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FORESEE: Offering High-Stability eMMC

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2020 — Embedded storage has gradually matured over its years of development. However, as technology has developed, market demands towards the stability of embedded storage products has also increased. Only by improving their products and technologies and pushing the boundaries of technology can storage enterprises weather the storm of the rapidly changing market.

In 2020, FORESEE, Longsys’ embedded storage brand, launched a compact eMMC packaged in BGA 153, with dimensions of only 9×7.5×0.8mm. This is in stark contrast to the standard dimensions of 11.5x13x1.2mm. The operating temperature ranges from -25°C to 85°C, reaching the standards seen in industrial-grade products, and the maximum capacity can reach up to 64GB. It meets all market requirements for high performance, low power consumption, slimness, and multiple capacities, and satisfies the needs of terminal equipment such as tablets, smart phones, smart speakers, dash cams, and smart watches.

FORESEE’s compact eMMC boasts stable and superior performance in various operational scenarios. The power-off protection function and anticipated replacement function ensure that data remains valid when the product encounters extreme scenarios such as loss of power or unstable voltage, and ensures that data is replaced before any errors occur. This helps users avoid a host of data storage problems typically seen in emergency situations. Moreover, the S.M.A.R.T function can access the health status of the memory chip at any time to ensure product stability.

In response to requirements for electronic equipment in terms of stability, fluency, and more, the compact eMMC uses high-performance main control chips and stable NAND Flash chips. It has also been certified by multiple mainstream platforms. Moreover, the compact eMMC is capable of FBA (free block acceleration), and uses the free blocks pSLC mode to boost performance.

The product is a new entry to the FORESEE embedded storage brand lineup, which has been in operation since 2011. FORESEE has many patents for core technologies and independently developed firmware programs, including IDA, FBA, dynamic balance wear algorithm, error-correcting code (ECC) algorithm, bad block management, and power failure protection functions. In 2018, it was the first to launch 1TB UFS products, ushering in a new TB high-capacity era for embedded products.

eMMC
eMMC

FORESEE embedded storage products focus on both the service industry and consumer electronics products. In addition to compact eMMC, it has launched eMMC, eMCP, UFS, LPDDR and ePOP products, which are widely used such fields as smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, digital TVs, in-vehicle devices, and IOT devices.

In this modern era, everything around us is undergoing rapid changes. However, whatever the changes, the market’s demand for high-quality storage products will remain unchanged. In response to these vicissitudes, Longsys remains dedicated to making progress in quality, innovation, and stability in its products. This steadfast attitude allows it to continue growing amongst fierce competition. Longsys will continue to work with FORESEE and bring high-performance and high-quality products and solutions to industry customers.

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Flipclutch Research Report: Hologram AR leads the new trend and new application scenarios of automobile releases

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HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2020 — With the maturity of AR technology, the integration of AR with many industries has become deeper and deeper, and the industry changes brought about by it have also been implemented at an even more alarming speed. The automotive industry is one of the most significant industries.

When it comes to AR technology, some people think that it is far away from life, but in fact, it is very close. Using AR technology, car owners can more concisely and intuitively understand the various features and operation methods of the car in an all-round way. These are achieved byusing AR (augmented reality) holographic technology.

Augmented Reality (AR) technology is a technology that ingeniously integrates virtual information with the real world. After computer-generated texts, images, 3D models, music, videos, and other virtual information are simulated, they are applied to the real world. The two kinds of information complement each other to achieve the "enhancement" of the real world.

The car conference created by AR technology has created a unique way to hold the car conference, turning the traditional conference into a dynamic, fashionable, and creative trend. Meanwhile, thishas gained far more attention than before.

Traditional car conferences can only be displayed on a large screen, and it is difficult for the audience to have a good understanding of the car. The application of AR for car conferences makes the presentation of cars more detailed and specific. In the meantime, it can enhance users’ favorability of the brand, and has gradually become a highlight of brand marketing.

Through virtual reality technology, consumers can not only see the whole picture of the car, but also see its internal structure design, and have a more comprehensive understanding of the car. Virtual reality technology helps consumers get the best car buying experience, and they will no longer regret the limited test drive models and space limitations.

