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 Kr2-Muse Design AwardKieslect 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.
Please download hi-res product and lifestyle images from this LINK.
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.
Singapore, Jan 16, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – In the bustling tech hub of Singapore, the integration of the Low Code/No Code paradigm is revolutionising, exploring its impact on efficiency, collaboration, and innovation within the city-state’s dynamic tech ecosystem.
DevOps teams in Singapore harnessing the power of LC/NC are reaping the rewards of swift iterations and rapid deployments. The capacity to prototype and test ideas promptly facilitates faster feedback loops, seamlessly aligning with the brisk pace of the tech environment in Singapore. This operational agility transforms continuous delivery from a concept into a reality, significantly enhancing the responsiveness and adaptability of the software development lifecycle.
About the 3rd Edition of Exito DevOps Summit, Singapore:
With this in mind, the 3rd Edition of Exito DevOps Summit, Singapore is a strategically significant event that aims to help organisations overcome the impending issues posed by unsafe Low Code/No Code practices and other DevOps-related considerations.
The conference draws together leaders in the industry and experts in DevOps to explore cutting edge techniques and broaden their understanding of how DevOps improves software delivery speed, flexibility, and security. The goal is for the participants to get critical insights and learn how to apply DevOps and agile principles for better deployment processes, shorter lead times, and efficient product development.
An exclusive, by-invitation event, this summit presents a unique opportunity for decision-makers to engage in face-to-face interactions. With its core theme of ‘The Future of Development, Collaboration and Culture,’ the conference encourages collaboration, tackles challenges, and shapes the trajectory of Singapore’s digital landscape.
Featured speakers at the conference:
Linda Chang, Assistant Director, Clusters & Technology Management Office (CTMO), Government Technology Agency
Karthik Ashok, Head of Platform Strategy Digital Channels and Data Analytics, Standard Chartered Bank
Srivatsan TA, Executive Director/ CTO-Architecture, Engineering & DX – Retail, Wholesale Banking & Digital Assets, UOB
Lorena Carbajo González, Head of Technology Risk, SC Ventures
Nilesh Gule, Vice President, From a Leading Bank and Many more!
What Exciting Topics Can You Expect to See on the Agenda for the Exito DevOps Summit
Enhancing Performance in Singapore’s DevOps Landscapes
How to improve resiliency of cloud native applications using OpenTelemetry
Fuelling Innovation with AI/ML-Powered DevOps
Next-Gen DevOps: The Low Code/No Code Paradigm
The Exito DevOps Summit, Singapore will be attended by top executives and leaders like CIOs, CTOs, Software Engineers, Heads of Engineering, Heads of DevOps/DevSecOps and other experts from a variety of industries. Moreover, Digital Advisors can also benefit from this event by getting a chance to learn, network and collaborate with the brightest minds in the industry.
Exito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.
DUBAI, Jan 9, 2024 – (ACN Newswire)– The Dubai Taxi Co PJSC (“DTC”), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has announced the launch of a new service for people of determination (POD), enabling them to book regular taxis through “DTC App”.
Importantly, it includes the option for users to avail of the same 50% discount that is offered with the dedicated service for people of determination. The system is designed to be accessible for holders of the Sanad card for people of determination in Dubai, enabling them to use this service efficiently and electronically.
The new initiative comes in line with DTC’s commitment to improving services for people of determination, adhering to the highest international standards in public and transport services.
It also reflects the company’s social responsibility and its efforts to introduce smart initiatives that support the government’s goals of integrating and empowering people of determination in the community, thereby enhancing their happiness and quality of life.
Innovative proactive services
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Meer, Acting Chief Business Transformation Officer at DTC, emphasized that the launch of the new service reflects the company’s commitment to continually enhance its services and offer an innovative model of smart and proactive services. “We look forward to enhancing customer satisfaction, particularly among people of determination,” Al Meer added.
“DTC has always strived to align its services with the needs of people of determination, in compliance with the highest global standards, and we will continue to do so to provide them with top-tier transportation services and contribute significantly to Dubai’s reputation as an inclusive city for people of determination,” he further said.
Al Meer noted that there has been a growing demand for DTC’s vehicles designed for people of determination. Consequently, the launch of this digital service is part of the company’s efforts to expand and streamline the provision of transportation services for this group by leveraging modern and efficient methods. This service enables people of determination, including residents, visitors, and tourists, to access regular taxi services conveniently and swiftly, further enhancing their mobility.
Speed and flexibility
Dubai Taxi Company currently offers the “People of Determination Taxi” service through its smart application, featuring modern vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art amenities to ensure a comfortable and convenient transportation experience. The service guarantees safe and reliable transportation options for people of determination, available round the clock.
Dubai Taxi Co App
The “DTC App” is one of the useful public transport apps in Dubai facilitating residents to book exclusive, safe and comfortable taxis and limousines. The app allows users with multiple taxi and payment options, for instance, direct payment or through the credit card. The Dubai Taxi Co App can be downloaded on Android or iOS.
SINGAPORE, Jan 9, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The 27th edition of Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Asia 2024 held in Singapore from 15 to 18 October 2024, promises to focus on solidifying Asia’s competitive advantage in the global Shared Services map.
