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As Demand for Legal Technology Increases in the Asia-Pacific Region, ContractPodAi Opens First Office in Australia

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ContractPodAi builds on its presence in the Asia-Pacific Region to accommodate business growth

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2021 — ContractPodAi®, the award-winning provider of AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, today announced the opening of its first office in Sydney, Australia, to further accommodate business growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region. Building on its strong operational presence in India, ContractPodAi’s new Australian office focuses on bringing the world class CLM technology to the region. ContractPodAi is one of the few global CLM companies, providing a true end-to-end solution, to have a physical presence in Australia.

"We see Australia, and the entire APAC region as an exciting market," said Sarvarth Misra, CEO and co-founder of ContractPodAi. "With this physical presence in the region, we can more directly support our existing customers there, while also using this as a stepping stone to further expand into APAC."

In addition to having a large office in Mumbai, India, ContractPodAi also boasts several clients in the region and a partnership with Rajah & Tann, one of Asia’s leading law firms.

ContractPodAi has appointed Darran Wilson as Country Manager in Australia. Wilson previously held leadership positions at global legal tech companies including Thomson Reuters, as well as InfoTrack, one of Australia’s leading legal tech companies.


"I am pleased to join the ContractPodAi team as Country Manager," said Wilson. "I look forward to bringing our award-winning end-to-end contract management lifecycle solution to the APAC market where in-house counsel, contract management and procurement teams have a real need for such systems. I will be working closely with businesses to truly address their contract management challenges."

To learn more about how ContractPodAi is using artificial intelligence to power the contract lifecycle management process globally, visit ContractPodAi.com

About ContractPod Technologies (ContractPodAi®)
A pioneer in the legal transformation space, ContractPodAi® is now one of the world’s fastest growing legal tech companies. Customers include some of the world’s largest and highly regarded corporations. ContractPodAi® is an award-winning easy to use, intuitive end-to-end contract lifecycle management solution aimed at corporate legal departments. It enables users to assemble, automate, approve, digitally sign and manage all their contracts and documents from one place.

Our platform is built in partnership with some of the most trusted technologies in the industry including IBM Watson AI, Microsoft Azure, DocuSign and Salesforce. ContractPodAi® is headquartered in London and has global offices in San Francisco, New York, Glasgow, Mumbai and Toronto. More information is available at ContractPodAi.com.

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Country Manager, Australia
Darran.wilson@contractpodai.com 
+61 2 7208 8707

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AirHost Awarded by Booking.com as a Premier Partner 2021

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AirHost is proud to be the first few companies in earning this prestigious recognition for 2 consecutive years.

SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2021 — AirHost, a leading Hospitality Management Software (HMS) company in Japan with a growing presence in the ASEAN region, received recognition by Booking.com, the world’s leading online reservation platform, as a Premier Partner for 2021.

AirHost awarded by Booking.com as a Premier Partner for 2 consecutive years.
AirHost awarded by Booking.com as a Premier Partner for 2 consecutive years.

Booking.com’s Connectivity Partner Programme is designed to stimulate and elevate the partnership with connectivity service providers to ensure growth in their business. The ‘Premier’ status of the program is awarded to their top and highest-value connectivity service providers. This status acknowledges that these providers have a high-quality connection. It also highlights the service provider’s most advanced systems, with the widest range of products and services.

AirHost is being acknowledged by Booking.com as its Premier Partner based on several stringent performance benchmarks. Some of the benchmarks exhibited included the integrity of their innovative framework, security of their infrastructure, and excellent support for their interconnectivity with more OTA connections to platforms such as Booking.com.

Being recognised as a Booking.com Premier Partner 2021 also reflects on AirHost’s enthusiasm in benefiting the properties that they work with. AirHost is also dedicated to the growth and improved performance of these properties and the experience provided to their guests. AirHost provides a quality onboarding process regardless of whether their clients are transitioning from a previous platform or trying out a Hospitality Management System (HMS) for the first time. Their comprehensive interface eases the learning curve for their clients, making it easy for them to focus on the increase in their revenue and conversions. As a responsible HMS service provider, AirHost’s team is determined to provide a secure system whilst remaining devoted to building a strong and dependable relationship with their clients.

AirHost has a wide variety of accommodation partners ranging from small boutique hotels to enterprise hotels. AirHost is constantly striving to connect their clients with OTAs. Through AirHost’s endeavours, properties can easily increase their sales on Booking.com as AirHost provides unique features and seamless integration to Booking.com.

