Monthly Archives: February 2023

PR Newswire

P.I. Works Announces the General Availability of its Non-Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non-RT RIC) to Further Accelerate the Open RAN Adoption by Mobile Operators

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 P.I. Works, a leading provider of AI driven mobile network automated management and optimization solutions, has announced the launch of its new Radio Access  Network (RAN) Intelligent Controller (RIC) to further enhance its EXA product offering and increase its automation use-cases through wide range of its existing and  3rd party rApps

RESTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — P.I. Works’ non-RT RIC over its field proven EVO platform with its Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) functionality will enable the efficient automation, operation, and optimization of hybrid networks, a mix of both purpose-built and Open RAN elements. This will result in improved network performance and accelerated Open RAN adoption. P.I. Works’ Open RAN standard-compliant architecture offers a wide range of deployment opportunities to the operators, while field-proven nature of the solution assures carrier-grade reliability.

P.I. Works’ RIC
P.I. Works’ RIC

P.I. Works’ RIC platform provides:

  • A single platform for automated hybrid network management of both purpose-built and Open RAN networks with its rich multi-vendor support and dynamic abstraction.
  • A set of AI-powered Service Management and Orchestration products and use-cases to enhance automation network capabilities.
  • Continuously growing portable custom use-cases via Novel rApp Sandboxing Framework including development kits, mock APIs for testing and onboarding APIs for CI/CD enablement beyond O-RAN standards
  • Marketplace with rich set of ready-to-use rApps, such as PCI and RSI Optimizers, Energy Saving, Coverage Optimization, Capacity Optimization and Traffic Steering, Special Event Handling, and many more.
  • External enrichment data correlation capabilities with diverse third-party data sources such as mobile app reports, geolocation, Customer Experience Management systems, trouble ticketing systems and others.
  • Multi-cloud deployment support for public and private clouds, and Software-as-a-Service offering.

“We are excited to launch the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) offering as addition to our automation product offering to automate management and optimization of green-field and brown-field Open RAN networks, which we believe will help to increase efficiency and speed up transformation in the industry,” said Djakhongir Siradjev, CTO of P.I. Works. “Our RIC provides mobile operators with an easy-to-use, cost-effective way to deploy and manage Open RAN networks in a unified and standardized manner. It shall also simplify creation of new rApps, increase their portability across the ecosystem, and enable new opportunities for innovation and growth for our existing and future customers to provide better subscriber experience.”

“The launch of P.I. Works’ RIC, which will allow us to offer our customers variety of rApps, is another milestone in our mission to revolutionize the mobile network industry.” added Dr. Erol Hepsaydir, VP of Solutions and Business Development at P.I. Works “With our innovative solutions and commitment to customer success, P.I. Works is poised to continue its growth and leadership in the industry.”

For more insights about P.I. Works solutions, visit P.I. Works at Mobile World Congress 2023 Barcelona in Hall 2, #2K20. Click here to learn more about P.I. Works’ showcase at MWC.

Media contact: marketing@piworks.net 

Source: P.I. Works

Business, Editorial, Lifestyle

Ransomware Is at Version 3.0 – Kaspersky Has a Solution in Their XDR Platform

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Did you know that Ransomware attacks started in 1989? At least that was the first known ransomware attack known to the modern world. It happened towards the end of the year in 1989 and it targeted the healthcare industry. No, not just a single healthcare institution that was attacked.

The First Ransomware

It was an industry wide attack initiated by a Dr. Joseph Popp, a PhD holder and AIDS researcher. He distributed 20,000 floppy disks (diskettes) to AIDS researchers around the world spanning 90 countries. He claimed that the disks contain a risk analysis program for AIDS via a questionnaire. The program does exist. Alongside the program though is also a malware that remains dormant in a PC making its source difficult to pinpoint back then. After the PC is powered on 90 time, the malware locks the PC and displays a message demanding a payment of US$ 189 and another US$ 379 for a software lease. This, the first ransomware in the world, was called the AIDS Trojan.

