SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, France, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has recently signed a contract with navigation company iXblue for up to 172 FOG based Quadrans gyrocompasses. Delivered over the span of 4 years, the Quadrans navigation systems will equip the Swedish Navy’s fleet of high speed crafts, mainly combat boats CB90.
Combat boats CB90 – Swedish Navy
"The FMV was seeking new maintenance-free and high-performance gyrocompasses for the retrofit of their fleet of high speed crafts. Our Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology having no moving parts and offering exceptional reliability, was identified as an ideal solution to keep maintenance costs down," states David Cunningham, Commercial Director at iXblue. "Another key aspect was the performance delivered by these gyros. The CB90 vessels are indeed very fast boats and need the most reliable and accurate heading and attitude data to navigate safely. Our Marins Series Inertial Navigation Systems being already in service on the Gotland-class submarines and Koster Class MCMV’s, and our Quadrans gyrocompasses equipping other surface boats in the Swedish Navy fleet, the FMV was familiar with the high-performance delivered by our systems and knew the Quadrans met the specific requirements needed for the CB90."
Built around the Fiber-Optic Gyroscope technology pioneered by iXblue, the Quadrans gyrocompasses are indeed solid-state and strap-down systems, that provide highly accurate heading and attitude data and that are perfectly suited for high performance at high speeds and in challenging environments such as GNSS denied settings. Compact, lightweight and with low power consumption, the Quadrans Gyrocompasses are easy to install on small-sized crafts, while their open architecture guarantees seamless interfacing with all major GNSS systems and third-party navigation software.
"We’re very proud of this new mark of confidence in our Quadrans gyrocompasses and FOG technology," continues David Cunningham. "We want to thank the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for their continued trust and long-standing partnership and look forward to our future collaboration with them."
About iXblue
iXblue is a global high-tech company specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced marine, photonics and autonomy technologies. The group in-house expertise includes innovative systems and solutions devoted to inertial navigation, subsea positioning, underwater imaging, as well as shipbuilding and test & simulation. iXblue support Civil and Defense customers in carrying out their sea, land and space operations with maximum safety, efficiency and reliability and conducts its business in over 60 countries. www.ixblue.com
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cohesio Group, now Körber Supply Chain, has launched a new sorting robot solution in Australia and New Zealand.
Expedite the sortation for parcels, eCommerce, wholesale and store replenishments on table-top as well as mezzanine levels with Körber AutoSort Mobile by Cohesio Group.
Set to be a game-changer for the ANZ supply chain and logistics industry, the Körber AutoSort Mobile solution will give logistics operators the opportunity to maximise operational capabilities through flexible, affordable and scalable automation.
This product is manufactured by Zhejiang Libiao Robotics Co., Ltd. (AIC Systems), a modern high-tech enterprise specialising in R&D, manufacturing and the sale of robotic products. The company leads the way in research and innovation in the field of artificial intelligence and automation projects in logistics.
This new solution will compliment Cohesio Group’s current portfolio of enterprise-grade solutions including voice-powered technology and goods-to-person automated mobile robots (AMR).
The Körber AutoSort Mobile offering differs from a traditional sortation system in that it does not require a fixed track. The solution uses free-moving, independent robots that help businesses reduce their heavy reliance and investment in fixed automation. Instead, the Körber AutoSort Mobile AMRs offer greater scalability at a comparatively economical investment and thus a much quick return on investment.
It utilises AMRs that allow dynamic sortation, taking the shortest and most direct path. This kind of flexibility offers significant efficiency and productivity gains over a traditional cross belt or shoe sorter. As this solution can also be operated on a table-top, this form of picking or sortation offers increased flexibility during peak periods, such as what has been seen during COVID-19.
Furthermore, the capital required for deploying the Körber AutoSort Mobile solution is up to 60 per cent less than a traditional sortation system.
"We are excited to release this new AMR solution in Australia and New Zealand. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant surge in e-commerce and online shopping consumers. In order to fulfil this challenging demand, many of our clients are exploring further opportunities in automation. We have listened to their requests for more scalable and affordable automation solutions–whether that be automation installed in limited spaces or mezzanine levels or those that can be quickly deployed in pop–up DCs or dark fulfilment store. I am very proud to add the new Körber AutoSort Mobile table-top sorting AMR solution to our existing AMR portfolio," Nishan Wijemanne, CEO of Cohesio Group said.
