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Zoomtopia 2023: One platform delivering limitless human connection

Today Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) kicked off Zoomtopia 2023, the company’s annual event, unveiling new platform innovations underpinned by powerful AI capabilities to help streamline the workday through effective communication and collaboration tools. Zoom’s breakthrough product, Zoom Docs, is a next-gen way of collaborating, built from the ground up with AI at its core. Zoom Docs is a flexible, modular workspace that tightly integrates with Zoom and third-party apps, making it easy for teams and individuals to create, collaborate, manage projects, and stay organized. Zoom Docs includes traditional document capabilities, as well as wikis and drag-and-drop content blocks for tables, charts, and images. Zoom Docs users can also leverage its AI-powered functionality to populate docs with content from Zoom Meetings to inform and jumpstart creation, generate content with Zoom AI Companion, summarize content quickly, easily search documents, and more. Zoom Docs is scheduled to be generally available in 2024. “As work continues to evolve and present new challenges, one thing will remain the same: effective collaboration and communication tools are crucial for businesses to succeed,” said Eric S. Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom. “At Zoom, we’re grounded in doing what’s right and caring for our customers, and we understand that business leaders are faced with new obstacles every day — whether it’s navigating hybrid work, improving engagement and collaboration among customers and employees, deciding how to leverage generative AI to empower people, or reducing the complexity of their IT solutions. Our new innovations demonstrate Zoom’s commitment to evolving our platform in ways that empower limitless human connection and solve real business problems.” Zoom AI Companion drives impact with intelligence The recently announced Zoom AI Companion, the company’s generative AI digital assistant, debuted a new Whiteboard capability and is expanding to new industry customers with the introduction of Meeting and Team Chat summarization capabilities to Zoom higher education and healthcare customers. And, unlike other similar offerings that cost $30 or more per user per month, AI Companion is included at no additional cost for paid users on eligible accounts.* Zoom AI Companion helps users catch up on already-in-progress meeting discussions, summarize long chat threads, compose emails in Zoom Mail, and so much more. Now, AI Companion can also help generate ideas on a digital whiteboard and organize them into categories, so teams can get to work faster. For more information on AI Companion and all of its real-time capabilities in the Zoom platform visit the Zoom newsroom. Enabling flexible collaboration on a modern platform Zoom is purpose-built for hybrid, remote, and in-office work. Delivering an exceptional employee experience in the hybrid work era that supports employees across different work styles is critical for companies to succeed. Zoom unveiled the following platform innovations to enhance: Employee engagement: Workvivo, acquired by Zoom earlier this year, is an employee engagement and communications solution that provides new ways to keep employees informed, engaged, and connected in today’s hybrid work model. Having a strong ongoing employee engagement strategy is crucial for today’s distributed workforces, which is why Workvivo users will be able to access Workvivo right in the Zoom desktop client in the coming weeks. Hybrid work: In addition to suggesting where people can sit to be close to key collaborators, Workspace Reservation will be adding a Wayfinding feature next year that provides a map to the reserved seat and allows users to review their path on their mobile device when they’re in an unfamiliar office location, making it easier to find their desk. Huddles are virtual coworking spaces that bring employees together across in-office, hybrid, and remote teams. Now, Zoom has introduced presence indicators and location information with My Office View, so users know when the colleagues they collaborate closely with are in a virtual Huddle or in the physical office. My Office View in Huddles is scheduled to be available in 2024. Collaboration: Zoom has streamlined the pre-meeting process with products like Calendar, Mail, Team Chat, and, most recently, Zoom Scheduler. Now, with the latest features available in Zoom Scheduler, users can incorporate single-use booking links to maintain control of their calendar, add customized booking page logos to offer a consistent brand experience, and add multiple account support so that users can check availability across multiple accounts like their work and personal calendars. Coming soon, users will be able to incorporate unique schedules of availability per host so users do not have to block calendars for different teams or regions, delegate support so that executive assistants or other support members can book for others and integrate Salesforce with Scheduler to seamlessly link meeting records from Zoom Scheduler in Salesforce automatically. For more information on additional enhancements to Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms, and other Zoom One products, visit the Zoom newsroom. Strengthening customer relationships Zoom’s AI-powered customer experience (CX) solutions help ensure that customer-facing teams, no matter where they are located, have what they need in one place to support and engage customers. Zoom’s latest innovations can help the following teams strengthen customer relationships: Customer support agents and supervisors: With AI Expert Assist, generative AI listens, adapts, and presents real-time outputs that help streamline contact center workflows. For agents, it leverages natural conversation language to provide contextual, real-time actions and auto-surface useful customer and knowledge base information. For supervisors, it provides actionable suggestions to help them reduce the cost of manual efforts and avoid missed improvement opportunities. The agent features will be available in late Q4 (end of year), and the supervisor features will be available in Q1. Brands strive to meet customers on the channels they already use to allow for personalized connections, speedier resolutions, and increased long-term loyalty. To help facilitate this, Zoom Virtual Agent and Zoom Contact Center will integrate with two popular Meta digital messaging apps, WhatsApp and Messenger, in the coming months. Event managers: Event managers will receive better support around event prep and live event execution with the help of generative AI in Zoom Events through AI-composed event email invitations and lobby chats (available in the coming months), and sessions (available next year). To learn more about these and additional Zoom innovations built to enable better customer experiences, visit the Zoom newsroom. Providing an open ecosystem that enables choice Zoom is an open platform, supported by an ecosystem of key integrations, apps, and partners that offer customers the choice of third-party solutions that work seamlessly with Zoom to drive key business outcomes. For more information on additional enhancements Zoom unveiled today to make it easier for people to develop and deploy seamless workflows through Zoom, visit the Zoom newsroom. Tune In LIVE For the second consecutive year, Zoomtopia is a two-day hybrid experience hosted on Zoom Events, featuring thought-provoking speakers and business leaders, and including many opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn. Tune in live on October 3–4 to catch all the excitement.