The Evolution of Ransomware

In 2020, Ransomware 2.0 became a thing and Kaspersky saw it. Attacks become even more targeted. Attackers employ threatening tactics that could increase the impact of the attack. They even pressure targets by threatening their public reputations. In that case, attackers can even demand for higher ransom.

In 2022, the world of Ransomware evolved again, and you now have Ransomware 3.0 or Lockbit. Instead of just locking the target’s data, they now control the target’s data. They have the liberty to sell these data to the highest bidders. They can even conduct DDoS or phishing attacks that targets their target’s clients or staff members of their target. Of course, the ransom goes up again. Lockbit has been identified as the most popular ransomware used in at least 115 known attacks in Southeast Asia.

Lockbit is not just used by a single group of attackers though. Lockbit is a group that also sells their services and ransomware program to other attacking groups. The latest known version of the program is Lockbit 3.0, and it is updated regularly to foil early detection, and even more targeted than ever before.

We Are NOT Safe

As it is, while Ransomware has been a term that has been thrown around for the past couple of years, it is a more serious problem than plenty thinks, especially with Lockbit 3.0. More ransomware attacks have occurred than we know. Most of them are reported too late too, meaning they have been attacked and would have to pay the ransom. While the healthcare industry is still one of the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks, the attacks also affects the education sector, manufacturing sector, and even motorsports. It is a serious problem, not just after you have been targeted, but even before; every one of us are vulnerable.

So how do you prevent an attack, or even foil one? There are a few methods that larger corporations employ that you can work with as well. One of them is to create data backups regularly. You can either get a cloud provider to do that for you or store your backup data in a physical server location within your premises. The physical option can cost a lot of money though, you have been warned.

Kaspersky’s Solution

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Source: Kaspersky

If not, why not just prevent it altogether with an early detection program for your entire digital infrastructure? That is what Kaspersky’s Extended Detection and Response (XDR) program aims to do.

Kaspersky’s XDR program is not just another anti-virus or cyber security program for the masses. It is a highly sophisticated program that should cover all your bases in terms of a system-wide cybersecurity measure. It is a sort of early detection and prevention platform that should offers multi-layered safety nets in your vast digital network.

While it is not a one-stop-shop solution for cyber security, Kaspersky’s XDR aims to cover most of your cybersecurity concerns from a single place. The platform aims to offer more visibility in the user’s cybersecurity network, simplify the processes and programs into a single space, and even foil new threats that are yet to be known to the wider industry. The question is ‘how’?

Kaspersky’s XDR is not just tailored to specific users. It is also a part of a bigger network that they call Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). While most of the data within the network cannot be specifically shared with Kaspersky’s clientele, data collected from each user is used within Kaspersky to form better understanding of upcoming and occurring threats. That also allows the program to understand threats better across industries and react accordingly based on the data it collected from previous known attacks.

It also simplifies the investigation processes by consolidating large volumes of alerts and incident reports into smaller clusters with differing priorities. On top of that, each incident report now comes with context that also ensures that the information provided is not just relevant, but also important to the investigation. It quickens the investigation process by streamlining the process and in turn also makes it more precise. Beyond that, Kaspersky’s XDR offers response options to attacks for better protection in the future. All of these should be accessible from a single interface by Kaspersky as well.

Doing More, Not Less

Again, the Kaspersky XDR platform is not a one-stop-shop or the only cybersecurity solution out there that could prevent the next big ransomware attack in your organization. As of 2023 though, Kaspersky’s platform has prevented the most ransomware attacks in the Southeast Asia region. In 2022 alone, Kaspersky has detected and prevented more than 130,000 ransomware attacks in Indonesia alone.

There are other things, in our opinion that you should also do to prevent an organization-wide ransomware attack. First, you must be aware; quite obviously. You also want to make sure that you do not respond to suspicious emails, or pick up any random drives and insert them to your work PC. We also recommend that you keep backups of your important data in a few locations, including cloud, and keep them separate and safe. But you can never be too safe, therefore having extra layers of security with Kaspersky’s XDR could also be that differentiating factor between paying a large ransom, or getting through your Monday like any other Mondays.