The Körber AutoSort Mobile solution also offers ultimate flexibility, with the ability to scale up when needed. "Robots can be added during peaks in demand, and the system expanded at any time. The system can be very easily redeployed elsewhere in the warehouse when needed. This is particularly helpful when you see spikes in demand for specific SKUs, like we know retailers have experienced during COVID-19," Nishan said.
"As the level of investment is notably lower than traditional sorting methods, and we can offer implementation timeframes of as little as three to five months, this system generates more than twice the ROI of traditional sorting systems. I am confident that this new offering will shake up warehousing and logistics operations in Australia and New Zealand," Ravi Nath, Head of Automated Solutions at Cohesio Group said.
"The Körber AutoSort Mobile requires shorter lead times and significantly less space than traditional sortation systems. A further advantage is that there is no single point of failure anywhere in the system. We know that conveyor downtime can be a huge cost to any operation. With this solution, if there is any failure it will only impact one single element, enabling the solution to continue," Rizan Mawzoon, Head of Transformation at Cohesio Group said.
The Körber AutoSort Mobile is ideal for a wide variety of goods across parcel sortation, e-commerce, wholesale and store replenishment. It can be utilised for picking, sortation, table-top and mezzanine sortation and is capable of handling goods of up to 25 kilograms. Additional robots can be added to the operation in a matter of seconds, ensuring that there is no interruption in workflow or downtime.
"The use cases for this kind of automation are vast, whether it’s a large-scale e-commerce operation, retailer, 3PL or freight provider. Simply put, it’s for anyone who has a volume or pop up requirement for sorting products," Nishan said.
Boasting some of the biggest names in retail and logistics on its roster, Cohesio Group has deployed autonomous solutions for Wesfarmers, Bollore and CEVA Logistics, among others.
The leading technology provider was acquired by Körber in September last year, and recently announced that it would join eleven other sister companies under the umbrella Körber Supply Chain. The united brand will become a leading international technology provider with a diverse range of capabilities spanning software, automation, voice, robotics and material handling equipment.
Cohesio Group, a part of international technology group Körber, is a leading integrator and developer of tech solutions that enable rapid optimisation of workflows and processes and is also an idea generating partner for strategic concepts. With offices across the Asia Pacific, Cohesio Group creates innovative technology transformations that span across supply chain and logistics including warehousing and distribution centres, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, FMCG and retail. Cohesio Group’s enterprise-grade solutions range from voice-powered technology that enable hands-free workflows through to new-generation mobility solutions, software applications that provide actionable business insights and retail fulfilment as well as solutions such as Autonomous Mobile Robots that enable automation in distribution centres. Learn more at www.cohesiogroup.com
About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Capable of delivering not just software, but automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. We are a global partner not just for today, but also as the needs of supply chains continue to evolve. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. Find out more on www.koerber-supplychain.com
Local start-up technology helps insurer keep claims moving during COVID-19
BRISBANE, Australia, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Codafication’s Virtual Assist is becoming the new industry standard for Australia and New Zealand’s largest insurers, as Suncorp implement the video-streaming technology to process claims remotely during COVID-19.
Virtual Assist is rapidly becoming the new industry standard for processing insurance claims quickly and safely.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) declared the pandemic an "insurance catastrophe" in March. As an essential service, insurers now face the challenge of processing claims while following social-distancing and shutdown rules.
Suncorp has fast-tracked several digital solutions to ensure it can continue to resolve insurance claims quickly. This includes engaging local insurtech offering Virtual Assist, a flagship product of Brisbane tech scale-up Codafication. Virtual Assist allows insurers to process claims remotely to guarantee the safety of staff and customers.
"Suncorp is one of the big insurers transforming the industry using our technology," said Daniel Sandaver, Managing Director of Codafication.
"A lot of the challenger brands are following suit, indicating that Virtual Assist is rapidly becoming the insurance industry standard in Australia and New Zealand."
With Virtual Assist, the insurer simply texts or e-mails the customer a link that transforms the customer’s phone into a high-definition video, voice, and image capture tool. The insurer can see exactly what the customer sees to help them in real-time. It incorporates thorough risk assessments to ensure the customer’s safety before use and allows for multiple parties to participate in the assessment, such as builders, engineers, or other specialists.
