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111SKIN AND USHOPAL SIGN EXCLUSIVE OMNI-CHANNEL PARTNERSHIP IN CHINA

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SHANGHAI, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — USHOPAL (“USHOPAL”), a Shanghai-based market leading luxury beauty group focused on unlocking value for global luxury beauty brands, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive omnichannel distribution agreement with London-based luxury beauty brand, 111SKIN (“111 SKIN”).

111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream
111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream

At the forefront of transformative skincare results, 111SKIN is founded by Dr. Yannis Alexandrides, MD FACS, born from an innovative serum with patented antioxidant complex, NAC Y²™.

‘We are excited to bring the transformative results of 111SKIN, an exceptional brand rooted in advanced science with proven skincare technology to our growing community of gen Z influencers, KOLs, KOCs, and skincare cognoscenti’, said Lu Guo, USHOPAL founder and CEO.

111SKIN will relaunch a fully upgraded Tmall Global Store in February 2023, develop an omni-channel approach, followed by a rollout in all Bonnie&Clyde luxury retail doors by early 2023. The first store opening in the Kerry Center in Shanghai is planned for March 8th.

‘We are proud to have established a long-term partnership with USHOPAL and Bonnie&Clyde which will be integral to our ongoing expansion’ , said 111SKIN’s co-founder, Eva Alexandrides. ‘We look forward to a fruitful partnership with USHOPAL bringing 111SKIN’s transformative results that bridge the gap between plastic surgery and advanced skincare to our skincare community through USHOPAL’s end to end omni-channel brand building capabilities.

About USHOPAL Group

Founded in 2016, USHOPAL is the fastest growing pre-eminent omnichannel luxury beauty brand acceleration group in China. USHOPAL invests in, partners with and through its own luxury retail stores, Bonnie&Clyde, scales and unlocks value for Gen Z-driven next generation beauty and wellness brands.

Tapping into the zeitgeist of its premium Gen Z beauty and wellness community, USHOPAL offers end to end capabilities to scale its owned and omnichannel partner brands from 0 to 1 and 1 to 100. Its portfolio of fully- and minority-owned as well as pure omnichannel distribution partners includes ARgENTUM Apothecary, UK; Juliette Has A Gun, France; Chantecaille, USA; Anastasia Beverly Hills, USA; Natura Bissé, Spain; Suqqu, Japan; and Bulk Homme, Japan; amongst others.

USHOPAL’s unique omnichannel luxury brand growth model leverages a complete brand management ecosystem with 320 employees, end to end brand management capabilities spanning content creation through its in-house studio, a global infrastructure network with twenty-four domestic and international bonded warehouses, and total omnichannel control across online DTC both in cross border and domestic channels and offline through its owned luxury retail stores, Bonnie&Clyde, located across 12 luxury malls, and duty free. USHOPAL’s omnichannel ecosystem is unequalled in scope and luxury beauty brand experience with a growing network of 3000 hand-picked KOLs and content creators who localize and create compelling connective tissue for premium and luxury brands to successfully scale and win in China.

For more information please visit: USHOPAL.com;

About 111SKIN

111SKIN was founded by globally-renowned Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides MD FACS and entrepreneur Eva Alexandridis. They launched the brand in 2012 with an industry-disrupting serum powered by Dr Yannis’s patented antioxidant complex, NAC Y²™. NAC Y²™ is a unique formula and the result of 30 years of Dr Yannis’ medical expertise. The extraordinary results and subsequent demand for the product has allowed 111SKIN to expand into 6 ranges and over 60 products. Loved by celebrities, beauty editors and skintellectuals alike, 111SKIN has gained a global presence in the luxury sector through its unusual fusion of surgical knowledge, innovative ingredients and medically-inspired delivery methods that thoroughly address niche skincare concerns.

Contact:
Investor Relations
pr@USHOPAL.com

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Panasonic Corporation Emphasizes Holistic Well-Being in Its Products; Announces New Brand Action Tagline “Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow.”

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MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic Corporation today unveiled in The Philippines its new brand action tagline ‘Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow’, as part of their continuous efforts to better champion solutions that emphasize the well-being of people, society and the planet.

The new brand action tagline aims to enhance people's quality of life and take care of the environment
The new brand action tagline aims to enhance people’s quality of life and take care of the environment

Panasonic has a long-standing mission established by its founder Konosuke Matsushita which says that the corporation should contribute to society and tackle global challenges around climate change, which are both key to its strategic direction moving forward.

In April 2022, Panasonic Corporation was set up as a new company within the Panasonic holding company structure, incorporating the business operation that produces appliances for day-to-day life. Mr Masahiro Shinada, President and CEO of Panasonic Corporation shared that the corporation will continue fulfilling Panasonic’s mission through ‘Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow.’

