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Acer Launches Trio of Durable TravelMate Laptops for Education That Help Reduce Eye Strain
The rugged laptops are built to withstand the daily rigors of school life and utilize recycled materials to reduce waste Editor's Summary The Acer TravelMate B5 14 is a rugged laptop that is powered by up to Intel® Core™ i3 N-series processors and Windows 11, features a 14-inch HD display, the option for a Full HD display, and an HD webcam with a camera shutter The Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 features an HD webcam with a privacy shutter, up to an 11.6-inch FHD touch display and an optional dockable Wacom AES stylus for an enhanced flipped classroom experience A reliable laptop for students, the Acer TravelMate B3 11 comes with long 9.5-hour battery life and a fully serviceable keyboard for optimized learning throughout a day of class The devices come with a bundle of features that may help reduce eye strain and protect data including Break Reminder, Screen Distance Reminder and User Sensing software The durable laptops are protected from potential damage as it complies with U.S. Military Standard (MIL-STD 810H), and are equipped with reinforced I/O ports and spill-resistant keyboards The latest TravelMate B series laptops were designed towards sustainability as they feature recycled materials in their OceanGlass™ touchpads and packaging, and possess EPEAT registration and TCO certification TAIPEI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today announced its latest additions to the TravelMate series of Windows 11 Education laptops, designed to improve students' overall learning experiences and boost productivity whether in school or at home. The Acer TravelMate B5 14 features up to an FHD display[1] and is powered by up to Intel® Core™ i3 N-series processors[1] to support the essential needs of mobile college students, as well as secondary school students. The newest 11-inch TravelMate laptops let students get more out of their blended classroom experience as the TravelMate B3 Spin 11 comes with an optional dockable Wacom AES stylus for added flexibility, while the TravelMate B3 11 has up to 9.5 hours of battery life[2] to provide students with a reliable laptop that could be maximized throughout the school day. Additionally, these laptops are shipped with Acer's new User Sensing Software,[1] which combines Break Reminder, Screen Distance Reminder, and User Sensing technology to help reduce digital eye strain and ensure data security. The dependable TravelMate B series laptops alsoconform to military-grade durability standards that could withstand drops as high as 122 cm, possess reinforced I/O ports and spill-resistant keyboards to protect inner components from damage, and HD webcams that come with a camera shutter for added privacy protection. With Acer's dedication to achieving its Earthion mission in mind, all the education laptops possess recycled materials in their components and packaging, an EPEAT ecolabel[3], and are TCO Certified[4], the leading sustainability certification for IT products worldwide. Acer TravelMate B5 14 The next-generation Intel® Core™ i3-N305 processors[1] and up to 7.5 hours of battery life[2] make the Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) an excellent laptop for students of all levels balancing loads of daily work and academic requirements in one device. To make blended learning and video meetings more engaging, it features up to a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) display[1], an additional HDR camera with webcam privacy shutter, and dual digital microphones, which leverage Acer's PurifiedVoice™ with AI Noise Reduction technology to suppress background noise when in a call. With Windows 11's latest update, students can access features such as Focus sessions and snap layouts that make it easier to get things done. For added convenience and functionality, the TravelMate B5 14 includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector, Intel® Wi-Fi 6E and 2x2 MU-MIMO for fast and uninterrupted network connectivity when online. Acer TravelMate B3 11 and Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 The TravelMate B3 series for education has been upgraded with the addition of two new school laptops that aim to provide added protection for K-12 students and empower them to do more in their studies. Pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro Education or Windows 11 SE and powered by up to an Intel® Processor N200, the devices are packed with enhanced privacy settings and modern education applications to promote collaborative and inclusive learning among peers. With Windows 11 and Microsoft cloud services' unified management tools and the integration of software and hardware security features in these new models, school and IT administrators can simplify and streamline the deployment and management of the latest TravelMate B3 laptops. The resilient laptops were also thoughtfully designed to minimize damage from external impacts. The lightweight laptops make it easy for young students to carry these around during their hybrid classroom experience with the convertible model weighing 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), while the TravelMate B3's classic clamshell design stands at just 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs). The Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11's (TMB311R-33/TMB311RN-33) optional 11.6-inch FHD touch display[1] is protected by Acer's Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass[5], formulated to help reduce the potential growth of odor and harmful microorganisms on the device's screen. Users can also choose options with a dockable Wacom AES stylus to customize their school laptops according to their learning preferences. A 5 MP world-facing camera further enables collaboration between students and flexibility in learning. These laptops are built to last a full day of school as the TravelMate B3 Spin 11 has up to 10 hours of battery life[2], while the TravelMate B3 11 can last up to 9.5 hours of use[2]. These also feature the latest connectivity ports to facilitate collaborative engagements. Develop Better Computer Habits with Acer's User Sensing Software All the devices are shipped with Acer's User Sensing Software[1], designed to help protect students' privacy and develop better habits when using their laptops. As users tend to lose track of time when focused on their studies, the Break Reminder function considerately prompts them to take regular breaks away from their devices to help reduce stress levels and eye strain. The laptops' new technology also includes a Screen Distance Reminder[1] that notifies users when they are too close to the devices' display. Completing its bundle of advanced protective software, the User Sensing[1,6] AutoLock capabilities with optional built-in proximity sensors allow for accurate detection of users' presence based on range and movement, as it triggers the screen to automatically lock when users are away from their laptops. Dependable Durability and Protection These student laptops are compliant with MIL-STD810H[1] (military-grade) standards and come in a reinforced design with shock-absorbent bumpers, allowing the devices to withstand drops of up to 4 ft (122 cm). To further protect the laptops and their internal components, the latest TravelMate B series laptops come with reinforced I/O ports that have additional metallic plates well-secured to their chassis to ensure that these ports stay firmly in place throughout tough conditions. An added layer of protection is incorporated with their spill-resistant keyboards, which also feature mechanically anchored key designs. The serviceable keyboard design prevents the sudden displacement of vital individual keys and allows users to replace the entire setup with ease. Designed for Sustainability The latest TravelMate B series school laptops were also designed with sustainability and waste reduction in mind. The devices feature recycled materials in the sleek OceanGlass™ touchpads and use recycled paper in their molded pulp packaging. Embodying the spirit of Acer's Earthion mission, the education laptops are EPEAT-registered[3], while certain configurations are TCO-certified[4], the leading sustainability certification for IT products. These recognitions echo Acer's continued commitment to helping improve environmental conditions through its eco-friendly innovations and business models. Price and Availability The Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 429.99, and in EMEA in March, starting at EUR 399. The Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 (TMB311R-33) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 399.99; in EMEA in March, starting at EUR 349, and in China in March, starting at RMB 3699. The Acer TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311-33) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 329.99; in EMEA in March, starting at EUR 349, and in China in March, starting at RMB 3499. Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. About Acer Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information. © 2023 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra. [1] Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region. [2] Battery life is measured under specific test settings and conditions pursuant to MobileMark 2018. Actual battery life may vary considerably by specifications, depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and features utilized. Performance variation also arises based on components in use, which includes but is not limited to the processor, RAM capacity, storage, display and resolution, etc. [3] EPEAT® registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net/ for registration status for each country. [4] Model(s) with model numbers starting with TMB311-33-TCO,TMB311R-33-TCO, TMB311RN-33-TCO and TMB514-31-TCO are TCO Certified. For more information on our TCO Certified devices, please contact your local sales representative [5] All antimicrobial solutions, including Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass, do not protect or provide users any direct or implied health benefits [6] The built-in proximity sensor is an optional feature, and therefore, the inclusion of Acer User Sensing Software is also optional based on if the device has proximity sensor.
