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Sungrow Received UL9540 Compliance Certificate for C&I Energy Storage System ST556kWh-250UD in the North American Market

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HEFEI, China, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced recently that the Company’s energy storage system (ESS) had received the UL9540 certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland for North American C&I energy storage market, demonstrating that this competitive ESS solution meets the comprehensive and stringent local requirements in system safety and compliance, and forecasting more installations that it will be involved in.

UL9540 Compliance Certificate for C&I Energy Storage System ST556kWh-250UD
UL9540 Compliance Certificate for C&I Energy Storage System ST556kWh-250UD

As one of the world’s largest energy storage markets, North America holds the most rigid standards for the energy storage system. The ESS ST556kWh-250UD is completely in compliance with UL9540, UL9540A, and the updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) criteria NFPA 855, NFPA 70, which are well recognized & authoritative proof of system with high quality, safety and reliable performance.

Optimized to the growing demand for C&I energy storage market in the North America, Sungrow rolled out this all-in-one solution in September 2019 with competitive system design for the best in class energy density and low LCOE, consisting of the stellar PCS (Power Conversion System) SC60HV, lithium batteries, energy management system, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning), the fire suppression system and more devices.

More specifically, equipped with 556kWh of Samsung SDI Mega E3 lithium batteries, the system can be of higher power density and cost-saving. Featuring the optimized three-level technology, the energy conversion efficiency of the PCS can be higher. Also, allowing up to six units of the system to operate in parallel on the AC side makes the configuration more flexible.

Safety is the most important parameter in many customers’ minds. The E-stop function enables fast acting and arc protection for better safety management. Housed in an outdoor cabinet, the PCS and batteries are designed compartmentally. The battery compartment integrates HVAC overhead to guarantee that the battery works at a constant ambient temperature, ensuring longer battery life and safety.

Furthermore, the outdoor cabinet design is more aesthetic in appearance and ideally address the demands for C&I applications. With a high anti-corrosion capacity of C5, the system can be resilient to harsh conditions, like costal and high-pollution industrial areas.

“The UL9540 certified solution ST556kWh-250UD with compact design, small footprint and optimized thermal performance, guarantees minimized system operation overhead and warranty claim hassles in response to the high demand of peak shaving, frequency regulation and demand charge management,” said Hank Wang, President of Sungrow Americas. “We are delighted to bring forth more innovations to the North American storage market together with the comprehensive technical-support, sales and after-sale service.”

As one of the pivotal energy storage players with 23-year track record, Sungrow is active in over 900 major energy storage projects across the globe with zero security incidents by the end of 2019, ranging from islands to high altitude plateaus, from ports to residential applications. Given the cutting-edge technology, the amount of installations as well as orders of Sungrow ESS surpassed 500 MWh in the North America by May this year. Landmark projects include the first 1500V DC-coupled PV-plus-storage project in Florida (1.5MW/3.836MWh), and a 15MW/32MWh project in Massachusetts.

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd (“Sungrow”) is the world’s most bankable inverter brand with over 100 GW installed worldwide as of December 2019. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters, with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions. With a strong 23-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power installations in over 60 countries, maintaining a worldwide market share of over 15%. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.

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Seoul Hosts “Cities Against COVID-19” Global Summit 2020

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Seoul’s responses to COVID-19 have attracted the world’s attention. The page views of CAC (Cities Against COVID-19, english.seoul.go.kr/covid), an online platform established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to share its countermeasures and know-hows for containing COVID-19, exceeded 5 million in just one month upon its opening.

Seoul Hosts "Cities Against COVID-19" Global Summit 2020
Seoul Hosts “Cities Against COVID-19” Global Summit 2020

To promote global discussion to fight against COVID-19, Seoul will host “CAC Global Summit 2020” online from June 1 to 5. The video studio at Seoul City Hall will be the main venue of the Summit that connects international participants online. World’s mayors and experts will put their heads together to seek ways to conquer COVID-19 and to take a step forward towards building a global solidarity and cooperative system.

The Summit includes 15 sessions where global experts in healthcare, education, IT, and the environment will share in-depth information on responses and solutions to COVID-19. All programs will be provided with simultaneous interpretations in English.

The Pre-Summit Day on June 1, international influencers in Korea, including Ilya Beyakov (Russia), Aancod Zaccarelli (UK), and Sujan Shakya (Nepal), will talk about how each country copes with COVID-19 and how citizens practice daily disinfection and prevention guidelines.