The Sandbox and T&B Media Global Announce Partnership to Build Virtual Worlds

BANGKOK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sandbox is thrilled to announce the first phase of a multi-faceted strategic collaboration with T&B Media Global, a leading Intellectual Property (IP) development company dedicated to the art of storytelling. This first phase will expand The Sandbox platform with revolutionary immersive experiences built with T&B, to push the boundaries of interoperability and enabling users to explore its interconnected virtual worlds seamlessly. The Sandbox and T&B Media Global Announce Partnership to Build Virtual Worlds Under this first phase, The Sandbox will integrate T&B Media Global's extraordinary IPs into its metaverse, providing users with unparalleled experiences set in IP-themed virtual worlds. The partnership will also provide a sneak peek into the future cooperation between The Sandbox and Translucia, T&B's own virtual world engine, powered by AI, blockchain and immersive technologies, along with its immersive partner universe, Mittaria, allowing players to explore iconic locations, interact with memorable characters, and embark on exciting adventures. Future phases of the collaboration will further explore additional engagements with capabilities from T&B's portfolio companies VUCA Digital (fintech) and Lightlink (blockchain) as part of the collaboration. "The collaboration represents a significant milestone in our journey to create meaningful, interconnected virtual worlds," said Dr. Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp, Founder and CEO of T&B Media Global. "By joining forces with The Sandbox, we are taking a major step towards establishing a network of interoperable virtual worlds that offer users seamless and immersive experiences across multiple platforms." The partnership between The Sandbox and T&B Media Global sets the stage for an exciting future of immersive gaming experiences. Users can look forward to worlds where their favorite IP-themed virtual environments converge, fostering unparalleled creativity, exploration, and community engagement. About T&B Media Global HoldingT&B Media Global is the Home of Happy—where creativity and happiness meet. Championed by storytellers and creatives with innovation extraordinaire Dr. Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp at the helm, T&B Media Global finances and curates exceptional and innovative content from around the world. Equipped with an extensive and integrated network within China and Thailand, and a pool of creative talents around the world, T&B Media Global strives to become a main proponent of vibrating happiness globally by investing in family-friendly content and groundbreaking technologies, while also supporting global societal development programs that create positive change for the environment, children and all of mankind. To learn more about T&B Media Global, please visit our website www.tandbmediaglobal.com.

LiquidityBook Redefines Trading Technology Again with Release of LBX PMS 2.0; Accelerates Multi-Asset Capabilities via Acquisition of Messer FS

Bryan Messer joins LiquidityBook as General Manager APAC, Managing Director of Portfolio Management Solutions and AI NEW YORK and HONG KONG and LONDON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions, announced today the general availability of LBX PMS 2.0, its newly enhanced Portfolio Management and Accounting System. The addition of in-demand functionality — including robust accounting and reconciliation workflows woven into both the LBX Buy-Side and LBX Sell-Side products, as well as full ABOR/IBOR, AUM and shadow NAV capabilities — has elevated the LBX suite to the definitive Portfolio, Order and Execution Management System (POEMS) with an embedded FIX network, while maintaining the firm's trademark modularity. Clients can continue to utilize any or all components of the stack. Portfolio management functionality has been available via the LBX suite since LiquidityBook's founding in 2005. Since then, the firm has steadily delivered enhancements and new features, driven equally by the team's internal product roadmap and by client request. Functionality such as real-time and historical P&L, compliance reporting, rebalancing workflows, multi-asset/multi-prime capabilities and reconciliations have served as the foundation for LBX PMS 2.0, which has recently been further enhanced by the acquisition of Messer Financial Software, Limited, a boutique capital markets fintech provider renowned for its multi-asset financing automation and reconciliation capabilities. With the addition of new features and the integration of Messer functionality, LiquidityBook has enabled industry-leading capabilities including financing automation for products such as swaps and many credit instruments (e.g., ABS, CDS and loans), and powerful reconciliation tools and dashboards for both buy- and sell-side clients. "Our clients range from startup hedge funds and large, established asset managers to broker-dealers, outsourced trading desks and software vendors," said Jonathan Cross, General Manager, EMEA at LiquidityBook. "With regard to our buy-side clients, and especially newer or smaller funds, time and again we hear their need to shadow their fund admins or manage their own books and records. With this newly enhanced and expanded set of capabilities, our clients can own their data at the source, running full shadow NAV, reconciliation and other processes that asset allocators expect of them." "We've been working together for over a year, and what struck us from the beginning of our partnership was how similar the technology, culture and evolution of the two organizations are," said Bryan Messer, Founder of Messer Financial Software and now General Manager, APAC and Managing Director, Portfolio Management Solutions and Artificial Intelligence at LiquidityBook. "Our functionality is essentially complementary and with both companies following an API-first model, integration was straightforward. We are excited to now be part of LiquidityBook and for the opportunities it offers our combined client base." "LiquidityBook continues to build upon our core value proposition: one code base, every use case," said Kevin Samuel, CEO of LiquidityBook. "Our modular POEMS and FIX network architecture means our clients' tech stacks can integrate various vendor and homegrown products, enabling differentiated, customized solutions and workflows. We are also thrilled to bring aboard Bryan Messer and his team, and are excited to unveil the results of a product integration partnership and work that has been ongoing for over a year. The Messer financing engine fit smoothly into LBX's services-based architecture, enabling a seamless integration. Bringing our firms together was the next logical step in this process." About LiquidityBook LiquidityBook is a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions and is trusted by many of the industry's largest and most sophisticated firms. The LiquidityBook platform is easily configurable and enhanced daily with client requests, giving these firms peace of mind that their trading platform will adapt and scale as they grow. A disruptive force in the market for nearly 20 years, the founder-led LiquidityBook backs their platform with unparalleled support and employs a client-centric business model with no hidden fees. For more information, please visit www.liquiditybook.com or contact sales@liquiditybook.com. Media Contact CJ LenguaForefront Communications for LiquidityBook+1 (347) 524 1100clengua@forefrontcomms.com

