646-3943

SOURCE: mindzie, inc.

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CRN Recognizes Dazz as a Cloud 100 Company for 2024

PALO ALTO, CA, Jan 22, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Dazz, the leader in security remediation, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Dazz to its annual Cloud 100 list. This list honors the 100 leading cloud companies for 2024 across five key categories: infrastructure, monitoring and management, storage, software, and security.

CRN’s Cloud 100 list spotlights technology suppliers for their commitment to channel partners as well as their demonstrated innovation in cloud-based technology development. This list is the trusted resource for solution providers looking for technology vendors best positioned to support their cloud product and services needs.

The Dazz Unified Remediation Platform gives CISOs holistic visibility across all their environments and detection tools for faster response to security issues, which is invaluable in the wake of increased regulations to disclose and fix cybersecurity risks. The platform features several patent-pending technologies that trace any security finding to resources up and downstream, including resources that originate security issues and those that are impacted by them. Armed with automated root cause analysis, security and development teams leverage Dazz assistive and automatic remediation actions to reduce mean-time-to-remediate (MTTR). According to a recent IDC research paper, Dazz customers reduce the time to remediate by as much as 90 percent.

“We are honored to be recognized by CRN as one of the top 100 cloud companies for 2024, and take pride in empowering security leaders with an industry-first remediation solution that covers everything organizations they develop and run in code, clouds, applications, and infrastructure,” says Merav Bahat, Co-Founder and CEO at Dazz. “As security leaders navigate new regulatory demands and an ever-changing threat landscape, we look forward to collaborating with our partners to deliver significant value to our customers, including faster fixes, increased productivity, and greater business innovation.”

“As migration to the public cloud and cloud-based software accelerates, enterprises increasingly depend on innovative, secure cloud services to harness the cloud’s agility and scalability,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, US Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “The companies selected for this year’s Cloud 100 list demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting cloud computing solution providers with leading-edge products and services. Congratulations to those on this year’s list! We look forward to seeing how they propel innovation and channel success in cloud computing throughout the year ahead.”

CRN’s Cloud 100 list will be featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN magazine and online at www.crn.com/cloud100.

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Enterprise Video Platform Developer Network Optix, Inc. Acquires Scailable BV and Its Innovative Cloud-to-Edge AI Deployment

Walnut Creek, Calif., Jan 19, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Network Optix, Inc. (Nx), a premier developer of enterprise video platforms, proudly announces the acquisition of Scailable BV, an innovative cloud-to-edge AI deployment and fleet management startup based in the Netherlands.

Scailable’s cutting-edge development, deployment, and management tools allow AI developers or data ops teams to seamlessly deploy AI models from the cloud to any edge hardware device, re-train them, and manage an infinite fleet of edge AI pipelines. This not only streamlines operations but does so while minimizing spent time, effort, and cost.

By integrating Scailable’s tools as a component of the Network Optix Video Platform, Network Optix and Scailable aim to supercharge the extraction of actionable intelligence from video, turning it into a powerful data sensor, accessible to anyone.

Data derived from video has become a crucial element in organizational and government operations, and plays a pivotal role in data-collection and automated decision-making used to optimize operational efficiency. Intelligent video has already solidified its presence in industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Smart City, Transportation, Data Operations, and many more (read more here).

With the incorporation of Scailable’s capabilities into the Network Optix Video Platform, Nx aims to empower developers and organizations to create and deliver customized and ever-evolving solutions, with a fraction of the resources.

“We are thrilled to welcome Scailable as the new member of our Nx global family,” said Nathan Wheeler, Chairman and CEO of Network Optix. “Their disruptive edge AI management software supercharges our enterprise video platform, empowering organizations and businesses worldwide to unlock the full potential of video data to drive innovation in operational intelligence.”

Prof. Dr. Maurits Kaptein, CEO of Scailable, added, “We are excited to join forces with Network Optix, bringing the benefits of edge AI – increased user privacy, reduced carbon footprints, and faster response times – to a global stage. Together, we can ensure real-time AI-generated insights on any video stream without the heavy and costly cloud processing.”

The combined solution is expected to be available to customers in Q3 2024.

About Network Optix: Network Optix is a premier enterprise video platform provider for security, transportation, smart city, and smart building markets. Our award-winning platform helps organizations improve security, protect assets, optimize operations, and reduce costs. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Network Optix serves customers on every continent.