On June 2, Seoul Mayor Park Won-Soon will deliver the opening address in the “World Mayors Summit,” where mayors and officials from cities including Moscow, Jakarta, Istanbul, Budapest, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires, Vancouver, Chongqing, and Delhi will share their responses. After the discussion, the “Seoul Declaration” proposing an international organization for solidarity will be announced.

On June 3, discussions under the theme of “Coronavirus Triggered by Climate Change and the Great Social Transformation Afterwards” will be made by Mayor Park, Professor Choe Jae-cheon, and Samuel Bowles, the author of The Moral Economy: Why Good Incentives Are No Substitute for Good Citizens, followed by the “Municipal Government Health Officials’ Meeting” will also take place to see how major cities respond to COVID-19.

On June 4, Jared Mason Diamond, the author of Guns, Germs, and Steel who won the Pulitzer Prize, and Seoul Mayor will discuss “The World’s Paradigm Shift After COVID-19.” On the same day, discussions and practical case studies will take place in fields including culture, welfare, public transportation, and smart city. Experts from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, and Italy will join the discussions.

On June 5, in an IR session, “22 Outstanding Companies in 2020s,” 22 Seoul-based companies will present especially “untact” and biomedical technologies to attract investment.

* The schedule is based on Korea Standard Time (KST). 

As the international community is interested in Seoul’s excellent quarantine measures, or K-quarantine, the CAC Global Summit 2020 will be an opportunity to promote Seoul as a city forging the international standards in every field including quarantine on top of “smart city” and “safe city.”

Mayor Park said, “Global solidarity and cooperation are the most important for going through the COVID-19 situation. Seoul prepares the first venue for the world, at which COVID-19 countermeasures from the perspective of cities can be shared.”

All programs will be broadcasted live on YouTube (www.youtube.com/seoulcityofficial).

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Donate with POP Domino through “Event Donasi Hati” for COVID-19 Relief

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In order to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic, POP Domino, an Indonesian android game application, will hold a “Donasi Hati – Breathe The Same Air” campaign for the second time. The campaign which aims to help those whose lives are affected by COVID-19 will be held from 30 May to 12 June 2020.

Donasi Hati Event - Breathe The Same Air will be held on 30 May - 12 June 2020 by POP Domino
Donasi Hati Event – Breathe The Same Air will be held on 30 May – 12 June 2020 by POP Domino

On April 26 to 2 May 2020, POP Domino has conducted its first donation activity. In the previous activity, POP Domino distributed 60 food packages that consists of rice, oil, canned food, and various other food items to 60 underprivileges families in Jakarta and surrounding areas. This contribution has been given directly to family representatives to help them welcomed the fasting month.

“This pandemic has not only affected Indonesia but the whole world too. Everybody is going through a hard time. Therefore, through our previous donation activity, even just a little, we want to help and give hope to those who carry out the fasting month of Ramadan,” said POP Domino representative.

Not only accompanying players during this quarantine time, POP Domino wants to invite players to participate in “Donasi hati” event that will be held in the game to show their solidarity and care to the society. During the second event period, players can collect “Hearts” as donation items. “Hearts” can be collected by playing the game every day, then the collected “Hearts” will be put into “Heart Pool”. “Hearts” collected in the Pool will be donated in the form of basic needs to those in need.

This event is not only providing donations to those in need, but every player who participates in this event has the opportunity to get a variety of attractive prizes that have been prepared by POP Domino. The prize for the “Donasi Hati” are in-game special decoration items and game coupons. Game coupons can be exchanged for prizes such as in-game items, phone credits and smartphones.

“We hope we can all get together through difficult times during this pandemic. And of course, comply with physical distancing regulations, always wear a mask and keep your distance in public places, washing hands thoroughly, and avoid going out and gathering. May we always be healthy.”

For more info on “Donasi Hati” event, please visit POP Domino’s official Facebook fan page.

About POP Domino

POP Domino is a traditional Indonesian card game application that is popular among game lovers. Play with players from all over the world, show your analytical skills, win attractive prizes and be number 1 in the world. The total registered users of the POP Domino game have reached more than 10 million players, ranked 1st in the card game ranking and top 100 in the game ranking. Launched in 2018, POP Domino is developed by SEA GAMES.