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Acer Chromebook Vero Debuts for Education Market
Acer also introduces three new Chromebook lines for education with durability features ideal for school K-12 environments Editor's Summary First Acer Chromebook Vero for education, the Acer Chromebook Vero 712, features a sustainable design, powerful performance using up to 12th Gen Intel Core processors and productivity-boosting 12-inch 3:2 display All four new Chromebooks have durable designs to protect schools' investments: reinforced with MIL-STD 810H[1],[2]-compliant designs, metal-plated IO ports, spill-resistant keyboards and more Two new convertibles provide flexibility for a range of uses and learning environments with the latest Intel Processor N-Series and the option for LTE connectivity: Acer Chromebook Spin 512 has a 12-inch 3:2 display for enhanced vertical viewing, while the Acer Chromebook Spin 511 has an 11.6-inch display in a compact chassis The Acer Chromebook 511 is a classic clamshell Chromebook with optional LTE and the performance of the latest Intel Processor N-Series Both Acer Chromebook Vero 712 and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 have TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) certification. TAIPEI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today launched four new Chromebooks to meet the needs of students, teachers and administrators, including its first Acer Chromebook Vero model designed specifically for the education market. These new models provide the latest in durability, performance, and features, making them a powerful tool for helping educators deliver better learning outcomes. "As a leading provider of Chromebooks for the K12 education market, Acer knows what students and teachers need to keep the focus on learning – and these new Acer Chromebooks deliver what's needed and more," said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. "Our new Chromebooks provide advances in all the areas that have helped establish them as an essential tool for learning: student-focused durability features, reliable performance and advanced connectivity options to support school technology initiatives." Impactful Learning and Teaching with Chrome Education Upgrade, Zero-Touch Enrollment All the new Acer Chromebooks are available with Chrome Education Upgrade, which enables IT staff and administrators to manage, deploy and plan for student learning, all while ensuring students are getting the most from the Chromebooks[3]. IT departments can easily conduct admin support, manage devices, and have the new Acer Chromebooks automatically enrolled to their school sites as soon as the end user connects to the internet through Zero-touch enrollment. Durability Features Designed Especially for Students All of the new Acer Chromebooks for education have impact-resistant exteriors that meet MIL-STD 810H[4] testing standards to withstand the daily trials of a busy school environment. They feature a reinforced corner design with a shock-absorbent bumper so they are protected from drops as high as 122 cm (48 inches) and can withstand up to 60 kg (132.3 lbs) of pressure. These new durable Chromebooks also feature elongated and widened internal brackets that protect the display, even when they are being mishandled. Plus, the ports have been reinforced with metallic plating to protect them from the wear and tear of frequent student use. The four new Chromebooks each have a keyboard designed to protect the device from common student accidents. The keyboard is spill-resistant and features a unique drainage system that helps protect the internal components from up to 330 ml (11 oz) of water spills[5]. All four Acer Chromebooks feature a moisture-resistant OceanGlass™ touchpad, made from ocean-bound plastics, reducing waste while providing a sleek, glass-like texture and responsive tactile feeling. They also have mechanically anchored keys that are difficult for inquisitive students to remove, but at the same time, simple for IT personnel to repair or replace. The Acer Chromebook 511, Acer Chromebook Spin 511 and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 also feature a new serviceable keyboard that can be completely removed and replaced with the removal of just two screws. Finally, all four new Acer Chromebooks have been certified to meet two leading toy safety standards, the ASTM F963-16[6] and UL/IEC 60950-1[7], meaning they're also safe to share with younger children. Acer Chromebook Vero 712 Brings Eco-Conscious Design to Schools The performance-minded and eco-conscious Acer Chromebook Vero 712 (CV872/T) lets students see and do more. This Chromebook for schools features a 3:2 aspect ratio and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor that enables students to do faster coding on their Chromebooks. The productivity-boosting 12-inch HD+ IPS display has a taller 3:2 aspect ratio that provides 18% more vertical space compared to an equally wide display, so more schoolwork, text, maps and photos can be seen before students need to scroll. The Chromebook's TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe® (Hardware Solution) certified display also reduces harmful blue light while ensuring that users can still enjoy vivid colors when viewing from their devices. Plus, the powerful 12th Gen Intel Core processors let students tackle more advanced schoolwork such as coding and video editing, while also running multiple programs and apps without delays. Featuring recycled materials, sustainable packaging and an energy-efficient design, the Acer Chromebook Vero 712 is part of the eco-conscious Vero line that reflects the company's commitment to sustainability. The new Acer Chromebook Vero 712 utilizes recycled materials in many areas of the product including 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in the chassis and display bezel as well as 50% PCR plastic in the keycaps. Even the device's packaging supports the company's mission to reduce, reuse and recycle with the use of 100% recycled paper pulp. Three New Durable Chromebooks Meet Range of Educational Settings In addition to the first Acer Chromebook Vero for education customers, Acer has expanded its line of Chromebooks for this market with three updated models: the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R856T) convertible with a 12-inch display, Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756T) convertible with an 11.6-inch display, and the Acer Chromebook 511 (C736) clamshell with an 11.6-inch display. These three Acer Chromebooks are powered by the latest Intel Processor N100 and N200, and have the option to include built-in 4G LTE[[8]] connectivity to provide fast, reliable access to educational apps from virtually anywhere. Plus, like the Acer Chromebook Vero, these new Chromebooks also feature recycled materials, sustainable packaging, an energy-efficient design, and EPEAT registration to help schools reduce waste across the lifetime of the device. The two new convertible models are ideal Chromebooks for blended learning environments as both feature 360-hinges to allow them to be used in a range of settings, as well as Antimicrobial[9] Corning® Gorilla® Glass touch displays that are scratch-resistant and limit the growth of odor and stain-causing microorganisms. The Acer Chromebook Spin 511 has a compact design with an 11.6-inch HD IPS display in a 16:9 format, while the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 has a productivity-boosting 12-inch 3:2 aspect ratio HD+ IPS display on the (R856T/TN/LT/LTN) with more vertical space so students can view more text, maps, photos and schoolwork. Also, both convertible Chromebooks feature an optional USI Stylus that can be charged in the integrated dock, so students can take notes, sketch, write and paint with ease. Both convertible models deliver multi-day 12-hour battery life[10]. The Acer Chromebook Spin 512 also has the same TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe® (Hardware Solution) certified display as that of the Acer Chromebook Vero 712 which can reduce harmful blue light while ensuring that users can still enjoy vivid colors when viewing from their devices. The Acer Chromebook 511 is a tried-and-tested classic clamshell design that is incredibly compact, making it ideal for a wide range of younger students using lab settings and 1:1 programs. The 11.6-inch HD LED-backlit display with IPS technology comes in touch and non-touch options to meet school districts' ranging needs and budgets. It also provides long battery life of up to 12 hours[10] of use. Range of Ports and Latest in Connectivity for Hybrid Class Schedules Students can connect to the Internet quickly with reliable Wi-Fi 6E. Plus, the four new Acer Chromebooks all feature 720p webcams with Blue Glass Lens and (TNR), providing high-quality video feedback even in low-light conditions. The two convertible models also provide the option for high-resolution world-facing cameras. For privacy, all four new Chromebooks include a webcam shutter. The new Acer Chromebooks will be available with an array of eMMC storage options and up to 8 GB RAM. All of the four new Chromebooks are ready to connect to devices, displays and other peripherals. They each have two full-function USB 3.2 Type-C ports for transferring data at speeds up to 5 Gbps, connecting to an HD display, and can also be used to charge the device as well as other products. They all also feature at least one USB 3.2 Type A port, while the Chromebook 511, Chromebook Spin 511 and Chromebook Spin 512 also include a MicroSD card reader. Price and Availability The Acer Chromebook Vero 712 (CV872/T) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 429.99, and in EMEA in March, starting at EUR 399. The Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R856T/TN) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 499.99, and in EMEA in April starting at EUR 429. The Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756T/TN) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 449.99, and in EMEA in April starting at EUR 399. The Acer Chromebook 511 (C736/T) will be available in North America in April starting at USD 379.99, and in EMEA in April starting at EUR 349. Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. About Acer Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information. © 2023 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Celeron, Pentium, Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra. [1] Tested by qualified 3rd party labs for certain tests procedure under MIL-STD 810G (Oct 2008) for environmental conditions that include high and low temperatures, humidity, vibrations, mechanical shocks on drops, rain, dust and sand. [2] Sand and Dust testing based on MIL-STD 810F. [3] Children should use their Google Workspace for Education account when accessing Google Services for school. [4] Sand and Dust testing based on MIL-STD 810F. MIL-STD 810G/H is a testing protocol conducted in controlled settings and does not guarantee future performance in all situations. Do not attempt to simulate these tests, as damage resulting from this will not be covered by Acer's standard warranty. [5] Up to 330 ml (11 fluid ounces) of water [6] Plastic coatings used on Acer Chromebook surface have been strictly tested and certified under ASTM F963-16 Toy Safety Standard and Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPCIA) of 2008. For more information visit: https://standardscatalog.ul.com/standards/en/standard_60950-1_2 [7] These Acer Chromebooks have been designed and tested to meet UL/IEC 60950-1 safety standard, investigated by UL 696 safety electric toys and meets the ASTM F963 toy safety for kids over 3 years old. For more information visit: https://www.astm.org/Standards/F963.htm [8] Specification may vary depending on model and/or region. [9] All antimicrobial solutions, including Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass, do not protect or provide users any direct or implied health benefits. [10] Battery life may vary based on the device and upon usage and other conditions. Battery life may vary depending on model and configuration. Based on Google power LoadTest. (http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/testing/power-testing). Actual battery life varies by model, configuration (including storage capacity, RAM capacity, processor in use, display type and resolution, etc.), applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and utilized features.