Sweden launches global tech event to bring together international business leaders and entrepreneurs, organised by Techarenan

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of The Tech Arena, an international tech event and the first of its kind to be hosted in a national football stadium, Friends Arena in Stockholm on February 22-23, 2024. The event will gather thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from around the world to meet and discuss important topics such as innovation, economics, sustainability, and global megatrends. "Sweden has in the last decades cemented itself as an innovation powerhouse of not only Europe but also the world, giving rise to industry-leading companies through Swedish ingenuity. However, until now, there has never been a tech event in Sweden that has matched this incredible output of innovation and world-class entrepreneurship. We are very excited to welcome the global tech community to Sweden," says Omid Ekhlasi, CEO of Techarenan. Sweden is currently ranked as the second most innovative country in the world and one of the top producers of unicorns per capita. The country's role as a leading innovation nation and a role model for an impact-focused industrial and business sector has garnered global curiosity. This context creates the perfect foundation to introduce an international tech event focused on how the industrial sector together with the tech - and business community can cooperate to boost the economy, accelerate new sustainable ideas, and implement innovative solutions to drive positive change. "A dynamic environment for research and innovation is key to Sweden's continued success in international markets. The Government will launch a new strategy for foreign trade, investments, and global competitiveness later this year, with a focus on innovation and research cooperation, among other things. The Tech Arena will offer an excellent forum for increased cooperation and new partnerships, and I look forward to participating," says Johan Forssell, Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade. Behind this event stands Techarenan, backed by government bodies such as the Swedish Innovation Agency, the official business agency for the host city; Stockholm Business Region, alongside Nordic and international corporations and organizations. About Techarenan Group Techarenan, founded in 2014, is a platform for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability that brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts, investors and decision-makers. The platform comprises of several yearly tech events, a Nordic entrepreneurship competition, and a news site focused on the tech industry. Contact:Omid Ekhlasi, CEO Techarenan+46735252509omid@techarenan.coJohannes Lundberg, Press Contact, Techarena+46735252509johannes@techarenan.com Facts: More than 3,500 companies have entered the yearly entrepreneurship competition Techarenan Challenge, and several of the winners have become Unicorn companies, surpassing valuations of $1 billion. The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/18584/3847265/2336998.pdf Press Release (PDF) https://news.cision.com/techarenan/i/friends-arena-and-a-techarena-stage,c3222138 Friends Arena and a Techarena Stage https://news.cision.com/techarenan/i/omid-ekhlasi,c3222140 Omid Ekhlasi https://news.cision.com/techarenan/i/johan-forssell,c3222146 Johan Forssell https://news.cision.com/techarenan/i/techarena-stage,c3222148 Techarena stage https://news.cision.com/techarenan/i/friends-arena,c3222152 Friends Arena https://news.cision.com/techarenan/i/people-at-techarena,c3222156 People at Techarena

SquareX Makes a Mark at GovWare 2023: Showcasing Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions

SINGAPORE, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareX, a leading innovator in consumer cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce its participation in the prestigious GovWare 2023, Asia's most anticipated cybersecurity conference and exhibition. SquareX will be exhibiting at the event, showcasing its deterministic approach to cybersecurity that aims to disrupt the end-point security landscape at Booth B18. GovWare, renowned for bringing together top cybersecurity experts, thought leaders, and technology enthusiasts, offers an ideal platform for SquareX to demonstrate its commitment to providing consumers with seamless online security. Event Details:Date: 17-19 October 2023Location: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, SingaporeBooth: SquareX will be located at Booth B18 SquareX is dedicated to transforming the way consumers perceive and experience cybersecurity. With its simple browser extension users can navigate the online world with confidence, opening files and websites securely while maintaining productivity. It helps. It does this by seamlessly integrating users' browsers with disposable cloud environments, ensuring a seamless workflow. These cloud environments act as secure sandboxes, preventing malware or exploits from harming users or SquareX infrastructure. When users are done, a single click disposes of the environment, erasing all session data, including files, viewing history, and changes. At GovWare 2023, SquareX will present its pioneering approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing how its Deterministic Security Model sets it apart from conventional security solutions like antivirus/ antimalware softwares etc. Visitors to the SquareX booth can explore firsthand how the product seamlessly integrates users' browsers with the cloud, providing unparalleled protection without disrupting workflow. SquareX Founder Vivek Ramachandran expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, "GovWare is an exceptional platform for us to engage with cybersecurity professionals, gain valuable insights, and showcase why we say we want users to be fearless online. We are excited to share how SquareX is redefining online safety for consumers." As a company committed to user-centric security, SquareX recognizes the importance of cybersecurity in both public and private sectors. The company's presence at GovWare underscores its dedication to providing robust solutions for governments, organizations, and individual users. Visit SquareX at Booth B18 at GovWare 2023 to learn more about its innovative cybersecurity product and to meet the team behind this revolutionary approach to online security. About SquareX:SquareX is founded by Vivek Ramachandran, a renowned cyber security professional and serial entrepreneur. SquareX is engineering a productivity-first cybersecurity solution for consumers from ground-up. The company raised seed funding from Sequoia Capital South East Asia in May 2023 and is aiming to disrupt the end point security landscape by offering a deterministic model to cyber security. Consumers are equipped with a host of Disposable Solutions like Disposable Browsers, Disposable File Viewer, and Disposable Emails and more, that uses its unique isolation technology to provide users infrastructures that help them be safe and fearless online. SquareX Social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/getsquarexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/squarexonline/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getsquarex/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getsquarex

