NEW YORK, April 16, 2021 — Cloudalize, provider of NVIDIA-powered cloud platform solutions today announces a strategic partnership with Boston Limited to provide an in-house private cloud offering: Private GPU Cloud. Powered by NVIDIA’s graphics-processing unit (GPU) technology, this deployment model delivers Cloudalize’s unique and proprietary full-stack cloud to any data centre location of choice.
This partnership brings together the expertise of Boston Limited in delivering data centre hardware solutions with the NVIDIA-powered Cloudalize Cloud Platform to provide a real alternative to traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions, specifically for graphics visualisation use cases in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing and educational organisations.
Cloudalize specialises in delivering GPU-powered cloud workstations and offers managed workspaces from two hosted data centre locations (Europe and North America), including heavy-duty Cloud Workstations (Desktop-as-a-Service) and App-streaming (Application-as-a-Service) from one single and unified platform.
Vertical clouds, optimised in hardware and software, for a specific use case, beat plain vanilla horizontal clouds with ever greater performance and unit cost gaps for that use case. Cloudalize aims to be the leading vertical cloud provider.
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Private GPU Cloud by Cloudalize brings this modern and flexible technology, cloud optimisation expertise and hardware flexibility in an on-premises package for graphical acceleration needs. Organisations will benefit from guaranteed performance, exceptional user experience, cost optimisation, speed in IT transformation and greater security.
The Cloudalize Cloud Platform has been powered since its inception by NVIDIA GPU technology. Cloudalize has been a "Preferred Partner" of NVIDIA for many years and trusts its GPU technology to deliver greater and more robust performance than any other GPU cloud vendor. This has been confirmed in recent CAD and rendering offline and real-time benchmark tests conducted by Cloudalize focused on the AEC markets.
Boston’s commitment to its customers is to provide access to the latest technology and deliver data centre hardware solutions. Our renowned reputation in delivering quality service to our customers combined with our strong technical skills allows us to provide solutions alongside the Cloudalize Cloud Platform to deliver private clouds with unrivalled performance-cost ratios.
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Platforms such as NVIDIA Omniverse and Epic Game Twinmotion need a vertical cloud distribution platform such as Cloudalize to effectively deliver on the massive end-customer value creation. Combined with our sustainable innovations in terms of data centre technology and business model, we are pioneering and redefining the concept of data centre sustainability together with our partners.
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Cloudalize and Boston participate at NVIDIA GTC 2021 with an on-demand session, SS32803. This session outlines their partnership, presents the results of benchmark tests (Lumion rendering benchmark, Furmark real-time benchmark and Autodesk Revit RFO benchmark) between their vertical cloud and traditional horizontal clouds and dives in the use case of the vertical cloud platform created for Yonder Cloud.
XIAMEN, China, April 15, 2021 — Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology ("Blue Hat" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHAT), a leading producer, developer and operator of augmented reality ("AR") interactive entertainment games, toys and educational materials in China, today announced that the Company signed a two-year licensing agreement with Tencent QQ ("QQ"), an instant messaging and social platform for PC and mobile users, to use its intellectual property ("IP") of the QQ penguin logo and QQ emoji on Blue Hat’s toy products and related marketing materials, effective March 1, 2021.
According to the terms of the agreement, Blue Hat is authorized to use the name and IP images on its acoustic and photoelectronic combination toys and bubble toys, as well as on any related instructions, packaging and promotional materials and activities, including online and offline marketing campaigns and product displays, subject to the advance approval by QQ. QQ is obligated to provide such IP materials to Blue Hat.
The success of QQ as one of the most commonly used instant messengers in China has made the QQ logo and QQ emoji very popular in the country. Source: Tencent QQ
Launched in 1999, QQ has been an easy-to-use instant messaging and social platform for PC and mobile users, readily recognized by its a cute penguin logo. QQ’s success has been built on its various features including avatars, video and voice calls, file transfer, and built-in mailbox. With these features, QQ has become one of the most commonly used instant messengers in China, with approximately 617 million monthly active users by September 2020. For decades, the QQ logo and QQ emoji have been a pop culture phenomenon in China.
Mr. Xiaodong Chen, CEO of Blue Hat, stated, "We are pleased to partner with QQ under this licensing agreement for their well-known QQ penguin logo and QQ emoji. We believe these efforts will increase Blue Hat’s exposure and attract more customers over the course of the next two years."
About Blue Hat
Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology is a producer, developer and operator of AR interactive entertainment games and toys in China, including interactive educational materials, mobile games, and toys with mobile game features. The Company’s interactive entertainment platform creates unique user experiences by connecting physical items to mobile devices, which creates a rich visual and interactive environment for users through the integration of real objects and virtual scenery. Distinguished by its own proprietary technology, Blue Hat aims to create an engaging, interactive and immersive community for its users. For more information, please visit the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.bluehatgroup.com. The Company routinely provides important information on its website.
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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the Company’s SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
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Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology Phone: +86 (592) 228-0010 Email: ir@bluehatgroup.net
HUAWEI is now more than just smartphones. They are an ecosystem of products that forms a bigger picture of Internet of Things (IoT). HUAWEI has been making products other than smartphones for a while now though. The only issue is that you do not know about it because they do not make those things available in Malaysia.
One of their most successful products from China is their televisions. Yes, you read that right, televisions. Now, you can experience that too, in the HUAWEI Vision S, touted to be available in Malaysia now.
