Author: Marie Jones

With a special focus on the Egyptian market, World Cloud Show, which is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT – Egypt) and supported by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA – Egypt) is set to take place virtually on the 27 October 2021. The World Cloud Show – Egypt will focus on topics such as Overcoming Business Challenges & Pain Points Around Cloud in the “new normal”; Leveraging Voice of the Customer (VoC) to drive NPS; Aligning Organizational KPIs with Customer Experience Strategy for Business Growth and driving ROI; Harnessing Big Data…

SMEStreet in association with WASME has successfully organized a Forum For ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP along with SMEStreet Global Women Leadership Awards 2021. The Awards were announced along with a panel discussion over digital platforms on 22nd October 2021. The event was supported by the Ministry of MSME, Govt of India and SAVE (Society for Advancement of Village Economy). The Chief Guest of the event Shri BB Swain, Secretary of MSME Ministry, Govt of India delivered a keynote Address in which he emphasized on the important role of women entrepreneurs in shaping up our socio-economic scenario. Shri Swain congratulated…

The world of data is bigger and more important than ever before. Data security and protection is a constant challenge and a major concern for businesses and service providers. It is imperative to have a reliable protection mechanism in place for your information, data, network and systems. The need to be able to trust your data is a major trend for businesses and service providers in India. In the light of this, the World SD-WAN & SASE Summit will provide a wide spectrum of expert speakers and panellists to discuss the latest trends and solutions regarding the key issues associated…

In August of 2021, the US Senate approved a $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, as part of the $3.5 Trillion Budget Bill. Language in this bill suggested that $28 Billion in funding would come from enforcing tax-reporting requirements on cryptocurrency brokers. In response, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) (www.gbaglobal.org) partnered with a coalition of blockchain associations to present Blockchain & Infrastructure (https://bit.ly/3nsa1GP), a two-day hybrid event coupling an educational seminar with a networking reception. Aimed at educating government policymakers, Blockchain & Infrastructure addressed the impact of cryptocurrency adoption on government, along with other financial trends that are outpacing regulatory understanding. Renowned…

Amidst unprecedented internet penetration that accounts for over 600 million active users in the country, India is more poised than ever to skyrocket its growth in the Datacentre & Cloud market. It’s already estimated that the Indian datacentre industry will cross $8 billion by 2026 (Arizton Advisory & Intelligence) along with its cloud computing market to reach a staggering $7.1 billion by 2022 (Nasscom). Taking heed from these massive paradigm shifts and post-receiving phenomenal success in ASEAN, Tradepass has announced its Indian edition of Datacentre & Cloud Conference i.e., Datacentre and Cloud Infrastructure Summit (DCCI) 2021: India (https://india.dccisummit.com), scheduled to…

Company’s performance for the full financial period supported by newer and more complex die-cutting mould orders CEKD Berhad (CEKD or the Group, Stock Code: 0238), a die-cutting solutions provider has announced that the Company posted an increase of 7.1% full year revenue to RM28.23 million despite posting a decrease of 16.2% in revenue of RM5.77 million for the fourth quarter ended 31 August 2021 (4Q2021), in comparison with the revenue of RM6.88 million in the corresponding quarter of 2020 mainly due to lower orders from customers affected by the stricter nationwide lockdown from June to August 2021. CEKD recorded an…

Company records strong Q2 performance of RM16.30 million, exceeding industry expectations Genetec Technology Berhad (Genetec or the Company), a technology leader in providing customized full turnkey smart factory automation manufacturing lines, today announced that the Company recorded profit after tax (PAT) of RM16.30 million for the second quarter ended 30 September 2021 (Q2FY2022), which is 515% higher than the PAT of RM2.65 million registered for the corresponding second quarter ended 30 September 2020 (Q2FY2021). Genetec also announced their proposal of a bonus issue of 661,564,800 new ordinary shares in Genetec (Bonus Shares) on the basis of twelve (12) Bonus Shares…

Yogibo, the world’s number one Beads sofa brand, will launch its online store in Singapore on November 11, 2021. Yogibo is a brand which originated in New Hampshire (US) in 2009. It has expanded its business throughout the US, to Canada, Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and other countries around the world as an innovative sofa. Yogibo Singapore’s Official Online Store Launches on November 11th – Hello SINGAPORE!Yogibo’s Beads sofas are made from a single piece of fabric using a special manufacturing process. As a result, Yogibo’s Beads products can be used as beds, sofas, recliners, and more as its shape…

Blockpass, the pioneer of On-chain KYC(TM), is excited to announce its growing partnership with Seedify, the gateway to blockchain gaming. Seedify will be using Blockpass’ proprietary KYC solutions to provide a safe, secure and compliant ecosystem where gamers and gaming enthusiasts can enjoy the benefits of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Seedify is a blockchain gaming-focused incubator and launchpad ecosystem which provides support and opportunities for innovators and project developers through access to funding, community and partnership building, and a complete support system to help drive the future of gaming and blockchain. The project is assisting gamers as they begin to explore…

“Drip irrigation system” implemented at the Agro Techno Park in Malang, East Java Brawijaya University (UB) has developed an internet of things (IoT)-based system for melon cultivation, currently being implemented at the Agro Techno Park in Malang, East Java. Eka Maulana, a lecturer from the university’s Faculty of Engineering, said the “drip irrigation system” is based on the water content in the planting medium. “Logically when the soil is dry, the ‘drip irrigation system’ is active. How much water content is in the medium when the drip system is active, as well as data and information related to the mechanism,…