The shared service industry in Asia has seen an upwards trajectory with the market size expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 23.7% by 2028 – especially as automation and digital transformation reshape the landscape of shared services in Asia. Based on a recent survey, 88% of SSOs in Asia are planning to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. Coupled with that, the increased cost-to-serve, complex geopolitical affairs and recent entry of Generative AI have forced SSOs and GBSs to rethink their strategy.
The 27th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024 is committed to congregate the region’s shared services thought leaders, decision makers, influencers, across various functions such as IT, HR, Procurement, Strategy, Operations, and many more.
Ms Krishna Mawani, Conference Director of SSOW Asia, shared that “We have been putting together the SSOW Asia series for 26 years now, and year on year we hear how the shared service industry has significantly evolved. Being at the forefront of the industry, we have witnessed the growth of the region’s shared service centres and their evolution from providing traditional, transactional services to core business support – and we know this has not been an easy journey. We salute all shared services and GBS leaders in the industry for their tenacity and ability to dynamically adapt to these changing requirements and needs. 2024 will no doubt be an interesting year for everyone, and we look forward to welcoming our leaders back with us in October 2024.”
27th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024, the #1 Regional Shared Services Event spanning across four action-packed days, is proud to present an ensemble of 50+ distinguished speakers and an impressive 140+ regional shared services thought leaders. On top of the 2-day jammed-packed conference lineup with keynote speakers, the event also features an exclusive pre-conference guided site visit – for attendees to experience first-hand how world-class Shared Services Centers operate. Plus, a post-conference SSON Masterclass day, bringing Asia’s SSO & GBS leaders together to examine today’s most pressing issues on Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) and Intelligent Automation.
Importantly, SSON’s Shared Services & Outsourcing Impact Asia Awards will be taking place on the evening of the Main Conference Day 1 on 16 October 2024. This is a globally recognised, annual industry awards ceremony, which honours and celebrates SSOs and service delivery teams who have exceeded industry standards in their SS&O initiatives.
For businesses seeking to showcase their technological solutions and services, 27th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024 is now open for sponsorship opportunities –thought leadership slots and booths. Sponsors will have exclusive opportunities to demonstrate thought leadership and engage with Shared Services leaders in the region. Act quick, as slots are limited. View sponsorship guide here: https://bit.ly/SSOWAsia2024Guide
For Shared Services & GBS professionals looking to attend to gain insights and learn best practices from case studies and panel discussions, early bird tickets are available for a limited time, so act fast to take advantage of discounted rates. Additionally, we are pleased to offer team discounts of up to 40% for group bookings, making it easier for your entire team to attend and benefit from this transformative experience together.
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LAGOS, NG, Jan 1, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Some 20+ years ago, in what keen observers have described as a “leapfrog” and as “the telecom revolution”, Nigeria leapfrogged from 400 thousand landlines to 80 million mobile lines in months. It remains the largest singular developmental stride Nigeria has taken in its 63 years of existence. Structured mass adoption of new technology enabled Nigeria to circumvent normal step-by-step processes to arrive at its destination ahead of time, and ahead of others who were there before them in the Telecom Industry.
Deploying similar strategies,Nigeria can achieve similar outcomes in Clean Energy and Power, and in different areas of Technology. Take Artificial Intelligence (AI). McKinsey estimates that by the year 2030, the global AI economy will be at $16 trillion annually. (That’s larger than the entire American economy!)
So what will it take for Nigeria to stamp the AI revolution like we did in the Telecoms revolution?
I put this question to Ray Sharma a few weeks ago over dinner in an artsy and eclectic restaurant in London’s Tech City or Silicon Roundabout. Ray is one of earth’s most aggressive Technology Venture Capitalists with successes that include Expedia and Tinder. Ray agreed with me that primarily, it will take human resource.
Human resource is Nigeria’s abundant blessing. After India and China, Nigeria has the highest number of skilled Tech workforce in the diaspora. That’s an army waiting to be unleashed on the innovative gateway.
What about the in-country population? A whopping 160 million youth – below the age of 35. The vast majority of whom are smart, hungry, innovative, and trainable. Such a resource wealth can catapult any nation on earth when intention and strategy align. Recruit them and funnel them into Frontier Technologies. AI. Blockchain. Robotics. IoT, and the like.
Should Nigeria unleash her potential upon the AI space, with a modest ambition to capture 0.1% of the value of that emerging industry, in just 5 years, she would have created a $16 billion a year industry. And from just AI! Add Blockchain Technology, Fintech, IoT, Robotics, Clean Tech, Methanol and Hydrogen Production, etc, then you begin to envisage a horizon of endless possibilities.
What’s my point?
With her huge, young, smart, innovative and teachable workforce, plus a seemingly insatiable global tech market, Nigeria could create the kind of alternative national wealth and economy that will dwarf her entire budget and present economy.
Technology enables us to leapfrog, to deliver a Technology revolution, and create a new Nigeria with our international partners.