Here is the thing though; why should you buy a television from HUAWEI? There are other smart TVs around that you probably have been eyeing for a while now. You get really good options from the likes of Sony, LG, and Samsung. If you need something that fits a smaller budget, and still want 4K with smart TV functions, there are manufacturers like HAIER, TLC, and even HiSense.
The HUAWEI Vision S 65 is and interesting and compelling product on its own though. It has its own smart TV functions, and its packs quite powerful speakers. All of that costs less than MYR 5,000 too. That said, should you actually consider buying this hardware? We find out.
Design
Right out of the bat though, we have a problem with the 65-incher HUAWEI Vision S. It barely fits our TV surface. Then again, our TV surface is made for TVs at up to 55-inch. The good news is that its legs still fit on the surface and we can work with the TV at a comfortable angle. That is more of an us problem than HUAWEI problem though.
They say that the simply straight and somewhat plain legs that comes with the TV is inspired by ice skates. But its design and angle help make the TV look like it is somewhat floating when you place it on any surface. It hides itself well is what we are saying. Its minimalist design cues help the projecting surface stand out a little bit more and does not leave too much dead space below the TV. In that sense, we like that very much.
The rest of the front silhouette of the TV is pretty much an expected thing. It has thin bezels, like any modern smart TV you can buy today, even the super cheap ones. Really, the thing that should stand out on a modern TV should be its projecting panel, in this case the LCD panel on this large glass thing in front of you.
Once you move to the side of the TV though, there is a small difference between this HUAWEI Vision S and a lot of the modern Smart TVs. The I/O panel is on the right side of the TV instead of the left. While it is not that big of an issue in most cases, if you are used to something that came out of Sony, or LG, or even Samsung, you might want to reconsider rearranging some of your things to fit that layout. Either that, or make sure that you extend your HDMI or AUX cables a little bit.
Other than those though, nothing really makes the HUAWEI Vision S stands out compared to other TVs with its projection panel turned off. Just like any other modern Smart TV, it is just a slab of glass you can either rest on a shelf or hang on the wall. You can turn it into a digital photo frame if you really want too.
Features
What differentiates a TV from one another is usually their features. What separates this HUAWEI Smart TV and other Smart TVs in the market is the Operating System (OS) on it. That OS is also unique to this TV only and will come in the other HUAWEI TV that will come later. They call it HarmonyOS, and it is unlike any other TV OS we have come across, which may not be entirely a good thing.
Keep in mind that the unit we are reviewing is a China unit and there may be some differences between it and the official Malaysian unit. For one, the Malaysian unit will not have VMall pre-installed, and there will not be any exercise guide app. The Malaysian unit also will not have as much content within the App Gallery.
Webcam – MeeTime and Family Photo Time
While we are going to go into HarmonyOS, we first have to talk about the thing that is sticking out of the TV, or the optional item that could stick out of the top of the TV, its camera. When we say optional, it comes with the TV when you buy it. You can choose to keep it detached, however.
If you choose to attach it to the TV, the procedure is pretty simple. Just line up the gold pins to the port on the back of the top of the TV and the webcam will snap in place. HUAWEI also includes a cap to protect the gold pins on the TV just in case you do not want the webcam in place. For a TV, the webcam sticking out looks quite odd to us. If you are buying this for a meeting room though, you might be glad to know that it comes with a webcam, and you do not need to buy one
There is a caveat however, it is a HUAWEI device after all. That also means that it does not work like an Android TV and it has limited apps available to it. That means, you cannot just pick up the TV remote and start a video call on it on any app.
There is only one app you can use for video calls on the HUAWEI Vision S currently and that is MeeTime. MeeTime, as you may have found, can only be used with other HUAWEI devices. So, if your entire office uses HUAWEI’s most current devices, you are good. If not, you are out of luck, because you cannot use it to make calls to anyone else.
If you do have friends with a current HUAWEI device that supports MeeTime though, you are going to get a very cool Full HD video calling capability That also means that you get very crisp, very clear videos transmissions. Audio is not half bad too. Sadly, we do not have enough people using MeeTime in the office to test it out.
Of course, you can also use the webcam to take a family photo of sorts. It is a 13-Megapixel camera, good enough for most social media use and even sharing it with your friends or family. Of course, you need to make sure to share the photo to your smartphone first before sharing it out. That, or you can just use it as a wallpaper for the TV. Make sure you have the Home Vision app for that though.
HarmonyOS on top of Honghu 818– Mirror, Control, and Mirror Control
This brings us to HarmonyOS, a sort of peculiar TV OS that is, on its own, quite brilliant. Once you compare it to other TV Systems though, it starts to show a lot of cracks. We do not know how to feel about the HUAWEI Vision S mostly because of HarmonyOS.
HarmonyOS looks great on the 65-inch panel. We are guessing that it will translate nicely on the smaller 55-inch display too. We like it because it looks pretty, it is smooth, it looks light.
Navigating through the interface is a breeze as well. Everything is laid out clearly and all of them are labelled properly. The settings make plenty of sense and is very intuitive as well.
We like how minimal and simple the remote is though. It is a far fetch from TV remotes of old. The minimalist approach is also remarkably similar to Samsung’s approach with TV remotes these days. The extra space below the buttons are not wasted too, because it is an NFC detection panel, for One Hop sharing features from your smartphone to the TV and vice versa.
That feature itself makes the Vision S a compelling purchase. Only thing is that it only works with HUAWEI devices. Then again, the unit we have is China unit. The HUAWEI Home Vision app will be available the Google Play Store when the official Malaysian units launches, so we do not know if HUAWEI will bring the One Hop feature for the Vision S TV available to other Android devices.
