J&T International Signs Strategic Agreement with HeyTap Technology to Deepen Cooperation in Logistics Financial Services

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GUANGZHOU, China, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — J&T International, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Shenzhen HeyTap Technology Corp., Ltd. (“HeyTap Technology”) to jointly provide logistics financial services on the 133rd China Import and Export Fair (“Canton Fair”).

The China Import and Export Fair

HeyTap Technology is the official partner of OPPO, Realme, and OnePlus among other brands. As part of the partnership, J&T International and HeyTap Technology will introduce an integrated solution of “Logistics + FinTech” that stretches across inclusive finance, digital ecosystem, and international business cooperation. The two parties will carry out comprehensive and in-depth cooperation in various fields to provide value-added logistics financial services in a standardized and efficient manner, promoting inclusive finance in the cross-border logistics ecosystem to benefit upstream and downstream enterprises and accelerate the quality development of the industry.

Signing Ceremony of the Strategic Partnership

Qin Fang, Head of J&T International Supply Chain, said: “As logistics technology and financial tools continue to advance, logistics finance has become an important area for enterprises to boost their growth potential and competitiveness. The partnership with HeyTap Technology showcases J&T International’s commitment to further enhancing our overall competitiveness. J&T International is dedicated to reducing transaction costs and optimizing efficiency in cross-border logistics, providing better services for customers and enterprises around the world.”

Ge Shen, General Manager of Industrial Finance at HeyTap Technology, said: “We are committed to promoting the integration of digital technology and real economy to deliver digital solutions for supply chain finance, improving the access to finance for more than 40,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) nationwide. The partnership with J&T International is a demonstration of our global expansion. By providing innovative financial solutions in cross-border logistics, HeyTap Technology seeks to build win-win cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises to facilitate the development of the cross-border logistics industry.”

As a leading international logistics service provider under J&T Express, J&T International has been integrating various resources since its inception to connect China to the rest of the world and provide all-encompassing cross-border logistics solutions including collection, international freight forwarding, clearance, warehousing and fulfillment services. Its products and services include B2C cross-border parcel, B2B freight forwarding service, and international warehousing and distribution. J&T International’s self-owned terminal network spans 13 countries and regions in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, and has built overseas warehouses in 9 regions across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The signing of this strategic agreement will further expand and deepen the partnership between J&T International and HeyTap technology. Leveraging this opportunity, the two companies will consolidate complementary resources and strengths to build synergy for win-win cooperation. Going forward, J&T International will capitalize on existing global logistics resources in shaping an innovation-driven business model, constantly upgrade product portfolio to facilitate the development of cross-border logistics across the world and maximize value for more customers and partners.

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About J&T International

J&T International is the international logistics arm of J&T Express. With J&T Express’ abundant global logistics resources and strong business network, J&T International’s services cover about 100 countries and regions around the world, including cross-border small parcels, international line-haul transportation, international warehousing solutions. Supporting multiple transportation methods including air, sea, and ground shipping, J&T International is committed to providing customized logistics solutions for all customers.

About HeyTap Digital Technology

HeyTap is a global leader in digital technology services. Our mission is to build powerful digital finance solutions, create shared success with ecosystem partners, and deliver secure finance and consumer services to global users. Using cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, we are assembling a broad digital ecosystem rooted in openness and interconnectivity.

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Google Reveals the Pixel Fold, The Next Word in Foldables

May 5, 2023 Darwin Sucipto 1 Comment

Google I/O 2023 has been announced and it is happening on the 10^th of May 2023. Among other things, we expect to see a new Android being announced. We expect to see the new Google Pixel 7 series for 2023 with their second-generation Tensor, the Google Tensor G2 integrated chip. We could see a new Android Wear update, or a new Google smartwatch being announced in I/O. These are all speculations and expectations though. There is one thing that Google have just confirmed as of yesterday that you will see at Google I/O 2023, the Pixel Fold.

The Pixel Fold announcement is more like a teaser than anything else. They announced on their Twitter and Pixel store that the Pixel Fold is coming with a teaser video. The 8-second video does not tell us much more than what we the rumour mills have said about the Pixel Fold though. It shows the exterior display, internal display with some bezel space to fit a front facing camera, the rear camera with Google logo to boot below it, the hinge plate, and the unfolding of the device. There are no details whatsoever in the teaser video on its specifications, hinge mechanism, or the version of Android it comes with. The teaser also only showed a single colour option for the Google Pixel Fold. Expect a black colour variant though, always expect black colour as an option.