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ATIF's IPO Consulting Client Massimo Motor Attends CES 2023
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ATIF Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ATIF, hereafter referred to as "ATIF") is pleased to announce that its client Massimo Motor. ("Massimo"), a manufacturer of recreational vehicles and power sports equipment based in Garland, Texas, recently participated in the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. As a premier and highly influential consumer electronics event in the world, CES has resumed its in-person format with the easing of the global pandemic. In keeping with tradition, Massimo participated as scheduled and showcased a selection of its top products at the event, highlighting its product lineup for the new year on the show floor. At the event, Massimo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid recreational vehicles, unveiled its latest line of offerings to attendees. On display were a variety of vehicles, including the company's utility UTVs (Utility Terrain Vehicles), that have been rigorously tested on farms and ranches for durability and reliability. These UTVs are specifically designed for tasks such as hauling cargo and equipment and for use in rugged terrain. Additionally, Massimo showcased its recreational ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), which are geared toward off-road use and are popular among enthusiasts for activities such as hunting, fishing, and trail riding. Lastly, Massimo also showcased its American-style mini-bikes, smaller and more compact versions of traditional motorcycles that are often used for leisure and recreation and are known for their sporty look and feel. Jun Liu, President, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of ATIF commented, "Technology Innovation has always been a driving force in industry development, and as a leading company, Massimo Motor is committed to pushing the boundaries. Our mission is to assist our clients in reaching their business objectives and staying ahead of the game regarding product innovation and technology. We take pride in being a part of our clients' team, providing them with valuable consulting services." About ATIF ATIF Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ATIF) is a Lake Forest-based business consulting company that specializes in providing professional IPO, M&A advisory and post-IPO compliance services to small and medium-sized companies seeking to go public on a stock exchange in the United States. The company has a proven track record in successfully delivering comprehensive U.S. IPO consulting services to clients primarily in the United States but also internationally. The mission of ATIF is to provide one-stop, comprehensive consulting services that guide clients through the complex and often challenging process of going public. ATIF recognizes the complexity and challenges associated with the process of going public, and endeavors to simplify it while ensuring optimal outcomes for its clients through its comprehensive consulting services. ATIF has been awarded the "Golden Bauhinia Award", the highest award in the financial and securities industry in Hong Kong, for "Top 10 Best Listed Companies". Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, "estimated," "projected," Words such as "expect", "anticipate", "predict", "plan", "intend", "believe", "seek", "may", "will", "should", "future", "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the opposite of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control and may cause actual results or achievements to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors include future financial and operating results, including revenues, income, expenses, cash balances and other financial items; Ability to manage growth and expansion; Current and future economic and political conditions; The ability to compete in industries with low barriers to entry; The ability to obtain additional financing to fund capital expenditure in the future. Ability to attract new customers and further enhance brand awareness; Ability to hire and retain qualified management and key staff; Trends and competition in the financial advisory services industry; Pandemic or epidemic disease; Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions you that actual results may differ materially from the expected results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. You should not interpret forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements represent only the beliefs and assumptions of our management as of the date such statements are made. The above forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release.
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Cybertrust Japan Integrates Quantum-Computing-Hardened Private Keys from Quantinuum into New IoT Authentication Platform
Japan's first commercial certificate authority incorporating Quantinuum's Quantum Origin solution to strengthen security protections for IoT devices against current and future threats CAMBRIDGE, England and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum, the world's leading integrated quantum computing company, today announced that Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd., Japan's leading certificate authority, has integrated its Quantum Origin quantum-computing-hardened private keys into a new certificate issuance and distribution platform for IoT devices to ensure secure communications now and into the future. Cybertrust Japan's new authentication infrastructure for high-speed, high-volume certificate issuance and distribution for large volumes of IoT devices includes the NIST-selected post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms. The certificate authority is further protecting devices from current and advancing threats by incorporating Quantinuum's Quantum Origin solution, the only cryptographic solution that leverages the power of quantum computers to generate quantum-computing-hardened keys. "Integrating Quantum Origin assures our customers that they can build innovative IoT-based solutions on a platform they can trust to deliver speed and higher security, including post-quantum algorithms support. As a result, customers and partners can use and sell our certification services securely for the long term," said Yasutoshi Magara, President & CEO of Cybertrust Japan. "We would like to promote activities aimed at realizing a safe and secure society together with Quantinuum." IoT devices typically use certificates to authenticate their connection to other devices or networks to prove that they are trusted devices. The challenge when providing and managing certificates across these devices is complex because of the volume of devices trying to connect to networks and the need to provide fast access to data. Security measures need to be robust while also enabling real-time communications. "Cybertrust Japan and Quantinuum have shown that an advanced quantum-computing-based solution like Quantum Origin can be seamlessly integrated into authentication infrastructure to strengthen key and certificate generation. Cybertrust Japan is the first certification provider in the world to support quantum-computing-hardened keys using Quantum Origin," said Duncan Jones, Head of Cybersecurity at Quantinuum. "As the use of IoT devices grows, companies must ensure that their devices have state-of-the-art protection against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks that threaten their most valuable assets and data. Quantum Origin is the world's only solution that provides encryption keys generated by quantum computers giving customers an unrivalled ability to strengthen existing security measures and reduce their risk of exposure from advanced encryption-based attacks." Cybertrust Japan's Secure IoT Platform protects end devices through the entire product lifecycle from semiconductor design to the implementation of the devices to the ultimate disposal of the devices. The Secure IoT Platform creates security certificates for the manufacturing process to protect the hardware, to make the manufacturing process traceable and to provide a long-term defect warranty. The product also includes a management platform for the devices to allow secure OS and software updates in addition to securing the data created and transmitted by the devices. About Cybertrust Japan As Japan's first commercial certificate authority, Cybertrust Japan provides authentication and security services as well as Linux/OSS services for on-premise, cloud and embedded domains by applying MIRACLE LINUX kernel technology and open source software (OSS) knowledge. Combining these technologies and deep security expertise, the company also promotes services that support the reliability of customer services by proving the correctness of "people, tangible things and intangible things" for IoT and other cutting-edge fields. Cybertrust Japan is committed to realizing a safe and secure society with highly specialized and neutral technologies for IT infrastructure. About Quantinuum Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum computing company, formed by the combination of Honeywell Quantum Solutions' world leading hardware and Cambridge Quantum's class leading middleware and applications. Science led and enterprise driven, Quantinuum accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, finance, and optimization. Its focus is to create scalable and commercial quantum solutions to solve the world's most pressing problems, in fields such as energy, logistics, climate change, and health. The company employs over 480 people including 350 scientists, at nine sites in the US, Europe, and Japan.