EdenBase (with Domineum) is partnering with us to create Tech Ecosystems like it did with London Tech City and in Switzerland. We are building out manufacturing capacity for Methanol and EV lithium-ion batteries. These will lay the foundation for our proposed AI-driven Renewable Smart Mini Grids to power our Innovation Parks and Tech Cities plus trigger massive manufacturing (Additive and Green) in partnership with Germany’s IMAPS Institute for Material Applications. We are building out the BPO (and other outsourcing) industry and will partner to prepare millions of Nigerian youth for careers in diverse technology-driven spaces ranging from the soft (data, AI, blockchain, etc) to the hard (hardware skills, welding, digital production, etc). We have partnered to develop and launch the world’s first mass V2X project where we manufacture/assemble Electric Vehicles (EV), powered by Renewable Energy (RE) with bi-directional charging/discharging capabilities that enables your EV to act as a generator that powers homes or factories after performing its ‘car duties’ of ferrying you around. Now that’s what a leapfrog looks like.
Clean energy and Intelligent RE Minigrids – powering and driving manufacturing. Productive Tech ecosystems – partnering world class institutions to trigger innovative startups on scale. These will drive the unleashing of the creativity of Nigeria’s enormous, smart, innovative and youthful population. They, in turn will drive the emergence of the new Nigerian economy, independent of fossil fuels, and constructed on the altar of Innovation, Science & Technology.
In 2024, Nigeria is truly open for business – the Business of Technology, Clean Technology. Those who missed the opportunities unearthed by Nigeria’s telecom revolution some two-decades ago, now have the opportunity to get on board this boundless Tech Revolution in the largest untapped single market on planet earth.
Is it possible to deliver these and more on scale? Can Nigeria leapfrog her way to near the front of the line in clean energy and power generation, green manufacturing and outsourcing?
You bet!
And in Nigeria’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister Uche Nnaji is betting on it too.
Contact: Emeka Orjih, MBA (Wharton), Technical Adviser on International Cooperation & Finance to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nigeria. emeka.orjih@scienceandtech.gov.ng
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nigeria is one of the strategic Ministries of Government with the responsibility of facilitating the development and deployment of Innovative Science and Technology to enhance the pace of Socio-economic development of the country. www.scienceandtech.gov.ng
HONG KONG, Dec 28, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) –In the technology wave of 2023, artificial intelligence has stepped into a new era alongside humanity. With ChatGPT and AIGC leading the trends, an unprecedented technology feast is unfolding, marking an accelerated phase in the development of the robot industry. In addition to cutting-edge technologies such as humanoid robots and robotic dogs, commercial robots that focus on specific scenarios are also popping up in front of people like mushrooms after rain. Standing at a new historical crossroads, we not only face infinite possibilities but also uncountable challenges of the future.
Donglin Ren, managing partner of Mimir Capital and president of Mimir Research (Left), Wang Xuesong, founder and CEO of IKitbot (Right)
Under this circumstance, Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association and Mimir Research co-hosted ” 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence – Online Forum on the Robot Industry” broadcast live on the innoHere platform. Donglin Ren, managing partner of Mimir Capital and president of Mimir Research, chairs the meeting. We are pleased to have Industry leaders such as Ai Mingming, Marketing Director of Excelland AI’s Outdoor Business Unit, Liu Bing, Marketing Director of Multiway Robotics, Wang Xuesong, Founder & CEO of iKitbot;, and Cheng Qiao, Vice President of Fubaorobot, shared recent technological breakthroughs, product innovations, and application scenarios with us.
Additionally, “The 5th Shenzhen International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence” will be held in Shenzhen from May 29-31, 2024, concurrently with “2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence.” This online forum, themed “Intelligence+ Era, The Rise of Machines,” is part of a series of related activities.
Wang Xuesong, Liu Bing, Ai Mingming, Cheng Qiao
The New Wave of Smart Logistics: Breakthroughs of Robots in Complex Campuses
At the conference, Ai Mingming, Marketing Director of Excelland AI’s Outdoor Business Unit, discussed “The Application of Low-Speed Unmanned Delivery Vehicles in Complex Campus Scenarios.” He emphasized that since 2013, the company has gradually achieved numerous breakthroughs and refined applications in various scenarios. Ai showcased Excelland AI’s product matrix, including “YouXiaoDi,” “YouXiaoMei,” and “YouXiaoGe,” each targeting specific scenarios. In commercialization, Excelland AI has demonstrated strong competitiveness. Collaborations with companies like Huazhu Group and BTH Hotels Group have given it an edge in hotel delivery scenarios. Additionally, in the outdoor delivery field, the company received investment from Eleme and jointly developed food delivery robots, fostering industry collaboration. After two years of R&D, Excelland AI achieved large-scale deployment of outdoor low-speed logistics vehicles in over 50 schools in 2022, delivering over 11 million orders. The company also collaborated with Alibaba DAMO Academy to combine food delivery with courier services, expanding campus deployment. In the smart cleaning business, Excelland AI partnered with Shaanxi Automobile Group New Energy Fund (Shaanxi Hongda) to develop autonomous sanitation vehicles, further broadening its business scope and application scenarios.