Home Vision App
The Home Vision app will allow you to do a few things with the TV via your smartphone. You can use your smartphone as a regular remote control. You can also control the TV via mirroring the TV on the smartphone screen itself.
You can fire up MeeTime directly from the app itself too. You do not need to go into the TV to even pick your contacts. All you have to do is go into the Home Vision app itself and fire up MeeTime from the home page.
Limited Screen Mirroring
Of course, all Smart TVs should be able to do simple screen mirroring from your smartphone today. The HUAWEI Vision S can do that too, of course. But take it with a pinch of salt though, it does not scale all the way to 4K. Most of the time, you get up to Full HD resolution when you mirror your smartphone to the display.
We use a HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro and a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to mirror its contents to the display. This is also the only way you are going to get Netflix contents to project on the TV, if you are using the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro. If you are on other Android devices, you may not be able to get Netflix on the TV. You most likely will not get Amazon Prime Video on the TV panel, we tried on both the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
If you have a HUAWEI device though, you do not have to dig through your smartphone settings to mirror your display. All you need to do is to tap your device to the remote’s OneHop NFC receiver area, and you get your TV to display what your smartphone displays. Keep in mind that for you to get a full screen experience though, you want to make sure that you are displaying in HUAWEI Desktop Mode instead. Again, not all apps can be mirrored from the smartphone.
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This is one feature we did not try extensively on the HUAWEI Vision S because the unit we have is a China unit. We got a quick hands-on the official Malaysian unit before its launch though. We have to say that the AI assistant is responsive and sensitive enough to voice inputs even though you may be sitting four feet away from the TV. That is a good thing, you can sort of lose your remote in this case. The only issue is that it is no Google Assistant, so there could only be so much you can do if you do not own other HUAWEI devices at home.
HUAWEI Video and Music
Despite the lack of Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video, or even YouTube, there are still things you can watch on the TV though. HUAWEI’s Video and Music platform still has a selection of movies and TV series to work with. Although, you will have to live with less contents than the likes of Netflix and Prime Video. Even HUAWEI Music’s library will not be as extensive as Spotify or even Tidal.
Performance
Yes, there are shortcoming on the HUAWEI Vision S. The shortcomings are mostly with the HarmonyOS. In that sense, its hardware does shine through.
65-inch of 120Hz 4K Goodness
HUAWEI did not specify the sort of projection panel they use on the HUAWEI Vision S. We suspect that they are probably working with an IPS panel. There is a reason for our suspicion, more on that later.
HUAWEI claims a DCI-P3 colour gamut of up to 92%, and TUV Rheinland certified Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certification. They also claim that the panel produces vivid, vibrant colours very close to what you might see in real life. We believe them.
We say that the display could very well be an IPS display because of the colour reproduction of the TV panel. Videos and images looks amazing on the HUAWEI Vision S. While HUAWEI did not mention anything about local dimming features, there is very little colour bleeding on bring images with black background. The blacks are really deep as well when it needs to be.
Colours, as per HUAWEI, are super vivid and vibrant. Vibrant films like ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ shines on the Vision S. While it is a shame we could not test Netflix or Prime Video films natively on the Vision S, we were able to test the TV with our contents at 4K as well. Yes, they look really good too.
The Honghu 818 processor is also not just to keep the TV trundling along at a respectable pace. It can also upscale Full HD contents to 4K when it recognises it. Since it is also a 120Hz panel, the processor also scales to 120 frames a second when it can. That also means that you get very smooth viewing experience too at 4K.
The thing is though, when you upscale contents, you tend to get some screen tears and even weird shadow flickers. You tend to not notice too much of that on the HUAWEI Vision S though. What we are trying to say is that even Full HD movies that plays at 30fps tend to look really good on the HUAWEI Vision S. Of course, you would get the full benefit of 4K and 120Hz when you game on it.
HUAWEI Sound – Do You Really Need a Soundbar
This is another thing we really liked about the HUAWEI Vision S. We usually would recommend our friends to get a good piece of sound bar to really elevate their entertainment experience. There are just a few TV out in the market that may not need a sound bar to work with, if you are on a budget.
The HUAWEI Vision S is one of those TVs that we think may not need a soundbar to work with. That is because HUAWEI bothered to fit this TV with four speakers within the TV. The result of the four speakers really changes what we know about modern Smart TVs with the kind of dimensions modern TVs boasts.
There is a lot of detail coming from the quad speaker array on the HUAWEI Vision S. We expected the speakers to sound a little on the weak side. That is the total opposite of what you will get on the HUAWEI Vision S though. The audio profile is pretty much powerful in all ranges of frequencies.
Of course, there will be some benefits to a soundbar. You get dedicated woofers that would really enhances the lower frequencies for bigger booms. But they have not forgotten on the higher frequencies too.
This also means that you can even enjoy music on the TV itself. To save some power the HUAWEI Vision S still can play audio without the display being on. Again though, the HUAWEI Music App is a little limited currently. You can connect your smartphones to the TV via screen mirroring and play music via Spotify or Tidal though.
Gaming on the HUAWEI Vision S
With 4K 120Hz, the HUAWEI Vision S is really made for the new next-gen gaming consoles. The Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X are made to handle games at 4K at up to 120fps to fully take advantage of high refresh-rate displays like the HUAWEI Vision S. Unfortunately, we do not posses any of the next-gen console just yet.
We have a PlayStation 4 Pro and Nintendo Switch though. We also tried plugging our gaming PCs to the TV, for the native high refresh-rate support. We must say that we are impressed here too.