It is reported that in May this year, some car companies have released new cars through augmented reality (AR) technology. Users only need to log into the official website through the APP to watch the live event. Using AR technology, new cars can be displayed to consumers in the same size and scale.

The innovative launch is the first time that car makers have used augmented reality to host virtual conferences on new models. It is reported that the car dealer will also plan to provide this new model appreciation function for the entire model series.

At present, many technology giants have been laying out in the AR field and constantly developing AR application scenarios.

According to reports, recently, WIMI officially announced the establishment of the "Holographic Academy of Science" to research the cutting-edge technology of holographic AR and disruptive technological innovation.

Holographic projection technology is a technology that uses the principles of interference and diffraction to record and reproduce real three-dimensional images of objects. Holographic projection observes the photos through different directions and angles, and you can see the different angles of the object being photographed, so the recorded images can make people have stereo vision.

The range of applications of holographic projection includes automotive conferences, product exhibitions, stage programs, interaction, bar entertainment, and interactive projection. With the advancement of technology, holographic projection technology will continue to develop.

WIMI Hologram Cloud is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider. Its business covers multiple links of the Hologram AR technology, including Hologram computer visual AI synthesis, Hologram visual presentation, Hologram interactive software development, Hologram AR online and offline advertising, Hologram ARSDK payment, as well as 5G Hologram communication software development. WIMI’s commercial application scenarios are mainly concentrated in five professional fields, including home entertainment, light field theater, performing arts system, commercial publishing system, and advertising display system.

WIMI utilizes its strong technical capabilities and infrastructure to provide excellent products and services. Its core business is holographic AR technology for software engineering, media manufacturing services, as well as cloud and big data.

With the high prosperity of the automotive market, people’s demand for human-vehicle interaction continues to increase, which also makes AR technology more used in the release conference of new automotive products, thereby increasing the application scenarios of AR holographic technology.

As for 2020, the automotive market will continue to be highly competitive, and AR technology will continue to develop as always. However, for the innovative application of technology, the combination of AR technology and application scenarios will become closer. The wide application of AR technology in many scenarios has greatly enriched people’s experience in scenarios. This also makes people full of expectations for the future application and innovation of AR technology.

About Flipclutch

Flipclutch Team is a leading market research company in Hong Kong. They have established a professional and proprietary research platform for financial markets, focusing on emerging growth companies and technologically leading companies. Flipclutch team is professional in market research reports, industry insights & financing trends analysis. For more information, please visit http://www.Flipclutch.com

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vivo Announces Picture of the Year and Winning Creations in vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020

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– The competition has received over 135,000 entries to compile joy images from the mobile lenses of creators worldwide

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2020 — vivo has announced the Picture of the Year and named winning creations in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, with participant photographers worldwide conveying outstanding joy images through their mobile lens. As part of vivo’s VISION+ initiatives, the success of the awards demonstrates vivo’s devotion to mobile photography technology and visual aesthetic exploration. The breath-taking works of winning photographers are now on full display and publicly available, marking a fruitful and promising start to the ongoing vivo VISION+ ecosystem.

Partnering with National Geographic to Explore the Cultural Value of Mobile Photography

Smartphones are providing more people with the capability to experience the joy of photo creation in this modern era of visual expression. vivo announced VISION+ in September 2020, a visual content ecosystem for the global market with "JOY IMAGE" at its core. As an important component of the VISION+ initiative, vivo has partnered with National Geographic for the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, which focuses on exceptional imaging and optics that can capture the essence of individual emotions and humanistic culture. Global creators were invited to discover, capture and communicate through their smartphone cameras.

After a two-month submission period, vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020 received over 135,000 mobile photo and video entries from nine countries including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, China, Vietnam and etc. A total of 37 exceptional creations were ultimately selected by a panel of judges composed of the world’s top photographers and imaging experts including Steve McCurry and Michael Halsband. This series of mobile images individually reflect the human stories and landscapes around the world in 2020.

