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Siklu Adds Executive Talent with Enhanced Streamlining of Operations

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In support of recent business growth, Siklu announces the addition of Ilana Lurie as COO & CFO and Itzik Marcovich to serve as Vice President of Operations 

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Siklu, a global leader in Fixed 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology for Gigabit Wireless Access, Smart City and security networks, has announced today the appointment of Ilana Lurie as New Chief Financial & Chief Operations Officer and Secretary of the Board and Itzik Marcovich as Vice President of Operations of the company. With the increasing demand for Gigabit connectivity Siklu’s business and operations have ramped up significantly in the past year which led to this organizational change.

Ilana Lurie Siklu COO & CFO
Ilana Lurie Siklu COO & CFO

Ms. Ilana Lurie is a seasoned executive bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in international finance and operations leadership, within both large technology companies as well as start-ups. Ilana is joining Siklu after her latest position at NovelSat, a leader in satellite communication technology, where she served as CFO, responsible for all financial aspects and operations oversight and serving as Secretary of the Board, leading a major debt restructuring process which significantly improved NovelSat financial health. Previous to NovelSat, Ilana held various senior financial executive positions for the Enterprise Services business of HP with $130M annual business, and Ness Technologies, including leading pre and post M&A activities.  Ilana also serves as Director in Eltek and holds a BA and an MBA degree with a specialization in Finance and Marketing from the Hebrew University, Israel.

Siklu’s new VP of Operations, Mr. Itzik Marcovich, joined Siklu in 2011 as Director of Supply Chain with a vast experience of over 20 years in global operations, supply chain management and purchasing and is involved deeply in the day to day activities in the Siklu operations team.  Prior to joining Siklu, Itzik was the head of subcontracting management in AudioCodes Ltd. where he established and expanded global production sites for a variety of high-volume product lines, manufactured in Israel, China and Taiwan. Previous to AudioCodes Itzik served as the head of subcontracting purchasing department at ‘Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) – Components division, providing logistical support, repair service and spare parts to commercial airlines.  Itzik holds a BA in Economics and Logistics management from the Bar Ilan University and an MBA from the Haifa University, Israel.

“2020 has started as a successful year of growth for Siklu, and with COVID19 the race for reliable Gigabit Wireless Access has truly ramped up. Significant verticals have been seeing increased demand due to the outbreak, and it was important that we keep the momentum to accelerate our manufacturing and supply growth, ensuring product availability and increased inventory with the addition of these strong talented leaders to our headquarter management team,” said Ronen Ben-Hamou, Siklu’s CEO.  “I have no doubt that Ilana and Itzik will bring great value in achieving our aggressive strategy to strengthen our leadership in the global mmWave market and expand to new vertical applications”.

About Siklu
Siklu delivers multi-gigabit wireless fiber connectivity in urban, suburban and rural areas. Operating in the millimeter wave bands, Siklu’s wireless solutions are used by leading service providers and system integrators to provide 5G Gigabit Wireless Access services. In addition, Siklu solutions are ideal for Smart City projects requiring extra capacity such as video security, WiFi backhaul and municipal network connectivity all over one network. Thousands of carrier-grade systems are delivering interference-free performance worldwide. Easily installed on street-fixtures or rooftops, these radios have been proven to be the ideal solution for networks requiring fast and simple deployment of secure, wireless fiber. www.siklu.com.

Itzik Marcovich Siklu VP of Operations
Itzik Marcovich Siklu VP of Operations

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5G Integration in IIoT Systems Accelerates Industry 4.0 in the Wake of Pandemic, says Frost & Sullivan

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High-speed, high-volume data transfer facilitated by 5G will enhance industrial operations in connected factories

SANTA CLARA, California, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Role of 5G Communication Revolutionizing Industrial Internet of Things, finds that the integration of 5G in IIoT systems will accelerate the realization of Industry 4.0 with high-speed, low-latency, and large-volume data transfer. While the application of 5G-enabled IIoT is currently limited to quality inspections, supply chain management, and generic machine control, key system manufacturers are actively exploring other areas in industrial operations where the benefits of 5G connectivity can be leveraged for process optimization and increased automation.