Shinada said, “This represents our thinking as a company and our goal as a manufacturer to enhance the quality of lives of people by creating useful and high-quality products today that improve their holistic well-being. At the same time, we are also taking care of the environment and developing innovative technologies to enrich all our lives tomorrow. These contribute to our commitment to ensure that families and individuals can continue to rely on us and trust us to fulfill their home and lifestyle needs.”

Each word of the slogan has its meaning:

CREATE useful, high-quality products that improve people’s lives and make the world a better place. This is the essence of who Panasonic is.

TODAY our customers need us to develop technologies and engineer solutions to improve their daily lives and their personal wellbeing. We deliver with relentless innovation and our commitment to sustainability.

ENRICH the world together. At the heart of everything we do is the wellbeing of our customers and our planet. Panasonic’s goal is to enrich the lives of those around us, every day.

TOMORROW we will continue to enhance our products, services, and solutions to help our customers lead their best lives and to help our future environment.

Expanding on the focus areas of ‘Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow.’, Mr Takahiro Oyama, Deputy Managing Director of Panasonic Appliances Marketing Asia Pacific said, “Moving forward, these three well-being categories — Inner, Outer and Spatial Wellbeing — are the foundation of the design and purpose of all our products and services. ‘Inner Wellbeing’ starts from the kitchen through healthy eating, while ‘Outer Wellbeing’ focuses on physical hygiene. ‘Spatial Wellbeing’ aims to create a comfortable living atmosphere at home that is safe and clean.”

Holistic Wellbeing sits front and center in the design and purpose of Panasonic's products and services
Holistic Wellbeing sits front and center in the design and purpose of Panasonic’s products and services

From a product design and feature standpoint under ‘Inner Wellbeing’, Panasonic will use proprietary technologies for heating, pressurizing, and stirring foods, as well as radio wave sensing technology for defrosting to help preserve these flavors and offer consumers the ability to cook tasty food using less salt and fat.  

‘Outer Wellbeing’ products will feature more biometric sensing and analysis technologies to create targeted skin care regimens based on individual needs such as hair type or skin type. ‘Spatial Wellbeing’ products feature nanoe technology to improve the quality of air we breathe, as well as hometainment solutions that meet the demand for high-definition entertainment in a living space in this digital era.

Panasonic also shared that the new brand action tagline will be underpinned by their commitment to protect the global environment through two pillars – carbon neutrality and promoting a circular economy. The corporation aims to reduce more than 300 million tons in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 from its own value chain and avoided emissions through utilizing clean and efficient energy solutions, as well as improve product durability and design products that can be easily disassembled for reuse and recycling.

For more information on our branding ‘Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow.’, please visit our homepage at www.panasonic.com/ph/consumer/create-today-enrich-tomorrow.html.

For enquiries, please contact
Ms. Phoenix Manayaga
Marketing Communications Manager
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation
phoenixdianne.manayaga@ph.panasonic.com 

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PINTEC Announces Changes to Management and Board of Directors

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BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PT) (“PINTEC” or the “Company”), a leading independent technology platform enabling financial services in China, today announced Mr. Zexiong Huang will be its Chief Executive Officer, acting Chief Financial Officer, and director of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Victor Huike Li has resigned from his position as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, acting Chief Financial Officer, and director for personal reasons on December 27, 2022, with effect from January 27, 2023. In addition, Mr. Zehua Shi, Mr. Jimin Zhuo and Mr. Yong Chen have all resigned from the Board due to personal reasons on December 27, 2022, with effect from January 27, 2023. Their resignations did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its management, the Board, or any committee of the Board, on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Relevant competent directors and officers have been appointed to fill in their vacancies with effect from January 27, 2023.

Mr. Zexiong Huang has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry as well as the financial services industry, specializing in SME financial services, financing and guarantee, consumer finance, real estate mortgage financing, microfinance, and other financial products. He has held various senior management positions in mainland China and Hong Kong, and has gained comprehensive industry experience in the areas of consulting, business development, financial operations, and management. Mr. Huang was an executive director and the Chief Executive Officer of JIMU GROUP LIMITED (8187.HK) from June 2020 to May 2022. He has been a consultant of the Company’s digital SME business unit since 2021 and has been the executive Vice President of the Group since he joined in 2022. Mr. Huang holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Yunnan University of Finance and Economics.

The Board of Directors would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Li, Mr. Shi, Mr. Zhuo and Mr. Chen for their contributions, efforts, and dedication over the years. PINTEC has survived and retained its core competencies under both market and regulatory pressures with the outstanding leadership of Mr. Li. The Board and management thank Mr. Li for his contributions to the Company and wish him all the best in the future. Under the leadership of Mr. Huang and a team of experienced industry professionals, PINTEC is well positioned to further optimize its digital MSME eco-enabling products and expand its market leadership position going forward and is confident in the Company’s ability to overcome the current short-term market challenges.