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Accedian Launches Intent-Based Assurance to Drive Operational Efficiency
Skylight Platform's New Automated Assurance Capabilities Reduce Complexity, Save Money, and Accelerate Time to Market MONTREAL, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accedian, a leader in performance analytics and end-user experience solutions, today announced new intent-based assurance capabilities built into the Skylight platform. This innovation represents the next level of automated assurance, making Skylight the first platform to offer these capabilities on the market. Intent-based assurance provides the foundational visibility needed to drive intent-based networking and enable critical insights into network performance. One of the biggest challenges for communications service providers (CSPs) is the complexity of today's networks and the stack-upon-stack of legacy systems, domains, and silos that don't talk to one other. This isn't sustainable with dynamic 5G services that have stringent performance requirements, nor with disaggregated cloud-native networks. Intent-based networking has tended to focus on service activation: configuring and provisioning devices based on intent. Intent-based networking, orchestration, end-to-end assurance, and service visibility need to go hand-in-hand. With Skylight intent-based assurance, CSPs gain advantages, including: Direct visibility into service quality and user experience without the operational complexity of having to provision the behind-the-scenes details of assurance/testing. Increased intelligence in assurance - Skylight's intent-based assurance capability understands how the service should behave. It can understand when the service is having an issue - or may potentially have an issue in the future (predictive) - and immediately trigger the controller layer for closed-loop optimization or remediation. Accelerated time to market for new services - Intent-based assurance understands how to instrument the network to assure a service without manual intervention. Adding assurance to the network is easier to automate and deploy efficiently, helping to speed up time to market for new, performance-assured services. Cost savings - Proactively address issues and rapidly determine the root cause of performance degradations, reducing the operational cost of running increasingly complex networks. Kevin Wollenweber, SVP/GM, Cisco Networking - Data Center and Provider Connectivity, Cisco, said: "Ensuring consistent service quality requires more than simply knowing the status of equipment in the network. CSPs need visibility into end-to-end service quality, agility for assurance monitoring at the time of service deployment, and to move beyond simple SLA monitoring to predictive analytics. Our partnership with Accedian, adding Skylight's intent-based assurance to Cisco's Crosswork Network Automation portfolio, strengthens our joint efforts in helping CSPs to further elevate customer experience and drive efficiency in operations. Dion Joannou, Chief Executive Officer, Accedian, said: "Network complexity has accelerated beyond the manageability of manual intervention. Automation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. It's a journey that takes open integration, standardization, and simplification work to get there. Intent-based assurance understands how the service should behave, and it can understand when the service is having an issue and inform the orchestration layer. This added intelligence will provide customers with the continuous visibility and feedback loop on service quality that they need." Roy Chua, Founder and Principal Analyst, AvidThink, said: "The exploding number of network elements and connections that require management and maintenance show no sign of abating. Because of this, network managers and operators urgently need to improve manageability and increase scalability even as they try to rein in expenditures. Intent-based assurance adds value to today's networks immediately." Headed to Cisco Live Amsterdam or Mobile World Congress Barcelona this year? Come say hello to the Accedian team and learn more. To download a copy of the new AvidThink whitepaper, titled "Intent-Based Assurance: Ensuring end-to-end service quality at scale", click here. CONTACT: Accedian Press ContactShannon Van Every, Force4 Technology CommunicationsP: +1 (415) 572-4890E: shannon@force4.co The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/18007/3705081/1812742.pdf Accedian_Intent Based Assurance to Drive Operational Efficiency_01312023
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Cobwebs Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Law Enforcement Teams to More Efficiently Identify New Online Threats
Cobwebs' digital intelligence solutions offer a distinct investigation module to attain higher risk mitigation levels and the necessary tools to enable faster responses. SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the law enforcement digital intelligence industry, and based on its findings, recognizes Cobwebs with the 2022 North American Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award. The company developed web intelligence solutions to help customers gain actionable insights from data using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) analytics. Cobwebs uniquely leverages its open-source web intelligence (WEBINT/OSINT) platform to meet its customer's operational needs. It is well-positioned to capitalize on new growth opportunities, cementing its leadership in the digital intelligence space. The company leverages its intelligence and security experts' expertise to design cutting-edge solutions that collect and analyze data from all web layers. Cobwebs Cobwebs overcomes the evolving challenges in the industry today, specifically law enforcement and public safety teams. Its web intelligence solutions ensure public safety, and security and identity protection throughout business operations, physical security systems, or digital infrastructure. The company enables law enforcement teams to improve their security solutions with well-defined digital intelligence resources through its AI and ML-equipped WEBINT solutions that can detect the correlation between events and relationships and identify online threats with a small digital footprint. According to Steven Lopez, Best Practices Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, "Frost & Sullivan commends Cobwebs on its game-changing solutions and its ability to set a new standard for web intelligence. Its platforms' continuous evolution matches the growing industry demand from law enforcement." Cobwebs bridges the gap between the customer's immediate operational needs, eliminating labor-intensive and time-constraint tasks during online crime investigations and provides real-time situational awareness to identify new threats. Its platform automates the discovery phase and applies AI to provide accurate insights, allowing analysts to piece together an event quickly and focus on more cognitive tasks. With a customer-centric approach, continuous growth, and ongoing product innovation, Cobwebs meets customer needs, leading to trust and long-term relationships. "Cobwebs' web intelligence solutions allow law enforcement teams to search for and access data throughout the web during case investigations. Without replacing legacy systems, Cobwebs provides open-source intelligence that seamlessly integrates with clients' existing operations," added Dolores Aleman, an Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has demonstrated excellence in devising a strong growth strategy and robustly implementing it. The recipient has shown strength in terms of innovation in products and technologies, leadership in customer value as well as speed in response to market needs. The award looks at emerging market players in the industry and recognizes their best practices that are positioned for future growth excellence. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry. About Frost & SullivanFor six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Contact:Kristen MooreP: 210.247.3823E: kristen.moore@frost.com About Cobwebs Cobwebs Technologies' leading and innovative systems service the national security, law enforcement and private sectors, identifying networks, criminal activities and cyber threats. As a global company, Cobwebs' solutions help customers with investigations and analysis of data from all layers of the surface, deep and dark web. With a multifaceted approach to investigations, Cobwebs' technologies employ a comprehensive platform to handle today's complex hurdles and evolving challenges. Solutions were developed by leading intelligence and security experts to analyze the web's layers of endless open, deep & dark web data. Cobwebs leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to produce valuable insights for customers across the globe. Media Contact:A.J. GuentherVice President, Public RelationsAJ@yesandagency.com Yes&1700 Diagonal Road | Suite 700 | Alexandria VA 22314D 703.823.1600 | C 703.338.5657yesandagency.com
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Semtech Recognized as 2022 Global Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan for Market Leadership and Enabling Businesses to Optimize Processes an
Semtech's commitment to innovative and transformative technologies remains a main competitive advantage, making the company a preferred provider over other participants. SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently Frost & Sullivan assessed the global Internet of Things (IoT) hardware industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Semtech with the 2022 Global Company of the Year Award for its IoT hardware. The company allows customers to connect end nodes and low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) remotely for IoT solutions easily and inexpensively through its LoRa-enabled hardware, disrupting the market. Semtech's LoRa® devices support the development of massive IoT use cases in different verticals, ranging from smart cities and homes to agriculture and logistics. With the sophisticated capabilities of high performance, high capacity, and inexpensive connectivity, Semtech's superior technologies are gaining mass adoption rates, reaching over 5 million gateways in service and 270 million endpoints deployed worldwide, as of September 2022. 2022 Global IoT Hardware Company of the Year Award Semtech aligns its acquisition strategy with its future-driven vision of expanding LPWAN adoption because the global rollout of LPWAN is accelerating quickly. The company purchased Sierra Wireless, a top provider of cellular IoT chipsets, for $1.2 billion in January 2023, incorporating cellular LPWAN technologies (NB-IoT and LTE-M) in its product portfolio, Semtech can pursue growth opportunities in the IoT market and reach new customers with its LoRa-enabled offerings. As part of its customer-centric approach, Semtech is focused on making the development process easier through the technology convergence of leading LPWAN specifications in one hardware device. Cecilia Perez, Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Research Analyst, noted that "With its strategic acquisition and investment, Semtech is poised for significant revenue increase and market leadership in IoT hardware. Frost & Sullivan anticipates that by 2025, there will be 1.7 billion devices connected to LoRaWAN® and NB-IoT networks." Semtech's integration of cellular and non-cellular technologies in hardware delivers the best value for developers, compared with competing products in the market, because of the company's strategy of developing simple, affordable, and secure solutions while addressing clients' most pressing needs. Semtech is making its mark by delivering targeted and innovative solutions tailored to customers' specific needs across verticals, driving customer experiences and market growth and thus strengthening its footprint and competitive advantage in the IoT space. "Semtech's state-of-the-art technology integrates LoRa's low power features with cellular bandwidth, allowing developers to easily build smart solutions that solve the most critical industry challenges, including interoperability. Continuous efforts to support the rapid growth of LoRa position Semtech as a preferred hardware provider in the IoT space," added Perez. With its strong overall performance, Semtech earns Frost & Sullivan's 2022 Global Company of the Year Award in the IoT hardware industry. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry. About Frost & Sullivan For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Contact:Claudia ToscanoP: 1.956.533.5915E: claudia.toscano@frost.com About Semtech Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and Cloud connectivity service provider dedicated to delivering high quality technology solutions that enable a smarter, more connected and sustainable planet. Our global teams are dedicated to empowering solution architects and application developers to develop breakthrough products for the infrastructure, industrial and consumer markets. To learn more about Semtech technology, visit us at Semtech.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Semtech, the Semtech logo and LoRa are registered trademarks or service marks of Semtech Corporation or its subsidiaries.