5G in Industrial Internet of Things
5G in Industrial Internet of Things

For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/443

“Incorporating 5G in IIoT devices will enable low latency, increase data throughput, and reduce operation time, thus leading to improved overall process productivity,” said Mogana Tashiani, Frost & Sullivan Technical Insights Research Analyst. “Apart from enhancing the automation of industrial operations and control, 5G-enabled IIoT devices can also minimize the complexity of supply chain networks and warehouse management, helping businesses to efficiently operate in dynamic business environments.”

Tashiani added: “5G will play a key role in ensuring the sustainability of businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The low latency will aid in managing the high traffic to e-commerce by improving network accessibility at a faster pace, accelerating online purchases and order placements. Furthermore, 5G-integrated IIoT devices have the potential to disrupt traditional on-site job functions through remote working and virtual meetings. COVID-19 has led to a massive shift to remote working to maintain business operations on par with on-site job operations.”

Key sectors that can leverage the growth opportunities from 5G-integrated IIoT include:

  • Banks, Financial Services, and Insurance: The BFSI sector deals with millions of transactions every day and most of them are mundane and repetitive. 5G-integrated IoT devices and systems allow transactions to be completed and recorded at a faster pace, increasing accuracy by reducing human errors in the process, thus improving the overall productivity of the system.
     
  • Retail: Businesses in the retail sector can automate in-store transactions with 5G-ready radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, which can be attached to items or shopping carts to facilitate autonomous check-out in brick-and-mortar stores, leading to unmanned/cashier-less stores.
     
  • Automotive: 5G facilitates data transfer among AI algorithms, sensors, and mechanical parts to navigate self-driving or autonomous vehicles. In addition, 5G-enabled vehicles establish a connected system in which real-time data transferring and receiving can be achieved conveniently and effectively. Apart from vehicle-to-vehicle communication, interaction with traffic system is possible with 5G technology, which enables data transmission beforehand to achieve practical navigation for certain road conditions.

Role of 5G Communication Revolutionizing Industrial Internet of Things is part of Frost & Sullivan’s global TechVision Growth Partnership Service program.

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China Telecom Voted as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia” by FinanceAsia

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HONG KONG, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — China Telecom Corporation Limited (“China Telecom” or “the Company”; HKEx: 00728; NYSE: CHA) was voted by portfolio managers and analysts around the globe as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia“, at the “Asia’s Best Managed Companies Poll 2020″ by FinanceAsia, a reputable financial magazine in Asia. The Company’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Ke Ruiwen, was voted as “No.2 Best CEO in China“.

In total, China Telecom swept seven top awards as follows:

  • No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia
  • No.2 Best CEO in China
  • No.2 Best Managed Company in China
  • No.2 Best Environmental Stewardship in China
  • No.2 Most Committed to Social Causes in China
  • No.3 Best Corporate Governance in China
  • No.2 Best Investor Relations in China

This is the 20th year that FinanceAsia conducts “Asia’s Best Managed Companies” annual poll. This year, the poll received votes from more than 330 portfolio managers and analysts for their views on listed companies on the criteria including overall management, corporate governance, investor relations and corporate social responsibility to elect the best managed companies in Asia.

China Telecom’s numerous awards given by FinanceAsia and other similar top competitions over the years mark the endorsement by the investment community for their appreciation on China Telecom’s continuous and consistent outstanding management performance and corporate governance with high regards for its strong execution capability and the leading standard of transparency among companies in Asia. China Telecom would like to sincerely thank the capital market, investors and analysts for their support, trust and commendation all along.

China Telecom Voted as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia” by FinanceAsia
China Telecom Voted as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia” by FinanceAsia

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Buskers Engage Audiences Virtually Amidst the Phases of Safe Re-opening

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  • A pilot initiative between the National Arts Council (NAC) and Bigo Live to offer buskers an opportunity to bring the arts to audiences during the COVID-19 period
  • Viewers get the chance to enjoy engaging and fun performances by eight Singaporean buskers from 29 to 30 May between 8:00pm to 9:30 pm (SGT) and on 31 May between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the Bigo Live app

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Buskers in Singapore have had to take a temporary break from busking on the streets since the Circuit Breaker period kicked in. Even with the gradual easing of measures, Singaporeans may not be able to enjoy the vibrant busking acts on the streets as we used to yet. A pilot initiative between the National Arts Council (NAC) and a Singapore-based live streaming platform, Bigo Live, aims to change that by going online with virtual busking.