Mr. Zexiong Huang, Chief Executive Officer, acting Chief Financial Officer and director of PINTEC, commented, “We thank Mr. Li for his past contributions to PINTEC as he has worked very hard to help us navigate through a challenging and uncertain market environment and has laid a solid foundation for the future growth of the Company. Currently, we are on track to grow our revenues and reach profitability with our strategic direction as well as our SMB empowerment products. As the business continues to expand, I am confident in the Company’s current management team and its ability to enter new growth cycles down the road.”

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “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 can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “target,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as PINTEC’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. PINTEC may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. 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. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company’s limited operating history, regulatory uncertainties relating to the markets and industries where the Company operates, and the need to further diversify its financial partners, the Company’s reliance on a limited number of business partners, the impact of current or future PRC laws or regulations on wealth management financial products, and the Company’s ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain the listing of its ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing criteria. 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. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and 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 applicable law.

About PINTEC

PINTEC is a leading independent technology platform enabling financial services in China. By connecting business and financial partners on its open platform, PINTEC enables them to provide financial services to end users efficiently and effectively. The Company offers its partners a full suite of customized solutions, ranging from digital retail lending, digital business lending, robotic process automation, to wealth management and insurance products. Leveraging its scalable and reliable technology infrastructure, PINTEC serves a wide range of industry verticals covering online travel, e-commerce, telecommunications, online education, SaaS platforms, financial technology, internet search, and online classifieds and listings, as well as various types of financial partners including banks, brokers, insurance companies, investment funds and trusts, consumer finance companies and other similar institutions.

For further information, please contact:

Pintec Technology Holdings Ltd.
Phone: +86 (10) 8564-3600
E-mail: ir@pintec.com 

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CNEY Entered the Drinkable Water Market with a Large Order

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LISHUI, China, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CN Energy Group. Inc. (NASDAQ: CNEY) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zhejiang CN Energy New Materials Co., Ltd., had recently obtained a first order to supply high-quality wood-based activated carbon directly to a producer of potable water. The order size is RMB6.486 million, equivalent to approximately US$0.956 million. This is another significant milestone for CNEY after it was awarded in October 2022 the permit to sell to end-users in the vast and fast-growing drinkable water market under its own brand names. This order exemplifies client acceptance and satisfaction on CNEY’s customized products and services for water filtering and purification and is expected to serve as a springboard for increasing CNEY’s sales in both domestic and global markets.  

Dr. Kangbin Zheng, CNEY’s CEO, commented, “We are glad to have signed this first contract just about two months after being authorized to sell directly to end-users. This order is the first step for us to enter a new area full of opportunities for delivering higher values to clients and generating additional revenues. Our team stands ready to continue to expand our marketing networks and to strive for replicating this success story. With refined growth strategies and upgraded technologies, we are quite confident that we will become more productive, competitive, and profitable in 2023.” 

About CN Energy Group. Inc.

CN Energy Group. Inc. is currently listed on NASDAQ under the symbol of CNEY. With patented proprietary bioengineering and physiochemical technologies, CNEY has pioneered and specialized in producing high-quality recyclable activated carbon and renewable energy from abandoned forest and agricultural residues, converting harmful wastes into invaluable wealth and delivering significant financial, economic, environmental, and ecologic benefits.  CENY’s products and services have been widely used by food and beverage producers, industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as environmental protection enterprises. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.cneny.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements, other than statements of historical facts, made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company’s operations and the demand for the Company’s products, and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial conditions, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to refer to its filings with SEC, including without limitation, Company’s registration statements and other filings with the SEC that set forth certain risks and uncertainties that may have an impact on future results and directions of the Company.

Investor Relations
Tel:+86-571-87555823
Email: ir@cneny.com

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STL continues positive momentum towards global leadership and profitability

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  • Revenue increases by 28% , EBITDA by 17% on year till date (YTD) basis
  • 73% revenue growth in global markets on YTD basis
  • Optical business revenues zoom 1.8X, EBITDA 3X on YoY basis

SYDNEY, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading optical and digital solutions company, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31 December 2022. STL demonstrated sharp focus on growth areas, operational efficiencies and strategic capital allocation resulting in strong financial performance. Company revenues grew by 46% on YoY basis and 28% on YTD (year till date) basis and EBITDA increased by 17% on YTD basis.

STL Q3 FY23 at a glance
STL Q3 FY23 at a glance

Fibre dense networks have become absolutely critical for both digital inclusion and advanced use cases. Service providers across the globe want to take more fibre, faster to their customers. In India, the 5G rollout is in full steam and presents the need for rapid fiberisation. STL is constantly investing in fundamental capabilities and R&D to pack in more capacity and innovation into these optical network builds. The company is driving towards scalable growth in the Optical business and sustainable revenue streams in the Global Services business.

