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Orbbec Debuts Femto Mega at CES 2023, the Industry’s Highest Resolution 3D Vision Camera with Integrated Depth and AI Processing

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Game-Changing Performance, Package and Price, Developed in Partnership with Microsoft

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Orbbec, a leading global 3D camera manufacturer, today announced the launch of its latest product, the Femto Mega, at CES 2023. Built in partnership with Microsoft, it is the first product of a new platform aimed at enabling easy access to 3D technology. It’s the industry’s highest resolution 3D camera with realtime streaming of processed images over ethernet or USB connections that makes it ideal for use in robotics, logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and fitness solutions.

The depth camera uses Microsoft’s industry proven ToF technology for precise scene understanding over a wide 120 degrees field of view and a broad range from 0.25m to 5.5m. The 1 mega-pixel depth camera is complemented by a high performance 4K resolution RGB camera with 90 degrees’ FOV.

A built-in Nvidia Jetson Nano is used to run advanced depth vision algorithms to convert raw data to precise depth images. This eliminates the need for an external PC or compute device.

The camera can be directly connected to servers or the cloud using the Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection for both data and power. The device also has USB-C 3.2 and DC power supply connectors. A 6DOF IMU module provides orientation. The universal trigger control system provides accurate frame synchronization and uses standard ethernet cables for multi-camera and multi-sensor networks. The SDK enables easy setup and registration, and a rich set of APIs allows integration with various applications.

“Orbbec’s Femto Mega extends the use of Microsoft’s depth technology, used in Hololens and Azure Kinect DevKit, to a broad range of industrial applications,” said Jon Yee, Microsoft. “This camera is a result of a close collaboration between our teams and will be an essential tool helping AI developers to add depth perception to computer vision”.

“Our large scale cargo digitization solution is built using Microsoft’s Azure Kinect and Azure and is commercially deployed in Singapore. It is also in commercial trials for flight capacity optimization and digital handling at multiple international airports”, said Dr. Suraj Nair, CTO, Speedcargo Technologies, Singapore. “Orbbec’s Femto Mega enables us to maintain compatibility with our current system while reducing the size, cost and complexity of our solution. This will enable ease of scaling our operations to new locations”.

“Orbbec has been Mintt’s 3D vision partner for its fall detection and prevention solution”, said Eric Krzeslo, CEO, Mintt. “With its new advanced sensors such as the Femto Mega’s integrated approach Orbbec is helping us accelerate and improve our product roadmap.

“Femto Mega is aimed at expanding the use of 3D vision in various industry solutions”, said Amit Banerjee, head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec. “We’re excited to introduce this new category-leading intelligent camera as part of Orbbec’s new depth vision platform”.

The Orbbec team will be demonstrating Femto Mega and other 3D camera products and integrated partner solutions at CES 2023. Look for the Orbbec exhibit at North Hall, Booth 10838 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about Orbbec, check out www.orbbec3d.com. 

About Orbbec www.Orbbec3D.com

Orbbec is on a mission to popularize 3D vision technology for the 3D world, create a full-stack platform for industry solution developers and build smart products with industry-leading performance and price. 

About Microsoft 

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Dark Fantasy Tactical RPG Redemption Reapers Launches Feb 22nd

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Binary Haze’s latest epic tale showcases additional cast, characters, and battle system

TOKYO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Redemption Reapers, the dark fantasy tactical RPG developed by Adglobe and published by Binary Haze Interactive (ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights,), prepares to ambush evil with a launch date/time set for Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 2023 7am Pacific time on Steam for Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Backed by a formidable battalion of AAA industry veterans, Redemption Reapers is an original story created by director Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Producer – ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights), with game balance design courtesy of tactical RPG veteran Masayuki Horikawa (Series Director – Fire Emblem, Planning – Kingdom Hearts III), Tomokazu Fukushima (Scenario – Metal Gear Solid, Freedom Wars), and Rei Kondoh (Music – Bayonetta Series, Fire Emblem Series).