BizLink enhances its robotic portfolio in dresspack systems

LSH Delta is the new retract system being launched next to BizLink's existing premium product LSH 3 and completes the existing family of world-leading dresspacks. HANOVER, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizLink, a leading global interconnect solutions provider, announced the introduction of a new robotic dresspack system today – the LSH Delta. It combines adjustable flexibility, reliable performance, reduced weight and installation advantages for a wide range of industries. BizLink's newly developed robotic dresspack system LSH Delta. The newly developed robotic dresspack system LSH Delta is a state-of-the-art retract system designed to serve the functional requirements of diverse robotic operations. "It is the result of extensive research, development, and based on feedback from leading automotive customers worldwide" says Ulrich Raupach, Director Sales Robotic Solutions Business Unit. "We have patents pending for both, the retract system and the letter-coded base plate", he adds. Key features include: Designed to fit leading robot brands, the LSH Delta seamlessly integrates with customers' preferred robotic systems. Users enjoy the convenience of tool-free and quick opening and closure of the retract system housing, streamlining maintenance and operational processes. Dresspack maintenance has never been so easy. The LSH Delta's retract system can be easily adjusted on its base plate using Slide & Click technology – offering reduced installation time and options to fine-tune in the field. Versatility in spring choice: Customers can choose from different spring intensities for optimal flexibility. Crafted with advanced, strong polymer-based material, the LSH Delta is lightweight at just 4.1 kg, without compromising on strength and durability. Personnel save time and effort with our innovative base plate design – letter-coded and universally applicable for many robots at the same time. Reduced weight and stock, increased flexibility for robot changes. Newly developed side arms provide excellent support to the dresspack loop. Users can count on the LSH Delta to deliver consistent performance ensuring smooth operations in an industrial environment. It reflects BizLink's commitment to empowering businesses with new solutions, always assuring its reliability and effectiveness as well as proving industrial usability. Aside from world-leading dresspacks, BizLinks Robotics portfolio comprises highly flexible robotic cables and cable assemblies as well as hoses and tubes that comply with the most demanding conditions. Moreover, in the field of sensor solutions BizLink offers calibration and calculation systems for robotic tools and fixtures in up to six dimensions as well as systems for 6D laser measurement that are used for unracking, gripper measurement and part location applications. To add to that, the portfolio includes a wide range of services like automation systems training, Integration-ready robots & commissioning, robot, PLC & offline programming as well as extensive services around dresspack systems like repair, maintenance and others. About BizLinkBizLink, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA. Our mission is to make interconnection easier and to become a leading global interconnect solution supplier. We support environmentally-conscious industries and improve quality of life through providing essential components, wire harnesses, and cables to a wide variety of industries such as IT Infrastructure, Client Peripherals, Optical Fiber Communications, Telecom and Networking, Electrical Appliances, Healthcare, Factory Automation, Machinery and Sensors, Motor Vehicle, Rolling Stock, Marine, Industrial, and Solar. With flexible production resources and global R&D teams in America, Europe, and Asia, BizLink always provides reliable interconnect solutions in close proximity to markets. BizLink also specializes in offering one-stop EMS and NPI services based on customer's requests. At BizLink, we strive to keep collaborating closely with customers to turn their innovative ideas into reality. Contact personAnniek GerstenbergerManager Marketing RoboticsRobotic Solutions Business UnitBizLink Robotic Solutions Germany GmbHPhone +49 511 123576-33E-Mail anniek_gerstenberger@bizlinktech.com

Mini Peiris joins Nintex as Chief Marketing Officer

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the appointment of Mini Peiris as its new chief marketing officer. Mini is an experienced B2B SaaS CMO who has led global marketing teams through periods of high growth and transformation, including executive roles with NetSuite (now part of Oracle), Ambra Health (now part of Intelerad), Elementum, and most recently as CMO of Doma. Nintex welcomes Mini Peiris to their executive leadership team in the role of Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Mini will be responsible for shaping and executing Nintex's global go-to-market strategy, driving awareness, demand generation, partner and customer engagement, and furthering the company's position as an industry leader in process intelligence and automation solutions powered by AI. "We are thrilled to welcome top-tier talent like Mini to our executive leadership team," said Amit Mathradas, Nintex CEO. "She joins us at a transformational moment for Nintex. We are all focused on building the best product and processes for our customers around the world, and we know that our global marketing team will be critical to raise awareness and demand for Nintex solutions. Mini's experience perfectly aligns with this stage of growth for Nintex." "Nintex has an opportunity to really shape the future of intelligent automation for mid-market businesses," said Mini Peiris, Nintex CMO. "Nintex solutions are trusted worldwide, and with the power that AI adds to the platform, we have a unique opportunity to enable customers and partners of all sizes to orchestrate critical processes that can be deployed anywhere quickly. This moment for Nintex is so important and exciting, and I look forward to the journey ahead of us." Mini joins Nintex as CMO following the company's hire of Niranjan Vijayaragavan as chief product officer in July 2023 and Amit Mathradas joining as chief executive officer in March 2023. Media Contactmedia@nintex.com About NintexNintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organisations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimising business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA). Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2236813/Mini_Peiris___Nintex_CMO.jpg?p=medium600 Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/700078/Nintex_Logo.jpg?p=medium600