Here are some key performance highlights:

  1. 73% revenue growth in global markets (YTD) – With integrated value chain and capabilities on optical side, STL continued to win in its focus markets of US and Europe. STL’s fibre manufacturing facility in China and cable facility in the US have begun commercial operations and will help the company capture new demand
  2. Robust order book of 1514 USD Mn – On the back of its capability to engineer unique solutions for service providers, the company signed multi-million, multi-year contracts with top-tier service providers
  3. Greater traction on optical interconnect – Supporting FTTx rollouts, STL won a multi-million dollar deal for optical interconnect – which comprises of plug and play FTTx accessories and connectorised solutions – with a leading European telecom service provider
  4. Fiberisation orders in India on the back of 5G roll outs – The company partnered with Indian service providers for their pan-India fibre roll out plans with orders worth ~63 USD Mn
  5. Progress on Net Zero goals – Keeping a close eye on its ambition to become Net-zero by 2030, STL concerted its efforts on sustainable operations by reducing its carbon emissions by 6,400 tCO2e, and diverting 33,000+ MT of waste from landfills. It also continued to press forward on water stewardship initiatives by harvesting and recycling of more than 125,000 m3 of water

Key financial highlights

STL continued the positive momentum while focusing on prudent capital allocation and profitability. Specifically on the optical business, the company recorded a 78% YoY increase in revenue on the back of customer wins and  better realisations

Financials* USD Mn

9M (YTD)
FY22

9M (YTD)
FY23

YTD (9M
growth)

Q2 FY23

Q3 FY23

QoQ
growth

Revenue

494

634

28 %

211

236

12 %

EBITDA

70

82

17 %

29

32

8 %

*Financials from continued operations

Commenting about the company’s performance, Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, STL said, “Our performance this quarter has been strong. Sharp focus on cash and profitability, and calibrated exits from sub-scale businesses have poised us for long-term growth. I am excited about the market momentum and the pace of customer wins in our key markets. As we look ahead, I see technology innovation and R&D playing a pivotal role in our journey to become one of the top 3 optical players in the world. Quarter four and beyond, we will continue to prioritise growth areas, optimise our capital structure, and execute with discipline.

About STL – Sterlite Technologies Ltd

STL is a leading global optical and digital solutions company providing advanced offerings to build 5G, Rural, FTTx, Enterprise and Data Centre networks. The company, driven by its purpose of ‘Transforming Billions of Lives by Connecting the World’, designs and manufactures in 4 continents with customers in more than 100 countries. Telecom operators, cloud companies, citizen networks, and large enterprises recognize and rely on STL for advanced capabilities in Optical Connectivity, Global Services, and Digital and Technology solutions to build ubiquitous and future-ready digital networks. STL’s business goals are driven by customer-centricity, R&D and sustainability.

Championing sustainable manufacturing, the company has committed to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.  With top talent from 30+ nationalities, STL has earned numerous ‘Great Place to Work’ awards and been voted as the ‘Best Organisation for Women’. Read more, Contact us. stl.tech | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Orbbec www.Orbbec3D.com

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

About Microsoft 

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

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Orbbec Debuts Femto Mega Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI and Robotics Platform

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Programmable camera ushers in software-defined perception for robotics with industry-leading package, performance and price

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Orbbec, a leading global 3D camera manufacturer, today announced the launch of its latest product, the Femto Mega, at CES 2023. It integrates the NVIDIA® Jetson™ platform for software-defined depth vision, and is aimed at removing barriers for developers of robotics applications with the combination of sensing and accelerated computing for AI and digital twin creation.

The programmable multi-mode camera with AI processing powered by NVIDIA Jetson can be operated as an IoT device in robotics, logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and fitness solutions. The built-in NVIDIA Jetson Nano™ system-on-module is used to run advanced depth vision algorithms, can be directly connected to servers or the cloud and eliminates the need for an external computer.

Developers using the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform can now add the Femto Mega to enable robots to operate autonomously in unstructured environments and navigate and interact with their environment. The high-performance depth processing is required for object recognition, obstacle detection, pick and place in palletization/depalletization applications.

“Femto Mega is aimed at extending the capabilities of 2D and 3D sensing from the physical world to digital twins in the virtual world,” said Amit Banerjee, Head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec. “We’re excited about our collaboration with NVIDIA to bring the best combination of 3D sensing and AI-accelerated computing for developers deploying intelligent robots and automation applications.”

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

About Orbbec www.Orbbec3D.com

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

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Dark Fantasy Tactical RPG Redemption Reapers Launches Feb 22nd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Binary Haze Interactive

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

Source: BINARY HAZE INTERACTIVE Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

Additional Takeaways:

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

Read the 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment

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

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