About Scailable BV: Scailable BV, founded in Eindhoven in 2020, is a Dutch company on a mission to make edge AI model management and deployment effortless and hardware agnostic. The Scailable AI manager enables the deployment of trained AI models over-the-air, without device-specific engineering, to various devices and chipsets, allowing AI solution developers to leverage specialized AI hardware without re-engineering their models or software.

To find out more, click here for the full Network Optix blog post.

Contact Information
Press and Media
media@networkoptix.com

SOURCE: Network Optix

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The Inspiration of Innovation, Kieslect Kr2 and Ks2 Smartwatches, Now Available in Malaysia for the First Time

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Kieslect (or the “Company”) is a trendsetting brand of smart, wearable products, raging its way across the world, and now available in Malaysia. The brand officially debuts two fashionable and brilliant smartwatches, the Kieslect Kr2 and Ks2. The award-winning models received the Muse Design Award 2023, Kr2 and the New York Product Design Award 2023, Ks2. The international competitions aim to push the boundaries of what is possible, to inspire others with elevated designs.

Kieslect Ks2-New York Product Design Award

Ms. Wei Lee, General Manager of Kieslect Malaysia, said, “Introducing Kr2 and Ks2 by Kieslect, where innovation meets elegance, we are thrilled to bring our cutting-edge technology and timeless design to Malaysia. Get ready to redefine your connection to time, health, and style. Welcome to a smarter tomorrow.”

Designed for speed, both the Kr2 and Ks2 are differentiated by the “dual core” chipset technology, clock speeds operating at high and low (240Mhz and 96Mhz), then vacillates between tasks, to increase performance, reduce power consumption, leading to a pleasant user experience. The two CPUs contribute to the triple speed in flawless connectivity, fast response, and uncompromised efficiency.

Stunning sites can be seen, provided by the 2.5D GPU (graphics processing unit) on the AMOLED displays at 60 FPS (frames per second) refresh rate for more colourful and realistic graphics, stronger and more dynamic 3D effects, animation playback. Displays boasts 1000 NITs for easy viewing in sunlight, Always-On Display (AOD). Kieslect’s 2-in-1 calling module and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity eliminate the complicated multi-step setup of other smartwatches in place of a simple, single-step pairing for a hassle-free smartwatch experience. These smartwatches look good while exercising, at play and at work, with over 100 pre-programmed sports modes, 24/7 health management based on monitoring heart rate, stress test, SpO2 measurements and menstrual cycle reminders for women.

Two straps are included with the Kr2 and Ks2, one magnet quick release and a black silicone pin and buckle. The Kr2 and Ks2 accomplishes health monitoring via advanced biometric sensors. Capable of collecting 35% more data and greater accuracy than previous generation sensors. LEDs and PDs, make-up the PPG (photoplethysmogram), to deliver data to the Kieslect’s sophisticated heart rate algorithm. All of this is driven by the Kieslect OS.

This is where the similarities end, and the deltas begin; the shape, screen size, weight and water-resistance are the most notable:

The Ks2 provides a few additional health features such as Body Energy monitoring. Utilizing data of activity, stress, heart rate and sleep, it correlates these factors into a scored percentage. 1 Tap to measure 3 Health Metrics to measure heart rate, blood oxygen and stress in 30 seconds to get an instant snapshot of health and wellbeing.

Mr. William Yeo, Investor Relations Manager, and avid basketball player said, “The Ks2 is the perfect companion piece for my lifestyle; every notification and reminder are available whether in a meeting, reviewing a prospectus or on the court. Knowing my health statistics truly benefits my day-to-day experience, taking a break to decompress or pushing myself harder, my Ks2 provides the insights I need to achieve my optimum performance.”

The ever-stylish Kieslect Kr2 and Ks2 are sure to add the right look and functions to your life. From the classroom to the boardroom, on the green or in the gym Kieslect is sure to capture eyes and health data.

Kieslect Kr2 and Ks2 launches in Malaysia on 17 January 2024, and is available for RM499 at the Shopee Official Store and the following retailers- Goldblitz Sdn Bhd, SS Solution, MMG Distribution, and MG Digital Store.

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About Kieslect

Kieslect was established in 2015 with a passion for style and technology. Its goal was to create smart wearable solutions that seamlessly fuse cutting-edge technology with forefront design and provide exceptional value to users worldwide. Kieslect quickly gained recognition for its fashion-forward smart watches, which enable both men and women to express their unique sense of style.