While Nintendo Switch does not scale up to 4K, most of the games on Nintendo Switch are made with more vibrant colours and softer textures in mind compared to detailed, sharp graphics. Vibrant colours shine on the HUAWEI Vision S. Animal Crossing: New Horizons look gorgeous on the 65-inch panel because the colours look so vivid and sweet. God of War on PlayStation 4 Pro looks amazing too. Of course, there is no 120Hz here. Thing is HUAWEI’s Vision S will try to scale it up a little to 120Hz. It is barely noticeable though because you are just blown away by the colours and details you get on games like God of War. You technically can play CS:GO and push the fps boundaries to 120Hz if you connect your PC. But you would have to sit a little further away too. Thankfully though, the blacks are so black and detailed that you still can see the darker spots when you play games like PUBG.
HUAWEI’s website markets its gaming capabilities via your smartphone though. Obviously, we gave that a go. But then again, you are just mirroring your smartphone’s content on the display, so there is nothing too special there. There are also games within the HUAWEI Vision S’s HarmonyOS AppGallery. We did not try any of them though.
HUAWEI Vision S – Yes, But No
HUAWEI’s Vision S (65-inch as tested) commands MYR 3,999 in asking price. If you go for the one smaller, at 55-inch, it will set you back MYR 2,999. While you might want to say that the commanding price is what we call expensive, you might want to hold back your horses though. HUAWEI mentions that the Vision S is meant to go up against models like Samsung’s latest AU9000 series TV. That also means the HUAWEI is also in the league of Sony’s X80H TV and LG’s UN74 series TV. Against the competition, the HUAWEI suddenly looks like a bargain at MYR 3,999. The difference in price is up to MYR 1,000 compared to its competition.
Where the HUAWEI Vision S falls apart though is the contents itself. It is the only Smart TV to feature the HarmonyOS and Honghu 818 CPU. In all fairness, HarmonyOS and Honghu 818 works like a charm, they work great; we like them.
While it does look like a bargain, I would still suggest you consider getting the Sony or the LG TV hard. While there can be a significant price difference between the TVs, we would say contents and compatibility matter. In the case of the HUAWEI Vision S, you might want to consider getting and Android TV box, or Apple TV box, or plug in a PC, and even a gaming console to get to contents you want and love. We resorted to relying on our Sony PlayStation 4 Pro to get Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and even Spotify working.
The HUAWEI Vision S is an enticing product, with its excellent colour reproduction that rivals even other higher end TVs. It even has sound system we can stand behind, because the four speakers are that good. But to us, its content matters. We really wanted to like it, but we could not.
Sony’s Xperia launch just happened last night. Of course, it was a pre-recorded video played on their own website. It was not a live session or anything like that because of the current situation of the pandemic. Yes, we have to still remind ourselves that we are still in the midst of the pandemic, stay safe.
Still, manufacturers are becoming active again and that is something we love to see. Sony is also a brand that is close to our hearts. We are big fans of their products and I do not think we are able to hide our affection toward the brand very well.
So, the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, and Xperia 10 III made the stage last night. The big highlights of the show though were the Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. Sony claims that these are the world’s first smartphones to pack Variable telephoto lens paired with a dual PD autofocus sensor. We will go into detail what that is later.
As per their Sony Alpha (α) moniker, the cameras on the Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III will also pack Real-time Eye Autofocus for both humans and animals. You also get 20fps burst photo mode with low light noise reduction technology thanks to a BIONZ X processor built into the device. On top of that, there is a brand-new AI super resolution zoom technology for a better and cleared photos when you zoom into a subject.
Sony Xperia 1 III
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The Sony Xperia 1 III is made to be flagship among flagships. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 System on a Chip (SoC), the most powerful you technically can get in the industry today. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is supported by 12GB of RAM to keep Android 11 trundling along nicely with up to 512GB in storage. Of course, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is also a 5G capable SoC making this Xperia a 5G device.
You want all of that power from the SoC too though because the Xperia 1 III packs a 4K HDR OLED display at its 6.5-inch with CinemaWide screen ratio. That display also boasts 120Hz in refresh rate. This also makes the Xperia 1 III the first smartphone to feature a 120Hz 4K OLED display in the world. We think it will be the only one too. This should be something else when you game. It is also protected with Corning’s latest Gorilla Glass Victus up front.
The Gorilla Glass 6 protected rear features three cameras with the help of a 3D ToF sensor. The main sensor is not some crazy 108-Megapixel shooter with crazier resolution clearing technology. You get a Plain Jane 12-Megapixel sensor with a regular f/1.7 in aperture. That 12-Megapixel sensor is flanked by another 12-Megapixel telephoto lens with Variable zoom lengths. You can zoom it to 70mm or 105mm, that is 3x to 4x zoom. There is also another 12-Megapixel camera that shoots at an ultra-wide angle with 124o of view.
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Of course, the 12-Megapixel camera is capable of shooting videos at 4K resolution with HDR. With Cinematography Pro with Sony’s CineAlta technology, the Sony Xperia can shoot videos at 120fps slow-motion for up to 5x slow-motion videos. There is also a new User Interface (UI) that comes with the Xperia 1 III movie mode to make things even more intuitive for a quicker and more convenient workflow.
They have improved the audio as well on the Sony Xperia 1 III. The speakers are 40% louder than before. The smartphone also now supports 360 Reality Audio through the speakers natively too. The Xperia 1 also boasts DSEE Ultimate technology that enhances your music even more. Oh yes, it still has a 3.5mm audio jack.
