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GWM Doubles Down On New Energy & Electrification at Auto Shanghai 2023

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Great Wall Motor, an automotive company focused on creating vehicles with greener, more sustainable energy sources, doubled down on its commitment to new energy vehicles (NEVs) at the recently held Auto Shanghai 2023. The company showcased a new range of NEVs that form its five major brands – HAVAL, TANK, ORA, POER and WEY – that upped the ante with hybrid and NEVs. It also showcased GWM’s readiness to be the next xEV leader.

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Their showcase at Auto Shanghai 2023, showcased their prowess and dedication to NEVs. Having only recently announced their commitment to new energy vehicles with their nine-in-nine strategy, the showcase at Auto Shanghai 2023, reinforced their commitment with the launch of fifteen new energy vehicles which advances Great Wall Motor’s mission. These vehicles also cover a wide range of segments from pickups to SUVs to plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).

At the show, GWM HAVAL introduced an all-new star product lineup. The hallmark of the showcase was the new energy SUV from GWM HAVAL dubbed the Fierce Dragon MAX in the Chinese market. It boasts the revolutionary Hi4 (Hybrid Intelligent 4WD) technology. The Fierce Dragon MAX features what GWM calls a youthful, futuristic design. Together with this, GWM also launched a new pickup; a 6×6 version of the GWM POER alongside their hybrid pickup – the POER Shanhai PHEV/HEV. The latter further enforces GWM’s commitment to developing new energy pickup solutions.

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Two new NEVs were also showcased by GWM TANK at the exhibition. THE TANK400 PHEV made its world debut while the luxury off-road new energy SUV TANK500 went on worldwide pre-sale. On the high-end intelligent NEV side of things, GWM showcased its luxury MPV model – the GWM WEY Gaoshan PHEV. This first was complemented by the six-seater electric PHEV SUV, the GWM WEY Lanshan. GWM ORA also released two pure electric vehicles.

Together with all these exciting new vehicles and offerings, GWM also showcased its innovation strengths. The company showed off new technology and platforms like the 3.0T V6 engine+9HAT+P2 platform, Hi4, TANK platform, and the proprietary 6×6 super off-road platform. These innovations were lauded and praised by critics and dealers present at the exhibition.

Parker Shi, Vice President and Head of the International Market at GWM reiterated the company’s commitment to technology advancement and sustainable technology saying, “GWM will rely on the forest ecosystem to accelerate technology iteration and product upgrading, and provide global users with more high-quality and intelligent new-energy products in line with GWM’s intelligent NEV’s philosophy of ‘Greener, Higher, and Safer’.”

Android, Lifestyle, Mobile, News

You Can Now Unlock your BMW With Your Android Smartphones, If It Supports UWB Digital Keys

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Last year, iOS users got their first dibs in unlocking their cars; well, their BMWs with their smartphone. They call this a Digital Key Plus and it was made exclusively for the iPhone. With ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, a sort of secure wireless communication technology that was introduced in the iPhone not too long before. They also introduced the same technology in Samsung’s Galaxy device and a few Android devices a few years ago onward. To be fair, the technology was introduced specifically for modern cars that now offers keyless entry technology. The technology was meant to be worked into a digital key that you can use to unlock and drive your car even without the original key from the manufacturers for the specific cars. So far though the only manufacturer that has been progressive enough to introduce digital keys for smartphones is BMW, for iPhone users.

That will not be the case anymore though, at least in terms of only iPhone users getting BMW’s love. BMW have updated their cars to bring digital keys to Samsung and a few Google Pixel devices running Android 13 and supporting UWB connection. Samsung devices from the Galaxy S21 Ultra onward with UWB support can now unlock BMW cars. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Fold 3, Note 20 also can now support UWB digital keys. Select Google Pixel smartphone like the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro can unlock BMW cars with UWB digital keys too.

There is another caveat too with the new UWB digital key function. The function will only work with BMW vehicles produced November 2022 onward with older vehicles to be added in the future via a software update.

BMW says that the function can be easily activated via the My BMW app, available on the Google Play Store. Once activated, your smartphone becomes your Digital Key Plus. That also means that you can leave your physical keys in the drawer and drive your car as if it had a key in it just if you carry your smartphones with the My BMW app with you. It does not just unlock your car and allow you to drive it wherever you want to go, you can also program the BMW to lock itself as you walk away from your BMW. That way you can walk away from your car without worrying about locking your cars.

For now, BMW has not opened the function to any other Android devices. As more Android smartphones feature UWB function on the smartphones, we are suspecting that BMW will also start offering more Digital Key Plus support to other devices. BMW will not be the only manufacturer that jumps on the Digital Key bandwagon too as more smartphones support UWB.