Liu Bing, Marketing Director of Multiway Robotics, also delivered a speech on “Building a Smart Logistics Infrastructure Platform with Unmanned Forklifts as the Carrier.” Multiway Robotics offers a full range of unmanned forklifts and four-way shuttles, with standardized products covering the industry’s most complex scenarios. Liu announced Multiway Robotics’s plan to create an integrated smart logistics system for handling and storage, with its MW RCS dispatch system supporting hundreds of different vehicle types operating collaboratively on the same site, planning optimal routes, completing tasks in the shortest time, and ensuring the highest efficiency. Multiway Robotics has shown significant innovation and technical strength in the field of smart logistics. The company provides integrated smart logistics solutions from proprietary hardware (such as a full range of unmanned forklifts and four-way shuttles) to core software (including Maiwei Cloud, dispatch system, WMS, RCS, WCS, site management system, and various vision solutions). These solutions achieve interconnectivity with other logistics and storage equipment, transitioning from single products to systematic applications, offering cost-effective and high-performance in-house smart logistics solutions. To date, the company has served over 400 large enterprise customers, covering more than 20 industry scenarios.
Diverse Applications of Cleaning Robots: Expanding from Home to Commercial Sectors
Wang Xuesong, founder and CEO of IKitbot, shared case studies of commercial cleaning robots at the forum. He pointed out challenges in the field, such as labor recruitment difficulties and lack of standards, and emphasized the importance of robots in addressing mismatches and shortages in human labor. IKitbot developed a fully digitalized simulation platform that models and simulates the entire cleaning process using digital simulation technology, offering optimized cleaning configurations for different scenarios. Thus, the use of robots significantly improves commercial cleaning efficiency by collaborating with existing staff during various shifts, particularly during off-hours such as nights when personnel are off-duty at home. Wang highlighted IKitbot’s overseas expansion plans, targeting not only traditional markets but also actively exploring emerging ones, aiming for global product supply. With the accelerating trend of population aging in developed countries, Chinese service robots have opportunities for international expansion. Wang specifically emphasized the uniqueness of the Japanese market, where the aging population is the highest globally, and there is a shortage of cleaning labor post-pandemic, making IKitbot’s development in Japan particularly active. According to statistics, the monthly wage cost of a cleaner in Japan is quite high, approximately 15,000 to 20,000 RMB, making it difficult for companies to find enough cleaners. In early 2023, IKitbot signed a multi-million yuan order with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, gaining endorsement from top Japanese channels. Finally, the founder explained the origin of the company’s brand name “Ikitbot,” with each letter representing the company’s core values, emphasizing that IKitbot’s understanding of commercial cleaning robots is “focusing on cleaning, returning machines to their essential purpose of cleaning.”
Smart Health Care Companion Robots: Fubao Intelligence’s Industry Demonstration Application in Smart Home Elderly Care
Finally, Cheng Qiao, Vice President of Fubao Intelligence, delivered a speech with the theme of “Fubao Intelligent Health Care Companion Robot’s Industrial Demonstration Application in Home Smart Elderly Care”. Fubao focuses on intelligent services in the medical and wellness fields, providing comprehensive solutions for all medical and wellness scenarios. She pointed out that Fubao wellness robots have shown significant functionality in the fields of health, elderly care, disability assistance, and rehabilitation. In medical scenarios, Fubao Intelligence has also developed various diagnostic robots, providing great convenience for patients seeking medical treatment. Meanwhile, Fubao Intelligence is actively building a smart hospital IoT platform to enable robots to be used appropriately in various aspects of healthcare. With the intensification of the aging population trend, the demand for such service robots in the market continues to grow. Cheng Qiao stated that Fubao Intelligence and Baidu AI DOCTOR have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and Baidu ELMo for Healthcare is integrated with Fubao Robotics to better address this challenge. In terms of technological competitiveness, Fubao focuses on artificial intelligence technology and has comprehensive technological research and development capabilities. The company is at the forefront of the industry in AI interaction, algorithms, autonomous navigation technology, SLAM algorithm technology, robot software systems, and visual research and development. The relevant technologies have been successfully applied in multiple fields such as healthcare, elderly care, party building, transportation, and finance. It is understood that Fubao Intelligence has made significant achievements in the field of medical and health robots, and has established a leading position in this field. The company’s medical guidance robots have the highest market share in Zhejiang Province, and Fubao has also led the release of the first national group standard for recreational and nursing robots. In addition, Fubao Intelligence recreation robot was included in the national Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 2023 geriatric products promotion catalogue, listed half a year to cover more than 100,000 users, and continues to grow rapidly.
After the insightful theme sharing, Donglin Ren, managing partner of Mimir Capital and president of Mimir Research, raised a series of questions about the “robot” industry’s current situation and trends. The guests expressed their views on each sub-application field and offered forward-looking insights and opinions on hot topics of public interest.
The Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association (SAIIA), adhering to the principle of “Based in Shenzhen, Deepening AI, Serving China, Radiating Globally,” is committed to connecting the AI ecosystem and supporting the development of the AI industry. Mimir Research, focus on new economic areas, by using industry research and enterprise surveys to provide macroeconomic, emerging sector, company analysis and investment strategy services for investment institutions and industry organizations over the world.
SYDNEY, AU, Dec 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 concluded on December 15th at the iconic International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). The event, organized by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd and ACM SIGGRAPH, a renowned special interest group within the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), marked a tremendous success in shaping the future of animation, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and related Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques technologies. With 5,690 attendees hailing from more than 40 countries and featuring 30 exhibiting brands, the conference and exhibition exemplified the industry’s vibrant dynamism and rapid growth.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Conference Chair June Kim said, “As the curtain falls on SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 in Sydney, it stands out as a brilliant success. Thousands of visitors from over 40 countries experienced innovation at its peak, with over 30 leading brands and impactful presentations setting new standards in computer graphics and interactive techniques. From keynotes by luminaries to groundbreaking showcases and awards, we’re grateful for the support of computer, animation, and tech visionaries. Special thanks to our partners in Sydney for being tremendous hosts.”