Buskers Engage Audiences Virtually Amidst the Phases of Safe Re-opening
Buskers Engage Audiences Virtually Amidst the Phases of Safe Re-opening

The SGLivehouse virtual busking sessions will take place over three days from 29 May to 31 May 2020, between 8:00pm – 9:30pm (Singapore Time) on 29 May to 30 May, and between 8:00pm – 9:00pm on 31 May, on the Bigo Live app. Eight buskers will be part of the pilot, with a 30-minute segment each to present their original performances to audiences. The initiative will also provide training to buskers on how to go digital and live stream their talents to a global audience. It will also enable the buskers to earn some income during this period as Singapore gradually resumes activities safely.

Jill-Marie Thomas, one of the buskers participating in this pilot initiative, said: “We are excited for this opportunity to share our talents with audiences online while earning some income. As we have had to pause all busking activities and cancel our gigs due to COVID-19, we certainly miss bringing our music to Singaporeans and interacting with passers-by live! We will keep our heads up and continue looking for new and creative ways to bring the arts to people.”

Ms Elaine Ng, Senior Director of Engagement and Participation at the NAC adds, “Many of the artists including our buskers, have used technology to digitalise and create innovative content and to reach audiences in exciting new ways. Through this pilot initiative that allows buskers to virtually engage audiences from Singapore and the world, we hope everyone will get to enjoy #SGCultureAnywhere as if they were walking along the streets of Singapore.” 

Mike Ong, Vice President of BIGO Technology said, “Bigo Live is pleased to collaborate with NAC to bring about this meaningful pilot initiative to show our support and stand in solidarity with the local performing arts community. This collaboration allows us to provide an alternative platform for buskers amidst these trying times. We encourage Singaporeans to show their support to our fellow buskers by tuning in to their performances from the comforts of their homes.”

Viewers from Singapore and all around the world can tune in to the live streaming sessions and engage with the buskers as well as the community by using various features on the app. Viewers will also be able to send virtual gifts to the buskers as a form of appreciation for their performances. To enjoy these busking acts, download the Bigo Live app and search for the Bigo ID: “SGLivehouse” in the app.

The full performance schedule of the participating buskers are as follows, with the last 30-minutes of each day’s session for the live chat.

29 May (Friday)

8:00pm: Dansen John Chua Jin Wei

8.30pm: Ligo Ralph Alvern Cueco

9:00pm: Jillian-Marie Thomas

30 May (Saturday)

8:00pm: Ryan Han Wei Ren

8:30pm: Daniel Sidhanand

9:00pm: Ng Ah Hock

31 May (Sunday)

8:00pm: Ho Mui Lin

8:30pm Andrew Tan Yue Yao

About Bigo Live

Bigo Live is one of the world’s fastest-growing live-streaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has around 400 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the live-streaming industry. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology which is based in Singapore.

Download the Bigo Live app here: https://bigolive.onelink.me/sG8X/bigoliveapp 

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KT Commercializes 5G Self-Driving Freight Carts

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced today that it is using 5G self-driving carts at its logistics center, enabling a nearly 50 percent reduction in employees’ travel range for loading and transporting inventory.

5G autonomous carts transport smartphones and other devices to designated locations, as requested by the control center and the person in charge, at KT’s Seobu Distribution Center.
5G autonomous carts transport smartphones and other devices to designated locations, as requested by the control center and the person in charge, at KT’s Seobu Distribution Center.

The new system of the leading Korean telecom provider is the first use of next-generation smart logistics vehicles in the Korean communications industry. Two types of 5G self-driving carts, “NarGo” and “TarGo,” are being employed in collaboration with Twinny, a company specializing in indoor autonomous robots and online platforms.

KT incorporated its autonomous intelligent vehicle (AIV) service to NarGo and Targo. AIV service is an integrated control system that processes instructions and assesses operating conditions by using pre-installed maps and real-time information on automated carts. It also facilitates latency-free collection and analysis of operational data as well as statistics compilation.