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Ampotech joins Coastal Sustainability Alliance to Support Decarbonization of Maritime Sector

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SINGAPORE, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore-based energy technology startup Ampotech is bringing its internet of things enabled energy management technology to the maritime sector. On 25 April 2023, Ampotech was one of 11 new members signing a Memorandum of Understanding to join the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA).

Coastal Sustainability Alliance
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CSA, launched in 2022 and helmed by Kuok Maritime, is an alliance dedicated to decarbonizing Singapore’s marine industry by developing electric vessels, charging infrastructure and power management systems, as well as coastal logistics optimization solutions. The 18 member CSA expects to invest over S$20 million into various sustainability efforts over the next ten years with the aim of a 50% reduction in vessel carbon emissions and 20% in marine traffic by 2030.

“The Coastal Sustainability Alliance’s efforts to build the next generation coastal logistics ecosystem has progressed to plans. The alliance is excited to contribute in incubating our local start-ups. Ampotech’s research initiatives will reinforce the efficiency and reliability of our PXO vessels. We will provide them with our full support to achieve our common goals.” Victor Yeap, Senior General Manager, PaxOcean.

As one of the new technology providers in CSA, Ampotech expects to work closely with fellow members PaxOcean, M1, GenPlus, and ST Engineering to track and optimize the energy use of the battery-powered PXO e-tug and e-supply vessels, which will be the first and largest locally designed, built, and deployed boats to be in operation in Singapore.

“Our energy management technology is proven for on-shore applications in commercial and industrial buildings, and we are excited to have the opportunity to bring those capabilities into the maritime sector with CSA to have a larger impact” said Ampotech CEO William Temple.

About Ampotech

Ampotech Pte Ltd is an energy technology company based in Singapore that develops internet of things (IoT) hardware and AI-enabled software to help businesses collect, analyse, and integrate building and machine electricity usage data for sustainability reporting, benchmarking, automation, and facilities management. Ampotech’s products and software are trusted by industry leaders in the energy and real estate sectors, with thousands of devices deployed in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. Ampotech has been recognized as one of the top climate tech companies in Southeast Asia, and has won awards for its technology and impact in the built environment sector. For more information, please visit www.ampotech.com.

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Cyble Triumphs Yet Again With 9 Category Wins at the Global InfoSec Awards 2023, Including Editor’s Choice for Cybersecurity Startup

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Cyble recognized with 9 wins at the prestigious 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAConference2023

ATLANTA, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cyble, the Y Combinator-backed leader in AI-powered global cyber threat intelligence, today announced that it has been named a winner in 9 categories of the 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards hosted by the Cyber Défense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine.  

Cyble recognized with 9 wins at the prestigious 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAConference2023
Cyble recognized with 9 wins at the prestigious 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAConference2023

The recognition further consolidates Cyble’s position as a global technology and cybersecurity leader and a trusted agile partner that empowers businesses with cutting-edge engineering solutions that ingest and enrich data using AI/ML and Natural language processing (NLP) technologies to offer over 40 different types of alerts across six use cases. Last year, in June 2022, Cyble swept the coveted Global InfoSec Awards 2022 – Editor’s Choice Threat Intelligence – with wins in 8 categories.

Founded in early 2019, Cyble has swiftly expanded into a team of top-notch cybersecurity specialists with global reach, supported by the industry’s leading figures. The company’s commitment to exploring new horizons in threat research and enhancing its AI/ML capabilities have led to its exceptional 3X growth from 2021 to 2023, with the world’s leading Fortune 500 companies turning to Cyble for their Threat Intelligence needs.

In March 2023, Cyble was recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Startup Employers 2023. Hot on the heels of their Forbes recognition and recent Cybersecurity Excellence Awards wins – taking home Gold for Best Threat Intelligence Platform 2023 and Fastest-growing Cybersecurity Companies in North America – Cyble has done it again, earning yet another impressive accolade.

“Cyble embodies three major features we judges look for to become winners: understanding tomorrow’s threats, today, providing a cost-effective solution, and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach,” said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.

Please join Cyble at the #RSAC RSA Conference 2023 today and be a part of the company’s red-carpet experience. With a focus on gathering intelligence from the deep, dark, and surface web, the company has quickly established itself as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups in the industry, known for its advanced threat research. The news of these wins at #RSAC 2023 closely follows the announcement of the former BookMyShow CTO Mahesh Vandi Chalil joining Cyble as its Chief Product and Technology Officer.

Beenu Arora, Co-founder and CEO of Cyble. “We’re thrilled to be recognized with one of the most coveted awards in the industry, and we couldn’t be happier to have been a part of the event by CDM. As CDM celebrates its 11th anniversary as an independent cybersecurity news and information provider, we sincerely congratulate them. The fact that CDM aims to showcase more innovative players with new and unique technologies makes this recognition all the more valuable to us.”