It is not hard to figure out what you might get with the highly anticipated foldable device though. Based on many rumours, reports, and educated guesses, we can expect the Google Pixel Fold to come with their very own Tensor G2 chip rather than a Qualcomm one. It is also reported that the external display will measure at 5.8 inches while the internal main display will measure at 7.6 inches. The displays are supposed to support up to 120Hz in refresh rate.

As for the camera, rumours and reports point to a 48-Megapixel main camera supported by a 10.8-Megapixel ultrawide shooter, and 10-8-Megapixel telephoto camera with up to 5x optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom. The rumours also point to a larger and more durable battery to its main rival, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. They say that this will have a battery that can go on for up to 72 hours on a single charge, which is quite a bold claim considering battery technology has stagnated for a while.

As for the price, rumours suggest that the Google Pixel Fold will be sold at US$ 1,700 (MYR 7,544*) onward andu p to nearly US$ 2,000 (MYR 8,876*). While the prices are not too far off Samsung’s offering, they are still rather premium. Like the Google Pixel devices though, Malaysia will most likely not see the device in an official capacity at least. You can expect our good neighbour Singapore to get it sometime after the device goes on sale in the United States (U.S.) though. In that case, you might be able to secure your hands on one from Singapore if you really want one. More on Google’s Pixel Fold and Google I/O 2023 can be found on their website.

*approximately based on exchange rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.44 as of 05/05/2023 on xe.com

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Spinify Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 + GDPR Compliance in Accordance with AICPA

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TORONTO, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Spinify Pty Ltd, a leading sales gamification platform designed to boost sales motivation, productivity, and engagement announced today that it has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 + GDPR compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18.

Spinify Pty Ltd has also achieved GDPR compliance in accordance with AT-C 315, with criteria established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Achieving both standards with an unqualified opinion serves as third-party industry validation that Spinify Pty Ltd provides enterprise-level security for customer’s data secured in the Spinify Pty Ltd System.

Spinify Pty Ltd provides a cloud-based sales gamification platform designed to boost sales motivation, productivity, and engagement to customers globally.

Spinify Pty Ltd was audited by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance attestation for B2B, SAAS companies worldwide. Prescient Assurance is a registered public accounting in the US and Canada and provides risk management and assurance services which includes but is not limited to SOC 2, PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and CSA STAR. For more information about Prescient Assurance, you may reach out to them at info@prescientassurance.com.

An unqualified opinion on a SOC 2 Type 2 + GDPR audit report demonstrates to Spinify Pty Ltd’s current and future customers that they manage their data with the highest standard of security and compliance.

About Spinify

Spinify is a leading gamification platform designed to boost employee motivation, productivity, and engagement. With its wide range of customizable features, Spinify offers businesses an effective, fun, and innovative solution to improve team performance and cultivate a positive work environment.

For media enquiries, please contact：Brandi Smith, brandi@spinify.com

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Antelope Enterprise Announces the Closing of the Sale of its Ceramic Tile Business

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CHENGDU, China, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) (“Antelope Enterprise”, “AEHL” or the “Company”), which operates KylinCloud, a livestreaming ecommerce business in China with access to 300,000+ hosts and influencers, today announced that on April 28, 2023, the Company consummated the sale of its legacy ceramic tile building materials business.

“The divestiture of the ceramic tile business enables us to focus all of our resources and energies on China’s high growth livestreaming ecommerce sector,” commented Antelope Enterprise CEO Will Zhang. “The ceramic tile business faced significant hurdles due to the slowdown of the real estate sector in China. As our recent earnings report demonstrated, we have successfully implemented a strategic transformation towards a rapidly growing online business with a dynamic corporate culture.”

“Our KylinCloud subsidiary operates a platform that amplifies product sales for consumer brand companies by matching them with different hosts and influencers. We believe that our core competencies and competitive advantage will enable us to capitalize upon the expected high growth of China’s livestreaming ecommerce sector for many years to come,” concluded CEO Will Zhang.

On December 30, 2022, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Stand Best Creation Limited, entered into a purchase agreement with New Stonehenge Limited (the “Buyer”) pursuant to which the Company sold its ceramic tile manufacturing business to the Buyer in exchange for a 5% unsecured promissory note with a principal amount of US$ 8.5 million. The note will mature in four years and the 5% interest and principal amount on the note is to be paid in four annual installments. On February 21, 2023, the Company’s shareholders approved this transaction, and on April 28, 2023, this transaction was closed.

About Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited

Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited holds a 51% ownership position in Hainan Kylin Cloud Services Technology Co., Ltd (“KylinCloud”), which operates a livestreaming ecommerce business in China with access to 300,000+ hosts and influencers. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.aehl-kylin.com/, or follow the Company on Twitter at https://twitter.com/aehl_ltd. To receive the Company’s public announcements, please email investor@aehltd.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the continued stable macroeconomic environment in the PRC, the PRC real estate, construction and technology sectors continuing to exhibit sound long-term fundamentals, our ability to bring additional ceramic tile production capacity online going forward as our business improves, our ceramic tile customers continuing to adjust to our product price increases, our ability to sustain our average selling price increases and to continue to build volume in the quarters ahead, and whether our enhanced marketing efforts will help to produce wider customer acceptance of the new price points; and our ability to continue to grow our business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming business. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future.

All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.

Source: Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd.

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Self Storage Asia Awards Winners announced at Awards Ceremony on April 12, 2023

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MANILA, Philippines, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Self Storage Association Asia announces the winners of the Self Storage Awards Asia.

The full list of finalists and entry details are at the Awards website at https://selfstorageasia.org/award-winners-2023

The Awards, recognise excellence in the self storage industry across Asia, including the Philippines. They celebrate outstanding achievements in customer service, safety and governance, and highlight the vital role that the self storage sector plays in supporting families and small businesses during challenging times.

In the Philippines, Loc&Stor 24/7‘s Makati Urban site was the regional winner of the Multi-Site Operator Store of the Year, sponsored by FCX Industry Trading, recognising it as the best self storage site operated by a large company.

InStorage, a smaller self storage company has demonstrated exceptional performance and service to its customers. It won the Independent Store of the Year award in the Philippines.

The self storage industry in the Philippines has been growing steadily over the past few years, driven by the increasing demand for storage space from both residential and commercial customers. The industry has also been quick to adapt to new technologies, with many operators offering online reservation systems and other digital services to make it easier for customers to book and manage their storage units.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the self storage industry in the Philippines has remained resilient, with operators implementing strict safety protocols to ensure the health and wellbeing of their staff and customers. As the country continues to recover and rebuild, the self storage sector is expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting businesses and individuals.

About the Self Storage Association Asia

The SSAA is the industry body representing and serving the self storage industry in Asia from Japan to Jordan. Its members comprise the best of class self storage operators, their suppliers and investors. The SSAA provides training, advocacy, intelligence, market reports and a networking platform to help operators to continue to improve and grow.

CONTACT:

Heily Lai
Director of Community Events, Sponsorship and Marketing
Self Storage Association Asia
Tel: +852 5403 2154
Email: heilylai@selfstorageasia.org

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Pando raises $30 million amidst funding winter, to future-proof enterprise supply chains

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Led by Iron Pillar, the round saw participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, Chiratae Ventures, Next47 and prominent angel investors.

SAN JOSE, Calif. and CHENNAI, India, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Supply chain software leader, Pando, today announced its Series B funding of $30 million, bringing total capital raised so far, to $45 million. The round was led by marquee Silicon Valley investors Iron Pillar and Uncorrelated Ventures, with participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Chiratae Ventures and Next47. Several prominent American CEOs and angel investors also participated in this round including David Dorman, Chairman of CVS Health and Director on the Boards of Dell and Paypal, Tom Noonan, Director on the Boards of New York Stock Exchange and SalesLoft, Scott Kirk of Bain Capital, Paul Brown of Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins and Neiman Marcus, Nick Mehta of Gainsight, and Amar Goel of Pubmatic. The fresh funds will be used to drive Pando’s growth across geographies and industries.

Abhijeet Manohar (left) & Nitin Jayakrishnan (right), co-founders of Pando at the company’s APAC HQ

In the last few years, supply chain disruptions have peaked, hindering business growth and consumers’ access to quality products. According to a recent Deloitte survey, over 70% of manufacturing executives reported that their companies have been impacted by supply chain disruptions in the past year, with 90% of those companies experiencing increased costs and declining productivity. With global enterprises investing in supply chain technology to improve agility, efficiency and resilience, the logistics tech market is estimated to grow to $25 billion by 2025. Pando is well-positioned to ride this growth wave, and drive supply chain agility for the 2030 economy.