“In preparation for the post-COVID era, technologies to minimize person-to-person contact are increasingly demanded throughout industries,” said Choi Kangrim, Head of KT’s Connected Car Biz Center. “By applying AIV service based on our advanced communication networks and platforms in a wider scope of industries and leading relevant technological advancement, we at KT will do our utmost to help our customers enjoy the benefits in their everyday lives.”

The AIV usage follows meticulous experiments in minimizing person-to-person contact between employees while improving their productivity at work. As a result, KT explained, loading cellphones and other items for transport requires 47 percent less travel range by employees at KT’s Seobu Distribution Center.

The self-driving logistics vehicles and AIV service are based on KT’s integrated mobility platform, dubbed “5G Mobility Makers.” The platform is at the core of KT’s connected car services, which feature automated driving control by collecting and analyzing data produced by different vehicles. Utilizing this capability can lead to real-time remote control of AIV cloud control centers developed by partner companies and various business sites. This will help minimize movement of and personal contact between employees and boost their throughput at large-scale distribution centers as well as small-scale warehouses.

Beyond the application of its autonomous driving technology at the Seobu Distribution Center, KT will continue its research and development efforts to lead the technological advances required to reduce person-to-person contact throughout the logistics industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the pandemic, KT will start providing 5G autonomous carts and control systems for small-scale logistics operations at hospitals, libraries and various other industrial sites.

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ABOUT KT CORPORATION (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corp., Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider, reestablished in 1981 under the Telecommunications Business Act, is leading the era of innovations in the world’s most connected country. The company is leading the 4th industrial revolution with high speed wire/wireless network and new ICT technology. KT launched the world’s first nationwide commercial 5G network on April 3, 2019, after successfully showcasing the world’s first trial 5G services at the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in February 2018. This is another milestone in KT’s continuous efforts to deliver essential products and services as it aspires to be the number one ICT Company and People’s Company.

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ALLPCB New SMT Factory Went into Production, One-Stop Total Service Further Updated

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HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On May 10 2020, ALLPCB wholly-owned subsidiary, the new self-operated SMT factory was officially put into production. Senior executives gathered in Guangde, Anhui Province and attended the opening ceremony to witness the highlight moment together.

ALLPCB SMT Workshop
ALLPCB SMT Workshop

SMT, as well as Surface Mount Technology, is currently the most popular process in the electronic assembly industry. With the rapid development of the electronics manufacturing industry, SMT technology has grown by leaps and bounds. In the meanwhile, customers have tremendous and higher requirements for mounting.

However, in SMT industry there are still many pain points, such as long placement cycle, imprecise placement, uneven quality and so on. Besides, the requirements of high-quality SMT products, “error-free, leak-free, and no reverse“, cannot be satisfied. In order to break the imbalance between supply and demand, ALLPCB SMT factory was born at the right time, whose placement service can cover the whole of China as well as most countries and regions of the world.

Chinese manufacturing is playing an increasingly significant role in the world market. The high efficiency of the factory will help customers increase their profit margins and market competitiveness.

In the precious high-end electronics manufacturing industry, the transformation of SMT technology and process is imperative. What the to-be manufacturing industry requires are higher efficiency, lower cost, and higher precision.

ALLPCB devoted itself in SMT ultra-fast Prototype. The 3000㎡ clean workshop is equipped with electrostatic protection and central air conditioner to strictly control the temperature and humidity indoor.

The 10 superior production lines are all made of the brand-new ASM Siemens series high-speed automatic placement machines imported from Germany. Equipped with more than 20 professional machines, including GKG printing machines, is the guarantee of products quality. In addition, online AOI scanning test and X-Ray inspection are necessary processes before delivery.

At the same time, the intelligent manufacturing management and control system is activated to establish a linear efficient production process: “raw material in-warehouse, production, quality inspection, packaging, delivery”, to ensure high-quality and -productivity.

The ALLPCB SMT factory still insists on the advantages of “fast delivery, high quality and excellent service” of the PCB factory.

Ultra-fast. 6 hours at fastest, 24 hours regularly.
High quality. Brand-new imported machine; high-quality raw material.
Low cost. Free start-up fee and expedited fee.
Excellent service. BOM materials sourcing provided; 7 * 24 hours online customer service.