Download the POP Domino app at http://bit.ly/POPDomino
Fan page: https://www.facebook.com/POPDomino99/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/popdomino99/
Twitter: @POPDOMINO
YouTube: @popdomino

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New World Boss Enraged Red Nose Arrives in Black Desert Mobile

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl Abyss announced today that a powerful new World Boss has arrived in Black Desert Mobile. Adventurers can now challenge Enraged Red Nose, whose raid requires higher-level skills and offers incredible rewards.

New World Boss Enraged Red Nose Arrives in Black Desert Mobile
New World Boss Enraged Red Nose Arrives in Black Desert Mobile

Red Nose is one of the first bosses that Adventurers must fight against when leveling up their characters. Red Nose, looking for revenge for being defeated multiple times, has returned as Enraged Red Nose and now has more strength and power than ever before. 

Adventurers can encounter this monster in the Altar of Agris in the region of Balenos when they feel its rage across the lands. Enraged Red Nose is even more difficult to defeat as it performs a wide range of attacks that utilize its large body and range. Those who successfully knock down this enemy will have a chance to obtain the Red Nose Armor, which is an Abyssal-grade gear.

Apart from defeating this World Boss, there is still a chance of getting Abyssal-grade gear by crafting Abyssal-grade weapons and armor using World Boss Fragments. These fragments can be obtained by defeating World Bosses. 

In addition to the Enraged Red Nose update, Abyssal Lightstones are also now available in Black Desert Mobile. This new grade of Lightstones are stronger than others, offering Adventurers more powerful options to enhance their skills. They can get these new items by drawing and fusing Lightstones.

Visit Black Desert Mobile‘s official website for more information.

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console, and is developing Shadow Arena for PC and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s own proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company is also developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 and is poised to continue its growth through 2020 and maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com

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How Toshiba is Employing “Unemployed” Data to Create a World of Co-Existence and Co-Creation

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SINGAPORE, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — When data is processed, organized and presented in a given context, it becomes meaningful information that can improve our daily lives. Toshiba’s Chief Digital Officer Taro Shimada shares more on how Toshiba Data Corporation, newly established in 2020, aims to explore the possibilities of tapping on everyday data to realize tangible benefits for society.

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Taro Shimada, CEO & Representative Director of Toshiba Data Corporation, Executive Officer & Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation
Taro Shimada, CEO & Representative Director of Toshiba Data Corporation, Executive Officer & Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation
Source: Created by Toshiba, based on the IDC White Paper “The Digitization of the World from Edge to Core”
Source: Created by Toshiba, based on the IDC White Paper “The Digitization of the World from Edge to Core”
Creation of New Value by Combining Cyber and Physical Data
Creation of New Value by Combining Cyber and Physical Data
Big Data and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Big Data and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

From Data 1.0 to Data 2.0

According to estimates by the IDC (International Data Corporation), the total amount of data in the world will grow more than five times from 2018 to 2025 – a veritable explosion of data in just seven years. And this growth is expected to continue. Toshiba believes that the amount of data created from the physical world – things like factory equipment and transportation systems – will far exceed the data created in the cyber business.

With the company’s offerings and involvement in point-of-sales (POS) systems, industrial machinery and social infrastructure, Toshiba can transcribe the data from the physical world, feed it into cyberspace, and then combine the new data with already existing cyber data to create something of value.

The company is focused on aggregating behavioral data of consumers in the physical world, and with their permission or after anonymizing the data, give value created back to the consumer. Various service providers could provide different customer offerings according to the data gathered.

An example is the ‘Smart Receipt’ developed by Toshiba TEC Corporation, a Smart Receipt system that digitizes paper receipts that customers would receive when they make payments at stores. Depending on how it is applied, it could even be used as a tool for regional vitalization.

Toshiba Data is considering to offer management support to medical institutions. By collaborating with other providers, Toshiba aims to help medical institutions to analyze patients’ data and identify various pre-symptomatic diseases for health monitoring purposes. Overcoming challenges, Toshiba Data is committed to create an ecosystem where everyone can reap the benefits of data.

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Siklu Adds Executive Talent with Enhanced Streamlining of Operations

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In support of recent business growth, Siklu announces the addition of Ilana Lurie as COO & CFO and Itzik Marcovich to serve as Vice President of Operations 

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Siklu, a global leader in Fixed 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology for Gigabit Wireless Access, Smart City and security networks, has announced today the appointment of Ilana Lurie as New Chief Financial & Chief Operations Officer and Secretary of the Board and Itzik Marcovich as Vice President of Operations of the company. With the increasing demand for Gigabit connectivity Siklu’s business and operations have ramped up significantly in the past year which led to this organizational change.