Besides their seamless connection to OTAs, AirHost is a one-stop solution for their accommodation partners. As a Hospitality Management System provider, AirHost’s one-stop solution features their Channel Manager, Property Management System (PMS), Booking Engine, Contactless Check-in, and the latest Mobile App Check-in. All of which can be easily integrated into their client’s hospitality business to ensure a smooth operation and enhance travellers’ experiences.

About AirHost

Founded in 2015, AirHost started their Hospitality Management Software journey as a property management agency. This has given them the opportunity to better understand their partners and clients. AirHost is constantly improving their products and services by helping their clients manage their properties effectively through automation of their daily routines and maximising their revenue. In addition to that, AirHost has an excellent customer support team in Japan and Singapore regions.

About Booking.com

Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown from a small Dutch startup to one of the world’s leading digital travel companies. Booking.com’s mission is to "make it easier for everyone to experience the world". Booking.com is available in 43 languages and offers more than 28 million total reported accommodation listings, including over 6.2 million listings alone of homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. As one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces for both established brands and entrepreneurs of all sizes, Booking.com enables properties all over the world to reach a global audience and grow their businesses.

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CES 2021 “Clean Air on the Go”, LUFTQI’s Portable Air Purifier is an Essential Part of “New Normal”

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TAIPEI, Jan. 19, 2021 — LUFTQI from Rice Ear Ltd. was launched to help sustain human well being in the face of the rise in catastrophic events worldwide such as global warming, massive bushfires, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. LUFTQI anticipates that demand for related products will continue to rise as urbanization, pollution, and the risk of future pandemics continue to escalate. By 2030, it is estimated that 12.5% of the world’s population will live in 33 megacities, concentrating more people together and reducing the living space available to each individual. Moreover, globalization trends are continuing the upward trends in environmental pollution.

Current air purifying products face significant challenges. Their size and battery requirement limit portability and they require expensive HEPA filter replacements on a regular basis. Keeping sustainability in mind, LUFTQI has the solution.
Current air purifying products face significant challenges. Their size and battery requirement limit portability and they require expensive HEPA filter replacements on a regular basis. Keeping sustainability in mind, LUFTQI has the solution.

LUFTQI Continues to Innovate Air Purifying Technology, while Remaining "Mini but Mighty"

The brand’s first Indiegogo campaign in 2018, launched the company’s innovative photocatalytic purification technology. From LOFTQI’s first generation mini air purifier: LUFT QI 1.0 to LUFT Cube 2.0, LOFTQI features reduced operating noise levels and a more modern, mesh exterior design. The LUFT Cube received two award recognitions, including the CES Innovation Award and Taiwan Excellence Award, in 2020. The innovation has continued in the third generation LUFT Duo 3.0, with a doubling of air purifying capability in a similarly small size. LOFTQI’s next generation product, LUFT Sense, will increase 5% of its sterilizing rate to 95%, triple its capability, and feature an onboard sensor function and APP for better user experience. Every generation of LUFT reflects clear improvements in energy efficiency, noise reduction, and reductions in toxic gases and orders, but retains exceptional portability to meet the needs of everyday life.

Current air purifying products face significant challenges. Their size and battery requirement limit portability and they require expensive HEPA filter replacements on a regular basis. Keeping sustainability in mind, LUFTQI has the solution. Its LUFT products are small in size, making them easy to transport and use in multiple locations such as offices, cars, and anywhere you want to breathe safe, filtered air. LUFT products’ filter-free design do not require filter replacements to trap allergen particles, which also further reduces the risk of allergens accumulating on HEPA filters.  LUFT Duo operates with SPP Nano technology, using a solid-state light that activates photocatalysis purification to decompose and destroy aero-allergens such as odors, pollutants, and toxic chemicals then converts these into water and carbon dioxide. Another clear benefit is that no ozone is produced in the process. LUFT Duo is powered by a USB type-C charger and costs less than $2 per year to operate with moderate usage.

Behind the success of LUFTQI is a multidisciplinary, highly experienced team. LUFTQI’s two top executives, Titus Chang and Morgan Song, bring 35 years of combined experience in the LED industry. Technical consultant Andrew Chu, an executive secretary at APEC research center, and Yen Ma lead LUFTQI’s creative brand design efforts.

"Good Air, Anytime and Everywhere" – LOFTQI Looks forward to Going Global

LOFTQI has a steady plan for near-term development. Current performance reflects strong global market potential. In 2019-2020, LOFTQI has focused on building brand awareness through crowdfunding and marketing efforts in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and the United States. In terms of sales, LOFTQI projects are now being sold in over 80 countries, with revenues exceeding NT$20 million. In 2021-2022, the brand will expand into B2B2C opportunities, enter new markets in Southeast Asia and Russia after Europe and Middle East. LOFTQI will also explore new co-branding and customization opportunities. Revenues during this period are expected to top NT$60 million.