Mr Sandaver said that optimising the up-front triage in the claims process drives better outcomes for the insurance customer.
"We’re seeing drastic reductions in the claim process lifecycle, by up to 2 weeks in a lot of cases," Mr Sandaver said. "Our clients also consistently achieve Customer Satisfaction Scores above 9 out of 10 across their customer base when using Virtual Assist."
Virtual Assist is projected to process over 200,000 insurance claims annually and can integrate into a business in as little as a couple of hours. It is being utilised across all insurance claim types, including contents, motor, and property.
Codafication’s Virtual Assist is currently helping clients to fast-track digital transformation across insurance, construction, property valuations, utilities, routine rental inspections, and more.
To learn more about virtual collaboration and remote claims processing for insurance, visit: https://www.virtualassist.io/
Codafication is a globally awarded digital services and software company. They are the gutsy, big-hearted game-changers of digital transformation. Based in Brisbane, Australia, they empower their clients to save time and money through cloud-based software that makes the world simpler. Their innovative solutions, Crunchwork, Unity Cloud, and Virtual Assist, are secure, scalable, and industry agnostic.
BAT believes company transformation and focus on ESG has driven elevation to 21st position.
LONDON, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BAT has been recognised by Gartner in The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 20201 ranking for the first time. The ranking identifies supply chain leaders and BAT has moved from outside the 25th position to 21st position in 2020. BAT believes this reflects the great progress in its supply chain maturity journey, its strong financial performance and the fact that ESG is front and centre of everything BAT does, particularly in relation to the company’s supply chain.
Alan Davy, BAT Group Operations Director, said:
"We are delighted to receive this recognition which I believe is confirmation of our efforts to deliver a world-class supply chain as part of our journey towards A Better Tomorrow. To us, it not only acknowledges the achievements of our colleagues who have succeeded in transforming our business, but also the partners, suppliers and communities we work alongside.
"The supply chain integration and synchronisation steps taken over the last few years built greater Resilience and Agility. Furthermore, Sustainability is front and centre of everything we do – it sits at the heart of our supply chain, has driven many of the investment decisions we have made, and will be a key element of our plans for the future as we build on this success."
In recent years, BAT has implemented a single ERP platform, has invested in building people’s capabilities, as well as increased automation of certain business processes. Crucially, the quality of data the company now uses for decision making has been transformed. AI and Machine Learning based platforms have been used to improve how BAT’s transportation and logistics networks are managed. This has built additional resilience and much needed agility and has contributed to the way BAT continues to navigate the Covid-19 situation. Further improvements and efficiencies are planned for 2020 and beyond.
According to Gartner, "three key trends stand out this year for these leaders that are accelerating their capabilities, separating them further from the rest of the pack."
Purpose-driven organisations
"Even before the pandemic occurred, supply chain teams at leading companies defined their work using the language of purpose. These companies recognize that solving the world’s largest problems only works through partnership with others in the broader community, as well as through their own radical transparency."
Business model transformers
"One of the largest external forces impacting corporate supply chains is a dynamic competitive landscape that is driven by a combination of expanded customer expectations, new market entrants from existing industry ecosystems and the emergence of non-traditional competitors." Further, "leading supply chains have positioned themselves as the disruptors to traditional business models, either through reinvention of their offerings and the ability to deliver them or by acquiring start-ups that offer the expertise and DNA necessary to compete in new and reinvented markets."
Digital orchestrators
"Leading companies on the Supply Chain Top 25 are early, and frequent, adopters of digital technologies. More importantly, these investments enable business capabilities and outcomes that allow them to thrive in even the harshest economic conditions."
The Gartner report states that:
"In our 16th edition of the Supply Chain Top 25, we have an impressive group of leaders with new lessons to share, including a diverse set of six new entrants." It further mentions that, "with substantial portions of the economy closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing unemployment and negative economic growth rates on a scale not seen since the early 20th century in some cases." Further, "leaders need an agile, or adaptive, strategy that allows the supply chain organisation to sense and respond to changes in the business context as they happen."