An all-star voice cast brings the world to life, including Alejandra Reynoso (Castlevania, DOTA 2), Jason Spisak (Arcane, Teen Titans Go!), Kyle McCarley (13 Sentinels: Aegis of Ruin, NieR: Automata), Allegra Clark (Apex Legends, Dragon Age: Inquisition), David Lodge (Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV), and Caleb Yen (Squid Game, Triangle Strategy, Attack on Titan).

Only the faintest glimmer of hope remains as the menacing Mort army slaughters all in their path, and a once-despised group of mercenaries becomes the only defense against total annihilation. Command humanity’s last stand against evil, the Ashen Hawk Brigade, and fight for redemption against brutal foes utilizing strategic team tactics, surprise attacks and weapon synergies.

Precisely plan the Brigade’s every move through war-torn villages, castles and snowfields to flank the ruthless Mort with perfect positioning. Deploy each warrior according to their strengths and abilities, mastering ranged, melee, and stealth tactics. Unleash special abilities to give the Ashen Hawk Brigade an edge during battle. Sacrifice maximum damage for stick-and-move mobility with special skills such as the “Butterfly Sting,” and knock enemies off balance with attacks thrown in the “Staggering Stance.”

Upgrade and outfit the Brigade with weapons and items earned after victories and forge relationships between team members through the bond of battle. Unravel the personal stories of each Ashen Hawk member and make in-game dialogue choices impacting the relationship between fellow warriors.

“Redemption Reapers‘ clever combat mechanics complement a gripping tale during wartime struggle,” said Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CEO, Binary Haze Interactive. “We look forward to watching our players explore this saga and experiment with creative tactics to secure victory on February 22.”

Redemption Reapers will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam for Windows PC on February 22, 2023 for €49.99 in Europe and equivalent price in each region, with Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Korean-language support, and voiceover options in English and Japanese.

For more information, please visit the Redemption Reapers website, follow Binary Haze Interactive on Twitter, and wishlist the game on Steam today.

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About Binary Haze Interactive

Binary Haze Interactive, founded in 2020 by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is a production and publishing company located in Tokyo, Japan, and a sister company of Adglobe, a Japanese information technology, video game, and 3D production house with global reach and an office in Montreal. Starting with ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, Binary Haze will publish games from its sister companies with a focus on atmospheric settings for major consoles and PC.

Source: BINARY HAZE INTERACTIVE Inc.

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Government of Sharjah Honours Partners With NFT Plaque Using SBT Technology for their Support at GITEX Global 2022, becomes world’s first to do so

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• Sharjah is the first in the world to introduce NFTs with SBT technology, raising the bar for advanced digital transformation.

SHARJAH, UAE, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Higher Committee of the Government of Sharjah at GITEX Global 2022 honoured participants, supporting entities, departments, and media outlets for their contribution to the success of Sharjah’s participation in the global event.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Government of Sharjah at GITEX Technology Week 2022 and Director of the Sharjah Digital Office, gifted the supporting entities non-fungible tokens (NFT) in the form of digital trophies using Soulbound Tokens (SBT), replacing physical appreciation plaques and marking a global-first for the emirate. The trophies will be stored in a digital ledger whose identity can be verified via the blockchain system.

SBTs are digital identity tokens signifying traits, features, and achievements that make up a person or entity. SBTs are issued by ‘Souls,’ representing blockchain accounts or wallets, and cannot be transferred or sold.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi said: “Based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, our efforts continue to focus on the development of sustainable growth across all sectors. In line with the technological evolution we are witnessing, we have replaced traditional appreciation plaques with sustainable digital assets to honour our partners, becoming the first in the world to do so.”

Commenting on the participation of the Government of Sharjah at GITEX Technology Week 2022, Sheikh Saud continued: “We welcomed senior officials from the UAE and from around the world, organising 12 workshops to discuss the adoption of the latest technologies and our commitment to digitalisation and global technological trends.”