LUFTQI products continue to raise the bar in the air purifying industry to meet consumer’s increasing expectations for personal air quality. With each product generation, LUFTQI seeks to deliver better solutions and innovations. Building on their previous success at CES, LUFTQI has been selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) as one of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups showcased in Eureka Park at CES 2021.

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CES 2021 Taiwanese Startup, VitalSigns Technology, Debuting at CES with Remarkable Air Quality Monitoring IoT Device

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TAIPEI, Jan. 19, 2021 — Following its previous successes in bio-signal monitors and connective health, VitalSigns Technology shifted gears and entered the IoT industry with its outstanding biosensor and physiological monitoring development capabilities. Its professional air quality monitoring systems EVMGG2H1 (Femto ampere level) and EVMOP1H1 are the latest products designed to detect and control air quality, helping manufacturers, government agencies, and research institutes collect accurate and useful environmental data.

The professional air quality monitor developed by VitalSigns Technology provides real-time detection of environmental data, including humidity, temperature, PM2.5 with Electron Ionization (Femto ampere level) or Optical type, and toxic gases.
The professional air quality monitor developed by VitalSigns Technology provides real-time detection of environmental data, including humidity, temperature, PM2.5 with Electron Ionization (Femto ampere level) or Optical type, and toxic gases.

Why Air Quality Monitoring Matters

Air pollution is a rising concern worldwide, and environmental hazards are exacerbating the spread of diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and obstructive pulmonary disease.

The increase in awareness of the negative health effects of polluted air has driven significant new market demand for air quality monitoring. The estimated value of the air quality monitoring systems market was $4.76 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.26%, according to Infoholic Research.

One Step forward toward the Smart City of Tomorrow

The professional air quality monitor developed by VitalSigns Technology provides real-time detection of environmental data, including humidity, temperature, PM2.5 with Electron Ionization (Femto ampere level) or Optical type, and toxic gases. The system passed the measurement service assessment conducted by the Industrial Technology Research Institute, a national accreditation body (NAB) in Taiwan, at a 95% coefficient of determination.

Product reliability is important for smart city IoT devices that are required to withstand long operating hours. The VitalSigns system features a thorough power management system as well as a fine-particulate ventilation system, waterproof casing, electricity leakage prevention system, unique shelter design, and a fall-down detector to optimize usage in a variety of locations and conditions.

As for data collection connectivity, VitalSigns uses an LTE module instead of less stable connection methods like Wi-Fi and BLE. In addition, the frequency of data transfer to customers’ IoT platforms is customizable. To avoid any possible data loss due to system crash or poor internet connectivity, VitalSigns’ Real-Time Air Quality Monitor’s remedial measures store data onsite for at least 7 days using a built-in 4GBS flash memory.

To suit different needs and missions, VitalSigns uses Femto ampere sensing technology in its electron impact ionization sensors to measure particulate matter in gas. Furthermore, VitalSigns also provides particular toxic gas sensing solutions that have 24-bit high accuracy gas-detect ADC with Android APP and Wireless BLE 4.2 support.

Improving Wellbeing from a Technology Perspective

The key team members of VitalSigns have decades of experience developing high-accuracy ADC systems and biosensors at major IC design companies, including MediaTek and RichTek.

VitalSigns CEO JL Juang remarked that "Our goal is to keep improving healthcare quality and environmental quality for everyone." The company’s consistent investment in research and development related to high-precision devices, IoT, and big data analytics clinched the decision by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) to select VitalSigns to be part of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups showcased at CES 2021.

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CES 2021 OSTF’s vMic Noise-free Contact Microphone Improves Microphone Reception with Clear and Correct User Voice

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TAIPEI, Jan. 18, 2021 — Leveraging the expertise of its co-founders, OSTF Labs is a highly regarded expert in the field of intelligent electronic systems. vMic, a mature technological innovator with successful product applications, is eager to explore market opportunities. Led by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA), OSTF is at Eureka Park at CES 2021 as part of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups.

The vMic development team wanted to design a voice conversion device for patients with articulation disorders that would allow these patients to converse easily with others.
The vMic development team wanted to design a voice conversion device for patients with articulation disorders that would allow these patients to converse easily with others.

The vMic is a noise-free surface vibration microphone that senses speaking vibrations through contact with the skin near the throat.