If you are interested in Kaspersky’s XDR program and even other services by Kaspersky, you can visit their website for more information. You can also email them directly for all your inquiries. Or, if you are more concerned with personal protection, you can still go to their website for your own end-point protection plan.

PR Newswire

TuanChe Limited Announces Receipt of Minimum Bid Price Notice From Nasdaq

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BEIJING, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TuanChe Limited (“TuanChe” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TC), a leading integrated automotive marketplace in China, today announced that it received a notification letter dated February 17, 2023 (the “Deficiency Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. (the “Nasdaq”), indicating that the Company is no longer in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Rule 5550(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules as the Company’s closing bid price per American depositary share (“ADS”), each representing sixteen Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share, of the Company, has been below US$1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days. The Deficiency Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company’s securities.

Pursuant to Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until August 16, 2023 (the “Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the closing bid price per ADS is at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.

In the event that the Company does not regain compliance by August 16, 2023, subject to the determination by the staff of Nasdaq, it may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days compliance period if it meets the continued listing requirements for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards, with the exception of bid price requirement, of the Nasdaq Capital Market, and provides written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency.

The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ADSs between now and August 16, 2023 and is considering its options, including an adjustment of its ADS-to-Class A ordinary share ratio, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Company is currently in compliance with all other Nasdaq continued listing standards. The Deficiency Letter does not affect the Company’s business operations, its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements or contractual obligations.

About TuanChe

Founded in 2010, TuanChe Limited (NASDAQ: TC) is a leading integrated automotive marketplace in China. TuanChe offers services to connect automotive consumers with various industry players such as automakers, dealers and other automotive service providers. TuanChe provides automotive marketing and transaction related services by integrating its online platforms with offline sales events. Through its integrated marketing solutions, TuanChe turns individual and isolated automobile purchase transactions into large-scale collective purchase activities by creating an interactive many-to-many environment. Furthermore, leveraging its proprietary data analytics and advanced digital marketing system, TuanChe’s online marketing service platform helps industry customers increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their advertising placements.

For more information, please contact ir@tuanche.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s business plans and development and business outlook, which can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
TuanChe Limited
Investor Relations
Tel: +86 (10) 6397-6232
Email: ir@tuanche.com

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Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1 (212) 481-2050
Email: tuanche@tpg-ir.com

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News

Zuckerberg Broadcasts Meta Verified which Will Cost USD$11.99

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Guess it’s time to get ticked. It seems like Zuckerberg is in agreement with Elon Musk. Using Instagram’s new broadcast feature, Meta’s CEO announced Meta Verified. The new “verified” program will cover all Meta-related services including Instagram and Facebook.

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Meta Verified users will be identifiable with a blue tick that appears next to their name. However, that’s not all that users are paying for. Meta Verified will also allow paying users to have enhanced protection against impersonation with proactive account monitoring by the company. This, of course, is meant for people with large, growing audiences that have increasingly become lures for scams. Meta is also promising live, on-demand help and more ways to express yourself as a verified user.

However, the most jarring feature is the promised increased visibility and reach on their platforms. In the official announcement, Meta states that verified users will have “Increased visibility and reach with prominence in some areas of the platform– like search, comments and recommendations.”. This is concerning given that Meta has already dramatically capped organic reach to help push its ads platform. Does this guarantee mean that unverified users and brands will be further suppressed and forced to pay?

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For now, the company assures users that their verified badges will remain as they build a more valuable subscription option. Meta Verified is rolling out in a testing phase in Australia and New Zealand for AUD 19.99 on the web, AUD 24.99 on iOS and Android; NZD 23.99 on the web, and NZD 29.99 on iOS and Android. Pricing from Zuckerberg shows that it will cost users USD$11.99 on the web and USD$14.99 on iOS and Android.

PR Newswire

WiMi Hologram Cloud Develops A Digital Content Compression and Processing System for Web 3.0

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BEIJING, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) (“WiMi” or the “Company”), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality (“AR”) Technology provider, today announced that it has been continuously optimizing its digital content compression technology. It has launched a digital content compression processing system to accommodate Web 3.0’s high bit-rate transmission requirements.