Key Highlights and Achievements
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Conference and Exhibition represented a vibrant showcase of the latest developments in the Computer Graphics (CG) arena. Luminaries Jun Murai of Keio University and Joe Letteri from Weta FX, shared invaluable insights with their keynote presentations on “Internet Civilization: A New Frontier for Humankind” and “Innovation & Avatar: The Way of Water” respectively.
The event buzzed with intellectual stimulation. Featured sessions included speakers like Rob Bredow of Industrial Light & Magic, and Paul Debevec of Netflix, who offered unique perspectives, touching on themes ranging from the synergy of art and technology to the frontiers of virtual production. Forward-thinking panels delved into the latest trends in Character Animation, VFX, Digital Humans, and the future of computer animation tools.
The Conference also took a compelling look into how a hybrid society is emerging via extended reality by exploring how with Digital Twin, artifacts, space, and humans can be replicated in a digital form. One of the highlights was a real-time demonstration that demonstrated how digital twin, big data visualization, and extended reality can connect from Sydney to other cities via Super Speed Connectivity.
Much conversation at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 revolved around Generative AI, a topic that was brought up at numerous sessions. These sessions delved into the intricacies and applications of Generative AI, providing valuable insights, and expanding the overall understanding of this cutting-edge technology.
Fostering Future Talent and Education
The theme ‘Connecting Stories’ rang true among participants, who described how important it was to convey how their technology was being applied in an everyday sense – whether it be to help blind people navigate, or an apparatus that uses sign language. Students, Researchers, and Academics mingled with those from industry, sharing their ideas and work in progress.
Attracting newcomers to the industry is important, and so SIGGRAPH Asia sought ways to proactively interest the young. Another notable highlight of the conference was the Computer Animation Festival, which featured an eclectic mix of 38 films, ranging from narrative shorts to scientific visualizations. It included works from the inaugural Junior Computer Animation Festival, which brought to life the event’s commitment to fostering new talent.
Technological Showcases and Inclusivity
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 was a technological extravaganza. Emerging technologies were showcased that are set to redefine the industry. Over 900 Technical Papers were submitted to SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 and juried by more than 180 experts and over 3,000 anonymous peer reviewers.
Courses and Talks sessions, particularly those focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence on the tools the industry uses, were a window into the future of the industry. New tools offer potential in lowering the barriers to entry for more artists and designers to join the computer graphics and interactive techniques sectors.
Inspiring panel discussions underscored how SIGGRAPH Asia places emphasis on creating a neuro-diverse and inclusive community, providing a nurturing environment for discussions and learning as to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Recognizing Excellence
Outstanding individuals and teams were celebrated through multiple esteemed awards programs (refer to this link). Among the notable honorees, Australian artist Paul Brown received the prestigious Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art from SIGGRAPH ACM and Singaporean Associate Professor Yong Tsui (YT) Lee was honored with the SIGGRAPH ACM Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his nurturing and fostering of the SIGGRAPH Asia community and Conference.
An intriguing Exhibition
Visitors to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Exhibition left with their imaginations ignited by the boundless potential of technology. From healthcare and transportation to the vast realms of space and entertainment, technology was showcased as a powerful force bringing visualization and interactive tools into our everyday lives. Prominent industry leaders, including FORUM8, Adobe, NVIDIA, Industrial Light and Magic, MSI, Vicon, and Weta FX exhibited, offering glimpses into the future of Animation & Visual Effects, Augmented Reality, Cloud-based Systems, Computer Graphics, Interactive & Innovative Technologies, Gaming Technologies, Imaging, Virtual Reality & Simulation, Visualization, and much more.
People attended Demoscene to see the very cutting-edge of computer demonstrations, and the Experience Hall to participate in an immersive Art Gallery, an Extended Reality (XR) program, and witness the emergence of the very latest Emerging Technologies for CGI, special effects (FX) and animation.
Adding to the allure of the event were the exhilarating Exhibitor Talks, featuring influential speakers from Adobe, Canva, DNEG, Foundry, Gigabyte, NVIDIA, and Pixar Animation Studios, who enthralled and inspired audiences with the latest advancements in technology and the innovative techniques that are shaping the future.
To Tokyo and Beyond
As SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 drew to a close, it left an indelible mark on Sydney participants, many of whom had never attended a SIGGRAPH event prior. Hosting the event in Sydney is a reflection of the nation’s growing importance in the global computer graphics industry. The local surge in activities in both 2D and 3D animation work is evident in the increasing demand for artists and expansion of local production companies in these fields, and insofar as local companies are expanding their capabilities and adopting new technologies for series work.
Conference Chair June Kim encapsulated the spirit of the event, expressing gratitude to the supporters and looking forward to the next edition in Tokyo: “I am deeply grateful to all the local and international supporters for making this edition in Sydney exceptionally memorable and successful. We eagerly anticipate the next gathering in Tokyo in early December 2024!”