The vMic development team created an AI compensation algorithm that gives vMic its clear, accurate sound-delivery capabilities. Its voice algorithm analyzes user voice data by capturing pure voice.

Solving the Pain Point for Everyone Who Is Making a Call

"AI technology is well suited for learning the processes of production and perception of speech. The AI compensation algorithm we developed can effectively imitate the resonance of the speech organs. Distorted voice (mixed voiced and unvoiced) signals can thus be corrected using our AI compensation algorithm to achieve pure voice signals."

In noisy environments such as factories, the typical air microphone will be disturbed by environmental background noise and is thus not ideal for communication. Also, traditional air microphones are not suited to users engaged in outdoor sports such as bicycling, motorcycle riding, and skiing."

In such suboptimal environments and conditions, vMic is consumers’ best choice. The vMic delivers vocal clarity regardless of how noisy the environment is.

The Technology Could Disrupt the Microphone Industry

As the mechanism of speech production is very complex, experts must thoroughly understand the processes of production and perception of speech before analyzing any language.

The vMic development team wanted to design a voice conversion device for patients with articulation disorders that would allow these patients to converse easily with others. To make this voice conversion device more convenient to use, Dr. Huang led a team to observe the requirements of patients over an extended period of time. Afterward, the team collaborated with Chung Cheng University professor and Co-Founder of OSTF Labs Dr. Tai-Chi Lin to finalize the design of a noise-free, wireless microphone device (Pure Voice Microphone, vMic) that may be used easily by anyone.

The vMic ensures that only your voice is heard in noisy environments. The design of the wearable device also makes it more convenient to use.

An R&D Team Looking for Diversity

OSTF (One Step to the Future) Labs comprises the three Co-Founders (Dr. Chun-Ming Huang, Prof. Tai-Chi Lin and Dr. Chien-Ming Wu), two technical consultants (Prof. Jinn-Shyan Wang and Prof. Ching-Wei Yeh), and a team of R&D engineers.

Dr. Chun-Ming Huang, the Director of Advanced Technology Applications Division at TSRI (Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute), has worked for over two decades on VLSI design, SOC design methodologies, and multimedia communications. TSRI is a world-class academic research institute that provides integrated services for everything from semiconductor devices to systems. Prof. Tai-Chi Lin is a professor at Chung Cheng University, Taiwan. His research interests include programmable SoC design, ultra-low-voltage systems, and biomedical signal processing. Dr. Chien-Ming Wu has over 15 years of experience with VLSI design in communication and coding theory and SoC design. Prof. Jinn-Shyan Wang and Prof. Ching-Wei Yeh are both professors at Chung Cheng University. Their research interests include low-power and high-speed IC designs and system designs for audio and video applications.

OSTF Labs’ R&D engineers are responsible for embedded hardware/software design, iOS/Android App development, sensor system calibration, and industrial design.

CES 2021 TTA-VR Pavilion: https://pse.is/3b8bd7

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OPPO Reno5 Series Makes Malaysian Debut

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OPPO took the stage today to unveil their new Reno5 series which brings a new design language with the same top of the line camera technology. Since their initial release of the Reno, OPPO has quickly brought their cutting edge camera technology to the series making it one of the better mid-tier offerings.

This time, OPPO is bringing two editions of the OPPO Reno5: the regular Reno5 and the Reno5 Pro. Both devices come with 5G capabilities. However, they differ in the processors that power them; the OPPO Reno5 comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G Octacore processor clocked at 2.4GHz while the Pro comes Mediatek’s Dimensity 1000+ processor. This makes the Reno5 Pro the first smartphone to have Mediatek’s latest processor in Malaysia.

Aside from that, OPPO’s mid-range heroes come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display on the Reno5 and a slightly larger 6.5-inch SuperAMOLED display on the Pro. Both have a Full HD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels in the 20:9 aspect ratio. They are capable of 90Hz refresh rate with 180Hz touch sampling.

Both the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro are capable of 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 which means that you should be able to get to 100% charge with 35 minutes of charging. The Reno5 comes with a 4,300mAH battery while the Reno5 Pro comes with a slightly larger 4350mAh. They charge via a USB-C port and support Wi-Fi 5 and 6 respectively.

On the camera side of things, the Reno5 series comes with a newly augmented 64-megapixel quad-camera sensor. This year the 64-megapixel main sensor is complemented with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front is 32-megapixel sensor.