Media Contact:
Reem Masswadeh
reem@tpra.me
+971 (05)0 583 9330

The Government of Sharjah presents NFT plaques using SBT technology to recognize their support at GITEX Global 2022, making history as the world's first to implement this technology in honoring their partners
The Government of Sharjah presents NFT plaques using SBT technology to recognize their support at GITEX Global 2022, making history as the world’s first to implement this technology in honoring their partners
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Communicators Make Historic Strides in C-suite Impact

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Nearly half (47%) of global survey respondents now report directly to the CEO

CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cision, a global comprehensive consumer and media intelligence and communications platform, today released its 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment in partnership with PRWeek, highlighting an overall elevation of the role of strategic communicators within C-suites across the globe, with nearly half now reporting to the CEO. The sixth annual report examines the positioning of strategic communications professionals outlining feedback from 440 industry professionals across 10 countries about their performance and sentiment.


The report showcases how recent global unrest from COVID, the Great Resignation, the war in Ukraine, and racial justice movement, have accelerated the evolution of the relationship between CEOs and communication teams. Communications professionals are moving into the C-suite with nearly half (47%) now reporting to the CEO directly, a stark contrast from 2020, in which 57% reported communications was part of marketing. Despite the challenges, 58% describe themselves as “optimistic” about the position of communications in relation to the C-suite heading into 2023 in the U.S.

“The bar for strategic communications has been raised, and the industry is ready to rise to the challenge. Communications teams must be able to demonstrate their value to organizations utilizing data analysis, artificial intelligence and human expertise,” said Putney Cloos, Chief Marketing Officer of Cision.

“The numbers clearly show the C-suite not only understands and respects PR’s value as a business mover, but it actually expects communications to deliver in ways it never has before,” said Gideon Fidelzeid, Editorial Director at PRWeek. “Of course, with great accomplishments come greater challenges and responsibilities, but I’d put my money on PR and the brands they support thriving in this new era of communication.”

Additional Takeaways:

  • Global Growth: More than four times as many respondents say their teams are bigger compared to last year.
  • Bullish Budgets: Nearly 68% of respondents report budget increases from last year and nearly 67% expect increases next year.
  • Social Media: Reliance on both earned (48%) and paid (47%) segments has increased the most year on year.
  • Content Challenge: Key tasks like aligning metrics to revenue (50%), converting data into actionable insights (50%), and overreliance on media impressions (49%) are the top areas where respondents globally continue to struggle.

Read the 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment

About Cision
Cision is a comprehensive consumer and media intelligence and communications platform enabling public relations, marketing and communications professionals around the world to understand, influence and amplify their stories. As the market leader, Cision enables the next generation of leaders to strategically operate in the modern media landscape where company success is directly impacted by public opinion. Cision has offices in 24 countries through the Americas, EMEA and APAC, and offers a suite of best-in-class solutions, including PR Newswire, Brandwatch, Cision Communications Cloud® and Cision Insights. To learn more, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Contact Information:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Cision Public Relations
cision@kcsa.com

Source: Cision Ltd.

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KellyOCG earns recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level Supplier”

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MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting business of Kelly, has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2022 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Troy, Mich.-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during a virtual ceremony held on January 25, 2022.

KellyOCG is a supplier of Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions to John Deere’s operation in the US and Canada.

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

About KellyOCG®

KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivalled global talent supply chain and leading workforce solutions including Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization’s unique workforce needs and can start them on their journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what’s next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC and EMEA. Visit kellyocg.com or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Contact: 
Cynthia Carey
248-462-3021 (mobile)
Cynthia.carey@kellyservices.com

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Integrated growth agency ADA clinches historic 87 industry awards in 2022, cementing position as one of the fastest-growing Data & Tech agencies in APAC

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Notable wins include Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies 2022 and being named Campaign Asia’s Southeast Asia Independent Agency of the Year

SINGAPORE, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ADA and its clients won a record breaking 87 industry awards in 2022 from Campaign Asia, Adweek, Marketing Excellence Awards, Asia eCommerce Awards, Smarties, Mob-Ex and many more.