Entries in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020
Entries in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020

Illuminating the Joy of the World in Photos

A multitude of photo creators managed to interpret the joys of everyday life before their eyes with mobile photos in different styles, from vibrant portraits and spectacular landscapes to splendid nights and fleeting memories.

There are six categories under the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, including Portrait, Night, Landscape, Motion, Memories, and Story. A range of awards were also offered in this contest, including "Picture of the Year", "Category Winners", "Honorable Mention" and "Category Finalists". vivo named Zhang Yu’s creation, Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", as the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020. 

Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, created by Zhang Yu, China
Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, created by Zhang Yu, China

Zhang Yu surmised that kids call the gesture as seen in the photo, where one’s hand is tucked into an outstretched shirt collar as a "Big Mouth Monster". The moment that kids are playing in the shape of "Big Mouth Monsters" was captured by the creator with his smartphone, serving as a shining beacon of hope in the midst of a difficult 2020.

Camping Night with Beloved Friends, a creation by Rifqi Moch Lutpi from Indonesia, was awarded with the "Honorable Mention" award. This photograph displays three beloved friends chatting beside a burning bonfire in a dark night. The creator expressed subtle thinking, "In my life, camping is the most exciting story, the greatest moment… We should enjoy every moment in life and live it to the fullest with a rich variety of activities."

A multitude of excellent mobile photo submissions across the Portrait, Night, Landscape, Motion, Memories and Story competitive categories. Under the Story category in the form of mobile video imaging, Opera Watch, the winning submission by Chen Lei from China, focuses on a traditional Sichuan Opera troupe that brings human-culture co-existence to life in smooth scenes with folk drum music.

The outstanding winning creations are currently made public and available for viewing on the vivo VISION+ official website (https://visionplus.vivo.com/), including Steelwool with Bridge, a creation by Pyae Phyo Aung from Myanmar under the Night category, Balinese Woman, a creation by Arief Satria from Indonesia under the Portrait category, and Replicate, a creation by Lin Haibo from China under the Memories category, revealing incredibly fascinating works of mobile photography. 

Delving Deep into Mobile Photography to Enable More Creativity with Innovation

vivo is a leading product-driven global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. In 25 years of technology-based growth, vivo has always communicated with users attentively to proactively serve their needs.

Providing the masses with the best tool of self-expression and creativity for humanized professional imaging is the mantra of vivo as a technology brand. vivo wishes that more people can redirect their focus on the warmer details in real life, record touching emotions of everyday happenings and share these feelings with the world. Going forward, vivo will continue to collaborate with creators to enable more humanized professional photography that better meets the needs of users, and ultimately fulfill its cultural responsibility as a brand with 380 million users.

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About vivo
vivo is a leading, product-driven, global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. vivo is committed to connecting users around the globe, through design of exciting and innovative smartphones and companion devices, as well as services which integrate technology and design thinking in unique and creative ways. Following the company core values, which include innovation, consumer orientation and benfen*, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of becoming a leading, long-lasting, world-class enterprise.

With headquarters in China, supported by a network of 9 R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego, vivo is focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set-up five production hubs (including brand authorized manufacturing center), across China, South- and Southeast Asia, with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 30 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 380 million users worldwide.

*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to build technology for good.

Please stay informed of vivo’s news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

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China Matters Explores Speed and Innovation of China’s Express Delivery

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BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2020 — In November of each year, China hosts the world’s biggest sales bonanza as the country’s Singles Day shopping festival sets off a frenzy of online shopping on 11th. And millions of parcel orders are delivered to Chinese consumers. But for China’s express delivery companies, this is the ultimate test in the whole year.

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According to the Post Bureau of China statistics, from November 1st to 11th this year, domestic postal and express companies handled 3.965 billion parcels. Among them, 675 million were processed on November 11th, and that number increased by 26.16% year-on-year. And it doesn’t stop there. The speed of China’s express delivery services is pushing the limits. Consumers can now even receive their orders within a day. So, what makes it so fast?

ZTO is one of China’s largest express delivery companies and having around 90 regional sorting centers across the country means they have the manpower to make speedy deliveries. At its Hangzhou Sorting Centre, for example, it can handle five million parcels per day. And this is the key to their speed.