Compression is the reduction of the amount of data needed to represent digital content. WiMi’s digital content compression and processing system mainly deal with four kinds of redundancy: coding redundancy, spatial redundancy, temporal redundancy, and redundancy of irrelevant information.

The redundancy of digital content data is mainly manifested as coding redundancy caused by the word code in the digital content being more prominent than the optimal coding to form entropy; spatial redundancy caused by the correlation between adjacent pixels in the digital content; temporal redundancy caused by the correlation between different frames in the digital content sequence; and spectral redundancy caused by the correlation between different color or spectrum bands. Due to the sheer volume of digital content data, which is very difficult to store, transmit, and process, the application of WiMi’s system is essential for the more efficient, intelligent, and realistic environment required by Web 3.0.

Coding redundancy exists when the word code used is larger than the optimal code or relatively larger than the minimum length. This is where the concept of entropy comes into play, which has a more specific definition derived from a different discipline, entropy, in digital content processing. WiMi, therefore, optimizes codes intelligently by comparing them with particular algorithms and sorting out the disorganized codes to reduce the codes’ total entropy and redundancy.

Spatial redundancy is caused when addressing correlations between, for example, neighboring pixels in digital content. Spatial redundancy is a frequent type of data and is the most significant type presented in digital content images. There is often a spatial correlation between the colors of sampled points on the surface of the same scene, with adjacent points often taking on similar or identical values. Different data can have roughly the same histogram and entropy and approximately the same compression ratio. The pixels of any one image can reasonably be predicted from their neighboring pixel values, and these correlations are the potential basis for inter-pixel redundancy. To reduce inter-pixel redundancy, two-dimensional arrays of pixels can be transformed into a more efficient format. This type of transformation, known as mapping, takes the original digital content image data, transforms it into a dataset for reconstruction, and then merges it. The system will automatically identify and integrate to significantly reduce the amount of data in the digital content due to spatial redundancy and remove the excess data footprint.

Temporal redundancy, in close analogy to spatial redundancy, arises because of the inter-pixel correlation of adjacent frames in digital content data. The system can insert successive frames of digital content into a matrix of frame structures, linking each frame along a four-dimensional array. The first two dimensions are the number of rows and columns dimensions, the third dimension is the monochrome image, and the fourth is the number of frames in the image sequence. Of course, temporal redundancy refers not only to the image data of digital content but also to data such as speech data, control data, and operational and informational data, all of which can be compiled using the same theoretical basis for integration.

Unlike coding and spatial redundancy, Irrelevant information is a way of processing digital content data using biases or insensitivity in human vision or perception. For example, the human eye is insensitive to high-frequency information in color, so irreversible quantitative compression can be performed.

WiMi’s digital content compression processing system is based on the basic principles of a lossless compression framework. The size of the digital content data is actually information plus data redundancy. When the fundamental problem of data redundancy and data results is optimized, the performance of transmission speed can be significantly improved. WiMi is also continuously optimizing its holographic digital content compression and processing system and has previously introduced a parallel compression scheme with multi-tasking packages to considerably reduce the processing time and improve its performance. WiMi will continue to improve the system’s intelligent processing capabilities and project management performance to provide better services to customers in the Web 3.0 era.

About WIMI Hologram Cloud

WIMI Hologram Cloud, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIMI), whose commercial operations began in 2015, is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider that focuses on professional areas including holographic AR automotive HUD software, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic equipment, holographic semiconductor, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation and others. Its services and holographic AR technologies include holographic AR automotive application, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR advertising technology, holographic AR entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic communication and other holographic AR technologies.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release and the Company’s strategic and operational plans contain forward−looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward−looking statements in its periodic reports to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Forms 20−F and 6−K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases, and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Several factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward−looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition, and results of operations; the expected growth of the AR holographic industry; and the Company’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services.

Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and the current report on Form 6-K and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable laws.

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Source: WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc.

Accessories, Computers, Lifestyle, News

The 5th Generation RØDE NT1 Mic is That Do-It-All Mic You Have Been Looking For

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RØDE’s NT1 is quite legendary in the podcasting community. It is Rode’s oldest product namesake and what kickstarted the brand 30 years ago. If you are into recording gear, the Rode NT1 can be likened to the Shure SM58 for podcasters. Unlike the Shure though, the Rode is a condenser.