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AV-Comparatives Names Anti-Virus Consumer Product of The Year 2022
The independent security testing laboratory AV-Comparatives consistently tested 17 consumer security products during 2022 and named the Product of the Year. https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/summary-report-2022/ "AV-Comparatives' 2022 Summary Report provides users with a comprehensive guide to the protection, performance and usability of the tested consumer products."— Andreas Clementi, Founder and CEO, AV-Comparatives INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, a leading provider of independent antivirus testing and certification, has announced the winners of its 2022 consumer security product awards for Windows. A total of 17 consumer security products were subjected to rigorous investigation and testing for their ability to protect against real-world internet threats, identify recent malicious programs, defend against advanced targeted attacks, and provide protection without slowing down PCs. AV-Comparatives Awarded Products 2022 All tested products received the test lab's Approved Security Product Award. This is given to all products that demonstrated they can provide competent protection against a wide variety of threats, without unduly affecting the computer's performance or raising too many false alarms. The award is a certification of an effective and reliable product. The tested products were: Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, ESET, G Data, K7, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, McAfee, Microsoft, Norton, Panda, TotalAV, Total Defense, Trend Micro, and VIPRE. AV-Comparatives awards Bitdefender with Product of the Year Award, while Top-Rated Product Awards go to Avast, AVG and Kaspersky. Product of the Year AV-Comparatives' prestigious award goes to the program with the highest scores across all the test types. It is a demonstration of top quality in all categories. The 2022 Product of the Year Award goes to Bitdefender. Top-Rated Products Products that achieve high scores across all the test types are rewarded with Top-Rated Product Awards. These demonstrate that a program has achieved a high standard across all the test types. For 2022, Top-Rated Product Awards go to Avast, AVG and Kaspersky. Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for Individual Categories For each individual test type, Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards go to the products that achieved the highest scores. Awards for the individual test types are as follows: Real-World Protection Test – this checks protection against Internet-borne threats- Gold: Avira- Silver: Avast, AVG- Bronze: Bitdefender Malware Protection Test – this verifies a program's ability to detect malicious files- Gold: Norton- Silver: Avast, AVG- Bronze: Bitdefender, McAfee Performance Test – a check on how much a security product slows down the PC- Gold: K7- Silver: Panda- Bronze: ESET Advanced Threat Protection Test – this optional test looks at protection against targeted attacks- Gold: ESET- Silver: Bitdefender- Bronze: G Data, Kaspersky, Microsoft False-Positives Test – this assesses whether each program is prone to false alarms- Gold: ESET- Silver: TotalAV- Bronze: Kaspersky As usual, the Summary Report includes a user-interface review of all the tested products. This provides a description of what each program is like to use in everyday scenarios. Topics covered include installation, security alerts, scan options, quarantine, logs, access control, and (where applicable) firewall. "Once again there was a very high standard among the security products in the test, with all 17 receiving the Approved Security Product Award. The report shows the levels reached in all the individual tests, along with user-interface reviews, thus helping readers to find the best product for their respective requirements," said Andreas Clementi, CEO and founder of AV-Comparatives. Like all AV-Comparatives' public test reports, the 2022 Summary Report is available for free: https://www.av-comparatives.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/avc_sum_2022.pdf. About AV-Comparatives AV-Comparatives is an independent organisation offering systematic testing to examine the efficacy of security software products and mobile security solutions. Using one of the largest sample collection systems worldwide, it has created a real-world environment for truly accurate testing. AV-Comparatives offers freely accessible av-test results to individuals, news organisations and scientific institutions. Certification by AV-Comparatives provides a globally recognised official seal of approval for software performance. AV-Comparatives Awarded Products 2022 Media contact:Peter Stelzhammer media@av-comparatives.org+43 720115542
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Eventus introduces Validus AML (VAML), new end-to-end anti-money laundering solution to help exchanges, institutions combat financial crime
Innovative offering combines signals-based approach, rules-based logic and advanced data analytics with customizable technology for targeted, efficient results NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, today announced the broad introduction of Validus AML (VAML), a new end-to-end anti-money laundering (AML) platform aimed at helping firms combat financial crime. The new cloud-based Validus AML (VAML) offering uniquely combines a signals-based approach to behavior detection, rules-based logic and advanced data analytics to deliver a comprehensive solution producing significant efficiencies and adaptability for a changing regulatory landscape. The product introduction represents Eventus' first major expansion into a new sector of surveillance, complementing its widely used Validus platform for trade surveillance, risk monitoring and algorithmic monitoring. While Validus has always provided transaction monitoring capabilities as part of trade surveillance, VAML will offer a full spectrum of powerful detection, workflow and case management tools for current and new clients, enabling them to reduce financial and regulatory risk, identify a range of illicit financial behaviors and further streamline their use of external vendors on critical compliance functions. Enhancements to functionality will be rolled out in phases throughout the course of the year. Eventus CEO Travis Schwab said: "Firms operating in financial markets are facing greater challenges than ever to protect themselves from those presenting a risk to their businesses and reputations, along with their standing with government regulators. Validus AML reimagines what an anti-money laundering program can do, reflecting a paradigm shift from traditional alert-focused solutions and taking the burden off compliance teams. We're excited to introduce our flexible new solution, offering the ability to easily adapt to increasingly complex local, regional and global AML regulatory requirements and to keep pace with evolving business risk across geographies, business lines and client profiles." VAML is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution combining transaction monitoring, behavioral analytics and sanctions monitoring in a single, scalable and easily configurable platform that enables users to reduce the risk of fines and reputational damage while saving time and resources, focusing on only genuinely suspicious activity. Traditional AML platforms generate an alert for each suspicious event, which requires regulatory and compliance staff to stitch them together for a complete picture of activity from any given customer or entity. VAML's signals-based technology and flexible approach to AML behavior modeling facilitates the aggregation of multiple events into a single "scenario model," dramatically reducing false-positive alerts and producing highly effective, targeted results. VAML also maintains a customer activity profile based on historical client behaviors and transactions, with the ability to generate signals when customer activity deviates from historical patterns, contributing to the sophistication of the scenario models. Clients will be able to onboard almost any source of customer transaction and trade data from their own systems and third-party providers – along with continuously updated government watchlists – in a "low-touch" fashion through the modular new platform, with out-of-the box connectivity to the Validus trade surveillance platform. VAML gives clients a visual data layer to extract, transform and load any type of data which, when combined with the client data, enriches Know Your Customer (KYC), customer lifecycle and ongoing transaction monitoring activities. About Eventus Eventus is a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions. Its powerful, award-winning Validus platform is easy to deploy, customize and operate across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), fixed income and other markets. Validus is proven in the most complex, high-volume and real-time environments of tier-1 banks, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants (FCMs), proprietary trading groups, market centers, buy-side institutions, energy and commodity trading firms, and regulators. The company's rapidly growing client base relies on Validus and Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges.