Integrated growth agency ADA clinches historic 87 industry awards in 2022, cementing position as one of the fastest-growing Data & Tech agencies in APAC
Integrated growth agency ADA clinches historic 87 industry awards in 2022, cementing position as one of the fastest-growing Data & Tech agencies in APAC

Each of ADA’s integrated services, which is focused on delivering clients’ topline growth, were recognised as Southeast Asia’s:

  • Customer Engagement Agency of the Year;
  • Data Analytics Agency of the Year;
  • eCommerce Agency of the Year;
  • Consultancy of the Year; and
  • Independent Agency of Year

In 2022, ADA debuted in Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies 2022 list as the only Southeast Asian (SEA) entry, also making it to the Top 10 Large Agencies list as the only Data and artificial intelligence (AI) company. The Adweek Fastest Growing Agency List is a recognition for agencies that have shown remarkable revenue growth and is evaluated through three consecutive years of earned revenue (at least US$250,000).

Srinivas Gattamneni, Chief Executive Office of ADA said, “Our 87 industry awards in 2022 are a powerful confirmation of our relentless focus in driving our clients’ revenue growth through comprehensive digital transformation with the utilisation of data, technology, and content. This is a team victory, achieved by the efforts of our more than 1,000 experts.”

“In 2023, we will continue to be the leading provider of innovative and results-driven digital solutions that empower our clients’ businesses to achieve their full potential in the digital landscape,” added Gattamneni.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, ADA registered solid triple digit year-on-year (YoY) business growth as the need for data and tech driven solutions in the region rose rapidly. In 2022, ADA did not just record the highest number of award wins, but also onboarded many new clients and partners.

Anurag Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of ADA said, “It is our power of integration that makes us stand out among the rest in the industry. Our unique ecosystem of end-to-end solutions enable us to thoroughly understand clients’ businesses and consumer insights via data-driven marketing strategies, especially in Marketing Technology.”

“ADA exists to make our customers and people win ─ and this can only happen when we are winning too. Many leading brands have entrusted us to drive their digital and data maturity to achieve business goals including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Etiqa Insurance, Petronas, DBS Bank, Laneige, Nestle, Watsons, Burger King, and Toyota,” added Gupta.

About ADA

ADA provides services that enable enterprises and brands to drive topline growth through digital marketing and sales transformation across Asia. It operates three data-driven service segments:

i.  Marketing Solutions:

  • performance marketing, which enables clients to reach consumers efficiently on social media, native ads, display ads and search marketing;
  • creative solutions to drive user engagement and conversation rates; and
  • marketing technology transformation involves consultation on the implementation of managed services that enable brands to achieve superior customer experiences with technology platforms.

ii.  Ecommerce Solutions: provide brands with end-to-end store management to fulfil enablement on marketplaces, social channels, third party messaging channels and owned websites.

iii.  Customer Engagement Solutions: used by enterprises to enhance customer support and communicate with consumers in real-time through SMS, WhatsApp and other messaging applications.

ADA, which operates 10 offices across Asia with approximately 1,100 employees, was formed in 2018 and is headquartered in Singapore and Malaysia.

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Correction – Health in Transportation Releases New Smartphone Face-Scanning Application Aimed at Uncovering Potentially Serious Health Concerns in Professional Drivers

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Correction Notice

Please note the following corrections to the Press Release issued Jan 17, 2023:

  • The CDL Health Scanner is a product of Health in Transportation. NuraLogix does not hold any liability for any applications distributed under the Health in Transportation name.
  • NuraLogix technology, service and products do not uncover, nor identify life-threatening health conditions. NuraLogix technology, service and products are intended to improve your awareness of general wellness and health.
  • Note that NuraLogix technology, service and products are For Investigational Use Only within the USA. NuraLogix technology, service and products are not a substitute for the clinical judgment of a health care professional. NuraLogix technology, service and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate or prevent any disease, symptom, disorder or abnormal physical state. Always consult with a health care professional or emergency services if you believe you may have a medical issue.
  • NuraLogix is not responsible for any third-party products that may integrate NuraLogix technology, service or products. NuraLogix does not make any claims about, nor have they evaluated the claims of any third-party products using NuraLogix technology, service or products.
  • NuraLogix technology, service and products do not predict the risk of, nor do they provide Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) measurements in any way. NuraLogix technology, service and products do not provide customized health coaching from Medwell, nor sleep-apnea solutions by Dedicated Sleep. NuraLogix technology, service and products do not provide health education, or resources to assist with lifestyle changes.