“We are honored and thankful to receive this recognition from Cyber Defense Magazine,” said Manish Chachada, Co-founder and COO of Cyble. “At Cyble, we are committed to addressing the modern, complex, and unprecedented cybersecurity challenges arising from the constantly changing threat landscape. These awards are a testament to our continued efforts towards securing governments, businesses, and individuals, even as we scale and grow.”

About Cyble:

Cyble (YC W21) is a leading global cyber intelligence startup that utilizes patent-pending AI-powered threat intelligence to help organizations manage cyber risks. With the ability to provide the fastest and most comprehensive coverage across adversaries, infrastructure, exposure, weaknesses, and targets from the deep web, dark web, and surface web, Cyble is quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups in the industry, receiving recognition from Forbes and other esteemed organizations. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, and with offices in Australia, Singapore, and India, Cyble has a global presence.
To learn more about Cyble, visit www.cyble.com. 

For more information on this press release, please contact:
Email:      Enquiries@Cyble.com
Mobile:    +1 678 379 3241

About CDM InfoSec Awards

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s tenth year of honoring InfoSec innovators from around the Globe. Our submission requirements are for any startup, early stage, later stage, or public companies in the INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC) space who believe they have a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. Learn more at www.cyberdefenseawards.com

About the Judging

The judges are CISSP, FMDHS, CEH, certified security professionals who voted based on their independent review of the company submitted materials on the website of each submission including but not limited to data sheets, white papers, product literature and other market variables. CDM has a flexible philosophy to find more innovative players with new and unique technologies, than the one with the most customers or money in the bank. CDM is always asking “What’s Next?” so we are looking for best of breed, next generation InfoSec solutions.

About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry.  We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives.  Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.

Source: Cyble Inc.

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Quhuo Announces Partnership to Utilize Search Giant Baidu’s Recently Unveiled AI-Powered ERNIE Bot

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BEIJING, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) (“Quhuo” or the “Company”), a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China, announced a partnership with Baidu on April 24 to gain access to their recently unveiled ERNIE Bot, a new-generation large language model (LLM). Quhuo will soon have full access to the massive capabilities of ERNIE Bot, which can interpret human languages and deliver accurate, logical, and fluent responses almost on a par with humans. This strategic collaboration marks Quhuo’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge AI technology that can empower multiple business scenarios including front, middle, and back-office functions, while continuing to innovate based on its existing technology solutions.

ERNIE Bot is a generative AI product introduced by Baidu based on its Big model ERNIE family. The company has been developing its artificial intelligence capabilities for over ten years and has developed an industrial-grade, knowledge-enhanced Big Model ERNIE with cross-modal and cross-linguistic deep semantic understanding and generation capabilities, designed to facilitate intelligent transformations across various industries such as finance, energy, media, and public affairs.

Mr. Pan Fan, CTO of Quhuo, commented, “In recent years, the rapid development of technologies such as deep learning and natural language processing has enabled AI technology to be widely used in many fields. As CTO, it is imperative to keep up with the development of AI technology and through this cooperation with Baidu’s ERNIE Bot, we expect to be better positioned to apply AI technology to process a large amount of data and information that previously required manual processing, improve the intelligence and automation of our business, and provide multi-product support. We will continue to closely follow the development of AI and explore more application scenarios to enhance momentum and opportunities for Quhuo’s development.”

Powering up Quhuo’s products, front- and back-end business functions with ERNIE Bot

By implementing Baidu’s ERNIE Bot, Quhuo+ and SaaS technology, Quhuo will be better placed to serve and empower localized life service providers in China. Through this cooperation, Quhuo will access ERNIE Bot’s semantic computing technology and intelligent dialogue engine to improve front-end business efficiency by providing personalized assistants to complete tasks that previously required manual input thereby providing customers with a more intelligent service experience. Specifically, Quhuo will utilize ERNIE Bot’s memory mechanisms, contextual understanding, and dialogue planning abilities to improve the customer service level of its front-end Chengtu homestay business by connecting with customers in a timely manner to solve issues they may have.

Quhuo will also use artificial intelligence to support middle and back-end business functions, including business review support, data support and predictive analysis. The Company will empower administrative departments to improve the efficiency of their routine work, complete data and report generation, preparation and review, as well as low-code generation and development of middle and back-end systems.

By integrating the capability of ERNIE Bot into Quhuo’s products, more personalized services can be provided, while simultaneously bringing users a more efficient and convenient experience. The application of AI technology is expected to help Quhuo to process a large amount of data and information and provide accurate analysis and prediction, realize business automation and intelligence, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Leslie Yu, Quhuo CEO said, “Technology optimizes efficiency. It is crystal clear to us that AI technology is integral to Quhuo’s future development hence we have already been testing AI technology for online communication with workers and operations to improve communication efficiency. In this context, we firmly believe the introduction of Baidu’s ERNIE Bot will further enhance Quhuo’s technical capability to realize multi-scenario business intelligence. We expect that the addition of ERNIE Bot will complement and remold Quhuo’s technology in the future.”