While the setup may seem run-of-the-mill, OPPO has augmented the setup with new AI technology they are calling Full Dimension Fusion (FDF). This technology allows the camera to capture portrait selfies the front camera and amazingly crisp pictures with the main camera setup. This time, OPPO has made things a little better by allowing you to use its bokeh algorithm while in video mode. The technology also incorporates Live HDR algorithms that will make dark, dingy pictures and videos come to life with colour and depth. It also brings a new stabilization algorithm that OPPO claims will allow you to have super steady videos and minimise blur in photos.

Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Reno5 will be retailing for MYR1,899 while the Reno5 Pro will be available for MYR2,599. Both phones will be available in Galactic Silver and Starry Black.

Pre-orders have kicked off on the 13th of January and will continue until January 26, 2021. Successful pre-orders will receive a pair OPPO Enco W11 true wireless earphones, an OPPO case and comes with an extended year of warranty. If you walk into an OPPO Sales & Service centre, you will get an additional set of OPPO BFF friendship phone cases and an MYR100 rebate on your purchase of the Reno5. The first 100 walk-in customers will also be entitled to a mystery gift worth up to MYR150,000.

Official Specifications

SpecificationsOPPO Reno5 5GReno5 Pro 5G
Dimensions159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm159.7 x 73.2 x 7.6mm
Display6.4“ AMOLED
20:9
FHD+: 2400×1080;
PPI: 410
Single Punch-hole Display
90 Hz refresh rate + up to 180 Hz touch sampling rate
In-display Fingerprint		6.5“ Super AMOLED
20:9
FHD+: 2400×1080;
PPI: 402
Single Punch-hole Display
90Hz refresh rate + up to 180 Hz touch sampling rate
In-display Fingerprint
ColorGalactic Silver / Starry BlackGalactic Silver / Starry Black
BiometricsHidden Fingerprint Unlock
Facial Recognition		Hidden Fingerprint Unlock
Facial Recognition
PlatformQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
7nm process
Octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz		MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
7nm process
Octa-core CPU up to 2.6 GHz
Memory8GB RAM + 128GB ROM12GB RAM + 256GB ROM
Rear Quad Camera64MP Main Camera F1.7
8MP Ultra wide-angle Camera F2.2
2MP Macro Camera F2.4
2MP Mono Camera F2.4		64MP Main Camera F1.7
8MP Ultrawide-Angle Camera F2.2
2MP Macro Camera F2.4
2MP Mono Camera F2.4
Front Camera32MP32MP
Battery4300mAh
65W SuperVOOC2.0		4350mAh
65W SuperVOOC 2.0
ConnectivityWi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.1
USB Type-C		Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1
USB Type-C
Operating SystemColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11
SensorGeomagnetic sensor,
optical proximity sensor,
ambient light sensor,
accelerometer,
gravity sensor,
gyroscope,
pedometer		Geomagnetic sensor,
optical proximity sensor,
ambient light sensor,
accelerometer,
gravity sensor,
gyroscope,
pedometer
Location TechnologyBuilt-in GPS that supports GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS  AGPS, WLAN and cellular network positioning, electronic compass Built-in GPS that supports A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS 
VideoRear Camera:
4K@30fps；
1080P@60fps/30fps；
720P@60fps/30fps  
Front Camera:
1080P/720P@30fps
default with 1080P@30fps		Rear Camera:
4K@30fps；
1080P@60fps/30fps；
720P@60fps/30fps  
Front Camera:
1080P/720P@30fps，
default with 1080P@30fps

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SubOptic Association Launches the SubOptic Foundation

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The SubOptic Foundation – a newly-formed charitable organization – aims to support a variety of programs designed to promote the sustainability of the fiber optic submarine cable industry and global communications community

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2021 — The SubOptic Association ("SubOptic"), the industry-led, International, non-profit association dedicated to promoting the development and sustainability of global fiber-optic subsea cable and connectivity infrastructure, announces today the launch of the SubOptic Foundation. The SubOptic Foundation is a charitable organization with legal entities in the USA and UK, focused on supporting education and research initiatives designed to lay the groundwork for a better future for the subsea cable industry and the global communications fabric as a whole.

The primary purpose of the Foundation will be to enhance SubOptic’s support of programs focused on education and outreach, with the end goal of increasing awareness, inclusivity and diversity across the industry. It will also take an active role in promoting the industry as an attractive employer and the professional development of those entering the industry.