The latest RØDE NT1 is in its fifth generation now and comes with a few upgrades that makes it a must have for studio works. While some might say that it is a podcasting or radio mic, it can be used for other things like vocal recording too. To some extremes, the condenser can be used to record musical instruments.

You want to use this mic for all sort of recording also because it is the first condenser in the world that offers 32-bit float digital output. That also means that the mic can pick up loud sounds without clipping. For the laymen, that means that you are not going to get any sort of distortion even if you go above the usual threshold that 24-bit recording allows. In production terms, that also means you can capture more nuances in your recordings.

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Inside the condenser is RØDE’s precision engineered HF6 1-inch large-diaphragm gold-sputtered capsule to capture everything you can throw at it consistently. Because it is a condenser, it is rather sensitive too. In that case, the internal shock mounting should eliminate any unwanted noise or rattles in recording situations. At 4dBA, the RØDE NT1 is also the quietest studio condenser you can find in the world. That means you do not get too much hissing on the mic as you work with it. Alongside the 32-bit float digital output, the audio is recorded at 192KHz resolution, the highest digital resolution you can currently get for audio.

Within the Rode NT1, you can find the built-in DSP for APHEX audio processing. There is also a built-in compressor and noise gate to set certain a floor and ceiling for your recordings with the RØDE NT1. There is also a built-in two-step high-filter and Aural Exciter for even more fine tuning in your recordings.

For the first time ever for RØDE’s NT1 as well, it features both an XLR output alongside a USB output. They call it the Dual Connect output and both outputs exit from the bottom of the mic. This means that you could work with the regular mixer if you already spent on a digital interface. If it is your first NT1, you can save some money on the digital interface and plug it directly into your PC for your recordings. You can even get the NT1 to record at 32-bit float format when you plug it into your PC directly.

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The 5th generation RØDE NT1 will be available in either black or silver colour options. It is available for pre-order in select regions. You can check with your local retailers if you want to get your hands on one. It will set you back US$ 249 (MYR 1,103*). As legendary condensers go, the asking price could be a reasonable one. More information on the RØDE NT1 5th generation can be found on their website.

*Approximately based on exchange rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.43 as of 21/02/2023 on xe.com

Gaming, News

Blizzard announces Open Beta for Diablo IV and Releases in-game Opening Cinematic

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The doors to Sanctuary are about to open with the looming launch of Diablo IV. But, a select few will have the privilege to enter before anyone else during the Open Beta which will be happening from March 24 until March 26. Early Access happens the weekend before from March 17 to March 19.

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The Early Access and the Open Beta allow players to play through the prologue and first act of the game with a level cap of Level 25. In addition, players who complete the available content before the end of the early access and open beta are able to continue slaying the hordes of hell even after completing the available content. However, they will not be able to progress beyond the level cap. Given the open-world take on the gothic dungeon crawler, this should give players a better feel for what’s coming when the game launches on 6 June.

That said, it should be noted that the experiences during this time will be, as the name suggests, in beta. Players who do take part in the Early Access and Open Beta will be actively involved in the development of the game and will encounter bugs and glitches which will help the team at Blizzard deliver a better end product.

Diablo IV | In-Game Intro Cinematic

To be part of the early access beta, you will need to redeem your “Beta Early Access” code that you registered for earlier. This can be done at the Diablo IV beta website. If you’ve pre-purchased Diablo IV, you’ll automatically be able to access the early access and open beta. The open beta and early access will be happening across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Those using consoles for the beta will be given a redeemable code for a beta copy of the game upon registration and redemption of the “Beta Early Access” code. Keep in mind, each code can only be redeemed for one platform.

PR Newswire

YouLianCloud Officially Accesses Baidu ERNIE Bot, Driving the Development of Financial AIGC

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SHANGHAI, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On February 14, 2023, YouLianCloud announced to be the first batch of early experience officers of ERNIE Bot. Subsequently, YouLianCloud will fully experience ERNIE Bot ‘s ability to use AI to drive intelligent financial content production and jointly promote smarter, better quality financial intelligence products and services.