The 8th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum was concluded in Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China’s Gansu Province on October 17, and a joint initiative was released, aiming at more profound and practical openness and cooperation among participators. With “Strengthen Solidarity and Cooperation for Building a Community of Security and Development” as its theme, the forum was co-hosted by the Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation Committee of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the People’s Government of Gansu Province. The Forum included four sub-forums covering topics including “China-Central Asia cooperation on China’s BDS” and “green development.” A themed exhibit on China’s BeiDou Navigation…

As the 3D printed construction market grows, startups and nonprofits alike are beginning to leverage advances in concrete 3D printing technology to address the affordable housing crisis. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International through its Shelter Venture Fund invested $411,000 in Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. to increase production of affordable 3D printed homes in India. Hestia Partners and Capnetic Investments joined Habitat in investing in the construction technology startup. Habitat’s investment in Tvasta builds on a multi-year collaboration, beginning when the company was one of seven startups to participate in Habitat’s ShelterTech India accelerator program in 2018. ShelterTech accelerators bridge the…

The first index following Apple’s ATT enforcement shows that mobile media sources are still adapting to the new privacy reality AppsFlyer, the marketing measurement and experience platform, today released the 13th edition of its Performance Index, ranking the top media sources in mobile advertising. In its edition, AppsFlyer is pioneering the SKAN Index, a SKAdNetwork ranking that reflects the new reality of privacy generated by the enforcement of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework. Apple’s ATT impact on the mobile industry has been substantial. While Facebook dominated AppsFlyer’s pre-SKAdNetwork iOS rankings, TikTok for Business claimed the number one spot in…

Russian JCB cardmember digital spend boomed by 20% from 2019 to 2020, with retail dominating that category in high fashion and luxury items. Highlights: – The retail industry dominates JCB cardmember spend in Russia with a 48% share of total spend. High fashion and luxury are key categories within the sector. – From September 2019, JCB has experienced Russian JCB cardmember online spend increasing month-on-month. Top months for spend over the 2-year period from 2018 to 2020 are October, November, and January.[i] – In face-to-face (F2F) retail, German and Italian brands experienced an increase in JCB cardmember spend from 2019…

NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP) (the Company or NextPlay), a digital business ecosystem for consumers, digital advertisers, video gamers and travelers, announced today the plans to form the MedTrek Fund, which is expected to be a blockchain securitized closed-end fund. The fund once formed, is anticipated to seek to list on multiple regulated exchanges, subject to regulatory approval. The Company has designed a new class of medical facilities that integrates unique geometries and technologies it believes will reduce the spread of infection. According to a World Health Organization (“WHO”) report in 2019, an estimated 7 percent of hospitalized patients in…

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (AAC, HKG: 2018), announced an investment in the Series A financing round for SWIR Vision Systems Inc. (SWIR Vision Systems). SWIR Vision Systems is a company pioneering the next generation of image sensor solutions for industrial automation, consumer electronics, AR/VR system, autonomous vehicles, and other applications. This investment is in line with AAC’s long-term strategy to further expand in the optics industry on the back of the company’s unique Wafer-level Glass (WLG) technology and high-end precision manufacturing capabilities. “We are appreciative of this strong vote of investor confidence in our team and our technology,” said George…

DIGIMAX GLOBAL INC. (the “Company” or “DigiMax”) (CSE: DIGI) is pleased to provide an update on several of the new initiatives it has engaged in the past several months, and an outlook on what lies ahead. DigiMax has embarked on several seemingly disparate projects that are now converging into a strong performing set of Artificial Intelligence assets, and a growing network of key partnerships that are starting to accelerate the growth of these assets. CryptoHawk After its first three stellar months of performance commencing with the launch June 1, 2021 in which gains of more than 50% were demonstrated for…

BNP Morningstar initiated coverage of Central China Management (9982.HK) with “BUY” rating and set its target price at HKD 3.92 per share for the following reasons: Project management services for the real estate sector have taken off recently in China, driven by rising land costs and increasing competition that sees small and midsize developers seek the services of project managers with established brands to help derive higher returns on their projects. According to the research report, Central China Management Company, as a leading project manager in China with a strong presence in Henan province, is expected to benefit from industry…

This year on 6-7 November, 2021 we decided to bring together 2000+ the world’s best entrepreneurs to learn proven strategies, get proven systems to build a freedom business, build a winning mindset, and run your business globally from freedom entrepreneurs, world travelers, global investors and remote startups founders. Freedom Business Summit – is not just a regular summit, it is a philosophy of location independent lifestyle that is organized in official partnership with e-Residency Estonia, Insured Nomads, Binance and citizenship agency Migronis. Summit Agenda Bringing together topics that don’t cover in big media, the summit aims to educate those who…

More than 50 per cent of the world’s hip fractures are expected to occur in the Asia Pacific by the year 2050. In a strong effort to stem the tide, and to promote quality care in osteoporosis, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has launched a world-first, interactive, educational osteoporosis resource – the APCO Health Care Professional (HCP) Peer to Peer Educational Modules – today, to mark World Osteoporosis Day (Wednesday, October 20). The survival of those who sustain an osteoporotic fragility fracture is significantly compromised for up to six years, with patients facing twice the risk of death…