A secondary, but equally important purpose of the Foundation, will be to drive initiatives that contribute to the long-term health and sustainability of the wider submarine cable industry. As an example, the SubOptic Foundation is especially pleased to have secured a US$200,000 research grant from the Internet Society Foundation, which is funding a study focused on "Decarbonizing Global Cable Network." The research team will be led by Nicole Starosielski, Associate Professor of Digital Media at NYU. The team includes other university professors from around the globe and members of SubOptic’s Global Citizen Working Group, which aims to "Green the Internet’s Undersea Infrastructure."    

"I’m very excited to be part of this great initiative that we hope to develop into a new keystone supporting our industry’s future. We’re also committed to finding new ways to attract and develop diverse talent through the Foundation’s education initiatives," states Erick Contag, executive chairman of GlobeNet and executive committee President of SubOptic. "The grant Nicole and her team have secured from the Internet Society Foundation provides our Foundation with a great start and set of objectives from which to build upon."

The Foundation will also continue to co-sponsor and support the Subsea OFC Summer School launched in 2019 in partnership with the Optical Society of America and Google.

"I’m thrilled to have played a small part in supporting the Summer School. Both the first 2019 session and last year’s participants were a truly diverse set of students and industry-sourced faculty from around the globe. We hope to reach an even broader spectrum of students with our 2021 program," comments Jayne Stowell, strategic negotiator of global infrastructure at Google, "The Summer School’s goal is to increase awareness of and interest in our industry to universities – especially graduate students who may be seeking careers in our fascinating business. To date, we’re proud to have made real inroads in achieving this goal."

The Foundation Board of Trustees includes Contag, Stowell, Elaine Stafford (DRG Undersea Consulting), Leigh Frame (Xtera) and Ed McCormack (Ciena). A team of preeminent industry veterans has also been recruited as an Advisory Board, to help the Foundation achieve its goals.

McCormack commented, "The Foundation provides the industry with a funding vehicle and tangible development plans to drive awareness and attract new talent.  When I was asked to become a Trustee of the Foundation, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to contribute to the long-term health of our industry."

About SubOptic
The SubOptic Association (SubOptic) is a non-profit industry-led and driven association focused on the subsea fiber-optic ecosystem.  SubOptic is led and driven by the industry to serve as a central point driving advancement in subsea fiber-optic communications infrastructure. One of the association’s key roles looks to explore current and future challenges to create an environment for open and constructive dialogue for the benefit of all industry participants.

The association is dedicated to delivering a central platform for collaboration, education and idea sharing, empowering the greater subsea ecosystem by allowing its members to work together with a holistic view of opportunities and the solutions ready to avail them.  Our goal as an association is to collectively address the challenges associated with subsea fiber-optic communications advancement. To join the Association or to learn more visit www.suboptic.org.    

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Introducing The XOR TITANIUM Handset

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Hand Built In England And Engineered To Perfection

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2021 — Today marks the reveal of  English communications company, XOR’s first premium feature handset collection, XOR TITANIUM. XOR has developed a mobile phone that is as dependable as it is elegant. The handset uses hardware encryption to protect your calls and messages, an air quality sensor to alert you to potential harm and a battery life measured in days not hours. Made in England, the handset effortlessly combines life-enhancing and reliable security technology with a sophisticated and robust design.

XOR TITANIUM Collection
XOR TITANIUM Collection

The XOR team has developed a modern handset designed with the user at its heart.  Created specifically for those who appreciate design, quality, craft and exclusivity, an XOR mobile phone delivers it all.

Whether protecting your business or your family, XOR allows you to create a personal network of communications that are protected from all potential intruders. With an XOR in your hand, you will always be secure and self-assured. It is Safe by Design.

THE BRAND

XOR was founded by a small group of entrepreneurs who all recognised the need for a beautiful phone that offered unbreakable protection. They assembled a unique team of experts in their fields, including designers, engineers, technicians, craftsmen, audio and material specialists to make their vision a reality.

DESIGN & MATERIALS

XOR TITANIUM embodies the brand’s design philosophy of organic geometry. The design team were passionate about creating an object that was as ergonomic as it was stylish and strong.

The fluid surfaces create edges at their intersections that define the form. This organic movement is captured in the titanium sides of the phone. The lower half is deliberately sculpted to the palm enabling the natural folding over of the fingers. The upper half transitions to a concave form that makes a natural home for the thumb and index finger, guiding them to the protected keys. This edition takes its name from one of the key materials used in its construction: titanium.

XOR handsets are designed and hand built in England. Using only the finest materials to produce a lightweight, strong and dependable phone. The phone exudes mystery and commands interest, there is no brand name anywhere except for XOR’s intriguing shield logo.

The first XOR collection consists of four variants: TITANIUM Classic, TITANIUM Ebony, TITANIUM Marine and TITANIUM Rose.