Next, YouLianCloud will apply the results of Baidu’s leading intelligent dialogue technology in the field of financial AIGC. This move marks the priority of YouLianCloud to gain the support of leading AI technology, and also marks the first landing of conversational language modeling technology in domestic financial intelligence scenarios.

ERNIE Bot is a generative conversational product launched by Baidu based on Wenxin’s large model technology.

As the leading intelligent financial information engine in China, YouLianCloud takes ecological connection as the core, deeply cultivates the financial industry and AIGC, uses natural language processing, big data and knowledge graph technology, relies on intelligent creation, intelligent connection, intelligent opinion integration financial SaaS, and provides enterprises with intelligent applications for multiple scenarios such as sales, marketing, investment research, and risk control.

In 2020, with ecological connection as the core, YouLianCloud launched the intelligent financial information connection engine “YouLian Connection” to automate and intelligently connect the online communication mode in real time, safely and accurately, helping enterprises to realize cost reduction and efficiency increase. In 2021, YouLianCloud deeply researched the field of financial AI and cultivated rich insight into the needs of the financial sector. By combining natural language processing, Knowledge Graph and generative AI technology, YouLianCloud launched the intelligent financial information creation platform “YouLian AIGC”, which generates content in the form of intelligent financial information and intelligent financial videos to help enterprises develop intelligently.

At present, “ERNIE Bot” is making a sprint before going online. YouLianCloud has priority to internal testing with ERNIE Bot, and integrates ERNIE Bot’s technical capabilities. It will deepen cooperation with Baidu in various fields such as product development and standard formulation. With the assistance of Baidu’s technical team, YouLianCloud will continue to build diversified solutions for more financial scenarios. Through technology sharing, training empowerment, and joint marketing, YouLianCloud will strengthen its competitiveness, create more financial AI application solutions and services for users, and ultimately unlock new industrial opportunities and lead industrial transformation and upgrading.

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Which category takes best performance on TikTok? Key Findings From Shoplus 2022 TikTok Trends Report

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HONG KONG, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Report: “Her Economy” is on the rise, Beauty and Personal Care, Womenswear and Lingerie accounted for 44% in TikTok e-commerce

As the most welcomed TikTok analytics tool, Shoplus released its TikTok E-commerce Product Trends Report of the 2022 Year-End Mega Sales Season in February 2023. Shoplus utilizes platform advantages and comprehensive analysis to analyze TikTok e-commerce product trends from September to November 2022, and conduct the product insights of TikTok e-commerce of major sales countries including the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

This TikTok trends report identifies the future market conditions and helps in understanding growth opportunities for TikTok business. It also assists you to predict which product category will have high potential in the upcoming year, based on the 2022 Year-End Mega Sales Season on TikTok. Enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions for future growth.

Key insights from the report include:

The Continuing Rise of TikTok Ecommerce is the benefit of Favorable Policies.

  • During September – November 2022, Indonesia’s sales showed steady growth, but its market share dropped from 43% in September 2022 to 35% in November 2022. However, it still holds the dominant position.
  • From September – November 2022, Thailand’s market share increased significantly, with sales growth ahead of the market. Its market share increased from 14% in September 2022 to 19% in November 2022.

Rise of the SHEconomy: Beauty and Personal Care, Womenswear and Lingerie accounted for 44%.

  • Beauty and Personal Care, Womenswear and Lingerie are the two categories occupying the top two positions.
  • Except from the need for self-pleasure, their needs for home comfort should not be underestimated, such as Home Supplies, Baby & Maternity and Kitchenware.

Indonesia Market: the consumption price range is within USD 8. High-priced positioning need to be nurtured for a long time.

  • The best-selling prices of most categories in Indonesia are within USD 8.
  • Indonesian consumers are still in the early stage of consumption habits on the TikTok e-commerce platform.

Thailand Market: Consumer are willing to pay for a higher price in terms of hobbies and beauty consumption.