So far, ALLPCB has built its own PCB factory (aluminum substrate production line included), component warehouse logistics center and SMT factory. The distance between the three is only 3 kilometers. The commissioning of SMT factory has further updated its one-stop total service, which will definitely accomplish the strategic layout of ALLPCB electronic manufacturing, and push the booming development of China’s electronics manufacturing industry.

About ALLPCB:
ALLPCB is an ultrafast PCB super factory as well as an Internet-based manufacturing company, committed to building an electronic collaborative manufacturing service platform. It offers professional one-stop service, including PCB prototype, PCB Assembly and components sourcing. Since founding, ALLPCB has reconstructed the traditional PCB industry by data-driven technology.

For more information, please contact:
Email: service@allpcb.com
Website: https://www.allpcb.com/ 

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LG SIGNATURE Brings Alessandro Mendini’s Last Original Sketch to Life

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Wine Day, LG SIGNATURE is thrilled to present a special limited-edition “Alessandro M.” corkscrew, which was inspired by the ultra-premium brand’s lineup of distinctive appliances. As Alessandro Mendini’s last original hand-sketched design, the exclusive corkscrew will be provided as a gift to customers who purchase the LG SIGNATURE Wine Cellar in selected markets.

Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini

Earlier this year, LG SIGNATURE collaborated with Atelier Mendini – the design studio co-founded by the late designer – to bring Mendini’s exclusive last original sketch to life. The special edition corkscrew, of which just 1,500 have been produced, will be available for a limited time globally starting with the US market.

Drawn together by a mutual love of beautiful, functional design, LG SIGNATURE and Alessandro Mendini enjoyed a special partnership that began in 2018 when Mendini himself directed the triumphant LG SIGNATURE ARTWEEK, a series of curated exhibitions. At the time, he noted that LG SIGNATURE shares one of his core philosophies as an architect and designer, stating “The moment I saw LG SIGNATURE products, I sensed that the brand strives for harmony between function and design to the extreme.”

“It gives us great joy to present this limited-edition corkscrew which we see as a true celebration of art and technology coming together,” said Kim Jin-hong, head of LG’s Global Marketing Center. “It is also such an honor to be able bring Alessandro Mendini’s very last original sketch to life and know that it will bring so much value to LG SIGNATURE customers.”

Holding up to 65 bottles, the sleek and seamlessly designed LG SIGNATURE Wine Cellar boasts exclusive technologies that create the ideal storage environment for any variety or vintage, along with user-friendly features designed to make consumers’ lives easier. Temperature Control minimizes temperature fluctuations, ensuring the stable conditions necessary to preserve the flavor and texture of wine,[1] while Multi Temperature Control allows users to store several different types of wine – each in the exact climate-controlled conditions required. Flavor profiles are maintained with Vibration Control while wine quality, cork elasticity and label quality are preserved with Optimal Humidity Control.[2]

To learn more about LG SIGNATURE, please visit www.LGSIGNATURE.com.

1. Based on UL test results using LG’s internal testing method of measuring average peak to peak temperature fluctuation in the wine storage compartment. Applies to LGE model LSR200W. No load and high, middle, low temperature settings. The result may vary in actual usage.

2. Based on UL test results using LG’s internal testing method of measuring average humidity in the wine storage compartment. Applies to LGE model LSR200W. No load and 11°C temperature setting. The result may vary in actual usage.

About LG SIGNATURE

LG SIGNATURE is the first ultra-premium brand across multiple product categories from global innovator LG Electronics. Catering to the most discerning consumers, LG SIGNATURE is designed to provide a state-of-the-art living experience that feels pure, sophisticated and luxurious. Combining the very best of everything LG has to offer, the distinctive LG SIGNATURE products were designed with their true essence in mind – streamlined to focus on each product’s essential function while maintaining the LG SIGNATURE’s modern, signature design. www.LGSIGNATURE.com.

LG SIGNATURE Alessandro M. Corkscrew Original Hand Sketch
LG SIGNATURE Alessandro M. Corkscrew Original Hand Sketch

LG SIGNATURE Alessandro M. Limited Edition
LG SIGNATURE Alessandro M. Limited Edition

LG SIGNATURE Wine Cellar
LG SIGNATURE Wine Cellar

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Frenetic Firefighting Multiplayer, Embr, Hits Early Access for Steam and Stadia

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LONDON, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Curve Digital and Muse Games are excited to announce that frantic, frenetic, firefighting multiplayer Embr launches on Early Access for Steam and Google Stadia May 21st.