About Quhuo Limited

Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) (“Quhuo” or the “Company”) is a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China. Leveraging Quhuo+, its proprietary technology infrastructure, Quhuo is dedicated to empowering and linking workers and local life service providers and providing end-to-end operation solutions for the life service market. The Company currently provides multiple industry-tailored operational solutions, primarily including on-demand delivery solutions, mobility service solutions, housekeeping and accommodation solutions, and other services, meeting the living needs of hundreds of millions of families in the communities.

With the vision of promoting employment, stabilizing income and empowering entrepreneurship, Quhuo explores multiple scenarios to promote employment of workers, provides, among others, safety and security and vocational training to protect workers, and helps workers plan their career development paths to realize their self-worth.

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This press 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 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding Quhuo’s business development, financial outlook, beliefs and expectations. Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Quhuo’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Quhuo’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to Quhuo’s abilities to (1) manage its growth and expand its operations, (2) address any or all of the risks and challenges in the future in light of its limited operating history and evolving business portfolios, (3) remain in its competitive position in the on-demand food delivery market or further diversify its solution offerings and customer portfolio, (4) maintain relationships with major customers and to find replacement customers on commercially desirable terms or in a timely manner or at all, (5) maintain relationships with existing industry customers or attract new customers, (6) attract, retain and manage workers on its platform, and (7) maintain its market shares in relation to competitors in existing markets and its success in expansion into new markets, as well as the length and severity of the development of COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Quhuo’s business and industry. Other risks and uncertainties are included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the final prospectus related to the IPO filed with the SEC on July 10, 2020 and the Company’s latest annual report on Form 20-F. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and Quhuo undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Accessories, Computers, Gaming, Lifestyle, News

[next@Acer 2023] Acer Announces New Predator X34 V and Nitro XZ452CU V Gaming Monitors – Getting Ahead of The Curve.

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Acer announced their Orion X last week alongside a few new gaming laptops. The Orion X is a gaming desktop tower that weighs 9kg though. That also means that unlike a gaming laptop, if you buy a Predator Orion X, you only get the tower without any other peripherals. For you to start gaming with the Orion X, you still need a keyboard, a mouse, and probably speakers or headphones. The most important thing to get with a gaming desktop is a big ol’ gaming monitor, and Acer has announced some of them too.

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V

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This is a little bit of a curious thing for us. We have always known Acer’s Nitro brand as the sort of entry-level gaming brand for gamers looking for the best value in gaming gear without spending a fortune. They do not need the best of the best, just something they can work with the money they are willing to spend.

This one feel more premium than it should though. It does not offer Full HD resolution. Instead, it offers a rather premium QHD resolution. It is not just QHD 1440p either, it is a 44.5-inch ultrawide 1440p resolution display. You get 5,120 by 1,440 resolution at 32:9 aspect ratio for more real estate on your monitor. That means you get to see more in your game world. You are not getting some cheap display panel that runs slower than snail too. You are getting 165Hz from this monitor with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for a fast, smooth gameplay that is free of screen tearing. Then there are the colours this thing offers. You get 90% in DCI-P3 of colour gamut coverage, meaning it offers a rather accurate and rich projection in terms of colours. It offers VESA certified DisplayHDR 400 rating meaning it offers up to 400 nits in brightness. That is not exactly bright, but in your gaming den, it still looks good. To keep your eyes from falling off, there is BlueLightShield Pro, Flickerless, Low-Dimming, and ComfyView technologies from Acer. It also has a KVM USB hub with a USB Type-C input for display, data, and even device charging all at the same time. It even has an RJ45 port if you want to hide your network cable.

All of these means you are getting a premium gaming experience.  It is an Acer Nitro gaming device; therefore, we are expecting a rather small price tag as well. We think that the Nitro XZ452CU V could be the best valued premium gaming monitor you can buy when it is available. If you are looking for something more premium though, you can get your hands on something else, a Predator.

Predator X34 V

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As its name suggests, it is a smaller display at 34-inch compared to the 44.5-inch from the newly launched Nitro. It is still an ultra-wide panel, but just a little shorter than the Nitro. But it is a much nicer panel you get over the Nitro too.

Instead of a regular IPS, or run-of-the-mill VA panel, you get a brilliant looking OLED panel. The OLED panel offers 3,440 and 1,440 pixels to you at VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400, thanks to the OLED technology. It also offers 99% coverage in DCI-P3 colour gamut for the most vivid colours and image you can get currently.

It is a Predator gaming monitor; you can expect it to be fast. The 1800R curved panel offers 175Hz in refresh rate and Grey-to-Grey response time is brought down to 0.1ms for the most responsive and smoothest gaming experience you can get from a monitor. It comes with AMD’s FreeSynch Premium and Variable Refresh Rate technology for not only a tear-free gaming experience, but a reduced power consumption to save on your electricity bill (not a lot, but savings are still savings). It also offers Acer’s suite of eye protection technology like BlueLightShield Pro, Flickerless, Low-Dimming, ComfyView, and EyeSafe 2.0.