But speed is not enough. China’s express companies are also continuing to innovate. In Hangzhou’s Tonglu County – the birthplace of China’s express delivery – another well-known company, Yunda Express, is using drones to make deliveries but they are reaching rural consumers some of whom live in remote mountainous regions.

Their drones are being powered by 5G technology and guided by GPS and Beidou navigation systems. It also has an image recognition system which means the drone can accurately at its destination without delay.

Our British reporter Josh went to Hangzhou to investigate the whole process of China’s express delivery services and the industry’s the latest innovation. The video was filmed and produced by China Matters. 

Video – https://youtu.be/TXFSdWMihFw 
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Contact: Li Siwei
Tel: +8610-68996566 
E-mail: lisiwei5125@gmail.com 

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CLPS Incorporation Acquires Remaining Ownership Stake of Ridik to Further Advance Global Footprint

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HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2020 — CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) ("CLPS" or "the Company"), today announced that, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, CLPS Technology (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., it has acquired the remaining 20% ownership stake in Ridik Pte. Ltd. ("Ridik"), a Singapore-based IT services company in which CLPS initially acquired 80% equity in September 2019. As a result, Ridik is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CLPS.

CLPS has achieved significant growth in the Southeast Asia market since the initial acquisition of Ridik. For the year ended June 30, 2020, revenue generated from Singapore increased by 191.8% to $7.37 million compared to the previous year period. With Ridik’s financial growth contribution and business development potential, it will further drive the Company’s global expansion strategy, including healthier overseas financial performance.

Following the completion of Ridik acquisition, CLPS plans to set up Singapore as its Southeast Asia headquarters, which will serve as the springboard for market expansion and business development opportunities in the region.

Mr. Srustijeet Mishra, Chief Executive Officer of CLPS SEA Region, commented, "We have achieved significant progress in the Southeast Asia market since our partnership with CLPS and we are looking forward to strengthening our business performance and relationship with the Company as a wholly owned subsidiary. Being fully absorbed by CLPS, we will be on a better position to leverage its resources and industry expertise to grow and expand our business and client base not only in the Southeast Asia, but also in other parts of Asia Pacific region."

Mr. Henry Li, Chief Operating Officer of CLPS, added, "Southeast Asia has been an important market in CLPS’s global expansion strategy. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Ridik will enable us to fully integrate our business in Southeast Asia, which will further advance our business expansion in the global market. In addition, we are committed to investing for resources, such as technological and management innovation, enhanced overseas business model, and value-added services to our existing and potential clients. Our streamlined plan will put us in a strategic position to deliver efficient and quality services and achieve client satisfaction in the Southeast Asia region."

Further information about CLPS’s initial acquisition of Ridik’s 80% equity was disclosed in the press release dated September 27, 2019:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clps-incorporation-further-expands-into-southeast-asia-market-with-acquisition-of-ridik-300926782.html 

About CLPS Incorporation

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CLPS Incorporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CLPS) is a global leading information technology ("IT"), consulting and solutions service provider focusing on the banking, insurance and financial sectors. The Company serves as an IT solutions provider to a growing network of clients in the global financial industry, including large financial institutions in the US, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, and their PRC-based IT centers. The Company maintains 18 delivery and/or research & development centers to serve different customers in various geographic locations. Mainland China centers are located in Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Tianjin, Baoding, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. The remaining eight global centers are located in Hong Kong SAR, USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and India. For further information regarding the Company, please visit: http://ir.clpsglobal.com/, or follow CLPS on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond the Company’s control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All such statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s financial and operational performance in the second half and full year of fiscal 2020, its expectations of the Company’s future performance, its preliminary outlook and guidance offered in this presentation, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s most recently filed SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.

Contact: 

CLPS Incorporation
Rhon Galicha
Investor Relations Office 
Phone: +86-182-2192-5378
Email: ir@clpsglobal.com

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New Oriental to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on January 22, 2021

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BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2020 — New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), the largest provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2020, before the U.S. market opens on January 22, 2021. New Oriental’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8 AM on January 22, 2021, U.S. Eastern Time (9 PM on January 22, 2021, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Participants can join the conference using the below options:

Dialling-in to the conference call:

Please register in advance of the conference, using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, passcode and unique registrant ID.

