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Creating Your Moonshots with The International Innovation Summit 2020

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2020 — Organisations are experiencing the coronavirus conundrum and are beginning to prioritise innovation and indigenous technology to counter disruption globally. The International Innovation Summit (IIS) 2020 hosted by Enterprise Asia on 16 December 2020, themed "Creating Your Moonshots" aimed to instil organisations in taking innovative and bold leaps in ideation, pursuit in daunting but doable business framework as an organisation’s vision moving forward in this pivotal period.

Creating Your Moonshots with the International Innovation Summit 2020
Creating Your Moonshots with the International Innovation Summit 2020

This year despite the adversity and uncertainties associated with the coronavirus, the Summit was successfully held in a virtual setting. More than 300 innovation experts, industry leaders, and policymakers across the globe gathered in exchange of insights on structuring and scaling innovation portfolios to be future-ready and also in nurturing the moonshot culture within organisations.

At the opening of the Summit,  organising Chairman and former Minister of Human Resources of Malaysia, Dr. Fong Chan Onn said "Creating moonshots is more relevant and more urgent than ever before. Innovative organisations that embrace the moonshot thinking into their culture, will not only set free the imagination of their people but also make available the resources and connections to turn ideas into reality."

This year’s keynote speakers includes Martin Daffner, Founder, Innovation Architect and Corporate Innovation Coach of Innobrix; Richard Koh, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Singapore; Troy Jackson, Managing Director, E-Business and Smart Residential at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Asia Pacific; Yat Siu, Co-founder & Chairman at Animoca Brands and Founder & CEO of Outblaze; Michelle Lo, Asia Pacific Digital Media Excellence Activate Lead at Johnson & Johnson; Nasser Bu Shihab, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai; Arvin Yason, Managing Director, Accenture Advanced Technology Centers in the Philippines and Accenture Manila Innovation Hub Director and CIO Lead; Wonjoon Kim, Professor & Director at Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology (KAIST); and Nick De Mey, Co-Founder of the Board of Innovation.

With a new era of decentralisation and recentralisation in organisations across the globe, the Summit focused on moonshot and proactive approaches in the changing innovative landscape in meeting demands of consumer behaviour using an innovation driven approach. The Summit explored topics such as, change leadership: building agile organisations with increasing capacity to drive change, AI strategy and policy for business performance, to creating moonshot leaders to think bold like futurists. 

The International Innovation Summit 2020 is supported by the Australian Chamber Of Commerce In Vietnam, British Chamber Of Commerce Singapore, Malaysian Chamber Of Commerce (Hong Kong & Macau) Limited, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, National Institute Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation Cambodia, Singapore Business Federation, Singapore National Employers Federation, Singapore Indian Chamber Of Commerce And Industry, Singapore Malay Chamber Of Commerce & Industry. PR Newswire as Official News Release Distribution Partner, Avanguardia Group Sdn Bhd as the Official Production Partner, Asian N.G.O, BusinessWorld, Commercial Times, Esquire Philippines, Hong Kong Economic Times,  Kumparan, SME Magazine, and The Asian Entrepreneur as the official media partners.

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia strives to create an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development reinforced by its strong pillars of: Democratizing Entrepreneurship, Institutionalizing Sustainability and Empowering Innovation.

About the International Innovation Summit

The International Innovation Summit annually provides an unparalleled platform for innovators that is power-packed with networking and sharing of insights with an elite community of business leaders. The summit aims to resolve major challenges in innovation structures and at the same time searching for opportunities and new ideas to drive business growth for the future.

 

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29 Innovations Awarded the International Innovation Awards 2020

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2020 — Enterprise Asia announced the winners of the International Innovation Awards 2020. The awards, which was presented virtually on 16 December 2020, recognises outstanding innovations and innovative practices that seek to improve the standards of living across the world.

29 Innovations Awarded the International Innovation Awards 2020
29 Innovations Awarded the International Innovation Awards 2020

29 winners across three categories: Product, Service & Solution and Organisation & Culture were selected from 120 submissions across the globe after a rigorous review process by a panel of eminent judges, with scoring done using the Awards’ proprietary 8-D Benchmark.

The International Innovation Awards is a part of Enterprise Asia’s #innorev – a global movement to mobilise innovation to serve humanity and drive long-term value creation in businesses.