Price and Availability

The Predator X34 V and Nitro XZ452CU V will both be available in the North American markets in the fourth quarter of 2023. We are expecting that Malaysia would get the new monitors just a little later than the North American markets. The larger Nitro XZ452CU V, to no one’s surprise, will start at US$ 999.99 (MYR 4,438*), cheaper than the Predator X34 V. The Predator X34 V starts at US$ 300 more than the Nitro at US$ 1,299.99 (MYR 5,769*). There are no official prices for Malaysia just yet. More on Acer’s new Nitro XZ452CU V and Predator X34 V can be found on their website.

*approximately based on the exchange rate of US$ 1 =  MYR 4.44 as of 24/04/2023 on xe.com

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Asia’s EV Race: Selex Motors raises $3 million from ADB Ventures, Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia and others

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Accelerating the fastest growing EV ASEAN nation to effectively reduce carbon footprint of the last mile transportation segment.

SINGAPORE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hanoi-based Selex Smart Electric Vehicles JSC (Selex Motors) is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery pack manufacturing industry in Vietnam and is currently in a US$ 3 million convertible note investment round with ADB Ventures – Asian Development Banks’s venture arm, Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia, Touchstone Partners, and Sopoong Ventures.

Through this round, the fund will be utilized to expand production lines and support vehicle sales while setting up battery-swapping systems in key cities in Vietnam, solidifying Selex’s position as the nation’s first and largest shared battery-swapping network provider.

“The unwavering support reaffirms our common goal of combating climate change and provides an important boost to our business. Through this round’s investment, we are looking forward to establishing a strong foothold in Vietnam and building a foundation for regional expansion” said Selex Motors Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nguyen H.P. Nguyen.

Selex’s flagship electric two-wheeler (E2W) vehicles are designed for high-usage applications with its own battery-swapping solution allowing users to replenish the energy for up to 150 km in under two minutes, a key enabler for EV adoption in commercial activities. Furthermore, this model has a 50% load capacity improvement compared to existing alternatives, and the electric powertrain reduces maintenance and fuel costs by over 30%, consequently lowering overall logistics costs for corporate fleets and increasing the net income of deliverers.

“By displacing gasoline-based 2-wheelers with E2Ws in last-mile logistics fleets, Selex’s growth will naturally mitigate carbon emissions which our sources estimate up to 50,000 tons by 2025,” he added.

Selex is a first of its kind to develop from scratch an optimal electric ecosystem for last-mile transportation to reduce the operation costs and impact of the logistics industry. The company also holds a significant Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio consisting of 10 patents, 5 designs, and 4 trademarks — incubated at its in-house research and development facility.

“The electrification of road transport will have a profound and transformative impact on the automotive manufacturing and logistics sectors in Southeast Asia. We are proud to be part of Selex’s journey from the very beginning and look forward to them becoming an important regional player in the coming years,” said ADB Ventures Investment Specialist Charles Cole Navarro.

The EV sector is gaining massive traction in Asia and the Pacific with an estimated valuation of over US$ 777 billion in 2027, registering a CAGR of 19.1%, while the Vietnamese market for E2W is the biggest and fastest growing among ASEAN nations and is also the second largest globally. With petrol-powered two-wheelers being one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in major cities, electrification will greatly benefit high-usage applications such as last-mile transport to minimize carbon footprint.

“We are thrilled to back Selex Motors in this latest round. With Vietnam widely regarded as the center of the motorcycle industry in Asia, we are convinced of the huge impact on decarbonization that Selex creates by bringing cleaner energy into transportation, as well as providing strong financial incentives for corporate partners and riders to make this switch to electric scooters. We are extremely excited to join forces with ADB Ventures, Touchstone, and Sopoong in supporting Vietnam’s EV ecosystem and Selex’s journey for sustainable mobility,” said Gilles Vermot Desroches, President of Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia.

As Selex continues to work towards its mission, Selex invites like-minded corporate partners to join in the effort. For more information, visit www.selex.vn. 

About Selex Motors

Based in Hanoi, Selex Motors is a pioneering startup in electric vehicles in Southeast Asia. The company was co-founded in 2018 by three co-founders, including two Ph.D. graduates in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, who decided to return to their home country to make an impact.  Selex Motors aims to accelerate the transition to green transportation through a proprietary and innovative ecosystem for electric two-wheelers. Selex Motors currently focuses on applying its solution in the fast-growing segments of last-mile transport in Vietnam, with a plan for regional expansion in the near future.