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ranks as one of the top universities in Australia for research quality

SYDNEY, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is ranked one of the top universities in Australia for research quality, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Dr Jiao Jiao Li leads a research team in biomedical engineering where she is currently developing regenerative therapies for bone and joint disorders. Photo by Andy Roberts. The Times' Research Quality pillar primarily considers a university's research publication outputs and citations, which reflect the impact the work has upon researchers at other institutions globally. It also assesses an institution's research strength, research excellence, and research influence. "UTS researchers are increasingly recognised both in Australia and internationally for the quality and impact of their work," said Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President. "UTS has been a leader of interdisciplinary research in key fields, including artificial intelligence, environmental science, allied health and engineering for a number of years." "This result is testament to the dedication of UTS's globally renowned academics who have been at the forefront of pioneering technologies in those fields and in other important areas of importance to Australia." In the Times Higher Education 2024 World University Rankings, UTS also performed strongly in the area of 'international outlook'. This measures international-to-domestic student and staff ratios, as well as international collaboration. UTS maintains its position among the top 150 universities in the world in the overall ranking. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a leading university of technology known for driving positive impact across the world through a range of global research partnerships. Visit discover.uts.edu.au to learn more.

Mini Peiris joins Nintex as Chief Marketing Officer

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the appointment of Mini Peiris as its new chief marketing officer. Mini is an experienced B2B SaaS CMO who has led global marketing teams through periods of high growth and transformation, including executive roles with NetSuite (now part of Oracle), Ambra Health (now part of Intelerad), Elementum, and most recently as CMO of Doma. Nintex welcomes Mini Peiris to their executive leadership team in the role of Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Mini will be responsible for shaping and executing Nintex's global go-to-market strategy, driving awareness, demand generation, partner and customer engagement, and furthering the company's position as an industry leader in process intelligence and automation solutions powered by AI. "We are thrilled to welcome top-tier talent like Mini to our executive leadership team," said Amit Mathradas, Nintex CEO. "She joins us at a transformational moment for Nintex. We are all focused on building the best product and processes for our customers around the world, and we know that our global marketing team will be critical to raise awareness and demand for Nintex solutions. Mini's experience perfectly aligns with this stage of growth for Nintex." "Nintex has an opportunity to really shape the future of intelligent automation for mid-market businesses," said Mini Peiris, Nintex CMO. "Nintex solutions are trusted worldwide, and with the power that AI adds to the platform, we have a unique opportunity to enable customers and partners of all sizes to orchestrate critical processes that can be deployed anywhere quickly. This moment for Nintex is so important and exciting, and I look forward to the journey ahead of us." Mini joins Nintex as CMO following the company's hire of Niranjan Vijayaragavan as chief product officer in July 2023 and Amit Mathradas joining as chief executive officer in March 2023. Media Contactmedia@nintex.com About NintexNintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organisations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimising business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA). Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2236832/Mini_Peiris_Nintex_CMO_CloudBk.jpg?p=medium600Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/700078/4318039/Nintex_Logo.jpg?p=medium600

Abracon Announces The Release of Their Brand-New Line of 2.7V & 3.0V EDLC Radial Supercapacitors

SPICEWOOD, Texas, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abracon, a leading provider of Frequency Control, Timing, Power, Magnetics, RF and Antenna solutions, announces the launch of an all-new line of 2.7V & 3.0V EDLC radial supercapacitors. These supercapacitors have the capacity to revolutionize energy supply and energy storage with their unmatched performance, reliability, and versatility. Abracon's new line of supercapacitors, also known in the industry as ultracapacitors, have been designed and engineered to address the ever-growing demands for high-capacity, fast-charging energy storage solutions across a wide range of industries, including automotive, renewable energy, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. Abracon's EDLC (electric double layer capacitor) supercapacitors deliver exceptional energy density, providing an efficient and compact energy storage solution. These 2.7-volt and 3.0-volt supercapacitors also excel in applications requiring quick power bursts due to their ultra-fast charging and discharging capabilities. Furthermore, these supercapacitors from Abracon are engineered for longevity, boasting an impressive lifecycle that minimizes maintenance costs and enhances system durability. Abracon supercapacitors also seamlessly operate across a wide temperature range, making them suitable for deployment in challenging environmental conditions. "With regards to material sciences, exciting advancements are propelling the evolution of energy storage and power supply systems," explains Matthew Deleon, Product Manager of Power & Magnetics at Abracon. "We are aligning ourselves with the industry's needs for extended, higher-power solutions, with a dedicated focus on driving innovation and sustainability in supercapacitor solutions." Abracon's new 2.7V and 3V EDLC radial supercapacitors are in-stock and available now. Contact an authorized Abracon sales representative or distributor to learn more. For inquiries about Abracon's new supercapacitors or to speak with the technical support team, please contact +1-512-371-6159. Visit https://abracon.com/edlc-radial-supercapacitors to learn more. About Abracon: Headquartered outside of Austin, Texas, Abracon is a trusted supplier of leading-edge and innovative electronic components including Frequency Control, Timing, Power, Magnetics, RF and Antenna solutions. Servicing world-class companies across the data communication, transportation, industrial, medical, consumer, aerospace, and defense industries, Abracon accelerates customers' time-to-market by providing unmatched product solutions, technical expertise, and service excellence.