  • Interest-related categories are distributed relatively evenly in each price range. Products with a unit price of more than USD 20 account for about 10%-30% of the market share.

Among the Christmas-related product categories, Beauty and Personal Care ranked NO. 1.

  • Beauty and Personal Care dominate the market, taking 51.4% of the market share on TikTok Christmas-related product category sales distribution, from November 1st to December 11th, 2022.

See the full report for more details and methodology. 

Shoplus, the all-in-one TikTok data analytics tool provides ranking lists for sounds, videos, hashtags, influencers, LIVE streams, products, and shops. LIVE streams and shops are newly launched features. Real-time monitoring, comprehensive analysis, and rich database are the three core characteristics of Shoplus. This make Shoplus stand out from other TikTok analytics tools. It was launched to meet the emerging need for TikTokers and brands. 

At its core, it provides the necessary TikTok analytics to help influencers and brands stay on the right track and make conscious decisions based on reliable data. If a TikTok content creator is looking for more content inspiration. It saves them the manual effort of browsing related TikTok hashtags, popular sounds, trending videos, etc. If a brand wants to grow its business or a seller is seeking the opportunity to start their own business on TikTok. It gives you product selection based on the sales volume of TikTok e-commerce and a detailed influencer profile search.

Key Features:

  • Discover product potential. It analyses the TikTok product trends of different categories based on hourly-updated data on TikTok. So you can maximize product profit potential and craft your product strategy more efficiently.
  • To optimize your video strategy. To unlock advanced content metrics for videos, sounds, and hashtags that make it easy to grow your audiences.
  • Gain competitor insights. View comprehensive data on influencer performance and engagement, and keep track of what strategies your competitors are currently using.

Shoplus is formerly known as Tikmeta. The TikTok data analytics viewer is designed to help users analyze the characteristics of TikTok creators and offer multi-dimensional data analysis for TikTok business. It constantly explores the relationship between videos and talents to discover potential products through audience needs. With comprehensive data analysis and visual presentation, you can be informed of trends and discover product potential more easily. Discover more at Shoplus.net.

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Samsung Debuts the Odyssey Ark & the Wall All-in-One in Malaysia

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Samsung’s TVs and displays are some of the most sought-after displays in the market. Their Odyssey gaming monitors, QLED and QD-OLED TVs are some of the most complete and advanced displays that are currently on the market. However, when it comes to displays, the company is also known for providing industry-leading displays to commercial clients like cinemas.

The company is now bringing its new The Wall All-in-One and Odyssey Ark to Malaysia. The Wall is one of Samsung’s most versatile offerings allowing users to combine 1x1m squares to create a seamless display of any size. With The Wall All-in-One, Samsung is upping the ante and bringing a complete smart TV experience to the lineup.

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Source: Samsung

The new All-in-One version comes with a built-in control box and features panels that are a mere 49mm thin. With Samsung’s Black Seal technology, the blacks produced by the panels are purer with enhanced depth and details. This is complemented by the company’s Ultra Chroma technology which uses narrower wavelengths to produce RGB colours that are twice as pure and more accurate compared to conventional LEDs.

The Odyssey Ark is a large, curved gaming monitor which takes immersion to the next level. The 55-inch 100R rotating gaming screen features a refresh rate of 165Hz and a 1ms grey-to-grey (GtG) response time. With an all-new Cockpit mode and Ark Dial controller, the gaming monitor is set to bring console and PC gamers to the next level.

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Source; Samsung

It’s not just a display, the Odyssey Ark also comes with four speakers and two central woofers that provide an immersive soundscape with Samsung’s Sound Dome technology. It’s also Dolby Atmos certified.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Odyssey Ark and The Wall All-in-One displays are currently available in Malaysia at the Senheng x Samsung Premium Experience Store at the Shoppes at Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur. Prices are as follows:

ModelModel CodeRecommended Retail Price (RRP)
110-inch 2KLH012IABMHS/XSMYR495,543.00
146-inch 2KLH016IABMHS/XSMYR707,132.00
146-inch 4KLH008IABMUS/XSMYR1,229,419.00
55’’ Odyssey ArkLS55BG970NEXXSMYR13,999