Investors see Pando’s platform as critical in the modern supply chain toolkit to bring innovation and resilience to the industry. Mohanjit Jolly, Partner at Iron Pillar who led the Series B, believes that Pando is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in this growing category. “The Logistics Tech market is ripe for disruption – there is high demand caused by volatility, legacy competition that is trying to catch up and a trend towards bundling point solutions. Pando addresses the problem holistically and, with its world-class talent in India and the US, takes a global view to IP-led product development. Their growth with multiple Fortune 500 companies is testimony to the quality of the product and management team, but their focus on building a large long-term business is what got us excited to partner with Abhijeet and Nitin. Iron Pillar is eager to leverage its global network of customers, partners, strategic capital and more to help accelerate Pando’s journey.”

Pando’s recently launched Fulfillment Cloud is a ‘single pane of glass’ to streamline the end-to-end order-to-fulfillment process of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and 3PLs. This AI-powered, no-code platform for collaborative fulfillment has proven itself globally, improving service levels, and reducing carbon footprint and costs for several Fortune 500 enterprises such as Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Nivea, Accuride, Danaher, Perfetti Van Melle, and BP Castrol.

“Pando’s Fulfillment Cloud has been proven across several industries in the last few years, with strong revenue growth, marquee customer logos, high CSATs, and a fully built-out enterprise-grade platform. Pando is now expanding into new industries and geographies, especially the US.” said Abhishek Sharma, Managing Director at Nexus Venture Partners who seeded the company in 2018.

Parvesh Ghai, CRO – Asia Pacific, agrees, “Since Pando’s Series A in 2020, our revenue has grown 8x, and our customer base, 5x. We’re scaling our North America and Global business with marquee customer wins and a network of strong partners.” John Zimmerman, CRO – North America & Europe, adds, “Many large companies in North America and Europe are consolidating their supply chain technology from siloed point solutions to unified platforms, and in-sourcing their logistics from 3PLs. Pando’s solution is timely – its end-to-end capabilities and quantifiable value-driven success stories with marquee global brands is driving significant traction in the US market, where supply chain leaders are clamouring for change.”

“Most of the brands we love and live with are weighed down by legacy logistics tools that make their products less affordable, accessible and eco-friendly. Pando’s platform allows these brands to automate manual processes, modernize legacy systems and plug the gaps between tools without multi-year transformations, delivering change here and now,” said Nitin Jayakrishnan, Pando’s CEO.

Pando’s CTO, Abhijeet Manohar, said, “Whether we take HRMS, CRM, ITSM or SCM – ultimately, enterprise processes are data problems. Enterprises are struggling to piece together a comprehensive view of their supply chain. Just like how the world evolved from legacy applications to new-age cloud technology in these categories, supply chain software is evolving towards Pando.”

About Pando:

Pando is a global leader in supply chain technology with its AI-powered, no-code Fulfillment Cloud platform. Pando’s Fulfillment Cloud provides manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs with a single pane of glass to streamline the end-to-end order-to-fulfillment process to improve service levels and reduce carbon footprint and costs. As a partner of choice for Fortune 500 enterprises globally, with a presence across APAC and the US, Pando is recognized by Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (WEF), and as one of the fastest-growing technology companies by Deloitte.

If you are embarking on digital transformation for your logistics operations, reach out to Pando at https://www.pando.ai.

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Frost & Sullivan Institute Announces the Launch of the 2023 Enlightened Growth Leadership Awards for Emerging Companies to Recognize Companies Driving a Sustainable Future

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan Institute, in partnership with Frost & Sullivan announces the launch of the Enlightened Growth Leadership Awards, 2023 – Emerging Companies* edition. The award recognizes emerging companies that drive transformation toward a sustainable future.

Frost & Sullivan Institute congratulates all the recipients of the Enlightened Growth Leadership Awards for Emerging Companies, 2023

“The winning companies represent a diverse range of industries and geographies. However, they all share a deep commitment towards innovating global challenges to zero and a drive to create a positive impact through their products, services and business strategies,” said David Frigstad, Director, Frost & Sullivan Institute.

In order to identify companies that are setting the standard for sustainability, we use a rigorous eight-step methodology coupled with thought leadership and global think tanks. The company’s products and services are designed to address global challenges to zero in addition to achieving Growth Excellence. In honoring and celebrating companies that are promoting sustainable practices, we hope to inspire others to join this movement.

Frost & Sullivan Institute congratulates all the recipients of the Enlightened Growth Leadership Awards for Emerging Companies, 2023. We will recognize and celebrate the 2023 emerging company award recipients at our Virtual Awards Ceremony in June.

*For the purpose of this award, we define Emerging Companies as companies that are 3-5 years in the market and have products/services focused on innovating global challenges to zero.