This year’s judging panel comprises of Martin Daffner, founder of Innobrix, Philippe De Ridder, founder and CEO of Board of Innovation, Professor Wonjoon Kim of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Makoto Shibata, head of FINOLAB and former head of global innovation of Bank of Tokyo – Mitsubishi UFJ, Professor Nadia Thalmann of Nanyang Technological University, and Professor Natcha Thawesaengskulthai of Chulalongkorn University.

"The pandemic is a stark reminder that the only way forward for humanity lies in innovations. Standing still is not an option. If businesses have been wondering if they should put more resources into R&D and in enabling innovations – the pandemic has given all of us a resounding answer", said Richard Tsang, president of Enterprise Asia.

"Innovation is no longer a luxury or an optional function within organisations. For businesses to survive and thrive, innovation must form part of our organisational DNA. This is critical to allow businesses to adapt quickly, future proof themselves and remain relevant regardless of the uncertainty and complexity of the marketplace", Tsang added.

Among the notable recipients of the ‘InnoCube’ are:

1.    Taiwan’s Buffalo Machinery Co., Ltd. with AXILE Intelligent Automation, a smart automation solution to help manufacturers save time and increase productivity;

2.    Belgium’s Cigna International Markets Global Innovation Team with Cigna Innovation Catalyst, an internal employee engagement initiative focused on accelerating innovation across Cigna’s 14 international markets;

3.    Turkey’s Eurasia Tunnel with Speed Regulating Moving Lighting (Pacemaker Lighting) Technology, implemented at the Eurasia Tunnel of Istanbul which has regulated traffic in the tunnel’s deepest point and reduced accidents significantly in the Europe–Asia direction;

4.    Cambodia’s Prince Bank PLC’s HR in a Pocket, an internal application which allows employees to perform operational processes digitally, whilst offering e-training modules accessible by all employees.

5.    TCL QLED Android TV C815 from TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, Mainland China, TCL QLED Android TV C815 has enriched TCL’s product line and provides consumers with 4K QLED Display Beyond their Imagination.

6.    Bean Vermicelli Double Dragon Balance (DD Balance) from Thai Wah Public Company Limited, Thailand, which through natural fermentation and a proprietary freezing process, modified the starch content, resulting in a gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream, which in turn is beneficial to health and weight management.

7.    Top Glove Corporation Berhad from Malaysia with Finessis, an innovative range of surgical glove made from Flexylon®, a proprietary high performance elastomer, which redefines clean, comfort and reactive protection especially during long operative procedures and is accelerator free, hence eliminating the risk of irritant contact dermatitis.

The International Innovation Awards are organised annually by Enterprise Asia, Asia’s largest non-governmental organisation for entrepreneurship. The International Innovation Awards 2020 is supported by the Australian Chamber Of Commerce In Vietnam, British Chamber Of Commerce Singapore, Malaysian Chamber Of Commerce (Hong Kong & Macau) Limited, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, National Institute Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation Cambodia, Singapore Business Federation, Singapore National Employers Federation, Singapore Indian Chamber Of Commerce And Industry, Singapore Malay Chamber Of Commerce & Industry. PR Newswire as Official News Release Distribution Partner, Avanguardia Group Sdn Bhd as the Official Production Partner, Asian N.G.O, BusinessWorld, Commercial Times, Esquire Philippines, Hong Kong Economic Times,  Kumparan, SME Magazine and The Asian Entrepreneur as the official media partners.

RECIPIENT LIST OF THE INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS 2020

COMPANY

INNOVATION

MARKET

PRODUCT CATEGORY

Berich (Thailand) Co., Ltd

Vitara® Anti-Melasma Spot Serum

Thailand

Buffalo Machinery Co., Ltd

AXILE Intelligent Automation

Taiwan

iPower Products Limited

360 degree Far-Infrared Radiant Electric Pendant Heater With Light

Hong Kong

Moneysave (M) Sdn Bhd

P2P Crowdfunding Platform – Moneysave

Malaysia

OBI PHARMA, INC.

A Novel Antibody-drug Conjugate: OBI-999

Taiwan

Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited

rPET Film

Thailand

TCL Electronics Holdings Limited

TCL QLED Android TV C815

Mainland China

Thai Wah Public Company Limited

Bean Vermicelli Double Dragon Balance (DD Balance)

Thailand

TOGL Technology Sdn Bhd

Yippi

Malaysia

Top Glove Corporation Bhd

Finessis

Malaysia

Top Glove Corporation Bhd

Top Grip Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Glove

Malaysia

Top Glove Corporation Bhd

Top Eco Rubber 

Malaysia

SERVICE & SOLUTION CATEGORY

Advantz International Sdn. Bhd.