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Eventus introduces Validus AML (VAML), new end-to-end anti-money laundering solution to help exchanges, institutions combat financial crime
Innovative offering combines signals-based approach, rules-based logic and advanced data analytics with customizable technology for targeted, efficient results NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, today announced the broad introduction of Validus AML (VAML), a new end-to-end anti-money laundering (AML) platform aimed at helping firms in both the traditional finance and digital asset space combat financial crime. The new cloud-based Validus AML (VAML) offering uniquely combines a signals-based approach to behavior detection, rules-based logic and advanced data analytics to deliver a comprehensive solution producing significant efficiencies and adaptability for a changing regulatory landscape. The product introduction represents Eventus' first major expansion into a new sector of surveillance, complementing its widely used Validus platform for trade surveillance, risk monitoring and algorithmic monitoring. While Validus has always provided transaction monitoring capabilities as part of trade surveillance, VAML will offer a full spectrum of powerful detection, workflow and case management tools for current and new clients, enabling them to reduce financial and regulatory risk, identify a range of illicit financial behaviors and further streamline their use of external vendors on critical compliance functions. Enhancements to functionality will be rolled out in phases throughout the course of the year. Eventus CEO Travis Schwab said: "Firms operating in traditional financial markets and digital assets alike are facing greater challenges than ever to protect themselves from those presenting a risk to their businesses and reputations, along with their standing with government regulators. Validus AML reimagines what an anti-money laundering program can do, reflecting a paradigm shift from traditional alert-focused solutions and taking the burden off compliance teams. We're excited to introduce our flexible new solution, offering the ability to easily adapt to increasingly complex local, regional and global AML regulatory requirements and to keep pace with evolving business risk across geographies, business lines and client profiles." VAML is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution combining transaction monitoring, behavioral analytics and sanctions monitoring in a single, scalable and easily configurable platform that enables users to reduce the risk of fines and reputational damage while saving time and resources, focusing on only genuinely suspicious activity. Traditional AML platforms generate an alert for each suspicious event, which requires regulatory and compliance staff to stitch them together for a complete picture of activity from any given customer or entity. VAML's signals-based technology and flexible approach to AML behavior modeling facilitates the aggregation of multiple events into a single "scenario model," dramatically reducing false-positive alerts and producing highly effective, targeted results. VAML also maintains a customer activity profile based on historical client behaviors and transactions, with the ability to generate signals when customer activity deviates from historical patterns, contributing to the sophistication of the scenario models. Clients will be able to onboard almost any source of customer transaction and trade data from their own systems and third-party providers – along with continuously updated government watchlists – in a "low-touch" fashion through the modular new platform, with out-of-the box connectivity to the Validus trade surveillance platform. VAML gives clients a visual data layer to extract, transform and load any type of data which, when combined with the client data, enriches Know Your Customer (KYC), customer lifecycle and ongoing transaction monitoring activities. About Eventus Eventus is a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions. Its powerful, award-winning Validus platform is easy to deploy, customize and operate across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), fixed income and digital asset markets. Validus is proven in the most complex, high-volume and real-time environments of tier-1 banks, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants (FCMs), proprietary trading groups, market centers, buy-side institutions, energy and commodity trading firms, and regulators. The company's rapidly growing client base relies on Validus and Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges. For more, visit www.eventus.com. Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/635481/Eventus_Systems_Logo.jpg?p=medium600
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Airbus Commercial Selects Altair SimSolid in ZEROe Sustainable Aircraft Initiative
Altair SimSolid will streamline Airbus teams in their development of the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft TROY, Mich., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Airbus Commercial has selected Altair SimSolid – the game-changing simulation technology that performs structural analyses on fully featured CAD assemblies within minutes – in its ZEROe global initiative, which aims to create the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft. Airbus ZEROe demonstrator. Image courtesy of Airbus. "Altair SimSolid is the premier simulation technology for engineers, designers, analysts, and manufacturers. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing, which are the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive, and error-prone tasks in conventional structural simulations," said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer, Altair. "Airbus choosing Altair SimSolid further solidifies Altair as a leader in worldwide sustainability initiatives and continues the two companies' long and fruitful history of successful collaboration." Altair SimSolid will save Airbus' design and engineering teams time, money, and hassle. Altair SimSolid was selected because it has shown that it will reduce elementary part analysis delivery times from days to minutes, and cuts complex assembly delivery times from several months to less than one week in some cases. Additionally, Altair SimSolid's intuitive, easy-to-implement operations and interface lets users work without needing to clean geometry or prepare models beforehand. Altair SimSolid also allows Airbus's design and engineering teams to explore more design iterations in shorter timeframes, which will expedite project timelines and deliver sustainable innovations quicker. "By using Altair SimSolid, our teams can explore more design possibilities in a simple, easy-to-implement environment," said Christophe Brand, head of airframe methods and tools, Airbus Commercial. "By not requiring our teams to clean geometries beforehand, Altair SimSolid helps us significantly reduce delivery times and build better products. With it, we look forward to building the future of zero-emission aircraft technology." The ZEROe project aims to create the world's first hydrogen propulsion-powered commercial airline fleet and enables Airbus to explore a variety of configurations and hydrogen technologies that will shape the development of future zero-emission aircraft. Airbus is working towards a mature technology readiness level for a hydrogen-combustion propulsion system by 2025. To learn more about Airbus's ZEROe global initiative, visit https://www.airbus.com/en/innovation/zero-emission/hydrogen/zeroe. And to learn more about Altair SimSolid and Altair's aerospace expertise, visit https://www.altair.com/simsolid and https://www.altair.com/aerospace/. About Altair Altair is a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. For more information, visit https://www.altair.com/. Media contacts Altair Corporate Altair Investor Relations Jennifer Ristic Monica Gould, The Blueshirt Group +1.216.849.3109 +1 212.871.3927 corp-newsroom@altair.com ir@altair.com Altair Europe/The Middle East/Africa Charlotte Hartmann +49 7031 6208 0 emea-newsroom@altair.com
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SecPod introduces the 'SanerNow Continuous Posture Anomaly Management (CPAM)' product, a revolutionary new invention for managing IT attack
An industry-redefining product based on cutting-edge machine-learning technology empowers organizations to combat cyberattacks, further strengthening SecPod's mission of preventing cyberattacks. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and BENGALURU, India, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SecPod Technologies, a global leader in the next-generation vulnerability management marketplace, has launched SanerNow Continuous Posture Anomaly Management (CPAM), an innovative cybersecurity product that allows CISOs and security administrators to deep-learn their IT environment and manages outliers and anomalies. With statistical analysis, deviation computing, and machine learning, SecPod has pioneered a new category in the cyberattack prevention process. Continuous Posture Anomaly Management Launch Chandrashekhar Basavanna, the CEO of SecPod, said, "What we have launched today is a category-defining innovation, a new arsenal to deeply understand their IT infrastructure and gain clarity and confidence in the security posture. Going by what some of our Preview customers had to say, SecPod SanerNow CPAM is a path-breaking tool. I am very thrilled to announce the launch today. Be Wow-ed by CPAM!" CPAM detects posture anomalies, deviations, or outliers by providing continuous and comprehensive visibility of an organization's IT security posture and helps remediate them. These anomalies, if not managed early, can have a devastating effect on an organization's cyber resilience. "Anomalies are often investigated to detect a threat or an attack but not prevent them. Visiting 1000+ parameters in an organization's assets, bringing security contextualization, and analyzing anomalies in these datasets eases decision-making for CISOs, IT, and Security administrators. It de-clutters your IT infrastructure and eventually decreases the organization's attack surface. Anomalies in art create beautiful discoveries, but in business, we need order," said Preeti Subramanian, Chief Product Architect and Director of R & D, SecPod. The newly introduced product, SecPod CPAM, is now available for the general public and is also offered along with SecPod SanerNow Advanced Vulnerability Management (AVM) platform. SecPod SanerNow AVM is a comprehensive vulnerability management platform providing visibility and control over IT infrastructure, detection and prioritization of vulnerabilities, and remediation of the vulnerability within the same platform. About SecPod: SecPod is a SaaS-based cybersecurity product and technology company created with a singular, unwavering goal of preventing cyberattacks. Founded in 2008, the company provides top-of-the-line advanced vulnerability management solution that strengthens organizations' cybersecurity posture worldwide.