Corrected Press Release

Please note the following corrected press release. A previous release sent on January 17 contained incorrect or outdated information.

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Health in Transportation, a health and wellness solution provider for the transportation industry, released a revolutionary preventative health tool for drivers called CDL Health Scanner.

Accessed through a specific URL on a smartphone, CDL Health Scanner’s proprietary technology uses a smartphone camera to scan an individual’s face and analyze key vital signs. This unique, driver-centric system uses revolutionary technology from NuraLogix, called Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI)™, in which a conventional video camera is used to extract blood flow information from the face. Risk factors for hypertension, type-2 diabetes and more are revealed to the individual user on an easy-to-interpret results page.

“It’s an exciting day for the transportation industry,” said Bob Perry, president of Health in Transportation. “For less than the cost of a couple coffee drinks, this new smartphone app will provide health information to drivers, potentially salvaging thousands of driving careers. Our partnership with NuraLogix is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to directly impact the driver shortage and help keep America’s professional drivers on the road instead of being sidelined due to bad health.”

This new, confidential CDL Health Scanner was developed specifically to protect drivers. With the transportation industry experiencing a shortage of close to 80,000 drivers each year– along with the fact that putting a new driver behind the wheel often involves a five-figure expense for the carrier–thousands of skilled drivers are disqualified from driving each month due to poor health outcomes.

CDL Health Scanner not only alerts drivers of potentially serious health concerns, but it also provides health education focused on the driver and guides them toward resources that can assist with lifestyle changes. Often, drivers are completely unaware of some of these underlying medical conditions, and CDL Health Scanner aims to bring awareness to these important metrics. The app provides support for drivers who may be at risk by providing them with the nearest location of one of the six thousand Higi health check stations.

CDL Health Scanner can be purchased by visiting www.cdlhealthscanner.com.

About Health in Transportation
Health in Transportation (HIT) provides innovative and practical health and wellness solutions for professional drivers in trucking and mass transit. For almost forty years, their programs have helped thousands of drivers avoid medical disqualification with unique coaching mechanisms that drivers can utilize even while they are on the road. Known as ‘The Trucker Trainer’ by professional drivers nationwide, Bob Perry, president of HIT, brings a very distinctive perspective to the issue of a driver’s health and life expectancy. He comes from a family of professional drivers and has spent decades working on driver health initiatives.

About NuraLogix
NuraLogix are the Toronto-based pioneers of the world’s first contactless blood pressure and vital sign measurement solution. NuraLogix uses its patented Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI™) technology in which a conventional video camera is used to extract facial blood flow information. This technology is the evolution of extensive peer-reviewed research and clinical studies, differentiating NuraLogix from their competitors. NuraLogix has conducted multiple clinical studies and published several research papers in notable scientific publications such as Frontiers in Psychology, Scientific Reports, and the Journal of Natural Sciences (JNS). To date the company has been issued 13 US patents with additional patents pending. Visit their website at www.nuralogix.ai.

For inquiries related to Anura™ and NuraLogix technology, service and products please contact Chris Lin, Chief Marketing Officer, ChrisLin@nuralogix.ai; For inquiries related to CDL Health Scanner and products and services provided by Health in Transportation, please contact Bob Perry, President of Health in Transportation,  bob@healthintransportation.com

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OutSystems Named a Leader and Positioned Highest for “Ability to Execute” in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms

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Recently recognized as “Customers’ Choice” in the 2022 Gartner Peer Insights™ Report1, OutSystems is named a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for the sixth consecutive time

SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, today announced it has once again been named by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in the January 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP). In its sixth consecutive time as a Leader2, OutSystems was positioned highest on the vertical axis for “ability to execute”  based on its product/service, sales execution/pricing, customer experience, market responsiveness/record, overall viability, marketing execution, and operations.