Commenting on the importance of SIGGRAPH Asia, Rob Coleman said, “It has truly been an honour to co-chair the Computer Animation Festival at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023.” He added, “My SIGGRAPH journey began in 1992 in Chicago; the Electronic Theater at that event left an indelible impression on me. Back then, the internet didn’t exist, which meant that SIGGRAPH was the hub for seeing the latest in computer graphics. At that time, I had a limited view of the field; however, attending SIGGRAPH introduced me to a world of diverse content… Witnessing the exceptional global talent showcased this year is incredibly rewarding.”
Attendee, Philippe Huibonhoa, 24, University of Technology Sydney
Philippe Huibonhoa delighted in the fact that he could participate in most aspects of the conference. He observed that, “We, through the innovation and technology, like we as humankind, are getting closer, especially with the advances in AI. We’re finding ways to connect in ways that we couldn’t, couldn’t never have dreamed of, [which he saw] especially in the Art Gallery.”
Maria Zelenskaya, Griffith University
From the many papers submitted, and from those chosen to exhibit, there were multiple groundbreaking technology advancements that were acclaimed at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023. The people’s choice Best Demo Award at the Emerging Technologies Awards went to a team from the University of Queensland that worked on a project to create a smart home assistant that uses gesture controls to provide Auslan (Australian Sign Language) responses for Deaf users. She said that it is quite fulfilling to enhance Deaf accessibility and that she was inspired to continue. She said her SIGGRAPH journey started as a student, and continues now as a PhD and that their work showcases avatars’ potential for the Deaf community. ”I think it’s really great to show how they can be used for something really powerful and inspiring.”
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FURTHER PROGRAM SUMMARIES
A true highlight of the SIGGRAPH Asia conferences, Real–Time Live! offers an exhilarating and one-of-a-kind experience in which audiences are treated to a live spectacle and competition, one in which the finest minds in real-time graphics and interactive techniques bring their creations to life. Sally Coleman, currently pursuing a practice-based PhD with UTS Creativity & Cognition Studios, clinched victory for both Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. Her innovative music project, Big Sand, a lively animated sci-fi virtual band crafted with Unreal Engine and brought to life through motion capture technology, stole the spotlight. Notably, the entire Real-Time Live! was live streamed on Twitch for the first time, extending its reach to a global audience.
Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions provoked lively discussions among those who shared interests, goals, technologies, arts and/or backgrounds, inspiring new opportunities for collaboration.
The Doctoral Consortiumbrought PhD students to meet and discuss their work with each other and a panel of experienced SIGGRAPH Asia researchers in an informal and interactive setting.
At the Technical Communications program, international experts from academia and industry presented novel ideas, shared insights from production, and discussed innovative interdisciplinary applications in progress.
The Business & Innovation Symposiumsought to find an intersection between technology, creativity, and business, to power transformation: the key topic was Generative AI and connecting stories across business, technology, and community.
Demoscene thrilled with cutting-edge computer demonstrations, while a vintage technology museum delighted with a nostalgic treasure trove, featuring cherished relics like Game Boys, antiquated computers, classic arcade machines, and an array of other cherished artifacts.
The Experience Hall, featuringArtGallery, XR, and EmergingTechnologies, served as a captivating fusion of art and technology, unveiling uncharted worlds and cultures to visitors. The Emerging Technologies program took attendees on a mesmerizing journey where levitation and mid-air visualizations left them enthralled. At one station, the NTT Corporation introduced groundbreaking wearable technology designed to enhance the piano learning experience. In the XR space, visitors were beguiled by projects that spanned from 3D embodiment to AR garment customization, and immersive VR experiences that transported them to entirely new dimensions. Alongside the Art Gallery, Art Papers returned this year, for which there were a healthy number of submissions.
The Posters gallery encapsulated state-of-the-art proposals in computer graphics and interactive techniques, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the forefront of innovation.
ACM SIGGRAPH is an international community of researchers, artists, developers, filmmakers, scientists, and business professionals with a shared interest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. A special interest group of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s first and largest computing society, our mission is to nurture, champion and connect like-minded researchers and practitioners to catalyze innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
ACM SIGGRAPH offers two of the premier technology conferences in the world, one in North America and one in Asia. Attended by tens of thousands of computer graphics professionals, SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia are highly respected venues for the presentation of new computer graphics technology and research. For more information, please visit www.siggraph.org.
About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd is one of the world’s largest trade fair companies. Its more than 80 trade fairs and exhibitions have the broadest international scope in the industry, as 60 percent of the exhibitors and 40 percent of the visitors come from outside Germany. The Koelnmesse events include leading global trade fairs for 25 sectors, such as Imm Cologne, Anuga, IDS, INTERMOT, Interzum Cologne, Photokina, Gamescom, and the International Hardware Fair Cologne. Koelnmesse is ACM SIGGRAPH’s event organizer for the last 15 editions of SIGGRAPH Asia. For more information, please visit www.koelnmesse.com.sg.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and MUMBAI, India, Dec 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) –CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform today announced that mobile gaming platform, WinZO, has achieved 40% growth in retention rate following the CleverTap rollout.
Founded in 2018, WinZO is today at the forefront of India’s mobile gaming revolution; the company has over 175 million users, making it the country’s largest mobile social gaming platform. WinZO hosts 100+ games across multiple formats in more than a dozen regional languages.