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oneZero appoints Julian Gay as Director of Institutional Sales, EMEA
Continues to bolster Institutional team with second hire in month BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- oneZero, a global leader in multi-asset enterprise trading technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Julian Gay as Director of Institutional Sales, EMEA. Julian will be responsible for further expanding oneZero's institutional business in the region and will be based in oneZero's London office. Julian Gay, Director of Institutional Sales, EMEA, oneZero Julian joins oneZero from SmartTrade where he was Director of EMEA Sales. Prior to that, Julian was Director of EMEA Sales at Integral Development Corp. Julian is an experienced fintech professional with a strong track record of understanding the eFX needs of banks, brokers, execution desks of PTFs and asset managers, and working with them to find the right electronic trading solutions for their organization. His arrival further progresses the expansion of oneZero's Institutional client focused business development team. Julian will leverage oneZero's collaborative approach to ensure their internal and external customers are priced effectively and managed in a way that improves returns on a risk adjusted basis for both sides of the flow. Unlike a marketplace or venue, oneZero is a market-neutral technology provider that puts clients in full control of how their orders and risks are managed through award-winning trading technology solutions for price formation, distribution, and risk management. oneZero's Institutional Hub is part of a holistic solution, which includes Ecosystem for market access and Data Source that makes full time series quote, trade and configuration information directly available to quantitative trading teams via Data Source DNA and also enables oneZero's own trading analytics via Data Source Insights. Other key hires to the EMEA Institutional team include Agne Piktoze who joined in 2022 as Institutional Relationship Manager, after roles at 360 Trading Networks, National Australia Bank and Morgan Stanley. Also based in London are Stuart Brock, Head of Institutional Sales, Jamie Rose, Director of Relationship Management, and Stephen Totten as Director of Quantitative Analysis. Julian commented: "I am very pleased to be joining such a successful company with proven technology, working alongside an experienced team who are pioneers in building superior technology solutions. I'm looking forward to delivering powerful and reliable solutions for institutional clients in EMEA." Stuart Brock, Head of Institutional Sales at oneZero commented: "We are delighted to welcome Julian to the team. His experience and business knowledge will be an asset to clients as they forego legacy solutions and move over to oneZero." In December, oneZero announced that Cboe FX and State Street had joined its EcoSystem, and in September, it was reported that Invast Global selected oneZero as their core technology provider for their Multi-asset Prime Services business. In August, it was revealed that oneZero made the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, and in July, oneZero was named Best Liquidity Aggregator in FX Markets' e-FX Awards 2022. About oneZero oneZero Financial Systems has been a leading innovator in multi-asset class enterprise trading technology for over a decade. Its powerful software encompasses the Hub, EcoSystem and Data Source - three components that separately solve specific organizational challenges and together provide a complete solution for trading technology, distribution and analytics. Through reliable connectivity, technology, infrastructure and market access, oneZero empowers financial institutions and brokers to compete effectively in the global financial markets through a globally compliant, liquidity-neutral solution. oneZero is certified to the standards of ISO 27001 information security management systems, and has development and operations centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. For more information, please contact: Talia GeberovichHead of Marketing and Communicationstgeberovich@onezero.com
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Changzhou makes efforts to build a new energy capital in the new year
CHANGZHOU, China, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 28, Changzhou held a new energy capital construction promotion conference, with a total investment of over 47 billion yuan, and a total of 15 major new energy industrial projects were signed and settled. At the meeting, 10 important policies were formulated around the four aspects of industrial development, technological innovation, promotion and application, and ecological construction, and proposed the following goals: by 2025, the scale of the new energy industry will exceed one trillion yuan, and the market value of the new energy of Changzhou sector in the capital market will exceed one trillion yuan, according to the Information Office of Changzhou Municipal People's Government. Chen Jinhu, Secretary of the CPC Changzhou Municipal Committee, said that the promotion meeting was determined to build a new energy capital that leads the Yangtze River Delta, radiates the whole country, and has global influence. As the birthplace of modern industry, Changzhou has always adhered to the unshakable development philosophy of establishing a city through manufacturing, strengthening the city through industry, and prospering the city through high-quality. Changzhou has the most complete industrial system among similar cities. In 2022, Changzhou added 5 new energy companies with a total of 10 billion. By 2025, the scale of the new energy vehicle and core components industry will exceed 700 billion yuan, the scale of the photovoltaic industry will exceed 200 billion yuan, and the scale of the power equipment industry will exceed 150 billion yuan. Changzhou currently has R&D platforms such as the Trina Solar State Laboratory and the Changjiang Triangle Physics Research Center of the CAS; Shangshang Cable has repeatedly filled the gap in the field of nuclear-grade cables in the world. Since 2019, the compound annual growth rate of patent applications of new energy has been 39.7%, ranking among the top in the country. In 2022, Changzhou attracted 200% more doctoral talents than 2020, and nearly 30% more master's talents. The new energy automobile industry alone has attracted nearly 6,000 talents. Chen Jinhu said that the manufacturing industry is Changzhou's feature, advantage, and competitiveness. Changzhou will support the continuous rise of the city's energy level with the all-round rise of the capital of new energy, and demonstrate Changzhou's strengths, value and responsibility.