Frenetic Firefighting Multiplayer, Embr, Hits Early Access for Steam and Stadia
Frenetic Firefighting Multiplayer, Embr, Hits Early Access for Steam and Stadia

Check out the latest Embr trailer here: https://youtu.be/2BjiEmVejdk

Developed by Muse Games – the studio behind the award-winning Guns of Icarus Online – Embr is a fantastically fictional look at a world where the gig economy rules the roost and the general public now stand ready, phones in hand, to respond to firefighting emergencies.

Players will either play solo or work together in online teams tackling blaze after blaze to earn tips from clients, picking up the ever-so-crucial 5-star rating in order to earn cash, upgrade tools, and hopefully becoming the ultimate ‘have-a-go hero’ firefighter.

This is no like-for-like simulator, however. Embr is an intentionally satirical, tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of venture capitalism, with its license for allowing players to solve problems creatively resulting in toss-the-resident-out-of-the-window-onto-a-trampoline style solutions that just wouldn’t fly with a real fire fighting force.

“With Embr, we set out to shine a satirical light on the gig-economy – not in terms of the people making those deliveries and driving those taxis, but rather the companies at the top powering this particular brand of venture capitalism and deregulation,” says Howard Tsao, Team Lead at Muse Games. “On a gameplay basis, we also wanted to see just what mayhem would occur if the untrained masses headed out with a hose and tried to put out fires in the same way people deliver take-out or drive people around in makeshift taxis. The end result is just as fun and frenetic as we thought it would be. It just makes you appreciate what a difficult and almost impossible job real-life firefighters do.”

Embr offers players a variety of missions to earn money and upgrade their firefighting tools and lease better vehicles and fire trucks, all while dealing with competition from the Canadian firefighting startup Hosr. Staying competitive, however, relies on players working together, planning firefighting and rescuing in dense environments with complex systems interactions; water, fire, gas, electricity, and structure integrity all have a role to play.

Embr also offers cross-platform multiplayer, with Steam players able to play with their Stadia counterparts and vice-versa.

Curve Digital is also proud to announce that Embr will be brought to life by CORSAIR iCUE software on PC. The room will be lit up as players fight fires, scale buildings, and rescue people from danger. When certain events are triggered in-game, the dynamic RGB lighting on CORSAIR iCUE-compatible components and peripherals will change to compliment the action in play.

Embr launches on Steam Early Access on May 21st for $19.99/€19.99/£17.99 with a 20% discount in launch week. Players can expect multiple free major content drops in the months after launch significantly expanding the game. Muse Games will also continue to diligently work with the community to further shape the Embr experience based on feedback and suggestions.

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About Muse Games

We’re Muse Games, an independent game development studio in NYC. We focus on boundary-pushing co-op gameplay and AI, with the aim of bringing people closer together through games. We are the team behind the award-winning and best-selling Guns of Icarus series on Steam and PS4 that features team-based multiplayer airship combat set in a post-apocalyptic, steam/dieselpunk-inspired world. Other projects include the award-winning and App Store top-selling Hamsterdam and CreaVures. Our upcoming project is the irreverent, frantic, co-op, firefighting (un)simulator Embr, where you get to save lives and get paid in a hyper-capitalist alt-present, where firefighting funding has run dry, and venture capitalism and e-hailing rule the roost.

About Curve Digital

Curve Digital is a leading publisher of video games on both PC and consoles. Since 2013, Curve Digital has been working with the world’s best game developers to help bring their games to broad global audiences; from renowned indie hits like Autonauts to the likes of the multi-million-selling Human: Fall Flat. In recent years Curve Digital has become industry recognised, winning ‘Indie Games Publisher of the Year’ at both MCV Awards 2018 and 2019, as well as ‘Publishing Star’ at the Develop: Star Awards 2019 and ‘Best Publisher Award’ at the TIGA Awards 2019.