Low-code development continues to see high adoption growth due to demands for greater velocity in application delivery across large and midsize organizations with extreme engineering efficiency, continued scarcity of tech talent, and growing hybrid or borderless workforces. “LCAP continues to be the largest segment of low-code and is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 23.6% from 2021 through 2026″.3

“The demand continues to intensify for new and superior apps that drive efficient operations and improve the bottom line. Faced with complex legacy systems and limited resources, development teams need an open platform that helps accelerate their pace of innovation for new customer experiences, services, and integrations,” said Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems. “OutSystems is changing the way software is built through high-performance application development. Along with our platform, we’ve built one of the industry’s most robust ecosystems of low-code-specific app components to help all teams build exactly what their business needs now, with the power to rapidly evolve and innovate for the future.”

Unlike other vendors in the market, OutSystems enables a high-performance software development approach, which elevates the performance and productivity of development teams so they can build applications of any complexity or scale. The company’s evolutionary approach to software development also gives customers the power to continuously evolve, integrate, and extend enterprise-grade applications to address new business demands and opportunities. The company’s high-performance approach also allows users to create a wide variety of strategic, mission-critical apps to address their current and emerging business needs.

Customers Validate the Power of High-Performance App Development

In addition to the January 2023 Magic Quadrant, OutSystems was also recognized as the “Customers’ Choice” in the March 2022 Gartner Peer Insights “‘Voice of the Customer’: Enterprise Low-Code Platforms” report, based on user reviews and feedback. Since the launch of the Peer Insights platform, users have shared more reviews (more than 700 reviews and counting) of OutSystems than of any other enterprise low-code vendor, with an overall score of 4.5/5 stars as of 11th January 2023.

“The role of the IT leader has never been more difficult. The backlog of applications continues to grow and teams simply don’t have the time or resources to keep up,” said Pete Peterson, CTO of Riviera Partners. “I have used OutSystems at three different organizations, and each time, it was the catalyst for transformation. My teams and I have built strategic apps at a rapid pace while delivering exceptional value and saving millions of dollars in production costs. This is not a regular low-code tool, it’s a platform for innovation.” 

“We live in a world that requires our digital solutions to grow with our mission, to quickly extend value as opportunities arise, and to meet our constituents in a personalized and modern fashion,” said John Rathje, Vice President and CIO, Division of Information Technology, Kent State University. “OutSystems provides us the development platform to quickly turn ideas into value, and it meets our goals for a sustainable and extensible solution architecture.”

Read a complimentary copy of the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms or the 2022 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of Customer’: for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms.

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  1. Gartner Peer Insights “‘Voice of the Customer’: Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms” – 31 March 2022
  2.  
    1. 2021: Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms – 20 September 2021
    2. Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms – 30 September 2020
    3. Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms – 8 August 2019
    4. Magic Quadrant for Enterprise High-Productivity Application Platform as a Service – 26 April 2018
    5. Magic Quadrant for Enterprise High-Productivity Application Platform as a Service – 27 April 2017
  3. Forecast Analysis: Low-Code Development Technologies, Worldwide – 27 October 2022

About OutSystems

OutSystems was founded in 2001 with the mission to give every organization the power to innovate through software. The OutSystems high-performance low-code platform gives technology leaders and developers the tools to rapidly build and deploy their own business-critical applications. The company’s network spans more than 600,000 community members, 400+ partners, and active customers in 87 countries across 22 industries. OutSystems is “The Low-Code Platform®” and a recognized leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world. Some of the most well-known brands use OutSystems to turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

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Web3 experience like never before: Polkadot Hub is opening in Bali

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CANGGU, Bali, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Polkadot Sanctuary in Bali is a brand new event space and co-working hub to increase the presence of the Polkadot ecosystem in Asia/Pacific region, with the weekly hackathons creating a dynamic NFT system to measure contribution and reward individuals. Inspired to bring attention to the ecosystem values, a group of Polkadot Ambassadors decided to make the first Polkadot Hub happen in the region. The chosen location was Bali, a popular digital nomad destination, which presented a great opportunity for Polkadot to enter the region and start building the community. To do this, they plan to organize weekly meetups, hackathons, networking events. There is a high enthusiasm among local developers to learn about Web3, but there is a lack of high quality local meetups and co-working sessions available. Therefore, the group hopes to provide an opportunity for local developers to learn how to build on Substrate and for beginners/non-developers to start their journey in the Polkadot ecosystem/Web3.