Kieslect is committed to pushing the boundaries of fashion-forward smart wearable technology. The Company continues to innovate and strive for excellence in pursuit of delivering the best experience to users. Now, Kieslect products are available in 68 countries and embraced by 12 million users worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.kieslect.com and follow Kieslect on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

For more inforamtion, please contact:
Triven Marketing Group, for Kieslect
Jazzmin Wan
Tel: +6 017 289 4110
Email: jazzmin@trivengroup.com

INSYS icom Designates CITIC Telecom CPC as Selected Partner For Asia and China Markets Expansion and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Transformation

HONG KONG, Jan 16, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce INSYS icom has designated CITIC Telecom CPC as the handpicked partner to support INSYS icom’s expansion into the Asia and China markets. INSYS icom is leveraging the high performance and high reliability of TrueCONNECT(TM) Private Ethernet to support extended geographic coverage of its mission-critical connectivity services for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, including in Mainland China. INSYS icom is also utilizing the SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing platform to safeguard localized IIoT data within borders, in compliance with stringent data sovereignty requirements.

INSYS icom designates CITIC Telecom CPC as selected partner for Asia and China Markets expansion and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) transformation

Secure communication and networking of data in industrial applications – that is the core competence of INSYS icom. With its intelligent and powerful hardware and software solutions (Managed Devices and Services), machines, plants and other devices can be reached remotely and their operating data transmitted. INSYS icom masters the advancing digitalisation with its expert knowledge of this complex subject area. The company has set itself the goal of continuously developing innovations for industrial data communication and networking and works passionately every day to achieve this. The leading manufacturer in the energy and water supply segment also positions itself as a premium partner in the field of mechanical engineering. Customer proximity in all its forms is the foundation for the regionally rooted and cosmopolitan company.

“From literally a world of choices, we ultimately decided to partner with CITIC Telecom CPC on the strength of their multidimensional expertise,” said David Sukowatey, Product Manager, Managed Services of INSYS icom. “We are extremely impressed by their teams’ extensive resources and knowledge across crucial technology and business-related areas. Not only are we benefiting from CITIC Telecom CPC’s superb networking and cloud solutions, their professional staff are also instrumental in helping us navigate various other complex technical, business and regulatory challenges, in particular with deployment in regions.”

Scaling Up Beyond Europe with Trusted Partner

INSYS icom’s manufacturing industry customers build and deliver machinery to their own customers’ manufacturing plants worldwide. To enable these IIoT machines to communicate, INSYS icom developed a turnkey communications system combining local area networking (LAN), cellular communications (using SIM cards), and dedicated VPN services, allowing customers to deploy and operate their machines anywhere easily. This comprehensive IIoT communications solution was extremely successful in the European market, and INSYS icom decided to expand into Asia to sustain this growth momentum. Scaling up beyond Europe meant new milestone for the company, not only regarding the broader geographic coverage (including mobile connectivity), but also the capability of establishing a reliable IIoT infrastructure to support global connectivity and address complex global-local laws and regulations. As the selected partner, CITIC Telecom CPC is facilitating INSYS icom in this business growth initiative via both technological and business assistance.

In technical areas, CITIC Telecom CPC’s flagship enterprise solutions support both the connectivity expansion to Asia (including mainland China), and the need to address in-country regulatory requirements. Specifically, high-performance TrueCONNECT(TM) Premium (VPLS), CITIC Telecom CPC’s award-winning fully meshed and highly redundant Ethernet-based private network service, is linking up INSYS icom’s European headquarters and diverse IIoT devices located in other regions, including Asia and mainland China. IIoT applications operate in mission-critical environments and require robust networks with high availability and low latency.

TrueCONNECT(TM) Premium’s high reliability and performance underpin this crucial connectivity and pave the way for INSYS icom to launch a new offering of its icom Connectivity Suite which enables customers to configure machinery anywhere and deploy it globally to achieve even higher productivity and cost efficiency. New 7x24x365 emergency support hotline services have also been launched, again supported by TrueCONNECT(TM) Premium’s superb reliability.