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS Launches the DEEBOT OZMO T8 Family Putting AI to Work For a Better Looking Home

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SINGAPORE, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ECOVACS ROBOTICS launched the DEEBOT OZMO T8 family, its latest series of high-end intelligent robotic vacuum cleaner. First family member DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI features ECOVACS’ optimized AIVI™ (Artificial Intelligence and Visual Interpretation) Technology for faster obstacle recognition, TrueMapping™ Mapping and Navigation Technology, and OZMO™ Pro for advanced mopping performance. In addition, its on-demand feature Video Manager makes the DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI a personal and powerful housekeeping robot, bringing users advanced interaction between human and robot by enabling them to reach to a new level of robotic vacuum cleaner user experience. The new DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is also the winner of the internationally respected iF Design Award of 2020.

ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI

“With over 22 years of innovative technology development, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has driven the transition from traditional methods of home cleaning care to automated home care,” said David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS ROBOTICS, “Our new DEEBOT OZMO T8 family gives consumers what they have been looking for, a high-end intelligent solution for a hassle-free cleaning experience.”

Latest Optimized AIVI™ Technology – Sophisticated Obstacle Avoidance

With the latest optimized AIVI™ Technology, the DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI can recognize and avoid obstacles 200% faster with a predicted 60% reduction in entanglement rate compared to existing AIVI products, relying on machine learning to adapt to the user’s unique home environment. It also intelligently suggests extra cleaning based on its record of spots avoided, to offer a more thorough cleaning performance.

The DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI can automatically recognize objects including shoes, charging docks, cables, cloths, and socks to avoid obstacles and prevent the robot from getting stuck.

As the industry’s most intelligent robotic vacuum cleaner, further advanced AI-powered functions will be offered via OTA (Over the Air) Technology in the coming months, including automated detection of U-shaped chairs and rugs. For U-shaped chairs, the robot will make a single attempt to pass them, and for rugs the robot will automatically adjust roller brush speed to avoid getting stuck.

First-adopt Aerospace-standard dToF Detection Technology[1] Powers Brand-new TrueMapping™ to Enable Precise and Customized Cleaning

Compared with the previous generation of Smart Navi® 3.0, the TrueMapping™ laser-based mapping and navigation technology can detect a double distance and has four-fold precision to detect objects as small as two millimeters. With the new technology, DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI can now scan, map, and plan an efficient cleaning path in a large house faster and more precisely.

TrueMapping™ Mapping and Navigation Technology also offers users a more customized and intelligent cleaning experience. The DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI has Multi-floor Mapping Technology that can scan and store multiple maps of different levels of a user’s home. For first time cleaning, the robot automatically divides the whole cleaning environment into multiple areas based on the floorplan. Once the robot has identified the appropriate map, it can customize its cleaning process to each level. Furthermore, the upgraded Virtual Boundary™ can proactively provide recommendations for virtual walls around areas where it may easily become stuck, with the user only needing to click the confirmation on the ECOVACS Home App to accept the recommendations.

ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI

A Reliable Cleaning Partner with Powerful Vacuuming and Mopping Capabilities

The DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI provides powerful vacuuming and mopping capabilities, that can both be completed in one go. The four-step cleaning offers efficient vacuuming that won’t even miss dust in 4mm deep cracks. This new family member also includes an interchangeable enhanced mopping module featuring the brand-new OZMO™ Pro Mopping System, enabling robots to deal with stubborn stains 5X efficient than human[2] by using electrically powered high-frequency vibration, and a unique fine mopping mode comparable to an electronic mop, which makes it the most powerful mopping ability in its kind[3]. Alternatively, ECOVACS’ signature mopping technology still be available with its OZMO™ Mopping System, featuring an electronically controlled water pump and 240 ml large water tank, ensures long-lasting mopping efficiency by tackling dirt and dried liquid to offer a smooth and consistent clean. What’s more, the OZMO™ Mopping System can remove over 99%[4] of bacteria based on the test report from a Japanese testing agency.

With a larger battery of 5200 m(A)h, DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI can work for three hours and clean large areas of up to 300 sqm easily. The robot’s carpet detection technology allows it to automatically increase suction power on carpets when vacuuming and avoid carpets when mopping, keeping the cleaning experience completely automated.