Most Impactful Agricultural Innovations on Global Food Assurance

Malaysia

Big Data Co., Ltd.

Artificial Intelligence Drives Retail

Taiwan

China Three Gorges Brasil

Macrophytes Monitoring System and Solution

Brazil

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority 

RAMMAS VIRTUAL AGENT

UAE

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority 

Duroob – GIS Field Mobile Solution

UAE

Eurasia Tunnel

Speed Regulating Moving Lighting (Pacemaker Lighting) Technology 

Turkey

JohnSolar Energy Co., Ltd.

One-stop EPC Service & Solution for The Solar Industry

Thailand

Medidata Solutions International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

myMedidata – The Industry’s First Patient Portal Platform

Singapore

Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (Thailand)

Anti -Salinity Tools (ANSAT)

Thailand

NutiFood Nutrition Food Joint Stock Company

Nutifood Nutrition Research Institute In Sweden

Vietnam

Prince Bank PLC.

HR in a Pocket

Cambodia

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)

Best Digital Inclusion Initiative

Philippines

Sai Gon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank

Sacombank Digitalisation Strategy

Vietnam

YouGov

YouGov Direct

Singapore

ORGANISATION & CULTURE CATEGORY

AIA International Limited Taiwan Branch 

Real Ambition Brought to Life

Taiwan

Cigna International Markets Global Innovation Team

Cigna Innovation Catalyst

Belgium

K11 Concepts Limited

K11 Retail Digitalisation Strategy

Hong Kong

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is Asia’s largest non-governmental organisation for entrepreneurship. It’s 4 pillars are entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability and growth. Established in 2006, Enterprise Asia has over 8,000 alumni and members and across 18 countries. For more information, visit www.enterpriseasia.org.

About International Innovation Awards

The International Innovation Awards is an annual regional recognition program that recognises outstanding innovations, and in the process, encouraging organisations to continue investing in innovations. For more information, visit www.innovationaward.org.

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Pearl Abyss Unveils Crimson Desert Trailer Commentary Featuring Executive Producer and Founder Daeil Kim

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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2020 — Pearl Abyss announced today that a trailer commentary for Crimson Desert is now available. A game overview has also been released to introduce diverse aspects of the gameplay from the developers’ point of view.  

Pearl Abyss Unveils Crimson Desert Trailer Commentary
Pearl Abyss Unveils Crimson Desert Trailer Commentary

Crimson Desert recently revealed its first gameplay trailer at The Game Awards and was well-received by gamers and media across the world. "The gameplay showed very impressive engine work with a dizzying amount of environmental and particle effects," The Washington Post commented. Tech media CNET also said, "it looks absolutely immaculate." 

The release of the commentary means the return of executive producer and founder Daeil Kim, who has taken a lead in the game’s development. In the video, Kim introduces the production intention of each scene and the story behind it. Unreleased clips can also be found at the end of the video. 

"We wanted to focus on things we never tried before," said executive producer and founder Daeil Kim in the commentary, emphasizing also the themes of "adventure" and "exploration." 

In addition, a Game Overview video has also been released. Featuring Daeil Kim, co-producers HwanKyong Jung and SeongWoo Lee, and the lead combat designer Hyeseok Chae, the video introduces the world, in-game content, actions, and battles of Crimson Desert. 

Crimson Desert is an open world action-adventure game currently in development using Pearl Abyss’ next-generation proprietary engine. Scheduled for release in winter 2021, the game tells the story of a mercenary fighting for survival in the vast continent of Pywel, with a focus on realistic depictions of characters and narratives.   

Watch the new videos below and visit the official website for more information.   

About Pearl Abyss   

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console, and Shadow Arena for PC. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s own proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company is also developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 and is poised to continue its growth through 2020 and maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com 

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Rockwell Automation Reaffirms Commitment to Carbon-Neutrality Through Accelerating Smart, Safe and Sustainable Manufacturing at 29th Automation Fair(R) At Home

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The first hybrid live and virtual Automation Fair At Home saw over 40,000 participants registered from 146 countries and featured speakers include PartnerNetwork™ representatives from Cisco, Cytiva, ExxonMobil, Gartner, Microsoft, Thermo Fisher Scientific and more

SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2020 — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, along with its PartnerNetwork™, held its 29th signature industry showcase event, Automation Fair® At Home,  November 16 – 20, 2020. Due to the pandemic, the event had been dynamically re-imagined as a primarily virtual experience to safeguard customer, partner, and employee health and safety, with all content from the event available on-demand now until June 2021.

