Author: Marie Jones

Blockchain startup Revuto has been named the Fastest Growing Consumer Product in Crypto for 2021 at World Blockchain Summit (#TresconWBS) in Dubai. Responsible for the first-ever token sale on Cardano, raising $10m in the process, Revuto is an active subscription management platform that is designed to save users money. In addition to attracting 3m million sign-ups for early access, the platform boasts over 200,000 active users, who appreciate the ability to leverage Cardano-native tokens and DeFi to cover all their subscription payments. One of the premier events in the crypto calendar, the World Blockchain Summit unites thought leaders, investors, government…

New service offers enterprises a single, efficient, and cost-effective solution for real-time protection against complex threats that exploit hybrid working security gaps and blind spots CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is partnering with Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, to launch TrustCSI(TM) EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) Service. Traditional endpoint security doesn’t stop all known attacks. CITIC Telecom CPC’s managed endpoint security solution provides comprehensive endpoint protection at the highest security level, crucial to avoid security breaches and…

Expects Yuexiu REIT’s Enlarged Portfolio Valuation to Be The Largest Among the PRC Portfolio Owned by Hong Kong and Singapore Listed REITs After the Acquisition Captures Greater Bay Area and Guangzhou’s robust development opportunities Acquires scarce, top-tier international Grade A office space in CBD of Guangzhou Zhu Jiang New Town Enhances the growth potential of the property portfolio Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT, together with Yuexiu REIT Asset Management Limited, is referred to as the Fund, HKG: 405) is pleased to announce that, through its Special Purpose Vehicle, it has entered into the acquisition deed with a direct…

Enterprise tech business leader Chowdhary will lead the company’s global growth charter, integrating all go-to-market (GTM) efforts CleverTap, the world’s leading user engagement and retention platform, today added a new dimension to its core leadership team with the appointment of Vikrant Chowdhary as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Chowdhary will lead CleverTap’s integrated go-to-market (GTM) strategy globally across all commercial and enterprise segments. Increasingly, business leaders with disruptive mindsets and an eagerness to evolve are imperative for companies to succeed. Chowdhary brings this forward-thinking to CleverTap through 25 years of experience and expertise leading hypergrowth teams. “We are thrilled to have…

Soft spot in the digital revolution: Dubai-based startup Stonses launches platform that enables users to preserve memories of loved ones Earlier this year, Microsoft patented conversational AI technology that can preserve personas of the deceased through chatbots, in an effort that appeals to the softer side of human beings. Stonses, a Dubai-based startup, has similarly launched a blockchain-powered platform, one that will enable users to preserve memories of their loved ones in a digital format. Stonses’ platform, which enables its users to create unique digital identities of real-world objects, is based on Verofax’s blockchain-powered asset management and NFT platform. In…

Cloud Comrade, a leading Singapore-based cloud computing consultancy and managed services provider (MSP) with a growing presence in Malaysia and Indonesia, has been shortlisted as a finalist in 4 categories for Partner & ASEAN-wide Innovation in the prestigious Channel Asia Innovation Awards 2021. Drawing from a pool of over 90 organizations and 300 nominations, the awards showcase and recognize excellence in the ecosystem – spanning partner, start-up, telco, vendor, and distributor businesses- for delivering transformative customer solutions across Southeast Asia. Winners will be selected by an executive panel of industry judges and announced at a virtual celebration event on December…

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…