All the hardware inside the Xperia 1 III flagship will require a lot of power to run for a whole day. That is why Sony packs 4,500mAh battery. The 4,500mAh battery charges to 50% in just 30 minutes with the included charger. You can also wirelessly charge it or wireless charge other devices with the Xperia 1 III.
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The Sony Xperia 5 III packs mostly the same internals as the Xperia 1 III. It even packs the same camera array. The only difference on the outside of the device is probably the sizes.
The Sony Xperia 5 III comes with a 6.1-inch display. It does not produce 4K of resolution though. It only displays at Full HD+. It is also still a 120Hz display still for a silky-smooth experience.
Internally you get up to 8GB of RAM space and 256GB of storage. If that is not enough for you, there is a MicroSD slot that supports up to 1TB MicroSDXC cards. At least you still have the 4,500mAh battery that you get from Sony Xperia 1 III as well.
Price and Availability
The Sony Xperia 1 III will be in Malaysia with Android 11 at the end of July 2021 onward. It You can choose between Frosted Black and Frosted Purple colour options. The Sony Xperia 5 III will be available in Green colour option only. It will only be available in Malaysia September 2021 onward. There are no indications on the pricing of the devices at this point too. Sony says they will be announcing the price on a later date. For more information on the Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 III, you can visit their website.
SINGAPORE, April 15, 2021 — EQUOS, the institutional-grade cryptocurrency exchange owned by Diginex (Nasdaq: EQOS), will host a webinar between Roger Ver, the Founder of Bitcoin.com, and Richard Byworth, CEO of Diginex, the first Nasdaq-listed company with a cryptocurrency exchange.
They will debate the ‘Future of Digital Money’ and examine the trigger points that could lead to the ubiquitous use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, store of value and settlement.
Following recent news from Paypal, Tesla and Square[1] that they are now accepting crypto as a means of payment, the future of digital money is being debated widely from Central Bankers to crypto investing enthusiasts.
The increasing adoption by institutional investors, and the widening acceptance of crypto as a settlement currency, has seen the market value of the asset surpass $2 trillion for the first time in its history.
During a live event on April 21st, Ver and Byworth will look at the drivers of crypto market value growth, potential headwinds and the progression of two of the best-known cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash.
The webinar follows the decision by the EQUOS Listing Committee to approve the listing of Bitcoin Cash, which was initially developed by Roger Ver, on EQUOS in March.
The listing followed careful consideration by the committee, which analyses every coin and its underlying blockchain to assess it for its utility, degree of decentralization, current usage and transaction flow, ongoing development effort, innovation over other blockchains and its long-term prospects.
As a core objective, EQUOS aims to list quality projects that align with its own core values of transparency, fairness, innovation and compliance.
EQUOS is proud to host Roger Ver and Richard Byworth in a Live Webinar titled "Roger Ver and Richard Byworth tackle Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and the Future of Digital Money" on April 21st9am ET/9pm HKT. Register here.
Diginex is a digital assets financial services company focused on delivering a cryptocurrency and digital assets ecosystem offering innovative product and services that are compliant, fair and trusted. The group encompasses cryptocurrency exchange EQUOS.io as well as an over-the-counter trading platform. It also offers a front-to-back integrated trading platform, Diginex Access, a securitisation advisory service, Diginex Capital, market leading hot and cold custodian Digivault and funds business Bletchley Park.
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New network video recorder and six surveillance cameras ensure high-quality footage that can be relied on day and night
TAIPEI, April 15, 2021 — D-Link today released their new lineup of Vigilance Solutions including a network video recorder and six outdoor surveillance cameras. Providing advanced features such as high-resolution video, storage efficiency, high flexibility, and simple management, these solutions are suitable for enterprises of all sizes and every business vertical.
Vigilance Series Surveillance Solutions
D-Link’s JustConnect H.265 PoE Network Video Recorder (DNR-4020-16P) delivers powerful, professional-grade surveillance with 16 PoE ports, a 120W power budget, and a Gigabit Ethernet port to ensure sufficient bandwidth and reliability. Users can simultaneously stream from 16 channels in real time, as well as record and play back footage anytime, anywhere. With support for ultra-high-definition 4K, the DNR-4020-16P ensures viewing experiences of the highest quality. The DNR-4020-16P also features H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding) for improved efficiency, saving up to 50% more storage compared to previous standards. As businesses have increasing demands for more cameras and higher-quality footage, storage can be expanded up to 16 TB with its two 3.5" SATA ports. The JustConnect+ mobile app allows for on-the-go viewing and management. This network recorder is also ONVIF compliant to support D-Link cameras and rack mountable for easy installation anywhere.
Featuring a 2, 4, or 8-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor, each vigilance series camera delivers superior quality video and is IP66 weather resistant to sustain any outdoor environment. Wide Dynamic Range ensures that imaging is clear in high contrast lighting conditions, and 3D Noise Reduction allows the camera to capture clearer videos in poor lighting conditions. With a 30M IR illuminator, the camera can see in complete darkness at night time. Additionally, Corridor Mode provides vertically oriented streaming for maximized field of view when users need to monitor areas such as hallways, staircases, tunnels, etc. Users can also block out sensitive areas with the Privacy Mask feature. All cameras support H.264 video compression, as well as H.265 HEVC for optimized bandwidth efficiency. Motion Detection helps to save bandwidth and makes it easier for users to review footage. These vigilance cameras are also PoE capable for flexible, simple installation, and management is effortless with the D-ViewCam Video Management Software.