WinZO is dedicated to providing product value and fostering user retention. The challenge was to quickly analyze data to enhance user retention. CleverTap’s integrated partnership with WinZO’s technology stack, helped nurture more robust customer relationships, bolster user engagement, and increase retention rates. Today, WinZO has 5 billion micro in-app transactions every month, and delivers highly personalized experiences to gamers.
“In the current highly competitive environment, where users have an abundance of options with numerous apps and brands competing for their attention, our goal is to craft experiences that are highly responsive and based on real-time interactions,” said Angad Sehdev, Strategy and Growth, WinZO. He further added, “CleverTap doesn’t just provide data; it equips us with the insights, segmentation, and tools needed to execute swiftly. In this kind of an ecosystem, if you’re not acting on the data in real time, you lose your user base. You need to understand what the user wants before the user has even expressed the need.”
CleverTap offers comprehensive tracking and analytics, enabling WinZO to gain insights into customer interactions with its products. This real-time feedback on new app updates aids in refining rollout strategies.
Sidharth Pisharoti, Chief Revenue Officer, CleverTap said, “Customer retention has always been at the heart of everything we do at CleverTap, and we’re thrilled to have helped WinZO increase their retention rates by 40%. It’s been an immense pleasure working with WinZO over the last 5 years. Today, they are one of India’s largest mobile gaming platforms. This is a result of their deep understanding of customer behavior and the team’s ability to deliver on those expectations. As WinZO embarks on an ambitious journey to expand its user base to 700 million and introduce new gaming formats, CleverTap remains a steadfast partner in this tech-driven gaming revolution.”
About CleverTap
CleverTap is the all-in-one engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value by helping them create personalized experiences to retain their most valuable customers. The platform empowers businesses to orchestrate experiences for individuals across their lifecycles and design personalized journeys that span a lifetime. It offers analytics that encompasses every aspect of the lifecycle, enabling businesses to measure and optimize each experience in real time. Its unique AI capability is insightful, empathetic, and prescriptive, facilitating smarter and faster decisions. The all-in-one platform unifies experiences from every touchpoint, paving the way for a new era of customer engagement.
The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering both speed and economies of scale.
CleverTap is trusted by 2000 customers, including Electronic Arts, TiltingPoint, Gamebasics, Big Fish, MobilityWare, TED, English Premier League, TD Bank, Carousell, AirAsia, Papa John’s, and Tesco.
Backed by leading investors such as Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, Accel, CDPQ, and 360 One, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with presence in San Francisco, New York, São Paulo, Bogota, London, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, and Jakarta.
WinZO is the largest social gaming and interactive entertainment platform in India with over 175million users from T2-T5 Bharat. Launched in early 2018, the company partners with third-party developers to host games on its Android app, offering users personalized multiplayer gameplay experiences. The platform is available in 12 native languages. WinZO’s platform facilitates over 5 billion micro-transactions per month across a portfolio of 100+ games, contributing to 1 in 250 UPI transactions of India happening on WinZO’s platform. The company is dedicated to building an enthusiastic community of gamers and gaming influencers in India. WinZO envisions a future where its platform can deliver culturally relevant and enjoyable experiences to the global audiences, monetized through a unique micro-transaction model.
WinZO, a series-C funded venture, has raised $100 million from Marquee gaming and entertainment investors such as Griffin Gaming partners, Courtside ventures, Maker’s fund, all of whom made their first investment in the Indian start-up ecosystem through WinZO.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.
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Cologne, Germany, Dec 14, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Cleverbridge, a growth engine for global technology companies, today announced that Malte Gabriel has joined Cleverbridge as Chief Product Officer to strengthen and expand the company’s innovative product portfolio. Gabriel will report directly to Radu Immenroth, Chief Technology Officer, and will serve on Cleverbridge’s leadership team.
Cleverbridge Chief Product Officer Malte Gabriel
With extensive product and business leadership experience from Microblink, Apptio, 7Park Data, and McKinsey & Company, Gabriel will be a strong asset to Cleverbridge in executing its ambitious product vision and fueling the next phase of company growth. Gabriel will oversee Cleverbridge’s global product organization and will be responsible for a diverse product lineup that includes global payment processing and subscription management capabilities, as well as lifecycle marketing automation and advanced revenue insights with the company’s two newest AI-powered products, CleverAutomations and CleverInsights.
“We’re excited to welcome Malte to Cleverbridge as our Chief Product Officer,” said Immenroth. “Malte’s proven track record of building and scaling products that excite customers, accelerate business growth, and deliver impact make him the perfect fit to lead our product team and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving eCommerce and customer success landscape. We are very grateful to have his leadership and powerful blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and business operational experience as we continue to provide exceptional value to our clients.”
Gabriel is a results-driven executive with over a decade of experience building data-intensive and machine learning-powered software solutions. Most recently, Gabriel served as VP of Product at Microblink, a computer vision startup, where he helped deliver record sales growth for the company’s foundational card scanning product while successfully launching a disruptive card verification product in parallel. Gabriel has a bachelor’s degree from The University of Amsterdam, a master’s degree from The London School of Economics, and will work from New York City where he’ll join Cleverbridge’s growing East Coast team.