Automation Fair At Home showcases the newest products, solutions, and services in industrial automation and digital transformation. Due to the hybrid nature of this year’s event, attendees across different time zones and geographies had access to over 175 engaging educational opportunities and over 90 exhibits, through livestreams and on-demand video recordings. The agenda included engaging hands-on labs, training sessions focused on the newest hardware and software technologies, industry-focused forums, and more.

Commenting on the event, Blake Moret, CEO and Chairman, Rockwell Automation, said, "The acquisition of ASEM S.r.l and Kalypso, as well as partnerships with Microsoft, PTC, and others, make our ecosystem the best in the industry. This partner ecosystem combined with our technology and domain expertise allow us to say that there is no one better positioned to add value at the convergence of IT, and operational OT technology for our customers. We bring the Connected Enterprise to life for customers around the world and across a wide variety of industries. And during these times it’s especially important to look at the ways we increase the resilience, agility, and sustainability of our customers."

He added, "Sustainability is at the forefront of Rockwell Automation and our customers’ minds. We are committed to a carbon-neutral future, helping our customers achieve their own sustainability goals such as increased energy efficiency, recycling to play a role in the circular economy, and renewables."  

This year’s Automation Fair At Home drew particular attention to the unique challenges facing the sector, with Rockwell Automation making a series of announcements aimed at bolstering the resilience, agility and sustainability of industrial manufacturers. To help companies innovate faster and more sustainability through an integrated digital engagement model, Rockwell Automation launched LifecycleIQ Services, and announced the expansion of its cybersecurity certifications and product line to combat industrial cyberthreats. The company also announced the acquisition of Fiix Inc. in line with its software strategy, to enhance productivity and efficiency through maintenance and operational insights.

Scott Wooldridge, President of Asia-Pacific at Rockwell Automation, said, "With its rapid urbanisation, growing middle-class population and talent pool, Asia-Pacific is already a global manufacturing hub, and the sector continues to be one of the region’s key growth drivers."

"The Asia-Pacific operations from Rockwell Automation are of strategic interest to our global business and we want to partner with established and emerging enterprises and industries across all local markets to help them make the digital leap; facilitating the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic," he continued.

Other highlights of the event, also available on-demand, included keynote Perspectives into YOUR next, Rockwell Automation Experience virtual tours and Bold Conversations panel discussions:

Virtual Tours: The Rockwell Automation Experience

  • The Rockwell Automation Experience enables participants to virtually tour three newly designed spaces at the Rockwell Automation Milwaukee headquarters: Digital Engineering Hall, Digital Thread Experience, and Products & Technology Showcase.
  • The Digital Engineering Hall tour features machine design, operations, and maintenance, with an end-to-end demonstration of a digital engineering project.
  • The Digital Thread Experience uses a real-world example to help attendees visualize moving from siloed operations to a digitally connected enterprise.
  • The Products & Technology Showcase features the latest Rockwell Automation innovations in control, information and lifecycle services. After each tour, participants can discuss products and technology with Rockwell Automation experts.

Bold Conversations

  • Beyond updates on industrial automation, a segment of the event was dedicated towards tackling broader industry and societal issues, with Rockwell Automation executives sharing personal experiences and thought leadership on addressing these subjects
  • Topics discussed include: Inclusive Leadership During the Time of the Pandemic, Equity in Early STEM Education, Combatting Microaggressions in the Workplace, Inclusive Workplaces in a Divisive World, and more.

To attend Automation Fair At Home On-Demand, free online registration is required here.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

Automation Fair, Automation Fair At Home and PlantPAx are trademarks of Rockwell Automation Inc.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ Program

The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ program offers global manufacturers access to a collaborative network of companies mutually focused on developing, implementing, and supporting best-in-class solutions to achieve plant-wide optimization, improve machine performance, and meet sustainability objectives.

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SkyPixel And DJI Call For Entries For The SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest

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Contest Introduces Five New Categories To Expand Ways For Creative Storytelling, With Prizes Totaling To USD 83,000

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 18, 2020 — DJI and SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular aerial photography and videography online communities, today announced details to its yearly anticipated SkyPixel Aerial Photo & Video Contest. Running from December 18, 2020 to February 18, 2021, this year’s contest introduces five new categories including Vlog, FPV, Showreel, Hometown and Environment. The goal is to expand creative possibilities for content creators and storytellers to share and showcase their unique perspective of the world.

This SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest consists of 11 categories in two formats, one in photography and the other using video. There is no restriction on the type or brand of shooting equipment, and participants can submit as many photos or videos as they wish. This year’s judging panel is composed of award-winning filmmakers, photographers and videographers, including Nathan McBride, Toby Strong, Chris Schmid and Roie Galitz.

SkyPixel and DJI will give away more than 55 awards with prizes valued at approximately USD 83,000. The grand prize winners in the photo and video category will each receive a cash prize of USD 7,500, and prizes in other award categories include the Mavic 2, Mavic Air 2, RS 2, Pocket 2 and other cool DJI products.

In addition, SkyPixel users will be rewarded points for every entry they submit while first time SkyPixel contest participants will receive a 20% off discount code to purchase DJI accessories upon successful submission of their first entry.

Details of the SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest

The video contest consists of six categories:

  • Vlog: Create a video of yourself that captures special moments in your daily life
  • FPV: Capture an immersive experience and feeling of freedom that brings people closer to the action and excitement
  • Sport: Capture moments in movement, and the power and energy of humans engaged in sports
  • Travel: Share a story about humanity, culture, or an unforgettable adventure (people must be included in the video)
  • Hometown: Create a video to share a story and what’s special about your hometown
  • Showreel: Shoot a short video showcasing all the memorable moments of your 2020
    NOTE: All videos must not exceed five minutes in length. The entry must contain at least 30 seconds of aerial footage, except for the Vlog category. Vlog category entries do not need to contain aerial shots, but the equipment must be marked. 

The photo contest consists of five categories:

  • Portrait: Capture a person’s expression, action or life’s passion in the vast beauty of their surroundings
  • Nature: Capture a moment in time to reveal the true beauty of nature
  • Architecture: Discover amazing structures from a new perspective
  • Sport: Capture the energy and excitement of an athlete pursuing their dreams
  • Environment:  Highlight an environmental issue you care about

NOTE: All photos must be shot on a drone, and each image must be at least 3 MB with a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Despite what categories participants decide to enter, they should always fly with caution, observe their flight environment and follow local regulations at all times.

Submission Details

Submission Start Date: December 18, 2020, 14:00 CST
Submission End Date: February 18, 2021, 14:00 CST
Award Announcement: March 18, 2021

Interested participants can visit the SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest website for more information on contest rules and guidelines. 

Since 2014, the SkyPixel online community (www.skypixel.com) has attracted over 22 million aerial photographers, videographers and content creators from more than 140 countries. SkyPixel contests over the past five years have received over 180,000 submissions that make up of a huge collection of extraordinary footage spanning across the themes of nature, culture, architecture, and other aerial masterpieces.

About SkyPixel

SkyPixel was founded in 2014 and has become a leading global community for aerial photographers and videographers. The platform has over 22 million registered users and hosts thousands of aerial images and videos uploaded daily by users from around the world. Leading works have received over 1 million views. On December 03, 2019, SkyPixel hosted its 5th annual aerial photo and video contest, calling on members to submit their best airborne creations. In just two months, the contest received over 30,000 submissions from over 140 different countries and regions. In addition, SkyPixel also promotes the growth of the aerial community with a brand new popular location section featuring tips, key experts who provide tips on how to produce the best aerial photography on 30 popular regions. In addition to aerial content, the SkyPixel community also welcomes video content shot with the DJI Osmo Series which can be edited and shared directly from user’s DJI Mimo App. For more info, please visit www.skypixel.com.

About DJI

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, was founded and is run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization. The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms more accessible, reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI’s global operations currently span the Americas, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries for applications in filmmaking, construction, inspection, emergency response, agriculture, conservation and other industries.

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Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit Debuts in South Korea

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NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2020 — Aqara, a provider of smart home products, announced the launch of its Smart Home Starter Kit in South Korea. The starter kit is now available for purchase on online channels including the LG ThinQ in-app store.

Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit Debuts in South Korea
Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit Debuts in South Korea

The Starter Kit is a smart home system enabling customizable home automations such as home alert system, remote monitoring and push notifications, timer functions, etc. Accessories within the Kit will be bound automatically, easing the way for users to realize connected scenes and smart life.

The Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit includes the following products:

  • Aqara Hub M2: Connects all Aqara devices and allows for seamless integration across Aqara’s sensors and home automation devices.
  • Aqara Motion Sensor T1: Whenever unexpected motion is detected, it sends an alert notification to the user’s phone or activates the local alarm via the Aqara Hub M2.
  • Aqara Door and Window Sensor T1: Allows users to remotely monitor the status of their windows and doors on their phone and receive an alert notification if unexpected activity is detected.
  • Aqara Smart Plug T1: Makes ordinary devices smarter and enables users to remotely control home appliances such as lights, fans, or coffee makers from their phone or with voice command
  • Aqara Mini Wireless Switch T1: A versatile remote that contains three different ways to control other Aqara devices

The combination of these Aqara products allow the user to create endless automation and scenes that best fit their daily routine. For example, the Aqara Smart Plug can be paired with the Door and Window Sensor so that every time a user opens the door, the floor lamp will automatically turn on.

The Smart Home Starter Kit is compatible with HomeKit and Clova*, one of South Korea’s most popular voice assistants developed by Naver Corporation and Line Corporation. All devices of the Kit also integrate with the LG ThinQ app. It allows Aqara devices to work with LG Electronics (LGE) appliances including air purifiers, air conditioners, robotic vacuum and dehumidifiers.

Furthermore, 13 additional categories of home appliances from the LGE lineup including washing machines, dryers, ovens, water purifiers, and more are expected to be interlocked with Aqara devices by the end of 2020**.

*Compatibility with Clova is expected in 2021.

**Some models may not be supported.

About Aqara

Founded in 2016, Aqara is a leading smart home provider with offices in New York and Shenzhen. We provide comprehensive smart home products and solutions that are beautifully designed, affordable and easy to use. Our products range from variety of sensors to switches, curtain controllers, and door locks, and we have opened more than 400 Aqara Home stores globally to provide more personalized smart home solutions.

We continue to expand our global footprint in the United States, EU, Russia, Southeast Asia, Korea and China, and our online devices have covered 192 countries and territories, serving more than 2 million customers. We aspire to bring smart home technology to every household around the world.

For more information, please visit our website and follow our social platforms.

 

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Decoding the route to SHAREit’s global success

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From file transfer to content discovery, sharing and gaming, a look into all the features that made SHAREit a global phenomenon

SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2020 — SHAREit, a file sharing application that has now transformed to become one of the world’s leading offline and online app, recognized as a game & video discovery and file sharing platform. It was recently ranked as the fastest growing media publisher globally according to the Edition XI of the AppsFlyer Performance Index[1]. This accomplishment came after SHAREit was included among the top ten applications globally by the State of Mobile in 2020 report by AppAnnie[2]. These successes are a testament to SHAREit’s unique product offering and a wide array of features that not only make the application popular amongst customers, but also an indispensable resource for marketers.

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SHAREit

SHAREit’s primary feature is the peer to peer file transfer. SHAREit allows users to share pictures, music, and more, with other devices without using an active internet or Bluetooth connection. With file transfer speeds that reach up to 20mb/s, SHAREit’s efficacy in the space is unmatched. Additionally, SHAREit also ensures secure application transfers with Google Play’s Peer-to-Peer Offline App Sharing. The feature lets users share apps via SHAREit while Google Play will determine shared app’s authenticity even when the device is offline. It will then add the shared apps to the user’s Play Library and also manage app updates when the device comes back online.

Commenting on SHAREit’s journey, Karam Malhotra, Partner & Global VP, SHAREit said, "We at SHAREit regard technology and localization as the most important factor for our success. In the past few years, we have worked towards strengthening our team globally making strides in various industries while strengthening our core peer to peer app transfer feature by associating with Google Play. We are on a journey to ensure digital entertainment of all types could be equally accessible by everyone, by becoming the one-stop service platform allowing users to browse, download, and transfer content and play games with ease."

Besides file sharing, SHAREit has also made strides as a gaming and content discovery, consumption and sharing platform. SHAREit has a separate gaming center on the application which offers HTML5 games, gaming videos and an option to download hot games. It is one of the largest catalogues of mobile games, from developers across the globe. With consistent advances in terms of content, SHAREit has successfully leveraged the popularity of local regional content to establish itself as the hub for short format videos and has hence seen its user base grow worldwide. SHAREit now boasts a user base of over 1.8 billion users globally speaking 45 languages in about 200 countries and regions. The application currently has more than 500 million monthly active users globally.