Deltek ComputerEase Named to Construction Executive's List of The Top Construction Technology Firms™

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, today announced that is has been selected as a top construction technology firm by Construction Executive (CE) Magazine. This is the third time that Deltek ComputerEase has been selected for the honor. Now in its 20th year of publication, Construction Executive is the leading trade magazine about the business of construction. In its September/October 2023 issue, CE published a comprehensive list of The Top Construction Technology Firms. CE developed The Top Construction Technology Firms list by asking hundreds of firms that provide technology and software solutions for the construction industry to complete a nomination form. In this annual list, Construction Executive highlights the firms that are helping construction companies leverage technology to streamline construction accounting processes, improve productivity and safety, and increase profitability. This year's list is a snapshot of the largest technology firms serving the architecture, engineering and construction industry. "We are thrilled to be recognized once again by CE Magazine as one of the Top Construction Technology Firms. Deltek ComputerEase has helped thousands of construction businesses of all sizes dig into critical data to get the visibility they need to boost efficiency, maximize productivity and revenue, and optimize across accounting and project management," said John Meibers, Vice President and General Manager of Deltek ComputerEase. "We're proud to provide solutions to enable construction professionals to stay competitive, and this honor is a reflection of our continuous commitment to the construction industry." See the full list of 2023 award recipients in the September/October issue of Construction Executive Magazine. About Deltek Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. Learn more at www.deltek.com. Deltek Contact Deltek Media Relations Team press@Deltek.com

Infortrend Announces a Strategic Value-Added Distribution Partnership for the South Asia Region Enterprise Storage Market with Supertron VAD

TAIPEI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage manufacturer, today announced the signing of a contract confirming a strategic distribution partnership with Supertron VAD Venture, one of the fastest-growing VADs in the Indian, Asian, and Middle East markets. This partnership will cover the entire South Asia Region, offering organizations cutting-edge enterprise storage solutions, featuring unmatched performance and high availability. Supertron VAD is known for its extensive range of innovative and technologically advanced products from globally recognized brands, along with its innovative solution-centric strategic approach. Infortrend and Supertron are collaborating to provide organizations in the South Asia region with Infortrend's flagship solutions: enterprise unified storage EonStor GS and EonStor DS SAN storage. The partnership aims to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction and reliable after-sales services, as well as share both companies' expertise on surveillance, backup, database, and cloud applications. "We are excited about our new strategic VAD partnership agreement with Infortrend, one of the most renowned brands in the enterprise storage market. We believe this marks the beginning of a fruitful, long-term partnership to provide Infortrend's solutions to both our existing and new partners across the South Asia region. Continuous cooperation will propel both companies into a business ecosystem of mutual growth and benefits," said Debraj Dam, Chief of Supertron Value-Added Distribution Venture. "We are thrilled to join forces with Supertron VAD to enhance the accessibility of our innovative storage offerings for enterprises in South Asia. Their expertise in distribution and shared values of customer satisfaction make them an ideal partner as we continue to push the boundaries of storage technological advancements," said James Chang, Sales Manager of Pan Asia Division at Infortrend Technology. Learn more about EonStor GS and EonStor DS About Infortrend Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993. With a strong emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing, Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unrivaled value. For more information, please visit www.infortrend.com Infortrend® and EonStor® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc.; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Infortrend Announces a Strategic Value-Added Distribution Partnership for the South Asia Region Enterprise Storage Market with Supertron VAD

Avalue will Showcase the most Advanced Transportation Solutions at ITS World Congress 2023

Avalue Technology will exhibit in the 29th ITS World Congress at Suzhou International Expo Center in China from October 16-20, 2023. Avalue will provide wide spectrum of certified embedded computing solutions as well as ODM/OEM custom design services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry focusing on the in-Vehicle, Railway, Marine, the out-door Digital Signage segments, and Traffic Control related solutions. Highlighted Products: VMS-CFS-PSE is designed for in-vehicle NVR and telematic systems. It is a full feature high-performance computer equipped with the 8/9th Gen Intel Coffee Lake-S i7/i5/i3/Celeron/Pentium processor with integrated Intel® UHD 631/610 Graphics. Two memory sockets support up to 64GB DDR4 2666MHz. Product is available now. VMS-EHLR is designed for the Railway System. Designed with the Intel® Elkhart Lake Atom X6425E processor onboard. EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2 and EN 45545 certified. Military grade MIL-STD 810G/H certified. Two external SIM card slots, one 2.5” & M.2 B-Key SSD slots front access. The system supports 3 independent displays, 8-bit 2.5KV isolated GPIO CANBus H/L, and four M12 waterproof connectors for DC-in, USB 2.0 and two LAN ports. Digital Paper (ePaper) Solutions The 31 inches (Black & White) Digital Paper for digital signage solutions. Digital Paper (ePaper) is a lightweight, slim, paper-like digital display featuring low power consumption. The revolutionary display technology enables your digital content and always stays on the screen even when the power source is removed. Customization for outdoor environments with a sunlight readable screen treatment is available. Avalue is a Titanium member of the Intel® Partner Alliance. Our products are designed with advancing technologies not only just to meet the needs of the ITS industry, but also to provide intelligent problem-solving computing solutions to support the community for “Driving Towards Intelligent Society-Quality Life”. We will be presenting all of these great products at the 2023 ITS World Congress in Suzhou International Expo Center during the Expo through October 16-20. Please come visit us at booth #CD057.