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JMGO Achieves $2.24 Million Kickstarter Goal with Its N1 Ultra 4K Triple Color Laser Gimbal Projector

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Achieving more than 100 times the stretch goal, the N1 Ultra has proven to be widely recognized for its premium audio-visual performance and ultimate level of flexibility.

SHENZHEN, China, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, JMGO, a pioneer of smart projectors, has completed its 45-day crowdfunding project on Kickstarter, successfully raising US$ 2.24 million and achieving 112 times the stretch goal. Within the first 24 hours, the project had managed to raise US$ 1.16 million from 994 supportive backers, and it only took 25 days to hit the milestone of US$ 2 million. As of April 23rd, 1706 backers are eagerly awaiting the immersive audio-visual experience that this versatile and portable projector will provide.

JMGO N1 Ultra Triple Color Laser Gimbal Projector
JMGO N1 Ultra Triple Color Laser Gimbal Projector

Since its debut, the N1 Ultra has been well received by the industry and media for its outstanding picture quality and ingenious gimbal design. The projector was subsequently recognized as the “Best Projectors 2023” by Trusted Reviews and recommended by top-tier technology publications such as Android Central and MakeUseOf among other accolades from top-tier technology publications. The N1 Ultra has been lauded as a “performance beast” by Projector Reviews for its excellent color reproduction, deep blacks, impressive shadow detail, and excellent color accuracy after calibration.

“With the enthusiastic support of our backers, we are delighted to demonstrate the positive momentum in our commercial success, which is driven by our consumer-centric innovation,” said Will Wang, Chief Product Officer of JMGO. “The success of the Kickstarter campaign undoubtedly is a confidence booster and has enabled us to further the mission of transforming user experience through constant innovation in optical technology.”

Proprietary Technology-Powered Visuals

The N1 Ultra projects a shining bright image at 4,000 ANSI Lumens and 4K UHD resolution, making cinematic experience possible even during daytime. Behind the stunning image is the MALC Triple Color Laser Optics – a proprietary technology developed by JMGO to take the picture quality of laser projectors to the next level. The MALC Laser Engine taps the Modularized Laser Stacking Technology to achieve better optical efficiency and heat dissipation while keeping the projector at a compact size. Unevenly distributed brightness and laser speckles are challenges facing laser projectors. Equipped with the Quad Layered Diffuser System, the N1 Ultra is capable of delivering a brightness uniformity of over 95%. Users will not be troubled by the irritating speckles caused by the laser engine, as the Dynamic Light Speckle Reducer Technology (LSR) is already in place to effectively reduce laser speckles by more than 96%.

As a triple color laser projector, the N1 Ultra provides users with true-to-life images with accurate and natural colors. It covers 110% BT.2020 color gamut with color accuracy at △E<1, which far surpasses LED and single laser projectors in the market. A contrast ratio of 1,600:1 plus HDR 10 presents users with clear details in both highlights and deep blacks. JMGO also takes into consideration the needs of A/V enthusiasts and incorporates Color Manage System (CMS) into the N1 Ultra to allow them to calibrate the image to their preference by adjusting parameters such as gamma, white balance, and color space.

To complement the visuals, the N1 Ultra boasts a powerful sound system co-created with Dynaudio, a leading Danish loudspeaker brand. The sound system, which is certified by Dolby Audio and DTS, packs two 10-watt speakers featuring 45Hz extreme low-frequency bass. In short, the N1 Ultra offers an all-in-one home theater solution so that users no longer have to rely on external speakers.

Panning and Tilting like a Gimbal

In addition to the MALC Triple Color Laser Optics, another feature that excites Kickstarter backers is the integrated gimbal design, which makes setting up the projector a breeze. The Ultra-Thin 2-Axis Gimbal System enables the N1 Ultra to rotate up to 135° vertically and 360° horizontally and remain stable at any given angle. As the projection angle changes, the Instant Gimbal-like Display Correction simultaneously performs keystone correction and focus adjustment to have the image calibrated instantly, bringing users a truly plug-and-play experience.

Home Entertainment Extended

The N1 Ultra comes with an integrated Android TV 11 operating system, offering over 5,000 Apps via Google Play for users to explore. For home theater enthusiasts who seek to upgrade their viewing experience, the N1 Ultra offers two HDMI 2.1 ports (one supports eARC), one USB-A 2.0 port, and one 3.5mm headphone jack to enable extensive connections with external devices such as streaming sticks, Blu-ray media players, gaming consoles, and dedicated sound systems.

Pricing and Availability

The highly anticipated projector is now closer to becoming available to customers worldwide with the first batch of shipment taking place in May, 2023. The N1 Ultra will soon be launched on Amazon US and Japan, and the JMGO official website in mid-May, 2023 at the MSRP of $2,299.

About JMGO

Since 2011, JMGO has committed to delivering immersive large-screen experiences in diverse forms of portability and versatility. Integrating functional design and high-quality entertainment, JMGO strives to build an industry-first all-in-one home entertainment ecosystem that encompasses terminal + content + platform + software to a global market.