About SHAREit:

SHAREit is an online and offline platform that provides a variety of entertainment options, including online streaming videos, file transfer, and gaming. According to AppAnnie, SHAREit app was the 6th most downloaded app in 2019 across the Apple iOS App Store and Google Play Store. There are more than 1.8 billion users worldwide, SHAREit’s Monthly Active Users (MAU) has exceeded 500 million and operating in 45 different languages. 

 

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Dreame Expands Footprint to Japan with Robot Vacuum Cleaner D9 and Cordless Vacuum Cleaner T20

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TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2020 — Dreame Technology (Dreame), a smart consumer technology company specializing in cordless vacuum cleaners, robot vacuum cleaners and mops, announced today the launch of Robot Vacuum Cleaner D9 in Japan. It will be available on Amazon, Lotte and Yahoo for a recommended retail price (RRP) of JPY 31,350, including tax. Dreame’s latest Cordless Vacuum Cleaner T20 will also be available in Japan from February 2021 with a competitive price of JPY 34,980.

Dreame Expands Footprint to Japan with Robot Vacuum Cleaner D9 and Cordless Vacuum Cleaner T20
Dreame Expands Footprint to Japan with Robot Vacuum Cleaner D9 and Cordless Vacuum Cleaner T20

"Powered by Dreame’s most innovative and intelligent technology, we are committed to delivering the best products in the Japanese market and creating value for our clients," said Roc Woo, Co-Founder and Manager of Marketing and Sales Center of Dreame.

The Robot Vacuum Cleaner D9 is designed with Laser Distance Sensor (LDS), an intelligent laser navigation system, powered by enhanced Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) intelligent algorithm that allows better accuracy, stronger performance and more efficient route planning.

The D9 also comes with multiple advanced mapping functions that enable flexible cleaning methods. The robot recognizes room spaces and creates visual maps within an app, allowing users to manage and monitor the cleaning process.

Apart from an ultra-long 150-minute run-time, Dreame D9 also provides four levels of suction modes with a maximum suction power of 3000 Pa. With 13 smart sensors, the D9 can detect the texture of carpet and automatically maximize suction power.

Lightweight yet efficient, the Cordless Vacuum Cleaner T20 can generate up to 150 AW suction power with a 125,000 RPM high-speed motor. With patented engineering technology that meets aerospace standards, the ultra-strong suction power allows the T20 to clean deeper and thoroughly. The intelligent adaptive suction power with auto-mode can detect different surfaces and alter suction power accordingly.

The T20 features remarkable run-time of up to 70 minutes and can be further extended to 140 minutes with a swappable battery, sold separately. It also comes with a full-color LCD screen which greatly enhances the user experience by displaying real-time working status of the cleaner. 

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2015, Dreame Technology, an innovative brand with the vision to enhance global users’ quality of life, focuses on high-performance cleaning appliances by leveraging astrodynamics technologies. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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“Alchera Is Leaping Higher as a Global Leader,” Presenting Future Strategies Just Before Being Listed on KOSDAQ

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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2020 — Alchera, an AI image recognition startup and a member company of Born2Global Centre, has revealed its strategy and vision just before being listed on the KOSDAQ market as of December 21.

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Alchera provides a complete solution that covers collecting and editing of large-capacity image data, deep learning, AI engine optimization, and creation of dedicated solutions. The solution has secured an unrivaled position among major domestic customers as it excels in facial recognition, augmented reality (AR), anomaly detection, and data business.

Alchera’s core competitiveness lies in its source technology for artificial intelligence facial recognition and anomaly detection. Alchera’s AI can recognize not only human expressions but also subtle abnormal signs of objects with an accuracy of 99% or more. Instant recognition is also available.

The company has achieved grade A standards in both a technical evaluation by eCredible Co., Ltd., a specialized rating service provider, and an evaluation by Korea Enterprise Data Co., Ltd. Alchera’s technological excellence has been shown when their technology was successfully applied to Shinhan Face Pay, known as Korea’s first facial recognition payment system

Image recognition technology is being used in various industrial fields. Since this was first applied to the Snow Camera in 2016, it has been applied to Incheon International Airport’s Automated Immigration System, the Passport Information Comprehensive Administration System of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the passport counterfeit detection system of the Korean financial industry, and the fire monitoring system of KEPCO. The company achieved a high level of market recognition as a result of its successfully established references.