Recipients:

Alto

Ancala Water Services

Anduril

Armo Security

AUM Biosciences

Aura

Autokiniton Global Group

Axonius

BP Bunge Bioenergia

Calm (Therapeutic Devices)

Campus Energy Partners

Central Rivers Power

CentralSquare Technologies

Cityblock

Coalition

CommonSpirit Health

Converged Security Solutions

CyCraft Technologies

CYSEC

Easee (Electronics)

About Frost & Sullivan Institute

The Frost & Sullivan Institute (FSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing business practices to address global priorities. The genesis of the institute goes back to the vision of either creating, or becoming part of, a solution that addresses threats to humanity. The Institute has identified strategic imperatives for transformation and believes that we can truly accelerate innovation to zero. To learn more about FSI, visit www.frostandsullivaninstitute.org

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

Media Contact:

Prerna Mohan
Email: prerna.mohan@frost.com

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Apple and Google Agrees on Something Again – AirTags Needs Better Standards for Improved Privacy.

May 3, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Apple and Google hardly agree on many things when it comes to their consumer offerings. When we say that they hardly agree, of course we do not mean that they are always on each other’s throats on every single issue. They offer two wildly different products that arrive at the same solution most of the time. Take Android and iOS for example, both highly successful smartphone platforms that offer an app ecosystem, smart integrations, and even machine learning based digital assistants. Both platforms look vastly different and function even more so in the hands of consumers though. There is a common denominator for both Google’s and Apple’s offerings though – privacy and security.

In this case though, while Apple and Google share the same concern over privacy and security, their approach can also be quite different. Android’s privacy and security layer has a slightly different depth compared to Apple’s. The Apple Play Store and Google Play Store ensure that app developers comply to certain practices and regulations to stay relevant, but both Apple and Google offer slightly different guidelines for their app marketplaces. Still, if developers want to have their app listed on both stores, their apps naturally must comply to both Apple’s and Google’s guidelines. Not so for location tracking devices so far though.

Apple introduced a clever Bluetooth based location-tracking tool we now know as AirTags. While the AirTags were intended as a sort of keychain or tool to keep track of your things at home or as a reminder for you not to leave things in your favourite café, the reality is a little different. A few weeks after AirTags were introduced, there were reports of the tiny pucks used for stalking purposes. To be fair, while AirTags was the center of attention in many of these cases, Apple’s solution was not the one being used in privacy invasion cases. Solutions from manufacturers like Samsung got involved shortly after they were introduced. To be fair though, thanks to the sophistication of the AirTags, offenders preferred Apple’s solution.

Over the years, Apple has introduced new measures as a stop gap solution to ensure that users are not being unwantedly tracked by other individuals. One of the solutions was a sort of notification when an AirTag device that your iPhone does not recognize comes in proximity via Find My app on the iOS. But this is only a solution for AirTags, what about others in the field? This is where Google also comes in.

Google does not make their own Bluetooth based location-tracking tool, but their partnering manufacturers do. Players like Samsung, Tile, and a few others make tracking devices that can easily pair to both Android and iOS devices. That also means there needs to be a standardized specification to ensure that all the trackers are as safe as one another to use. Yes, it is a beneficial thing for us the users.

Google and Apple’s partnership in the issue of standardizing Bluetooth based locating-tracking tools is a big step forward for this segment in the industry. In one way, it allows other players in the industry to catch up to what Apple has done with their AirTags. It ensures that industry players comply to a certain standard in making these little tracking devices, meaning there will be standardized parts produced by a single or multiple manufacturers creating economies of scale allowing the technology to be a lot more accessible. Standardized parts not only ensure that the industry can be policed at higher standards, but it also offers plenty more compatibility for users. It could allow Android users to use an AirTag to track their keys, for example and vice versa.

For now, standardized specifications for these trackers are not yet a reality. Google and Apple have submitted their draft proposal to the authorities for now, which means you can only expect to see some sort of results in the coming few months. Samsung, Tile, Chipolo, eufy Security, and Pebblebee have expressed their support in the program, which is a good sign for the proposal. Google and Apple expects to have some sort of production guideline and implementation by the end of 2023 with support for both iOS and Android in the same timeline.

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Straive Appoints Ankor Rai as Chief Executive Officer

May 3, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Straive, a leader in delivering technology-driven data/AI solutions for EdTech, Research, and Information Services to leading global organizations, today announced the appointment of Ankor Rai, an experienced data technology leader, as its Chief Executive Officer. Straive is owned by BPEA EQT, part of EQT Group, a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies.