Microsoft launches digital sustainability guidelines to advance Singapore’s position as a leading innovation hub in Southeast Asia

Today, Microsoft and Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced digital sustainability guidelines to accelerate education and awareness among businesses and developers, as they build sustainable applications by design. Created with support from the Green Software Foundation (GSF), the guidelines are part of a global private-public partnership between IMDA and Microsoft that will drive the development of green software solutions by design for a sustainable digital future from Singapore to the world. According to GitHub, developer communities have grown massively, with over 85 million software development projects kickstarted globally in 2022. Meanwhile, findings from the United Nations indicate that the software industry is responsible for nearly three percent of global carbon emissions – almost similar to the aviation industry. As the carbon footprint of the software industry continues to grow alongside the demand for technology in today's digital age, carbon-efficient software that minimizes emissions by design is becoming more crucial than ever. "Nurturing the foundations of a resilient, digitally inclusive future is a shared responsibility. These guidelines represent a collective drive to create a positive impact on the environment, by equipping developers with principles and tools to build applications that are inherently more sustainable. Providing developers with practical means of tracking and reporting emissions ensures that we are not simply embracing sustainability as an aspiration but actively working towards our net-zero targets," said Jeth Lee, Chief Legal Officer, Microsoft Singapore. The digital sustainability guidelines provide educational information and actionable insights for businesses and developers committed to reducing carbon emissions through their work and creating long-term sustainable impact at scale. The guidelines clarify the relationships between hardware and software sustainability principles and measurements. It provides straightforward guidance on integrating energy efficiency, carbon awareness and hardware efficiency into software engineering and development processes. Applying these principles ensures that applications and solutions are energy-efficient and carbon-aware by design. For example, this may include running software testing and updates for an application at a time of day that may draw less power from the grid and consume less embodied carbon. Beyond the applicability of principles, the guidelines also provides tools and solutions to help businesses and developers track, report and reduce carbon emissions or greenhouse gases (GHG) created during the creation, running and maintenance of any application or solution, reducing the embodied carbon, GHG and carbon emissions in their lifespan. Some of these measurement tools and solutions include the GSF's Carbon Aware software development kit (SDK) and the Microsoft Sustainability Manager. "The launch of these guidelines will help advance Singapore's efforts in becoming a leading digital sustainability hub in this region. Greening the ICT sector is important to IMDA and we will continue to work closely with partners such as Microsoft, Green Software Foundation to enable developers and businesses the ability to understand energy efficiency, carbon awareness and green software development. We will continue to drive a positive change to our environment, in Singapore and beyond our shores", said Chee Wei Nga, Director, Emerging Technology Office, BizTech Group, IMDA. "We're focused on impact-first solutions that give makers of software a clear path forward toward decarbonization and energy efficiency. With the Digital Sustainability Guidelines, practitioners have one more informative resource to produce sustainable outcomes," said Asim Hussain, Executive Director and Chairperson of the GSF. The paper will be available from Microsoft here and on the IMDA website and Green Software Foundation. These jointly developed guidelines were applied through the Singapore GreenTech Challenge where developers co-innovated to develop carbon-efficient solutions. Evercomm, WeavAir and ReClimate emerged as winners of the challenge. In collaboration with IMDA, Microsoft diagnosed problems that industries face and crowd-sourced solutions through IMDA's extensive network of start-ups, technology providers, and research institutes. Trialed by winners and participants, the Challenge unveiled an array of new principles and tools enabling organizations to better address today's pressing sustainability issues. Recognizing the urgent need to drive positive climate change for the world's carbon problem, Microsoft is committed to becoming carbon-negative by 2030, and removing all the carbon that the company has emitted directly or through electricity use since its inception in 1975, from the environment. For more information on Microsoft's progress and learnings as it accelerates efforts towards its global net zero goals, view the Microsoft 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report. To follow Microsoft's journey to build a resilient, digitally inclusive Singapore, visit the Microsoft Singapore News Centre.

UOB pioneers trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot Generative AI tool across multiple business functions to enhance productivity and collaboration