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Collaboratively Developing Transmission, Computing, and Storage Power to Stride Towards the Intelligent World

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SHENZHEN, China, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On April 20th, Huawei held the Striding Towards the Intelligent World Session at Global Analyst Summit 2023. Peng Song, Huawei’s President of ICT Strategy & Marketing, delivered the keynote speech titled Striding Towards the Intelligent World Through Continuous Innovation. The session attracted analysts, experts, scholars, and journalists from around the world.

Peng Song giving a keynote speech
Peng Song giving a keynote speech

In his speech, Peng pointed out that the digital economy is becoming a main driver of global economic growth, and that digital technologies are being applied in diverse production scenarios across a wide range of industries. This makes data a new factor of production, and is driving significant leaps in social productivity. Peng said that as digital infrastructure is critical for the success of the digital economy, Huawei is committed to collaboratively developing transmission, computing, and storage power to improve the efficiency of data collection, transmission, computing, storage, and analysis, in order to improve digital productivity and boost the digital economy.

Peng also talked about how Huawei is working to build leading digital infrastructure. First, Huawei is building leading transmission facilities supported by the more advanced 5.5G, F5.5G, and Net5.5G technologies, in order to support IoT services that connect hundreds of billions of things and deliver a 10 Gbps user experience. Second, Huawei is continuing to develop solid computing infrastructure to facilitate breakthroughs in diverse computing fields, such as general-purpose computing and AI computing. Third, Huawei is building reliable storage facilities to ensure more data can be stored, quickly transmitted, and efficiently used. “Moving forward, we will continue innovating to help customers build leading digital infrastructure, accelerating our journey towards the intelligent world,” said Peng.

Wang Zhiqin, Vice President of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), introduced the ICT industry’s top 10 trends in 2023. Sun Zhengyun, Vice President and Secretary-General of the China Energy Research Society, talked about how power grid enterprises can go digital to support China’s carbon peak and carbon neutrality strategy.Li Fuchang, Director of the Wireless Technology Research Center of China Unicom Research Institute, shared updates on China Unicom’s recent research and exploration into 5.5G. Feng Dan, Changjiang Distinguished Professor and Dean of the School of Computer Science and Technology at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, talked about the development trends of diskless data center architecture and near-data processing.

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GA technologies group saved up to 11.77 million pieces of paper in the past year by pushing the progress of digital transformation actively

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TOKYO, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GA technologies Co.,Ltd. （Headquarters: Minato-Ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Higuchi, securities code: 3491; hereinafter referred to as the Company）announced that the Company has successfully reduced the use of 11.77 million pieces of paper in the past year (April 1st, 2022~ March 31st, 2023) （※1）along with the celebration of Earth day this year（※2）. GA technologies group has been working hard on pushing the digital transformation throughout its workflow as well as for the whole real estate industry in Japan, and as a company that cares about the environment. We also committed ourselves to the goals of sustainability through our daily work. To contribute to the protection of the Earth and its resources is one of our goals. 

【Key Highlights】

  • GA technologies group saved up to 11.77 million pieces of paper（※2） in the past year by pushing the progress of digital transformation actively 
  • Along with the enactment of the revisions of laws regarding the digital transformation of contract system in May 2022 announced by Japanese government; The amount of paper saved during our workflow has increased 48% compared to last year. 
  • The electronictization of applications as well as the digital transformation movement taking place in the real estate industry of Japan is speeding up

（※1）Earth Day (4/22)  is a holiday for the purpose of celebrating how humans can take actions to protect our environment and the progress that have been made（ https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/)
（※2）The number has been calculated based on the corporations those installed our SaaS and the number of pieces of paper they saved by moving the workflow online

GA technologies group saved up to 11.77 million pieces of paper in the past year by pushing the progress of digital transformation actively
GA technologies group saved up to 11.77 million pieces of paper in the past year by pushing the progress of digital transformation actively

Our business value is “Bringing an impression through our service to people and creating a world-leading company by the power of technology & innovation”. GA technologies is committed to such a mission and  the values of sustainability, and is achieving such goals through our work. By providing BtoB SaaS products to both management companies and real estate brokers in Japan, we are able to facilitate the process of digital transformation of the industry in Japan, making the workflow more efficient and tech-smart.

A good News that is helping push the digital transformation of the Japanese real estate industry is the enactment of the revisions regarding the real estate laws of Japan in May 2022. Along with the enactment of the laws, all steps regarding a real estate transaction are able to be completed online without the involvement of paper documents nor actual seal signatures. With the strategies we have been taking in our business,  we are able to reduce the use of paper significantly. It is a 48% increase compared to last year,  which is 11.77 million pieces of paper saved for this year. 