When paired with the ECOVACS Home App, or smart home devices such as Amazon Echo/Dot and Google Home, users can also control the robot remotely. The intuitive robot will manage its own updates adding new features and functions in the future by using OTA technology. Users can update the App to get the optimized functions.

In addition, with the real time camera acting as an on-demand video manager for the entire house, users can choose to use it for watching the home and monitoring the status of pets, children, or elders in their house anytime and anywhere through the ECOVACS Home App.

Power-up Kit

As part of the launch of the DEEBOT OZMO T8 family, another power-up kit will soon be introduced to enhance overall cleaning performance and user experience. The Auto-Empty Station which cleans the robot’s dustbin automatically after cleaning. The station’s disposable dust bag holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris to dramatically reduce the need to frequently replace the dust bag, so that users can enjoy cleaning homes for weeks without the hassle of dumping the bag.

Pricing and Availability

The DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is available today on Lazada for SGD 729. For more information, please visit ecovacs.com or connect with us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ecovacs.sg/]. More products from the DEEBOT OZMO T8 family will be released later this year.

[1] The First DEEBOT with dToF Laser-based Sensors

[2] Test from HQ Laboratory, 100 wipes/min by Hand-wiping, 480 wipes/min by OZMOTM Pro

[3] Test from HQ Laboratory, The Strongest Ability of Moving Stubborn Stains Away with OZMOTM Pro

[4] Certified by Hygiene & Microbiology Research Center, Japan, 2019

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Innovating Since Day One – Creating the Intelligent Home.

At ECOVACS ROBOTICS, we care about innovating solutions to enhance your lifestyle. Based on deep understanding of use cases and consumer experiences, we design robots that help you to “live smart, enjoy life”.

With over 20 years of design and industry-leading research, we have led the market as homes become more intelligent and responsive. We are building a world where your home asks less of your attention, becomes more seamless and powerful, and frees you to spend more time doing what you love.

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PR Newswire

Safe Spacer™ wearable social distance monitor/alarm helps keep people safe and workplaces or public spaces open

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MODENA, Italy, May 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Safe Spacer™ is a lightweight wearable device that helps workers and visitors to maintain safe social distancing, enabling workplaces and public spaces to re-open and operate with peace of mind. 

Using Ultra-wideband technology, Safe Spacer runs wirelessly on a rechargeable battery and precisely senses when other devices come within 2m/6ft, alerting wearers with a choice of visual, vibrating or audio alarm.

Simple to use, Safe Spacer features a patent-pending algorithm that works immediately out of the box, with no set-up or special infrastructure needed and can be comfortably worn on a wristband, with a lanyard, or carried in a pocket. It offers ultra-precise measurement down to 10cm/4” – ten times more accurate than Bluetooth applications.

Beyond factories, warehouses and offices, Safe Spacer can also be used by visitors of public spaces such as schools, hospitals, gyms, museums, hotels, casinos and more. Engineered for fast, easy disinfection, it’s also waterproof. For minimal handling, Safe Spacer works wirelessly via NFC contactless technology or Bluetooth.

Each device features a unique ID tag and built-in memory to optionally associate with workers’ names for tracing any unintentional contact. To maintain high privacy standards, no data except the device’s ID and proximity is stored.

For advanced workplace use, an optional iOS/Android app allows human resources or safety departments to associate IDs to specific workers, log and export daily tracing without collecting sensitive data, configure the alarms, set custom distance/alert thresholds and more.

Safe Spacer is Made in Italy and developed by IK Multimedia – the leader in music creation hardware and software products for iPhone®, iPad® and Mac/PC for the last 25 years, with experience creating wireless enabled audio products and apps. CEO Enrico Iori shares:

“We created Safe Spacer to help our Italian factory workers maintain safe distance during re-opening. It’s easy to use, fast to deploy, private, and secure, so it can be used comfortably in any situation. We hope this solution helps other companies feel secure as they re-open, too.” 

Safe Spacer will be available in early Q3 directly from IK Multimedia for $/€99.99 (excluding taxes), with volume discounts available.

www.safespacer.net

For more info and preorders, contact: info@safespacer.net

Safe Spacer™ is a trademark property of IK Multimedia. Patent pending. iPhone, iPad and Mac are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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