Polkadot ambassador, Six (David Pethes) wanted to create not just a co-working space, but something more exclusive.

Hubs are envisioned as a way to bring together local communities, providing education and a place for high net-worth individuals to make moves, build their reputation, and offer stability for those interested in Polkadot. Bali is a great opportunity for a high-quality event series for those who have missed events, and the hope is to catch the best people from the region and digital nomads who are travelling through.

“We plan hackathons every week. People can come to these to learn, they can also join if they have a specific project and want to show it off. We help to do the projects together, learn together, grow together. Of course we also organize meetups. On these AMA-meetings, you can ask anything about Polkadot and the Kusama metaverse. Also, together with the web3 Polkadot community we go on jungle trekking, do water sports, yoga courses, or just watch a movie, talk somewhere. It’s a system and a way of life at the same time. ” – told Six.

The funding comes from Polkadot, and angel investor Crypto CTF has also came in and provided the initial impetus. Ecosystem Partners can also join and anyone can book an appointment on the timetable.

Contact: Fruzsina Lederer
Telegram: @ledererfruzsi
+(36)309141467

Join the community here: https://t.me/PolkadotKusamaBali

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ILX Group announces acquisition of TSG Training Ltd

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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ILX Group, a leading provider of accredited and best practice training solutions, has completed the acquisition of TSG Training Ltd, a company that specialises in the provision of IT and software testing training courses. The deal will strengthen ILX Group’s accredited training offering and will provide growth opportunities to both businesses.

ILX’s acquisition of TSG supports its ambition to help customers deliver on their digital transformation goals. IT is often at the heart of the changes that companies need to make to do business in the digital age, with software testing a critical component that accounts for an average of 30% of IT project development costs. The software testing market was sized at 40 billion USD last year, with a forecast CAGR of 6% between 2020-2030. This growing demand is leading to an increasing number of people looking to be trained and qualified in software testing.

Russell Kenrick, Managing Director of ILX Group says, “TSG Training is a great company that shares our cultural values and approach to training and development. It has a strong brand with over 20 years of experience in IT and software testing training. As training specialists ourselves, we value this expertise, and when that’s combined with a great team, high quality products and fantastic customers – the incredible opportunity was clear. I am really excited to welcome the team to ILX Group and look forward to developing both businesses.”

Current owner and Managing Director of TSG Training Ltd, Bernard Melson added, “I’m proud of what has been achieved at TSG Training, and I’m delighted that the business and its team have found a good home in ILX. They, like us, care about quality and have been focused on growing a business through great customers experiences, and I am excited to watch them build on the progress that we have made.”

TSG Training Ltd will trade as a subsidiary of ILX Group PLC, and will be run by ILX as a standalone business, to leverage its strong brand. This will enable TSG Training to develop new products, invest in sales and marketing, bring in new customers, and ultimately, grow the business.

TSG Training Ltd were advised by Chris Lloyd of Lloyd Advisory Ltd.

About TSG Training

TSG Training specialises in software testing training. The company offers public and private training delivered via classroom or virtual classroom, and can trace its roots back 20 years. TSG Training was established in 2017, having been spun out of Testing Solutions Group Ltd and is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and its most popular courses are ISTQB Software testing courses. TSG Training has been instrumental in furthering the bounds of excellence of the testing industry, and the company has contributed to the development of the syllabi and exams for the ISTQB certification programme.

About ILX Group

ILX delivers portfolio, programme & project management learning and consulting solutions via a blend of multimedia e-learning, games and simulations, mobile learning, traditional and virtual classroom training, practical workshops and coaching. We work with our clients to help them to take control of change and improve project outcomes.

A market leader for over 30 years, ILX has provided best practice learning to more than 500,000 people across 5,000 organisations in over 120 countries. Our courses are developed in-house with a dedicated team of experts to produce quality learning that is engaging and flexible according to the needs of the client. The company and its multi-lingual trainers can support customers around the world.

For more information, please get in touch at marketing@ilxgroup.com, +44 (0)1270 611600.