“It’s a privilege to join Cleverbridge, especially at this moment in the company’s history,” said Gabriel. “Throughout my career, I have made an effort to lead with empathy and operate with a customer-centric mindset. Based on my initial conversations with clients, it is clear that Cleverbridge has a compelling, differentiated solution that empowers organizations with the latest best practices in growing customer lifetime value. We have a real opportunity to deliver revenue growth on autopilot, and I’m honored to be a part of the journey.”
About Cleverbridge
Cleverbridge makes it easy to maximize customer lifetime value. We leverage deep eCommerce expertise to orchestrate and automate frictionless self-service transactions across the entire customer journey, empowering customers to purchase, renew, and expand subscriptions in 248 countries and territories globally. For more than 18 years, our Growth Engine has integrated payments with subscription management, lifecycle marketing automation, advanced analytics, and partner ecosystems to consistently deliver recurring revenue growth without added headcount. Learn more at grow.cleverbridge.com.
DUBAI, UAE, Dec 14, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Verofax, a leading compliance and commerce SaaS solution provider, has earned distinction as one of the top Future100 pioneering startups, selected by the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of State for Government Development and the Future. This recognition underscores Verofax’s pivotal role in contributing positively to the UAE’s economy and enhancing its preparedness for the future.
The prestigious unveiling of the Future100 took place at the Award Ceremony hosted at the Museum of the Future, symbolizing a momentous occasion in recognizing and celebrating innovation. Future 100 has recognized Verofax for its innovative technology in decarbonizing industries and boosting the competitiveness of the country’s Industrial sectors.
H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, said “We congratulate the 100 companies that successfully made it to the final stage of the initiative’s first edition to become the best 100 companies of the future, possessing pioneering capabilities for growth and healthy competition,” Al Marri added “ We believe this is a turning point that will enable these companies to achieve more sustainable commercial success and access to regional and global markets.”
H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, said: “Future100 has uncovered numerous startups and scaleups venturing into new sectors, receiving over a thousand applications from various targeted sectors over three months.”
Over 45 evaluators and experts across different sectors evaluated the applications, conducting interviews with company officials using a predefined set of criteria. These criteria encompassed the capacity for innovative business models leveraging new technologies, the potential of the target market, the ability to engage key customers through a well-defined business plan supported by clear financial data, the feasibility of the business with a strategy for securing future financing, and consideration of the impact of environmental and social governance in both the UAE and global contexts.
Verofax’s automates compliance, traceability and verification
As more countries are looking to decarbonize their economy, the EU and US have recently introduced regulations to curb imports of high-emission commodities such as steel, Aluminum, cement, fertilizers, chemicals and energy. The EU Carbon Border Tax regulation came into effect on August 17 and reporting became mandatory for exporters on October 1st. Existing ERP systems are not built to aggregate data across the supply chain and prevent double counting. Thus compliance with operational standards for measuring and reporting in accordance with ISO14064 standards becomes an unsurmountable challenge for exporters needing to have their multi-tier supply chain comply with such operating procedures, which increases cost significantly. Not complying is also not an option with up to 35% of revenue in tariffs levied at European Union border customs. The problem necessitates commodity passporting and emissions tracking without the risk of double counting.
Wassim Merheby, CEO of Verofax, said, “Existing ERP systems are siloed by design, which hinders the capability of having immutable data and certifications verified on the interoperable system for all stakeholders from material collectors to recyclers, exporters, customs and clients. Verofax offers an award-winning Digital Passporting and traceability solution for multi-tier supply chain verification, enabling seamless compliance and verification of Carbon emissions. The Gulf region trails behind India and other markets that recycle up to 80% of targeted commodities. Recycling can reduce emissions by up to 95%, thus markets with lower recycling thresholds are at risk of being priced out of the EU market. The UAE for example, exports $1.5B to the EU mainly Aluminum and recycles under 10% to date. With Verofax emission verification and commodity passporting, exporters have a great opportunity to trail a path towards export growth.”
Verofax Digital passporting & Traceability solution for compliance verification automation ensures the validation of commodities emissions, and commodity provenance, prevents recycling double counting, across a tiered supply chain. By calculating and verifying low carbon emissions from mining or waste material collection, Recycling, repurposing and transportation, exporters will lower their costs and increase market access to EU & US in compliance with regulations.
About Future100
Future100 is a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Economy and the GovernmentDevelopment and the Future Office, united in their mission to foster the growth of 100 pioneering startups pivotal to shaping the trajectory of the UAE’s future economy. This innovative initiative focuses on sectors of strategic importance, including space exploration, renewable energy, and emerging technology, with the overarching goal of establishing novel benchmarks for the country’s economic landscape. Beyond its immediate objectives, Future100 aspires to propel the UAE’s standing in global competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and investment rankings, thereby solidifying the nation’s position as a frontrunner in the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and economic dynamism.
About Verofax
Verofax is a compliance and commerce SaaS solution provider, validated by Microsoft and holding PCT patents on Digital passporting, computer vision and AI analytics that enable intelligent supply chain and operations. Fortune100 enterprises across 50 markets have adopted Verofax solutions for securing their supply chain and connecting directly to customers. Verofax is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2025 and promotes global offset and community relief projects across the globe. Visit https://verofax.com.
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