We are planning to bring technology into other fields besides real estate in the future. We want to solve not only the issue of the scarce resources of the earth’s resources but all kinds of issues exist in this world. 

About GA group’s businesses and examples

1.  About “RENOSY Online Real Estate Marketplace Business”

“RENOSY ” is an online real estate service platform provided by GA technologies that incorporates AI and other cutting-edge technology into its service. It is a one-stop online platform that walks through the entire process of a real estate transaction with the users. Starting from information research to the aftercare after purchasing, RENOSY makes real estate investment easier for our customers. What is more, we have been putting more effort on the acceleration of the digital transformation of the selling step, which allows a total online transaction to be realized. 

RENOSY official website: https://www.renosy.com/

2. BtoB SaaS: “Online application reception” system + “Electronic contract” system

We provide BtoB SaaS to both management companies and real estate agencies in Japan developed by our in-house engineering team. Along with the revisions of the real estate laws in Japan which speeds up the digitalization of the real estate transaction process. Thanks to that, the in-house developed online application package provided by ITANDI has contracted successfully with about 500 companies in the industry in Japan in the past 7 months（By Janurary, 2023）. We are doing the best we could to contribute to the paper free movement in the real estate industry in Japan. 

Online application reception system: https://lp.itandibb.com/moushikomi-uketsuke/ 

Electronic contract system: https://lp.itandibb.com/denshi-keiyaku/

3. Rental management services that reduce the burden on tenants and owners by digitizing occupancy management 

RENOSY provides a range of services to both renters and property owners about real estate as a one-stop solution corporation. It is working on the digitization of all kinds of administration processes and procedures, starting from real estate contracts, procedures on both tenants’ and owners’ sides, procedures on both management companies’ and real estate agencies’ sides etc. .

Service website: https://www.renosy.com/asset/service/management

4. Shenjumiausuan: The biggest online platform with Japanese properties listings in the Chinese cultural regions（※3）

GA technologies group also owns an online platform targeting overseas investors mainly living in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan who are interested in Japanese real estate. The website is the biggest Japanese properties listings website in Mainland China with approximately 4.5 million times of page views, approximately 1.1 million of unique users visits in 2022. It is a service that receives attention from Chinese investors that facilitates the borderless trades between Japan and other countries. It also facilitates the online transformation of real estate companies in Japan. 

Service website: https://www.shenjumiaosuan.com/ 

（※3）Researched by “Shenjumiausuan”

5. Modern Standard: Luxury real estate service 

 “Modern Standard ” is a service that targets the wealthy class in Japan and provides luxury real estate properties for both rental and selling purposes. It has about 12,500 listings on the website. It is a popular website among investors in Japan. Currently, Modern Standard is speeding its process of digital transformation focusing on the rental property sector. 

Service website: https://www.m-standard.co.jp/

Our progress on contributing to the goals of sustainability 

GA technologies is committed to the following 6 aspects extended from sustainability values: “Care for the environment”, “Contribute to the development of sustainable cities and communities”, “Create a save and trustworthy transaction environment”, “Create a motivated work environment”, “Giving back to the society through sports”, and “Strengthen governance , regulatory compliance”. We are announcing the progress we have made on paper free movement  by the digitalization strategies we have taken, along with the celebration of “Earth Day” on April 22 this year as usual. This is also a regular action we take to celebrate the holiday as a citizen on this plant. 

About how GA technologies sustainability goals commitment: https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/sustainability/

About GA technologies Co.,Ltd

Company name: GA technologies Co.,Ltd. 

Representative: Ryo Higuchi

Webite link: https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/

Headquarter: 40F of Sumitomo real estate Roppongi Grand Tower, Roppongi 3-2-1, Minato-Ku, Tokyo

Year of founding: March, 2013

Capital fund: 7,243,894,458 yen（By Janurary 2023）

Services provided: 

  • Internet real estate marketplace business: RENOSY
  • BtoB PropTech SaaS development
    Group partners: GA technologies group: ITANDI, RENOSY PLUS, Shenjumiausuan and 12 other group companies

Award History:

  • 2020 ~ 2022: Selected as one of the fast-growing enterprise in  “FT 1000: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific” award ; Launch by Financial Times and Statista
  • 2022: Ranked in as No. 23 in the “FT 1000: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific” award; Launch by Financial Times and Statista 
  • 2020 ~ 2022: Selected for 3 years consecutively for “Asia Digital Transformation” recognition; Launch by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Tokyo Stock Exchange (Japan Exchange Group)
  • 2020~2022: “No.1 Sales performance in the national pre-owned real estate properties sector” researched conducted by Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd
  • 2020 ~ 2021: Selected as best workplaces (middle size corporations) in the Japanese version of “Great Place To Work” Certification; launch by Great Place To Work ® Institute Japan

Judy Yu
y_yu@ga-tech.co.jp
+81-3-6230-9180 

Source: GA technologies Co., Ltd.