Conference call registration link: https://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/1083313.  It will automatically direct you to the registration page of "New Oriental Second Fiscal Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call" where you may fill in your details for RSVP. If it requires you to enter a participant conference ID, please enter "1083313".

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial in number(s), direct event passcode and registrant ID) provided in the confirmation email received at the point of registering.

Joining the conference call via a live webcast:

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investor.neworiental.org.

Listening to the conference call replay:

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until January 28, 2021:

International:

+61 2 8199 0299

Passcode: 

1083313

About New Oriental

New Oriental is the largest provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental’s program, service and product offerings consist of K-12 after-school tutoring, test preparation, language training for adults, pre-school education, primary and secondary school education, education materials and distribution, online education, and other services. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK) respectively. New Oriental’s ADSs, each of which represents one common share. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.

For more information about New Oriental, please visit http://www.neworiental.org/english/.

Contacts

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Ms. Rita Fong                                                    Ms. Sisi Zhao
FTI Consulting                                                   New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc.
Tel: +852 3768 4548                                         Tel: +86-10-6260-5568
Email: rita.fong@fticonsulting.com                    Email: zhaosisi@xdf.cn

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OKEx to launch real-time settlement, allowing users to improve capital efficiency

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VICTORIA, Seychelle, Dec. 29, 2020 — OKEx (www.okex.com), a world-leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, is pleased to announce the launch of real-time settlement for all perpetual swaps, futures and options contracts that is coming soon to the platform. This exciting new feature will provide a better trading experience for users, improve the capital efficiency of their funds and enable greater cross-exchange arbitrage opportunities, among other benefits. 

Real-time settlements will officially begin at 8:00 am UTC on Dec. 29 on the popular ADAUSD perpetual contract. The function will then be rolled out to other major currency pairs and financial instruments on the platform over the coming months. Real-time settlements will allow users to significantly improve fund utilization, as they can withdraw their profit at any time, without waiting for the 4:00 pm UTC settlement period every day.

"This is hugely beneficial to traders carrying out cross-exchange arbitrage, as they need to settle their profit in real-time across exchanges. It will also enhance capital management across the OKEx platform," commented Lennix Lai, the head of financial markets at OKEx. "We will start with the ADAUSD market as a trial and gradually launch other major tokens from early next month."

As real-time settlements begin, any user holding an ADAUSD perpetual contract position at 8:00 am UTC on Dec. 29 will see the average open price of the position changed to the settlement base price of the last settlement of the ADAUSD perpetual contract. All realized profit and loss will be transferred to the ADAUSD perpetual account balance, and the profit will be recalculated according to the new opening average price from 8:00 am UTC on the same day.

Users can experience the real-time settlement function of the ADAUSD perpetual contract by using an API, web or the OKEx mobile app. Please visit the OKEx Support page for more information and details about the changes to the display of realized PnL, position and settlement records. 

"We are constantly working on improving the user experience and making trading on the platform as intuitive and beneficial to traders as possible. By being able to withdraw their realized profit instantly and not having to wait for the settlement period, users can engage in more efficient strategies to maximize their capital. The introduction of real-time settlements is another key upgrade at OKEx, and we believe that it will be extremely popular among users," Lennix Lai added.

In the subsequent real-time settlement operation, OKEx reserves the right to temporarily close the real-time settlement function of some currency contracts in the case of extreme market conditions.

About OKEx

A world-leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, OKEx offers the most diverse marketplace where global crypto traders, miners and institutional investors come to manage crypto assets, enhance investment opportunities and hedge risks. We provide spot and derivatives trading — including futures, perpetual swap and options — of major cryptocurrencies, offering investors flexibility in formulating their strategies to maximize gains and mitigate risks.