Ilana Lurie Siklu COO & CFO
Ilana Lurie Siklu COO & CFO

Ms. Ilana Lurie is a seasoned executive bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in international finance and operations leadership, within both large technology companies as well as start-ups. Ilana is joining Siklu after her latest position at NovelSat, a leader in satellite communication technology, where she served as CFO, responsible for all financial aspects and operations oversight and serving as Secretary of the Board, leading a major debt restructuring process which significantly improved NovelSat financial health. Previous to NovelSat, Ilana held various senior financial executive positions for the Enterprise Services business of HP with $130M annual business, and Ness Technologies, including leading pre and post M&A activities.  Ilana also serves as Director in Eltek and holds a BA and an MBA degree with a specialization in Finance and Marketing from the Hebrew University, Israel.

Siklu’s new VP of Operations, Mr. Itzik Marcovich, joined Siklu in 2011 as Director of Supply Chain with a vast experience of over 20 years in global operations, supply chain management and purchasing and is involved deeply in the day to day activities in the Siklu operations team.  Prior to joining Siklu, Itzik was the head of subcontracting management in AudioCodes Ltd. where he established and expanded global production sites for a variety of high-volume product lines, manufactured in Israel, China and Taiwan. Previous to AudioCodes Itzik served as the head of subcontracting purchasing department at ‘Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) – Components division, providing logistical support, repair service and spare parts to commercial airlines.  Itzik holds a BA in Economics and Logistics management from the Bar Ilan University and an MBA from the Haifa University, Israel.

“2020 has started as a successful year of growth for Siklu, and with COVID19 the race for reliable Gigabit Wireless Access has truly ramped up. Significant verticals have been seeing increased demand due to the outbreak, and it was important that we keep the momentum to accelerate our manufacturing and supply growth, ensuring product availability and increased inventory with the addition of these strong talented leaders to our headquarter management team,” said Ronen Ben-Hamou, Siklu’s CEO.  “I have no doubt that Ilana and Itzik will bring great value in achieving our aggressive strategy to strengthen our leadership in the global mmWave market and expand to new vertical applications”.

About Siklu
Siklu delivers multi-gigabit wireless fiber connectivity in urban, suburban and rural areas. Operating in the millimeter wave bands, Siklu’s wireless solutions are used by leading service providers and system integrators to provide 5G Gigabit Wireless Access services. In addition, Siklu solutions are ideal for Smart City projects requiring extra capacity such as video security, WiFi backhaul and municipal network connectivity all over one network. Thousands of carrier-grade systems are delivering interference-free performance worldwide. Easily installed on street-fixtures or rooftops, these radios have been proven to be the ideal solution for networks requiring fast and simple deployment of secure, wireless fiber. www.siklu.com.

Itzik Marcovich Siklu VP of Operations
Itzik Marcovich Siklu VP of Operations

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5G Integration in IIoT Systems Accelerates Industry 4.0 in the Wake of Pandemic, says Frost & Sullivan

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High-speed, high-volume data transfer facilitated by 5G will enhance industrial operations in connected factories

SANTA CLARA, California, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Role of 5G Communication Revolutionizing Industrial Internet of Things, finds that the integration of 5G in IIoT systems will accelerate the realization of Industry 4.0 with high-speed, low-latency, and large-volume data transfer. While the application of 5G-enabled IIoT is currently limited to quality inspections, supply chain management, and generic machine control, key system manufacturers are actively exploring other areas in industrial operations where the benefits of 5G connectivity can be leveraged for process optimization and increased automation.

5G in Industrial Internet of Things
5G in Industrial Internet of Things

For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/443

“Incorporating 5G in IIoT devices will enable low latency, increase data throughput, and reduce operation time, thus leading to improved overall process productivity,” said Mogana Tashiani, Frost & Sullivan Technical Insights Research Analyst. “Apart from enhancing the automation of industrial operations and control, 5G-enabled IIoT devices can also minimize the complexity of supply chain networks and warehouse management, helping businesses to efficiently operate in dynamic business environments.”

Tashiani added: “5G will play a key role in ensuring the sustainability of businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The low latency will aid in managing the high traffic to e-commerce by improving network accessibility at a faster pace, accelerating online purchases and order placements. Furthermore, 5G-integrated IIoT devices have the potential to disrupt traditional on-site job functions through remote working and virtual meetings. COVID-19 has led to a massive shift to remote working to maintain business operations on par with on-site job operations.”