  • Hypoallergenic Metal Alloy: The phone is encased in titanium which is as strong as steel but weighs only half as much. Forged in soaring temperatures but engineered to precision, it is widely used in the aerospace industries.
  • Sapphire Crystal Screen: Polished to perfection, it can only be cut with diamond-tipped tools resulting in a virtually scratch-proof screen.
  • Ceramic: Known for its incredible strength and polished elegance, XOR uses high tech ceramic similar to that used in spacecraft. It is known for its incredible scratch resistance and unique thermal characteristics.
  • Leather: Supple, perfectly smooth and blemish-free leather encases the back of each handset. Each piece of high-quality leather is painstakingly checked to ensure that the grain is consistent and of premium quality.

UNIQUE OFFERING

XOR believe that protecting your wellbeing is as important as safeguarding your data.  Every XOR handset has been enhanced with an indoor air quality sensor, to inform you of any pollutants in the air you are breathing. Marked by a leaf icon on the home screen; green signifies safe, yellow denotes alarming while red is unhealthy.  

Each XOR handset is hardware encrypted to protect your personal data. Hardware encryption is more effective than software encryption because it is direct, phone to phone, no servers are involved, therefore no keys can be discovered. Two or more XOR users can exchange calls and messages using end-to-end encryption through a unique contact system and a series of secure one-time passwords. XOR use Advanced Encryption System (AES) algorithm: AES 256. In order to access your personal information, a hacker would need to try 2256 different combinations to find the right one or a brute force attack of 5.4 billion years.

Conversations and data content are safeguarded with the ability to delete data via a remote secret key created during the handset’s initial set-up. This protects the user and gives them complete control of their data if the phone is lost or stolen.

The unique ringtone was created by British multi award-winning recording artist, composer and producer Mark Sayfritz. The XOR ringtone is akin to a movie soundtrack with its atmospheric quality. More importantly, the same original composition is played in a non-encrypted (piano) and encrypted (synthesiser) way to differentiate the type of call you are receiving. 

The XOR TITANIUM handset comes with active noise cancellation technology to remove the background noise. Sounds picked up are filtered out, while the call volume is automatically adjusted based on surrounding noise levels, creating a better quality call for the user.

Each XOR handset is equipped with a receiver to allow wireless charging. Place the handset on top of any universal wireless charging pad for more convenient charging.

The unique user interface is clear and easy to navigate. The home screen’s analogue clock face features the shield logo. It is a subtle reminder that you are constantly under protection 24/7.

The XOR TITANIUM range starts from £3,000 and are available to order direct from the XOR website – xorinc.uk – from 18 January 2021.

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CricketPang Kindergarten, an educational app by You Need Character, exceeds 60,000 downloads a month after launch.

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– The CricketPang Kindergarten App utilizes the characters from CricketPang, an animation to be aired next month, for an app filled with educational content for children.

– Including contents created by excerpts specializing in educational content for children.

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 18, 2021 — YOU NEED CHARACTER, an animations and educational content production company, has launched CricketPang Kindergarten App, which has education contented curated from kindergarten curriculums. 

The CricketPang Kindergarten App has recently passed 60,000 downloads in a month since its launch, which confirms the demand for such services and a need to start expanding the platform.

YOU NEED CHARACTER was established in 2017 by Mr. SONG Minsu, who has built experience in the animation business for 15 years. The business is making forays into markets worldwide with a variety of contents for children’s education, composed of different themes and creative ideas.

CricketPang Kindergarten App uses the character IP of Cricket Pang, an animation to be aired on major TVs and OTTs worldwide next month. The content of the app was made by experts specializing in the education of young children.

–       CricketPang Kindergarten App can be used by young children of different ages. The content is expected to keep children interested by combining character animation with the education materials fit for kindergarteners.

"CricketPang Kindergarten App is an educational app for kindergarten- aged children that use the CricketPang character IP. We created content that is easy and interesting for kids to enjoy learning," said President Minsu Song of YOU NEED CHARACTER.

CricketPang Kindergarten is available at Google/Apple APP Store and was introduced to the Indian market currently available for download. The app is expected to set a new education trend where children can learn while playing. Business watchers expect CricketPang Kindergarten App and the CricketPang Animation (which will be aired on TV and OTT channel next month), to do well in India.