Regarding the Supply Chain Top 25 Methodology, Gartner states, "the ranking comprises two main components – business performance and opinion. Business performance, in the form of public financial and ESG data, provides a view into how companies have performed in the past. The opinion component offers an eye to future potential and reflects leadership in the supply chain community. These two components are combined into a total composite score. We derive a master list of companies from a combination of the Fortune Global 500 and the Forbes Global 2000. In an effort to maintain the list of companies evaluated at a manageable level, we apply a general annual revenue threshold of $12 billion."
Gartner, "The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2020", Mike Griswold et al, 19 May 2020
SHENZHEN, China, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The best way to make a power bank extra portable is to remove the need for cables, and this is exactly what AUKEY has done with its all-new Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank. Gone is the need to stuff tangle-prone cables into your bag and dig them out when you need to charge. Now you can simply place your phone on the power bank when you want to charge it, and pick it up when you’re done.
AUKEY Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank
AUKEY, a leading expert in charging tech, has an ever-expanding portfolio of wireless tech, and this particular product was designed to meet the needs of a connected, on-the-go lifestyle.
The slimline design comes with a large 10000mAh capacity with the option to wirelessly charge at up to 10W. And if 10W isn’t enough, users can still go with traditional wired charging and get 18W fast charging via either Quick Charge 3.0 or USB Power Delivery.
What makes this wireless power bank even more compelling is that it also comes with a flip-out stand that allows for handy viewing while charging. Users can watch a movie or view their messages at a convenient angle, all while charging their device either wirelessly or through high-speed wired charging.
AUKEY® combines the latest technologies with over a decade of hardware expertise to design and build solid, reliable consumer electronics and mobile tech accessories. We are a team of techies with a common appreciation for the finer details and the utility of great design. We are continuously developing and expanding our product portfolio with next-generation tech to complement and elevate your digital lifestyle.
SecuLetter’s SEG responded to advanced email hacking attacks effectively.
SEOUL, South Korea, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Joongbu University has strengthened its email security by adopting MARS SLE which is SecuLetter‘s Secure Emil Gateway(SEG) solution for intelligent email hacking attacks and successfully handled malicious code threats sent through email. SecuLetter has been a member of the Born2Global Centre since 2017.
Joongbu University
SecuLetter is a security company that develops and supplies products that detect, diagnose, analyze, and prevent malicious code attacks launched via document files (MS Office, PDF etc.) and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) in various business environments, such as Airgap and Network bridging areas, On-line bulletin boards, Document Centralization, and Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR). Its products eliminate security blind spots that have been a weakness of existing behavior-based (sandbox-based) APT solutions and enable accurate and swift diagnosis.
Joongbu University adopted SecuLetter’s solution for multiple reasons, primarily to: detect and analyze advanced malicious code attacks coming through e-mail, prevent malicious URLs contained in the body of emails, block unknown attacks, provide detailed reports on detected malicious code, and ensure easy installation and management.
Mr. Yeom, Jong-gook, Manager of the Joongbu University Computer Information Institute said, "In May of last year, we experienced difficulties in detecting and diagnosing large amounts of hacking emails disguised as Non-PE file attachments (MS Office or PDF), such as quotations and tax invoices. We were looking for a solution that could respond to these malicious attacks and we found out that MARS SLE is the best solution through comparative reviews and POC with several products.
Prior to adopting it, a large number of emails containing URLs leading to malicious code and phishing websites were not detected, but with MARS SLE, we could detect, diagnose, and effectively block such attacks."
Mr. Lim, Chasung, CEO of SecuLetter said, "About 90 percent or more of APT attacks are made via email and most of them are disguised as email attachments. In addition, these emails have no choice but to open attachments because they are disguising as emails from government agencies, tax invoices, quotations, resumes and recent COVID19 virus-related emails. "Through the use case of Joongbu University, we’re convinced that the university also needs to respond to these advanced email attacks. We believe our solution can be an alternative for all government agencies, financial institutions, businesses and schools that want to protect their systems and assets from hacking email attacks. And we are also actively considering fostering competent security talented students through industry-academic cooperation with schools interested in cyber security research."
SecuLetter’s products, MARS SLE and MARS SLF are being actively used by major national institutions, financial institutions, and companies including KEPCO E&C, Korea Post Information Center, KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency), BNK Busan Bank, KAMCO (Korea Asset Management Corporation), KSD (Korea Securities Depository), and KTCU (Korean Teachers’ Credit Union).