Additionally, INSYS icom is using the flexibility and agility of the SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing platform to facilitate and store data in proximity to deployed IIoT devices. It ensures rapid access and enhanced service productivity, as well as complies with local requirements such as GDPR and China MLPS 2.0. stipulating data sovereignty specifications.

With decades of extensive technical and business experience, CITIC Telecom CPC’s competence spans multiple domains across technology, business, government, culture, and geography. Through this partnership, INSYS icom is leveraging CITIC Telecom CPC’s thriving technological and business ecosystem, including ample local resources in Asia and China, to overcome an intricate technical and regulatory landscape and virtually any challenge.

“We strive to provide a full stack of services and resources to support INSYS icom substantial businesses success in their endeavors,” said Jacky Kwok, Chief Commercial Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC. “We are serious about our service commitment. The team has cultivated an immense knowledge base, experience, and other resources to assist them in multiple dimensions.”

With CITIC Telecom CPC’s services and expertise, INSYS icom is now continuing to develop other new applications and extend functionality for customers within existing markets and new geographies. Both companies have exhibited strong resonance with a corporate culture of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, with the aim to transform technical potentials into real-world positive impact for customers.

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Korea’s No. 1 “Single-Serving Pizza” GOPIZZA expands to 27 outlets in Singapore, eyeing Indonesia and Thailand as growth markets

SINGAPORE, Jan 16, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Renowned pizza brand from South Korea, GOPIZZA rounded off 2023 with 27 outlets in Singapore. This comes after the addition of six new outlets across northeastern and western zones in Singapore in December 2023 alone. With a base of 17 outlets in 2022, GOPIZZA has grown its store presence in Singapore by almost 60 percent in 2023 compared to the year before. In terms of market share by store count, GOPIZZA now takes third place behind incumbents Pizza Hut and Dominos which have been operating in Singapore for more than two decades.

Starting from a small food truck in Seoul in August 2016, the single-serving pizza company, lauded for its tech-driven process, opened its first brick-and-mortar location in 2018. In May 2019, the company opened its first branch abroad in Bangalore, India. This was followed by branches in Singapore in April 2020 and Hong Kong in March 2021.

“We are very heartened and encouraged by the growth of GOPIZZA’s presence in Singapore. This shows that there is a strong appreciation for fresh, high quality, single-serving pizzas among consumers in Singapore. We are also very thankful to our franchisees for their commitment in helping us make more delicious pizzas available and accessible to all,” said Kelvin Sia, Regional CEO and Head of APAC at GOPIZZA.

GOPIZZA’s healthy growth trajectory can be attributed to the company’s innovative approach to pizza-making, driven by cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to taste-consistency. This is further supported by GOPIZZA’s emphasis on customer satisfaction and its dedication to fostering a strong franchise network.

Based on financial information collected from existing outlets in Singapore, GOPIZZA observed that almost 40 percent of outlets broke even within six months of opening, an achievement that is uncommon in the F&B sector. According to the Singapore Food Agency, the average F&B business runs at an annual operating loss of 8 percent and it takes about 30 months to recoup initial investment[1].

GOPIZZA has a unique franchising model that is designed to help franchisees enter into the F&B market easily and achieve profitability fast. With high start-up costs being a common barrier to entry in the F&B industry, GOPIZZA has managed to cap its setup cost to one-fifth of what F&B businesses usually require. Franchisees also pay a nominal fee that is one-third the standard for brands of a similar nature. The economies of scale that come with an extensive store footprint along with heightened brand awareness among consumers all help to contribute to a viable environment to position franchisees for profitability.

“As fresh graduates, we are excited by the prospect of owning our own business and shaping our own success. My partner and I run the GOPIZZA outlet at Punggol Plaza. Entrepreneurship runs in my blood, thanks to my grandmother who runs her own law firm. I believe she has played an instrumental role in cultivating a spirit of enterprise and commercial sensibilities in me. I appreciate the plug-and-play model that GOPIZZA has designed for scaling the brand,” said Zin Htoo and Afifah Christelle Camut, franchisees of GOPIZZA outlet at Punggol Plaza.

For 2024, GOPIZZA plans to add at least 10 more outlets in Singapore across eastern and central zones, featuring new business formats. GOPIZZA will also be launching new flavours and a series of pizza pop-ups. GOPIZZA is also looking at plans to expand to Indonesia and has most recently entered Thailand with its first outlet.

[1] Source:
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/food-retailing/guidebook_turning_passion_into_profits.pdf