UOB is the first Singapore bank to trial Microsoft 365 Copilot, a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI)-powered productivity tool. As part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program (EAP), UOB will begin use of Microsoft 365 Copilot in October 2023. 300 employees across multiple frontline and back-end business functions in the Bank will progressively gain access to the new AI innovation from Microsoft. Staff in functions such as branches, customer service and technology and operations will be able to use Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity, accessibility, and collaboration in a secured manner. "Generative AI has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and we see tremendous potential in integrating it into UOB's daily operations. With that, we are proud to be among the first banks in ASEAN to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to our employees. In addition to productivity improvements, we hope that this tool can spark creativity and inspire innovation among employees, ultimately further enhancing our customers' banking experiences," said Mr. Lawrence Goh, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Group Infrastructure Platform Services, Group Technology and Operations, UOB. "Microsoft is pleased to be collaborating with UOB to equip its workforce with Generative AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, which we believe will yield an unparalleled agility needed to address changing customer expectations, competitive pressures, and regulatory shifts," said Ms. Lee Hui Li, Singapore Managing Director, Microsoft. Introduced by Microsoft in March 2023, Microsoft 365 Copilot combines the power of large language models with business data from users' calendars, emails, chats documents, meetings and more, and Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams to turn words into a Generative-AI powered productivity tool. Participating UOB employees can access Microsoft 365 Copilot for one year once the EAP begins, during which they will receive support from a global Center of Excellence and Microsoft Customer Success team. Workshops are also available to them to ensure a smooth and seamless adoption and onboarding process. UOB employees can expect to benefit from Microsoft 365 Copilot in several ways: Raise productivity and effectiveness: With Microsoft 365 Copilot, employees can transform the way they work, be it effortlessly summarising lengthy documents and email threads on Outlook, transforming raw data into visualisations in Excel, or delivering concise meetings summaries on Teams. This game-changing automation frees up employees' precious time, empowering them to unleash their creativity and focus on higher-impact tasks. Improve accessibility to pertinent information: With Microsoft 365 Copilot, employees will gain the capability to locate and reference information within the Bank in an effortless and convenient manner. It can intelligently identify and retrieve relevant data based on the context of the email or documents that employees are working on. This would foster seamless collaboration among employees across different functions, allowing them to build upon each other's work more easily and meaningfully. Enhance content quality and deliver impactful messaging: By empowering employees with Microsoft 365 Copilot, they can transform existing documents into engaging presentations, make content more concise and suggest suitable tone of voice for messages. This will ensure the Bank maintains a consistent and compelling voice across marketing materials and responses to customers. UOB understands the potential of integrating Generative AI in the Bank's daily operations. The Microsoft 365 Copilot EAP will enable the Bank to explore and guide employees through a new way of working with AI, as they create active employee feedback loops that contribute to a broader GenAI strategy for the whole bank. This is part of UOB's longer-term plans to explore and adopt GenAI technology for meaningful and sustainable business outcomes that can benefit employees and customers, and in keeping with the use of AI in a responsible manner.

NTT and Qualcomm Team up to Drive AI at the Edge

NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, today announced a strategic engagement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a global leader in semiconductor technologies, to invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem to facilitate private 5G adoption, which is critical to powering AI at the edge. As part of a multi-year engagement, NTT and Qualcomm Technologies will prioritize the development of 5G enabled devices to accelerate innovation with global enterprise customers, a critical catalyst in driving widespread enterprise adoption of private 5G, a market which IDC estimates will exceed $8 Billion by 2026. Qualcomm Technologies' leadership in application specific semiconductors and 5G chipsets, combined with NTT's leadership in private 5G, will strengthen the 5G ecosystem, advance AI processing capabilities at the edge and spur innovation across industries. Driving the 5G device ecosystem With enterprises accelerating digitization efforts, more connectivity and even more devices are needed. NTT and Qualcomm Technologies will use their combined expertise to meet the need for 5G-enabled devices that support use cases, such as push-to-talk devices, augmented reality headsets, computer vision cameras and sensors at the edge across the manufacturing, automotive, logistics and other industries. "This collaboration is truly an exciting one because we are answering the demand we're hearing from our clients. Together with Qualcomm Technologies, we will strengthen the 5G ecosystem delivering the devices our customers require in a simple and cost-effective way, empowering them as they continue along their digital transformation journey," said Shahid Ahmed, Executive Vice President, New Ventures & Innovation at NTT Ltd. "By working with Qualcomm Technologies, we will further accelerate demand for private 5G across global industries." "The proliferation of 5G-enabled devices is a critical component of shaping a more digital and sustainable future. It forms the backbone of many tech advancements that can improve efficiency and sustainability through efficient resource management, energy conservation, and are pivotal for innovation across various industries," said Mark Bidinger, President, Commercial & Industrial Segments & Channels at Schneider Electric. "NTT's collaboration with Qualcomm represents a significant step forward in advancing private 5G adoption and meeting the unique demands of the Internet of Things and Machine Learning." Accelerating AI adoption at the edge For AI to scale and make an impact on enterprise operations and organizations' bottom line, AI processing needs to happen in a hybrid form—both in the cloud and at the edge of the network. The silicon that Qualcomm Technologies develops includes built-in AI and machine learning models, making it well-positioned for growing AI capabilities at the edge. Qualcomm Technologies' experience with scaling AI technology allows the company to touch a wide range of devices and applications including smartphones, laptops, sensors, automotive solutions, and networking. "Qualcomm Technologies' 5G chipsets are prepared for the widespread adoption of AI applications at the edge and, together with NTT, we'll enhance innovative change across the 5G device ecosystem." said Jeffery Torrance, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Connected Smart Systems, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "NTT is the voice of the customer and combined with Qualcomm Technologies' semiconductor expertise, we can enable OEMs to build the devices that will benefit a wide range of use cases and customers." Qualcomm Technologies and NTT will work together to deliver 5G-ready devices with Qualcomm Technologies' 5G chipsets with AI models built in to enhance AI at the edge through various applications, such as image recognition, with capabilities ranging from counting items and identifying object characteristics to verifying workers wearing safety masks or hardhats (PPE). Deploying AI applications through NTT's Edge as a Service will assist enterprises with workplace safety, optimization, and security. Device as a service As part of NTT's end-to-end Edge as a Service offering, NTT is now offering manages services for Device as a Service, to make it easy for customers to access, upgrade and recycle 5G and edge devices and simplify device lifecycle management as well as reduce IT maintenance and costs. The cost-effective per-user, per-month fee model means enterprises no longer need to make large capital investments up front, but rather consume on a more comfortable monthly fee basis, making it easier for customers to deploy edge devices at scale.

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