News service from Clarivate wins plethora of awards at 41st Annual SIPAwards
LONDON and PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BioWorld™, a part of Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, has been recognized for excellence in publishing by the Specialized Information Publishers Association (SIPA). BioWorld, the daily news service for biopharmaceutical and medical technology industries, is the recipient of seven SIPAwards.
BioWorld delivers actionable information and intelligence on the most innovative therapeutics and medical technologies in development. The global team reports breaking news and provides key perspectives on hundreds of therapeutics and devices in development – the companies behind those candidates, the business development transactions that evolve the markets, and the regulatory hurdles that both challenge and guard the processes.
Lynn Yoffee, News Director, BioWorld said, "Every day, we help our readers cut through the noise of information overload. Now ― more than ever ― it is increasingly vital that we continue to provide our readers with unique, compelling and quality content that enables drug and med-tech developers to make more informed decisions."
SIPA hosts the annual SIPAwards competition to recognize excellence in editorial, marketing and product success. Now in its 41st year, the awards highlight the information and insights provided to niche audiences around the world. BioWorld is now the recipient of 63 SIPAwards dating back to 1998, including 15 awards for its daily news service. This year it was honored in the following categories:
Best Daily Publication For high-impact daily information.
First Place: BioWorld
Third Place: BioWorld MedTech
Best New or Relaunched Website For outstanding website design and maneuverability within a site.
First Place: BioWorld and BioWorld MedTech for its entry, titled "Hello Future, Goodbye PDF,"
Best Series For best series, based on writing, editing and design; the scope and detail of coverage in the stories; the timeliness or "exclusive" value.
Best Infographic For infographics that clearly and concisely present information, processes or data consistent with the subject matter, target industry and voice of the media outlet.
Best Use of Data For work in which data plays an essential role. The work may feature any of several forms and formats, (e.g., infographics, trend analyses, blogs, interactive tools, data-based investigation) to enhance its overall effectiveness.
Best Interpretive or Analytical Reporting, Healthcare/Regulatory/Education For excellent interpretive or analytical reporting covering the healthcare, regulatory and education sectors, with an analysis or explanation of a difficult topic or idea.
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation. We offer subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise that cover the entire lifecycle of innovation – from foundational research and ideas to protection and commercialization. Today, we’re setting a trail-blazing course to help customers turn bold ideas into life-changing inventions. Our portfolio consists of some of the world’s most trusted information brands, including the Web of Science™, Cortellis™, Derwent™, CompuMark™, MarkMonitor™ and Techstreet™. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.
Nintendo initially reported a security affecting users who were migrating from their legacy Nintendo Network ID to the new Nintendo Account on the Switch. It looks like it may be worse than expect
STAMFORD, Conn., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated global solar project developer, today announced that it will participate in a consortium to develop a large-scale ground-mounted solar plant in the south of France. The plant is expected to produce 46 GWh, and supply electricity to approximately 10,000 households per year.
The consortium is led by Tenergie, the second largest independent power producer in France. Other members of the consortium include a leading power consulting company and a recognized leader in project crowdfunding. The consortium will develop the power plant covering 30 hectares of leased land in the town of Aups. The plant will be owned by an entity, which in turn will be owned by the IPP, the Municipality of Aups. Local stakeholders and the individuals that participate in crowdfunding are deeply involved in the project conception phase. The Company estimates that a project of this size and design would typically have capacity of approximately 30 MW. Actual capacity will be subject to additional authorizations, such as permits needed for final project design.
Mr. Josef Kastner, CEO of ReneSola Power European Region, commented, "This project demonstrates the strength of public-private partnerships and how they can help us grow our business in Europe while promoting a more sustainable energy supply. Not only will Aups get a substantial source of clean and low-cost energy, but the town will secure a good source of revenue and its citizens will have an opportunity to invest in—and profit from—the growth of the clean energy industry."
Mr. Yumin Liu, ReneSola Power Chief Executive Officer, added, "This project validates that our business in France is strong and growing. ReneSola Power is a leading developer in Europe, and we intend to accelerate our growth in the region. Europe focuses on the development of social responsibility, and various governments across the region support the deployment of solar power. Both France and other European countries are exactly the type of markets in which we are focusing our business development efforts."
About ReneSola Power
ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly, and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company’s strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York.
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