DCS-4712E Vigilance 2 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Bullet Camera
1/2.8" 2-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
Max resolution of up to 1920 x 1080
High quality fixed 2.8 mm lens
DCS-4714E Vigilance 4 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Bullet Camera
1/2.8" 4-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
Max resolution of up to 2592 x 1520
High quality fixed 2.8 mm lens
DCS-4718E Vigilance 8 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Bullet Camera
1/2.5" 8-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
Max resolution of up to 3840 x 2160
Motorized varifocal lens
DCS-4612EK Vigilance 2 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Dome Camera
1/2.8" 2-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
Max resolution of up to 1920 x 1080
High quality fixed 2.8 mm lens
Vandal-resistant design with IK10 rating
DCS-4614EK Vigilance 4 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Dome Camera
1/2.8" 4-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
Max resolution of up to 2592 x 1520
High quality fixed 2.8 mm lens
Vandal-resistant design with IK10 rating
DCS-4618EK Vigilance 8 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Dome Camera
1/2.5" 8-megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
Max resolution of up to 3840 x 2160
Motorized varifocal lens
Vandal-resistant design with IK10 rating
About D-Link
D-Link is a global leader in connecting people, businesses, and cities with our computer networking solutions and technology. Our innovative products and services meet the needs of digital home consumers, small to medium sized businesses, enterprise environments, and service providers. D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, IP surveillance, and cloud-based network management. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer for over 30 years, D-Link has grown from a group of friends in Taiwan into a global brand with over 2,000 employees in 60 countries.
Novachips Launches Largest-capacity MLC SSD to Date
SEOUL, South Korea, April 14, 2021 — Novachips Co., Ltd., an innovator in flash storage solutions, today announced that it has started shipping a newcomer in its SCALAR Series of high-capacity SSDs. The new entrant, SCALAR-20T, is a 2.5-inch SATA MLC (Multi-Level Cell) 20TB SSD that is entirely based on in-house hardware and firmware.
SCALAR-20T utilizes Novachips’ NVS3800 controller, and no third-party components — including JBOD and RAID component chips — are built into the device.
Since launching the world’s first 2.5-inch SATA and NVMe MLC 8TB in 2015, Novachips has consistently broken new ground in the massive capacity flash storage arena.
The standard bus topology interface between SSD controllers and NAND flash memory has proven a limiting factor in flash storage capacity innovation. Novachips has resolved this structural problem by using a unique point-to-point ring topology. This technology has helped Novachips build its most recent, 20TB capacity SSD, without compromising on performance or reliability from channel noise over its guaranteed lifetime.
SCALAR-20T is available in two options.
C-grade is recommended for commercial applications such as professional video editing and recording, mobile workstations, external portable USB storage or enterprise server storage.
I-grade is designed for industrial applications such as rugged recording systems, unmanned vehicles, avionics, forensic and defense applications. I-grade products are tested for operation in harsh environments, including extreme temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring optimal performance whatever situations the device faces in real world use. I-grade SSD supports Cryptoerase which will zeroize 20TB full-range capacity data within several seconds via a hardware trigger signal input or host command. It can also be converted to an SLC 10TB to extend NAND flash programs and erase cycle endurance up to 10 times by initializing NAND flash. This full SLC mode can be programmed pre-purchase at an additional charge.
"We are proud to announce the launch of Novachips’ newest, massive capacity SSD," said Daniel Kim, Novachips CEO. "This new 20TB addition to our SCALAR product range is an optimal choice for anyone who wants to upgrade their data storage capacity and legacy system performance. It is particularly useful in situations where scale-up of existing storage architecture is problematic – simply plug and play SCALAR-20T for additional massive storage capacity."
Most large-capacity SSDs on the market utilize TLC (Triple-Level Cell) memory chips to achieve high capacity. That is because TLC memory chips are available in higher data capacity at a lower cost point than MLC (Multi-Level Cell). Novachips opted to utilize MLC (Multi-Level Cell) memory chips in the SCALAR range, to ensure that their SSDs met the exacting demands of military, avionics and other mission-critical applications – MLC-based chips maintain higher level of data retention and deliver more reliable data integrity, even in extreme situations.
Standard features supported by the SCALAR-20TB I-grade SSD include:
256-bit AES hardware encryption
Hardware write protection
SRAM/DRAM ECC protection
Sudden power-off protection
IPC-compliant conformal coating
CMVP FIPS-140-2 validation is completed with 4TB and 8TB versions at this time. We expect validation of our recent model in the near future.
Pricing and Availability
Novachips’ full range of SCALAR-Series storage devices – from 1TB to 20TB – are currently available for purchase. Please contact sales@novachips.com for further information.
About Novachips
Novachips is a leading developer of flash storage processors and storage modules that feature breakthrough levels of capacity and scalability. Novachips reimagined Flash storage from the inside out and offers the industry’s most advanced high capacity storage solutions for enterprise, industrial, military and other mission-critical applications. All Novachips products are built around its proprietary hardware and firmware architecture, which outpaces the scalability, performance and reliability of SSDs that use NAND Flash. Founded in 2009, Novachips’ primary R&D centre is located in Bundang, Korea, and the company serves a global customer base.
For more information, please visit www.novachips.com, or contact us for more information. Our international sales team would be happy to discuss our products and pricing.
scalar-20t-ssd.png SCALAR-20T SSD Novachips delivers peace of mind with SCALAR-20T, its brand new 2.5" MLC 20TB military-grade SSD. It boasts proprietary hardware and firmware that delivers market-leading capacity (20TB), along with optimal performance even under extreme conditions.