 

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ITRI’s VLSI-TSA and VLSI-DAT Symposia will Kick Off in April 2021

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Focusing on AI, 5G, Deep Learning, Smart Skins and In-Memory Computing

HSINCHU, , Dec. 29, 2020 — AI, 5G, deep learning, and biomedical electronics are reshaping industries and experiences in the semiconductor industry. To address these key trends, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will host the 2021 International Symposia on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI-TSA) and Design, Automation and Test (VLSI-DAT) on April 19-22, 2021 at the Ambassador Hotel, Hsinchu, Taiwan. Experts from top companies and prestigious academic institutions, including TSMC, IBM, Hitachi, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), The University of Tokyo, and Olin College of Engineering will share their insights and latest research findings on 5G and AI product innovations, techniques of efficient deep learning, in-memory computing, DTCO and advanced packaging, hardware security, biomedical applications, and low dimensional materials and devices.

The 2021 VLSI-TSA and VLSI-DAT Symposia early bird registration will be available from January 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021.
The 2021 VLSI-TSA and VLSI-DAT Symposia early bird registration will be available from January 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021.

The VLSI-TSA and VLSI-DAT symposia were first held in 1983, hosting premiere conferences in semiconductor-related fields and attracting up to 1,000 participants every year. VLSI-TSA and VLSI-DAT provide a unique opportunity to network leading experts worldwide and allow participants to explore advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. In the 2021 event, six esteemed experts will give keynote speeches. Prof. Evan Reed from Stanford University will discuss the success stories of data mining and machine learning for electronic materials selection. Dr. Lipen Yuan from TSMC will explore the technology innovations that will enable continued scaling, including 3D stacking and other advanced packaging trends. Dr. Masanao Yamaoka from Hitachi will introduce the CMOS annealing machine and present how it solves combinatorial optimization problems. Prof. Song Han from MIT will talk about "Putting AI on Diet" and focus on techniques to reduce the computation recourse, human resource, and data resource for deep learning. Prof. Takao Someya from The University of Tokyo will review recent progresses of stretchable thin-film electronics for applications to robotics and wearables and address the future prospect of smart skins. Prof. Richard K. Miller, President Emeritus of Olin College of Engineering, will share his insights into remaking engineering education for the innovation economy.

The 2021 VLSI-TSA and VLSI-DAT symposia will be held in a hybrid format, incorporating an in-person conference and a virtual platform with on-demand presentations. The in-person conference will be held on April 19-22, 2021 at the Ambassador Hotel, Hsinchu, Taiwan. Following the physical event, there will be a virtual conference providing online access to on-demand video presentations from April 23 to May 22, 2021. Over 150 outstanding papers will be presented during the symposia.

Online registration will be open from January 1, 2021. The early bird registration is valid until March 15, 2021, and students are eligible for an up to 80% discount on their registration fee. Registration link: https://reg.itri.org.tw/2021VLSI.

For further information, please visit the conference websites:
2021 VLSI-TSA: https://expo.itri.org.tw/2021vlsitsa
2021 VLSI-DAT: https://expo.itri.org.tw/2021vlsidat

About ITRI

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. To address market needs and global trends, it has launched its 2030 Technology Strategy & Roadmap and focuses on innovation development in Smart Living, Quality Health, and Sustainable Environment. It also strives to strengthen Intelligentization Enabling Technology to support diversified applications.

Over the years, ITRI is dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.

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OSOME – The Future of Entrepreneurship 2021 Report

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 29, 2020 — What will business, work and life look like after the pandemic is over? What trends do major players see emerging? The Future of Entrepreneurship 2021 Report by Osome and partners is meant to answer these questions. Osome is a business assistant app that digitizes accounting and compliance tasks for thousands of entrepreneurs in Singapore, the UK and Hong Kong SAR. 

They worked with Shopify, OCBC Bank, Xero, foodpanda, Aspire, Intellect, and many more to gather insights about the post-covid way of doing business. With their help they established 19 new trends from remote working to the future of money, education, industry disruptions and staying healthy.

Asian markets are entering the post-covid reality ahead of others and insights provided by the regional industry leaders will soon be applicable to the whole world. Osome’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs and allow them to focus on their business, clients, product and team, and the report will help businesses stay ahead of the curve.