<About YOU NEED CHARACTER Co., Ltd.>

The business was established in 2017 by President Minsu Song, (who has built experience in the animation business for 15 years) and other content production experts. They are making forays into markets worldwide with a variety of contents, as a producer of character animations and educational content for children.

https://www.cricketpang.com

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VIISA Hold Virtual Investment Day For The First Time

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 18, 2021 — On 7 January 2021, VIISA organized Investment Day Batch 8 on its online platform, attracting more than 80 investors as well as corporations and startup community builders. This invite-only event also marked a new milestone for tech-startups Batch 8 in their 4-month journey with VIISA.

Taking place online for the first time, Investment Day Batch 8 solves the problem of geographical distance as well as difficulties in the global context of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing opportunities for startups and investors to share and exchange the latest updates about startup ideas. The event was divided into 2 sessions: live-streamed pitching shows from startups and networking activities between founders and investors with separate rooms for each startup team.

Opening the event, Mr. Vo Tran Dinh Hieu – Board Member and Program Director at VIISA, said: "Unlike any other, we want to preserve the excitement of live pitching, so this is not a recorded video, we have all the founders here with us and they are ready to go. So it is the first week 2021 and it seems like we will have another very eventful year. The UK announced 3rd lockdown, the Capitol Hill was taken yesterday. But still in Vietnam thousands of people gathered for fireworks shows on new year’s eve. I believe this tranquility in Vietnam represents what everyone has achieved in the last year. We all have sharpened our adaptability and agility to maintain the composure of our businesses. I hope we all will carry on this great attitude forward to 2021. We started this batch in June 2020 with 3 companies and only one succeeded to graduation. During this batch, we also continued supporting the alumni to recover from the covid situation."

This year’s Investment Day is not only an opportunity for VIISA Batch 8 startups to demonstrate their maturity, but also a chance for alumni startups who have participated in previous courses to reconfirm their development and position in the startup ecosystem. Whether the startup model is about real estate, fashion, events, e-commerce, technology, and applicability factors are all of the program priorities. With the hope to help young Vietnamese startups build their global business, these are special features that VIISA always appreciates.

Pitching in the event are 5 startups:

CYHOME: CyHome is Vietnam’s leading Property management platform that has already served top-tier customers in the field of Property management (PM) such as CBRE, Proman (Novaland), Visaho, Blue Diamond, My House… With an affordable fee, PMs now can have a world-class ERP, and service providers can have a better way to serve customers. What the startup wants to bring to market is a new way of living and working in crowded cities: with no fee, the resident/tenant should have a premium experience.

DROBEBOX: Drobebox is a disruptive fashion tech startup that offers a clothing subscription service for women. Users could unlock their dream closet, which contains thousands of premium designs with a fixed monthly fee, and enjoy any items without buying, maintaining, or laundry. Starting at 30$ per month, members could explore and enjoy up to 30 new items every month that used to cost them 1000-3000$. Using state-of-art technology such as AI, Drobebox platform provides an "infinity" closet with a true personalization experience that helps dress best every day as simple as ordering food delivery.

WISEPASS: WisePass is a lifestyle app enabling its subscribers to access products, services, or events sponsored by brands. Starting from 239,000 VND per month, a subscriber gets 3 PASS a day to enjoy anything brands provide on the platform.

VDES: VDES is the very first marketplace of the event industry, which connects event venues & event suppliers to customers in the simplest way with advanced technology. During over 4 years of operation, VDES has been partners with more than 520 vendors and organized more than 2250 events for users (customers & cooperate). With technology solutions and event-ecosystem platform, VDES offer service to vendors to increase competitive advantage, increase business efficiency, and decrease operating costs by event management system, we will launch this SAAS in 2021.

ECOMEASY: EcomEasy Asia (ECE) is a dynamic ecommerce solution provider for consumer brands in Vietnam. ECE’s integrated capabilities encompass all aspects of the e-commerce value chain from SKU selection, sales and inventory management to on-site operations, logistics and fulfilment. ECE has generated billions of VND in sales and hundred thousands of orders on all 10 ecommerce platforms operating in Vietnam for a dozen of brands.

The representative from VIISA hopes that Investment Day will provide Vietnamese startup community with many opportunities to connect and exchange knowledge, which contribute to awakening the potential of domestic businesses and open up more opportunities to promote Vietnamese startups

At the end of Investment Day Batch 8, Mr. Hieu also called for startups to apply at www.viisa.vn to capture opportunities for companionship and support from VIISA.

About VIISA:

Established in January 2017 by FPT Ventures and Dragon Capital, VIISA is an acceleration program and seed-stage fund that invests to build global-ready startups from Vietnam. After 7 batches, there have been 40 graduates, in which some startups have successfully called for US $5.5 million committed deals from investors.