Recently, China has issued a white paper titled "Poverty Alleviation: China’s Experience and Contribution." The document reviews the great fight in eliminating extreme poverty in China, home to nearly one fifth of the world’s population.
Apart from astounding numbers, the white paper also provides impressive descriptions of changes to the lives of impoverished people. The battle against poverty has not only brought about significant improvements to the living standards of the poor, but also a thorough transformation of their mindset, inside and out. Here, a story epitomized how such transformation was made possible.
Li Wenwen and her two sisters live in Yanchuan county of Yan’an city, once a national-level poverty-stricken county. Their mother is missing, and their father has a mental illness brought on by the pressures of life. When village officials visited the family several years ago, they saw the three girls raggedly dressed, their eyes full of fear, and traces of fire still on the walls of their cave house caused by aging circuits.
Gao Yuan, first Party secretary said, "Poverty once deprived the farmers here of any sense of happiness. And the pressures of life made them feel a lack of dignity."
Under the guidance of targeted poverty alleviation policies, residents in Yanchuan who are able to work began developing industries that leverage local strengths, such as growing apples and red dates. As for Li Wenwen’s family, the local government helped them build a new house and organized for her father to receive hospital treatment. The three girls also realized their dream of going to school.
There wasn’t any nervousness on their faces in front of the camera. Instead, they were beaming with joy. After getting out of poverty, residents in Yanchuan showed their enthusiasm for pursuing a better life.
There is an old saying in China: "When the granaries are full, the people follow rules of etiquette." Only when people have sufficient food and clothing, as well as access to education, housing and health care, can they live with more dignity. This also lays a solid foundation for people’s other rights and their future development. China, with a vast population, had a weak economic foundation and uneven development. In 1978, more than 770 million people in China’s rural areas lived below the current poverty line. By the end of 2012, there were still 98.99 million rural residents living in poverty, like Li Wenwen and her family. Therefore, China has been upholding the rights to subsistence and development as the primary human rights.
Based on such concepts of human rights, China has long focused on growing the economy and improving people’s lives as its top priorities; eradicating poverty through targeted policies to reach those truly in need is a typical practice to that end.
Today, 10% of the world’s population live in extreme poverty, and the long-term impact of COVID-19 means that this number is still increasing. China’s experience and philosophies outlined in the white paper, as well as its concrete practices, will contribute to building a global community with a shared future that is free from poverty and pursues common development.
Mobile photography seems to be gaining steam with industry leading companies like ZEISS partnering with mobile manufacturers like vivo to push the boundaries of photography – particularly when it comes to mobile. Over the past few years, it seems like more and more people are turning to their smartphones as their go to phones and with companies like Sony pushing the boundaries with camera sensors, more attention has been paid to complementing them with better software and hardware.
The partnerships between brands like vivo and ZEISS can take many forms. In fact, we’ve seen the different ways these can play out in just the past two months. Of course, one of the partnerships we’ve seen is in the recent announcement of Hasselblad’s collaboration to improve mobile photography. In their collaboration, Hasselblad’s know-how is applied in the algorithm that is used to process the information from the sensor into the final photo. We also see partnerships where the imaging companies provide only the hardware, in the form of lenses or augmented sensors, for mobile brands to use similar to the partnership LEICA is involved in.
However, in the case of vivo and ZEISS, the companies are looking break new ground. They have first laid the groundwork for a partnership and collaboration that doesn’t just come in smartphone technology. They have setup the “vivo ZEISS Imaging Lab” which is focusing on developing and improving optical performance when it comes to mobile imaging. Of course, these developments will naturally trickle down to vivo’s premium flagship smartphones where, in recent years, vivo has been working to push the boundaries of creative expression.
The vivo X60 Series – A True Camera First Premium Flagship
vivo’s X60 series is the first smartphone to be on the receiving end of the partnership between vivo and ZEISS. Over the past few years, vivo has used the X series of smartphones to zoom in on creators and imaging enthusiasts. They have infused the smartphones with revolutionary technologies that up the ante in a way we’ve not seen in the industry just yet.
vivo’s quarter of a decade of experience in creating mobile devices is further honed by their X50 series. The first debut of their gimbal technology brought a fresh breath of air into a still space when it came to technological innovations. That’s further enhanced in their collaboration with ZEISS. The collaboration is a pervasive marriage of both companies’ prowess ranging from the software to hardware of the cameras featured on the X60 series of smartphones.
ZEISS Biotar Portrait Style
The new vivo X60 series comes with a whole slew of features that put the collaboration front and centre but, perhaps, the most visible inclusion of ZEISS in the ability of the X60 series to reproduce pictures taken with ZEISS’s signature Biotar lenses. The pictures taken in this mode on the X60 series come with the central resolution and rotational bokeh that are the hallmark of ZEISS’s Biotar lenses. This is achieved with the progressive bokeh simulation and distributed blurred spot rotation of the algorithm on vivo’s X60 series smartphones.
Of course, the ZEISS Biotar Portrait style isn’t the only filter or style available on the X60 series. In fact, it actually joins a formidable arsenal that includes multiple night filters such as Black and Golden which highlights the shadows and turns the photo a golden sepia for a deep, emotional flare.