Ankor succeeds Ratan Datta, who led Straive for over a decade, with the last seven years as President and CEO. Effective May 1, Ratan will assume the role of Vice Chairman to support the transition to Ankor and will continue to be a member of Straive’s board of directors.

Ankor joins Straive from EXL, where he was a member of the Executive Committee and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer. Over 20+ years, Ankor has led the growth of high-value data-led tech businesses by developing high-impact solutions for Fortune 1000 companies across North America, the UK, and Asia. Ankor helped grow EXL’s Analytics business from a niche analytics practice into a full-stack analytics powerhouse. Before that, he was a partner at Inductis, one of the original pioneers of data and analytics in the industry.

“Over the last 15 years, Ratan has greatly influenced the company’s growth and diversification. The transformation he has brought in the company’s strategy and structure leaves Straive positioned well for the future. On behalf of our Board of Directors, I would like to thank Ratan for his exceptional leadership at Straive. Ankor brings an outstanding track record of building customer-centric data, analytics, and AI businesses to service clients across sectors and geographies. I am excited to welcome Ankor to the firm, and I look forward to working with Ankor, complemented by our talented leadership team, to take Straive to new heights,” said Josh Blair, Chairman of the Board.

“I am very excited about the market opportunity for Straive. Today, we help our clients create new data, insights, and knowledge and integrate that into complex digital workflows for learning and education, scientific research, and other business operations. As our clients address new opportunities around data, analytics, AI, and digital technologies, Straive’s capabilities are critical to executing such complex transformations seamlessly,” said Ankor Rai.

“We are thrilled to have Ankor join Straive as the Chief Executive Officer. His experience in building data analytics and AI business at scale, combined with the experience of integrating such next-gen capabilities into redesigned human-in-loop operations, is critical for our clients today. We look forward to Ankor deepening our relationship with our clients by adding even more value to their businesses,” said Hari Gopalakrishnan, Partner, BPEA EQT.

About Straive (erstwhile SPi Global)

Straive is a market-leading content technology enterprise that provides data services, subject matter expertise (SME), and technology solutions to multiple domains, such as research content, e-Learning/EdTech, and data/information providers. With a client base scoping 30 countries worldwide, Straive’s multi-geographical resource pool is strategically located in seven countries: Singapore (headquarters), India, Philippines, USA, Nicaragua, Vietnam, and the UK.

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Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 16 Lands in Malaysia with Prices Starting at MYR4,899

May 2, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Acer’s recently announced Predator Helios Neo 16 is now available in Malaysia – a mere two weeks after its international launch. The new addition to the Predator Helios lineup brings all the signature Helios performance and design ethos at an even more affordable price point. There will be two variants available in Malaysia. Both come with different specifications and cater for different gamers.

The first variant, the PHN16-71-54A6 comes with an Intel Core i5-13500HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX4050 with 6GB DDR6 VRAM and is complemented by 8GB of RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. The Predator Neo 16 gets even more power with the PHN16-71-77HU variant which brings the Intel Core i7-13700HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX4060 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. This is complemented by 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Both versions support up to 32GB of RAM.

On the display end, both come with 16-inch displays with 100% coverage for the sRGB gamut, a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 165Hz refresh rate. The main difference between the two is the type of panel used. The i7 version comes with a WQXGA (2560 x 1600) panel with Acer’s ultra-slim design while the i5 version comes with a WUXGA (1920×1200) panel with the same design.

It goes without saying that both versions of the Predator Helios Neo 16 come with Intel’s Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i for the best WiFi connectivity for gaming. They also come with Killer Ethernet E2600. When it comes to ports, it comes with a complete array of HDMI, USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 and a combo audio jack.

Pricing & Availability

The Predator Helios Neo 16 is available right now on the Acer eStore, Acer’s official storefronts on Shopee and Lazada and Acer Conceptstores across Malaysia.

Orders placed before 8 May 2023 at select concept stores will receive freebies worth more than RM900. These include a Predator Urban Gaming Backpack V2, a Predator Cestus 330 Gaming Mouse, a Predator Snapback Cap and an Acer SuperCare 2 that provides 3 years on-site warranty with accidental damage and theft coverage.

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Monthly Archives: May 2023

J&T International Signs Strategic Agreement with HeyTap Technology to Deepen Cooperation in Logistics Financial Services

Google Reveals the Pixel Fold, The Next Word in Foldables

Spinify Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 + GDPR Compliance in Accordance with AICPA

Antelope Enterprise Announces the Closing of the Sale of its Ceramic Tile Business

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