Here are some themes covered in the project:

See you in the future: the great pivot to the post-pandemic – Gilberto Gaeta, XA Network member, Director of Google Customer Solutions

  • Of all the newly converted digital pilgrims, two thirds will stay. They have overcome the initial barrier of trusting the platforms to provide a positive experience. Now they reward service champions and punish the complacent brands. 

The quantum leap: how ecommerce took the driver’s seat – Frankie Ng, Lead Hong Kong at Shopify

  • The crisis accelerated e-commerce growth a decade forward. As they land in a fierce competition scene, the online sellers calibrate weapons to emerge on top.

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Flight Centre Travel Group Transforms its Customer Experience with K2 Cloud

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Global travel agency leverages digital process automation software to transform and drive operational efficiencies

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 29, 2020 — Nintex, the global standard for process management and automation, today announced that Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT), one of the world’s largest travel agencies, has successfully leveraged K2 Cloud to help improve its operational efficiencies and digitally transform its customer experience.

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Flight Centre Travel Group, with a vast global sales network, received an overwhelming number of cancellation requests in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. The company needed to find a fast and more efficient way to support its customers beyond their 800-number especially when the U.S. and Canada borders were initially closed this year.

The organisation turned to K2 Cloud to quickly develop and launch a digital form process that automatically routes changes to one centralised expertise-based Flight Centre team armed with all the necessary tools and policies to expedite changes with improved customer experience. To date, the form has been leveraged more than 60,000 times which has helped reduce customer hold times and potential frustrations.

"The travel industry as a whole quickly pivoted how it operates and responds to cancellations and restrictions brought on by the pandemic," said Josh Waldo, Nintex Chief Customer Officer. "By automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks with easy-to-use and powerful digital process automation software like K2 Cloud, the Flight Centre Travel Group immediately went digital and provided its corporate travellers with a better experience."

To improve its corporate travel customer experience, the Flight Centre Travel Group modernised its operations to drive more consistency and transparency across its processes. Previously, like most businesses, information was tracked and shared across spreadsheets, forms, and third-party tools, with no single source of truth. This resulted in team members spending time managing repetitive, complex processes that delayed great customer experience. 

"We wanted to improve process efficiency across the organisation. We needed a consistent, streamlined way of accurately capturing all information in a shareable way in order to create greater standardisation and transparency," said Shaun Clear, Global Head of Operations for FCM Travel Solutions (a Flight Centre brand). "K2 Cloud has given us the ability to quickly and swiftly address a number of operational issues helping us focus on the most important piece of our business and the reason we exist: our travel customers."

The company previously used internal technology called "HUB" to build corporate travel client sites and also securely store individual traveller profiles including frequent flyer information, seat and meal preferences, credit card numbers, and identification documents. While this process was great for the traveller, it was challenging for the Flight Centre Travel Group team to build and maintain as it required a 100% manual process to build all new sites.

"For instance, we currently have one customer that needs 400 sites, which is an immense undertaking when one build typically takes about 30 – 45 minutes," said Nick Williams, Head of Digital Workplace at Flight Centre Travel Group. "To keep up with demand we needed to add an intelligent automation layer to the process which is why we decided to use K2 Software. With K2 Cloud we can collect customer information and configure it with RPA to automatically build sites with no human oversight. This has been truly transformative for the team and helps us focus on more strategic projects like improving our customer experience and future-proofing our business."

Learn more about how Flight Centre Travel Group transformed its business during COVID-19 with this case study.

Laetitia Smith    
laetitia.smith@nintex.com   
cell: +64 21 154 7114  

About Flight Centre Travel Group
After starting with one shop in the early 1980s, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has enjoyed remarkable growth to become a $20 billion business consisting of more than 30 brands. One of the world’s largest travel agency groups, it has company-owned operations in 23 countries and a corporate travel management network that spans more than 90 countries. FCTG was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995 (ASX: FLT). Flight Centre Travel Group employs more than 20,000 people globally and has a total of almost 2,800 businesses.

About Nintex
Nintex is the global standard for process management and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organisations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimising business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).

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