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MONEYME gets ahead on profitability; Delivers >$8m NPAT and record revenue for 1H23
SYDNEY, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital lender and non-bank challenger MONEYME (ASX:MME) has returned to statutory profits ahead of target, delivering a record >$8m in net profit after tax (NPAT) and record revenue of >$117m for the first half of FY23 (up >143% pcp) beating analysts' expectations. MONEYME CEO & Managing Director Clayton Howes Gaining momentum, MONEYME reported greater than $60 million in gross revenue for the quarter in its 2Q23 trading update, reflecting year-on-year revenue growth of more than 140 percent. The strong revenue flows are expected to continue as the full benefit of 4x'ing the loan book in FY22 is realised. As a result, MONEYME has increased its full-year gross revenue target from >$200m to >$220m. MONEYME announced its shift in focus to statutory profits at the beginning of FY23, following two consecutive years of high growth and statutory losses in FY21 and FY22. The return to a positive NPAT result in 1H23 was accelerated by a swift execution of MONEYME's strategy to moderate growth, maintain its margins in a rising interest rate environment, and deliver cost synergies from the SocietyOne acquisition. Core operating expenses to the loan book reduced to less than 3% in the second quarter (down from 11% in 2Q22, and 5% in 1Q23). The improvement in cost efficiency is driven by economies of scale from high organic and inorganic growth in FY22 and the realisation of substantial cost synergies from migrating SocietyOne's technology onto MONEYME's proprietary technology platform, Horizon. While MONEYME's loan book has remained relatively steady in line with its moderated growth strategy, sitting at $1.24 billion at the end of the first half, the credit profile of the book has continued to improve. The Group's focus on managing credit risk and originating higher credit quality assets has increased the book's average Equifax score to 714 at the end of the first half, up from 704 at the end of FY22 and 672 in 1H22. MONEYME's blockbuster car finance product, Autopay continues to drive a shift to secured assets. Secured assets as a percentage of the book increased to 41 percent at the end of the first half, up from 38 percent at the end of FY22. Clayton Howes, CEO & Managing Director of MONEYME said: "We are pleased to announce statutory profits and record revenue in the first half, beating analyst expectations. Building from strong results in the first quarter, the momentum continued into the second quarter and has seen us upgrading our outlook on revenue and profit for the full year. Our return to statutory profitability after a prolonged period of high growth is not only a result of a shift in near-term business strategy in response to the macro environment, it is also a continuation of our commitment to drive profitable growth and a testament to the quality and proficiency of our team. We are proud of the agility and adaptability that MONEYME has demonstrated in navigating rising interest rates and we are ready to take advantage of the market opportunity in car financing and the potential tailwinds from changing BNPL regulation. With SocietyOne successfully integrated into the business, we are looking forward to solidifying our position as a leading non-bank challenger. It is also pleasing to note the business is progressing this agenda alongside the delivery of strong ESG outcomes that I expect to be reflected in B-Corp certification in due course." About MONEYME MONEYME is a leading Australian disruptor using technology to become the #1 challenger to the major banks. With a focus on innovation, it funds credit approved ambitious people with the advantage of market-leading speed and automated customer experiences. Leveraging AI and advanced cloud-based technology, it offers highly automated credit products across personal, auto and real estate finance. The Group's core brands MONEYME and SocietyOne reflect digital-first experiences that meet, and exceed, the expectations of 'Generation Now'. MONEYME Limited is listed on the ASX and the Group includes licensed and regulated credit and financial services providers operating in Australia. For more information, visit moneyme.com.au or investors.moneyme.com.au
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DB HiTek Expands High Value-Added Specialized Sensor
Targeting volume production of Global Shutter & SPAD within the year, Korean specialty foundry DB HiTek accelerates its entry into new high growth area i.e. industrial machine vision, autonomous car, AR SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DB HiTek starts to expand high value-added specialized image sensor business with the foundry process technology specialized for global shutter and SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) which is in attention in various industries including automobile, robot and others. Based on the secured process technology, it plans to improve the profitability by expanding into new high growth areas such as industrial machine vision, autonomous car, and AR (Augmented Reality). Global shutter is a sensor which captures images of fast-moving subjects without distortion, and it is actively applied to machine vision (a technology that enables a computing device to inspect, evaluate and identify still or moving images) that recently focuses attention as an 'eye of smart factory', plus, its applied scope is spreading rapidly to robots, drones and automobiles. The specialty of DB HiTek's global shutter is that it has the advanced technology of 99.997% (less than 1/10,000 for noise occurrence) of GSE (Global Shutter Efficiency) by preventing optical signal distortion by applying the light shield and light guide technologies. It can realize the pixel size of 2.8 micrometers in minimum. Furthermore, SPAD is a supersensitive 3D image sensor which detects weak light signals at the photon (particles of light) level, and is a core part installed in the LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) of autonomous cars based on its advantage of high precision and long distance measurement availability. Recently, it is applied rapidly by supporting AR functions on premium smartphones, and its role would be widely expanded to the new generation of application areas including robots and drones in the future. LiDAR, also known as ToF (Time of Flight) sensor, is a high precision part which shoots the laser (light) to grasp a distance between objects and forms by measuring the returning time of the laser after hitting the object. Meanwhile, in accordance with the market researcher, Markets and Markets, LiDAR market is forecasted to continue its high growth of 22% in annual average with USD3.4 billion in 2026 from USD1.3 billion in 2021. DB HiTek's SPAD process had secured the function to detect photon in probabilities of 3.2% from FSI (Front Side Illumination) and 7% from BSI (Back Side Illumination) based on the wavelength of 940nm. In addition, it plans to have the best competitiveness in the industry by raising the photon detection probability to 15% with the process of BDTI (Backside Deep Trench Isolation, minimizes light loss and realizes improvements in optical performance through the formation of insulation part between pixels) in the future. "We are focusing on the product development with the global leading companies of the industry based on the global shutter and SPAD process, and targeting to have volume production within the year. Our plan is to strengthen support for customers to enter the market at the right time by providing optimum sophisticated process and Process Design Kit (PDK)," said Cheonman Shim, DB HiTek VP of marketing. About DB HiTek Headquartered in South Korea, DB HiTek Co., Ltd. is world leader in specialty foundry with a broad range of support services plus a robust portfolio of competitive process technologies that include Analog/Power(BCDMOS), CMOS Image Sensor(CIS), Mixed-Signal, High Voltage CMOS, RF HRS/SOI CMOS, Super Junction MOSFET technologies. For more information, visit www.dbhitek.com.
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ViewSonic's Latest 4K Presentation Displays Harness Video Conferencing AI to Put the Focus on All Meeting Participants
BREA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, launches its new CDE30 series of 4K presentation displays and the AI-powered "Live Mosaic View". This AI-powered technology for the company's All-in-One Conference Camera recognizes meeting participants in a room and splits the screen equally between them. These latest videoconferencing solutions will make their first public appearance at the company's exhibit at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023 in Spain from 31 January to 3 February. ViewSonics Latest 4K Presentation Displays Harness Videoconferencing AI to Put the Focus on All Meeting Participants "Videoconferencing is here to stay, and with more organizations finding unique ways to use this technology, we've introduced an AI-powered solution that helps make the process more seamless, ensuring that meeting participants are connected wherever they are," said Clifford Chen, Senior Director of the Presentation Group at ViewSonic. "ViewSonic is committed to developing audiovisual solutions that bring people closer together. Our CDE30 series, coupled with the Live Mosaic View, offers corporations an immersive experience for hybrid meetings." Seamlessly Connecting Hybrid Meeting Participants ViewSonic's CDE30 series of displays feature ultra-sharp 4K resolutions, ensuring that the details in presentations, the meeting participants' faces, and the pieces of multimedia presented are seen in the utmost clarity. The series is flawlessly complemented by ViewSonic's new Live Mosaic View feature for their All-in-One Conference Camera. Powered by AI technology, Live Mosaic View can provide close-ups of participants and readjust the view based on each attendee's activity. It can distinguish up to eight meeting participants in a single room, dividing the screen equally between them. No matter where participants are sitting, the technology can accurately keep participants in focus, ensuring that those at the back of the room are seen just as clearly as those at the front, bringing an immersive, inclusive, and equitable experience for hybrid meetings. The newly launched visual solutions equip corporations with cutting-edge hybrid work capabilities. The visual solutions can be used with most major UC (Unified Communications) platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex, and Zoom. A User-centric Design for Corporate and Campus Communication The CDE30 series, ranging from 43" to 98", features a range of intuitive features; with easily accessed ports and the ability to be set up in either portrait or landscape mode. All models in the range offer rapid connectivity through USB-C one-cable solution, offering efficiency and allowing users to access peripherals through their laptops. The display also supports cable-free screen casting through the myViewBoard Display, ViewBoard Cast, as well as Airplay and Chromecast, so meetings and presentations can be started with minimal setup. Meanwhile, remote management via the intuitive myViewBoard Manager makes changing content, broadcasting information, and software updates a breeze. Further, with the myViewBoard Manager Advanced license, the displays can be used for round-the-clock multimedia playback with minimal power consumption and can also be used to deliver multimedia across organizations. How to Visit ViewSonic at ISE 2023 Where: Booth Number – 2Q600, Hall 2, Fira Barcelona Gran Via, SpainWhen: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 31st January – 2nd February 202310 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3rd February 2023 Please click here to book a booth tour, where you can see the new CDE30 series with Live Mosaic View in action. About ViewSonic Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers "See the Difference." To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.