Alchera recently launched a facial recognition-based entry control system with its own algorithm called Alchera ACS that has aggressively entered domestic and international markets. Following the KC and CE certifications, the system is waiting for certification from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Young-kyoo Hwang, CTO of Alchera, said, "In the non-face-to-face era and a trend of non-contact service, AI image recognition technology is attracting attention as an optimization solution in various areas including payment and public services, financial industry, medical services, entry control, and security services. The company expects a steep increase in sales in the future due to Alchera’s source technology being a strong barrier to entry for overseas competitors who have yet to produce a similar product." He added, "The listing on the KOSDAQ is expected to be a turning point for Alchera to leap higher". He also mentioned, "We will do our best to transform into a global AI image recognition company that leads trends in various industries thanks to our overwhelmingly innovative technology."

For more detailed information on Alchera, visit https://alcherainc.com/en/.

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Crypto.com Chain Prepares for Mainnet Launch with Final Dry Run

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Mainnet stress test event, Crossfire, includes USD 300,000 validator incentives

HONG KONG, Dec. 18, 2020 — Crypto.com today announced Crossfire, the Crypto.com Mainnet dry run, aimed at stress testing the network in a practical, real-world setting before public release. Crossfire marks an important milestone and final step in preparation for mainnet. Participating Validators have the opportunity to compete with each other while completing tasks. Winning Validators will share a prize pool of USD 300,000 in CRO rewards.

In the last year, the Crypto.com Chain has received massive support from its community and industry partners. Croeseid, the latest testnet, features a new codebase based on the Cosmos SDK and has achieved great success with 50+ validators deployed and over 800,000 transactions processed.

Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, said: "With the Mainnet production dry run, we are entering the final stretch on the road to go-live. The Crossfire competition for validators with $300,000 in rewards is a critical part of stress testing the network before the much anticipated launch."

The Cosmos SDK, upon which the Crypto.com Chain is built, promotes scalability, usability and coin interoperability. Cosmos’ inter-blockchain communication (IBC) module allows cross-chain asset transfers and communications that provide strong support for DeFi use cases, a core element of Crypto.com’s product roadmap. Crypto.com Chain mainnet continues to adopt Tendermint Core as its consensus engine, one of the most mature Byzantine-fault tolerant (BFT) consensus engines for building proof-of-stake systems, and its codebase is released on Github here written in the Go programming language.

Crossfire Validator Competition

Those interested in becoming a validator can begin registering at 13:00 UTC, 17 December 2020, with the competition period running from 04:00 UTC, 18 January 2021 through 03:59 UTC, 15 February 2021.

Crossfire Validator Tasks: (Note: No minimum CRO staking requirement)

  • Entry tasks – Setting up validator nodes and keeping them online
  • Complete tasks for additional rewards:
      ○ Submitting transactions to the network for a chance to win the jackpot
      ○ Proposal voting participation
      ○ Perform node client update
      ○ Observe and report valid network attacks via Crypto.com Chain GitHub
      ○ Compete with other validators to become one of the top 10 Most Valuable Participants (MVPs)

Crossfire Validator Rewards:

Compete with other validators to become one of the top 10 Most Valuable Participants. Each eligible participant may receive CRO rewards upon completion of tasks:

  • Entry tasks – Up to USD 1,000 each (200 winners)
  • Network upgrade – Up to USD 150 each (200 winners)
  • Jackpot – Up to USD 10,000
  • MVP Prize – USD 13,000 shared among the top 10 validators
  • Network attack sharing, bug and bounty program – Up to USD 50,000 shared by contributors
  • Referrals – We encourage participants to refer their friends to join the Crossfire dry run as well. Eligible referrers and referees will receive a reward of 50 USD worth of CRO each. Read more about the referral program here.
  • Additional details on the prize pool and rewards breakdown can be found here.

Sign up to become a validator here. For more information on setting up a validator or a full node on Crypto.com Chain, click here.

About Crypto.com

Crypto.com was founded in 2016 on a simple belief: it’s a basic human right for everyone to control their money, data and identity. Crypto.com serves over 5 million customers today, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through the Crypto.com App, the Crypto.com Visa Card, the Crypto.com Exchange and Crypto.com DeFi Wallet.

Crypto.com is built on a solid foundation of security, privacy and compliance and is the first cryptocurrency company in the world to have ISO/IEC 27701:2019, CCSS Level 3, ISO27001:2013 and PCI:DSS 3.2.1, Level 1 compliance, and independently assessed at Tier 4, the highest level for both NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Frameworks. Crypto.com is headquartered in Hong Kong with a 700+ strong team. Find out more by visiting https://crypto.com.  

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