Gimbal Stabilization 2.0
The hallmark of vivo’s X series since its introduction last year is Gimbal Stabilization. This year, the vivo X60 series brings along Gimbal stabilization 2.0. The new updates to the feature include a new, customised Sony IMX598 with a larger aperture for better low light performance and sharper images. The feature also comes with vivo’s own VIS 5-axis video stabilization which allows the sensor to compensate for sudden jerks and movements that can occur when shooting videos, particularly action shots. The sum of these features is a cinema grade, stabilised video which is ready to upload and show off to the world.
Powered by A Flagship Grade processor
The vivo X60 series doesn’t just bring features some might consider gimmicks. It comes packing the Snapdragon 870 SoC which packs quite the punch when it comes to performance. The performance oriented SoC comes with 8-cores which allows it to take on more demanding tasks with more gusto. In fact, the built-in AI features power some of the vivo X60 series’ hallmark features and is responsible for the optimisations that result in better battery life. The SoC also enables the many algorithms that help create the filters and features that complement the camera hardware on the vivo X60. This includes the ZEISS powered filters.
All in all, the ground-up approach vivo is using in its partnership with ZEISS has only just begun. ZEISS has the prowess and know-how to help vivo level up its camera game in the long run and it’s very clear that the vivo X60 series is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fruits of this partnership.
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– Pioneering use of ‘smart sorting robots’ enabling Asda Logistics Services to increase operational efficiencies
LONDON, April 14, 2021 — Geek+, a global leader in robotic automation solutions, is excited to announce the successful collaboration with Asda Logistics Services (ALS) and AMH Material Handling to launch an intelligent sorting system in Asda’s distribution center. The system will provide Asda with the capacity to support continued growth across its parcel collection and returns business.
Sixty robots have been placed into the supermarket’s South Elmsall, West Yorkshire distribution center, allowing 2,000 parcels to be sorted each hour with 99.99% accuracy through its Asda toyou service.
The installation marks the first time the technology has been used in this way in the UK, supporting an increase in capacity for Asda toyou’s services as demand for parcel collection and returns services has grown at pace in the last 12 months. With the pandemic causing a change in customer behavior and an uplift in the number of purchases made online, Asda toyou experienced significant growth through the provision of a reliable, convenient returns solution that allowed shoppers to combine activities in a single trip to an Asda store.
At the same time, Asda toyou has expanded the number of retailers it supports. Over 100 are now available via the service, which has seen it process 65% more returns than at the start of 2020.
The project was implemented by AMH Material Handling, a top provider of material handling solutions, and Geek+. By integrating S20C robots into the existing ALS sorting system, it has provided Asda toyou the ability to respond to rapid changes in order volume and continue to provide excellent services during periods of peak demand.
Lit Fung, VP and Managing Director of Geek+ APAC, UK and Americas, says: "We’re proud to see AMH leverage our sorting system to support a leading retailer like Asda with the flexibility and efficiency needed to expand its Asda toyou business. The process for intelligent sorting is pretty straightforward. By letting a network of AMRs transfer incoming parcels from workstations to cages of corresponding destinations, we can improve accuracy and efficiency while also making the process more ergonomic for warehouse employees. With no need for fixed platform development, it makes it easy for Asda to scale operations in line with business growth. All they have to do is adjust the number of robots and destination chutes."
Adrian Carter, Sales Director at AMH Material Handling, says: "We had a lot of fun delivering the solution as Geek+ sorting robots are a highly flexible technology that can be integrated and customized to work with existing equipment on customer sites, such as conveyor belts or other robots. It provides us a powerful tool for optimizing sorting operations according to the specific needs of each customer. And, as an integrator, AI-enabled robotics solutions add a new dimension to our services as it allows us to continuously support our customers according to changes in business needs."
Jon Parry, Vice President of Asda Logistics Services (ALS) at Asda, says: "We’re pleased to be one of the first retailers in the UK to pioneer the Geek+ S20C robots in our National Sortation Centre working in collaboration with partners at Geek+ and AMH. The robots work alongside our colleagues, enabling us to drive greater efficiencies at times of peak demand, which have helped to boost the number of parcels we’re now able to sort through our Asda toyou service."
Geek+ and AMH started to cooperate in 2019 when AMH recognized Geek+ robotics solutions provided industry-leading technology. Today, the two work closely together to provide clients all over the UK with great automation solutions.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ counts 300 global customers and has deployed more than 10,000 robots worldwide. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 800 employees and is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Germany, the UK, the US, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
AMH Material Handling is a leading UK distributor for Geek+ robotics and AI logistics solutions. A successful material handling integration business with proven innovative materials handling solutions. Our vision is to lead the way through design and innovation, utilising the latest robotics and AI technologies that demonstrate the benefits to all of our customers.
Starting at the concept and design stage through to final implementation and onto maintenance & service we provide a first-class service to ensure long-lasting relationships with our customers.
Founded in 2015, AMH Material Handling is UK based and has offices in both Stoke -On-Trent and Halesowen employing over 60 employees nationwide.
About ASDA Logistics Services
Asda Logistics Services [ALS] is a division of Asda Stores Plc, supporting nationwide distribution across all five of the business’s store formats, as well as the retailer’s Asda toyou service and the delivery of parcels to customers’ homes.
The ALS distribution network includes 20 food depots, three clothing centres, two core hub National DC’s, two import centers, five dot.com fulfillment centers, a national sortation centre and nine ASCs.
In 2015, ALS launched Asda toyou as an end-to-end solution to support the collection and return of parcels from more than 600 locations. Today the service allows customers to conveniently pick up and return parcels at their local Asda store via George.com and over 100 online and High Street retailers, with real-time parcel tracking, automated parcel collections and QR code technology to support the printing of returns labels and parcel collection in store.