Key sectors that can leverage the growth opportunities from 5G-integrated IIoT include:

  • Banks, Financial Services, and Insurance: The BFSI sector deals with millions of transactions every day and most of them are mundane and repetitive. 5G-integrated IoT devices and systems allow transactions to be completed and recorded at a faster pace, increasing accuracy by reducing human errors in the process, thus improving the overall productivity of the system.
     
  • Retail: Businesses in the retail sector can automate in-store transactions with 5G-ready radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, which can be attached to items or shopping carts to facilitate autonomous check-out in brick-and-mortar stores, leading to unmanned/cashier-less stores.
     
  • Automotive: 5G facilitates data transfer among AI algorithms, sensors, and mechanical parts to navigate self-driving or autonomous vehicles. In addition, 5G-enabled vehicles establish a connected system in which real-time data transferring and receiving can be achieved conveniently and effectively. Apart from vehicle-to-vehicle communication, interaction with traffic system is possible with 5G technology, which enables data transmission beforehand to achieve practical navigation for certain road conditions.

Role of 5G Communication Revolutionizing Industrial Internet of Things is part of Frost & Sullivan’s global TechVision Growth Partnership Service program.

About Frost & Sullivan

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become 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.

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China Telecom Voted as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia” by FinanceAsia

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HONG KONG, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — China Telecom Corporation Limited (“China Telecom” or “the Company”; HKEx: 00728; NYSE: CHA) was voted by portfolio managers and analysts around the globe as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia“, at the “Asia’s Best Managed Companies Poll 2020″ by FinanceAsia, a reputable financial magazine in Asia. The Company’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Ke Ruiwen, was voted as “No.2 Best CEO in China“.

In total, China Telecom swept seven top awards as follows:

  • No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia
  • No.2 Best CEO in China
  • No.2 Best Managed Company in China
  • No.2 Best Environmental Stewardship in China
  • No.2 Most Committed to Social Causes in China
  • No.3 Best Corporate Governance in China
  • No.2 Best Investor Relations in China

This is the 20th year that FinanceAsia conducts “Asia’s Best Managed Companies” annual poll. This year, the poll received votes from more than 330 portfolio managers and analysts for their views on listed companies on the criteria including overall management, corporate governance, investor relations and corporate social responsibility to elect the best managed companies in Asia.

China Telecom’s numerous awards given by FinanceAsia and other similar top competitions over the years mark the endorsement by the investment community for their appreciation on China Telecom’s continuous and consistent outstanding management performance and corporate governance with high regards for its strong execution capability and the leading standard of transparency among companies in Asia. China Telecom would like to sincerely thank the capital market, investors and analysts for their support, trust and commendation all along.

China Telecom Voted as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia” by FinanceAsia
China Telecom Voted as “No.1 Best Telecommunications Company in Asia” by FinanceAsia

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Buskers Engage Audiences Virtually Amidst the Phases of Safe Re-opening

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  • A pilot initiative between the National Arts Council (NAC) and Bigo Live to offer buskers an opportunity to bring the arts to audiences during the COVID-19 period
  • Viewers get the chance to enjoy engaging and fun performances by eight Singaporean buskers from 29 to 30 May between 8:00pm to 9:30 pm (SGT) and on 31 May between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the Bigo Live app

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Buskers in Singapore have had to take a temporary break from busking on the streets since the Circuit Breaker period kicked in. Even with the gradual easing of measures, Singaporeans may not be able to enjoy the vibrant busking acts on the streets as we used to yet. A pilot initiative between the National Arts Council (NAC) and a Singapore-based live streaming platform, Bigo Live, aims to change that by going online with virtual busking.

Buskers Engage Audiences Virtually Amidst the Phases of Safe Re-opening
Buskers Engage Audiences Virtually Amidst the Phases of Safe Re-opening

The SGLivehouse virtual busking sessions will take place over three days from 29 May to 31 May 2020, between 8:00pm – 9:30pm (Singapore Time) on 29 May to 30 May, and between 8:00pm – 9:00pm on 31 May, on the Bigo Live app. Eight buskers will be part of the pilot, with a 30-minute segment each to present their original performances to audiences. The initiative will also provide training to buskers on how to go digital and live stream their talents to a global audience. It will also enable the buskers to earn some income during this period as Singapore gradually resumes activities safely.

Jill-Marie Thomas, one of the buskers participating in this pilot initiative, said: “We are excited for this opportunity to share our talents with audiences online while earning some income. As we have had to pause all busking activities and cancel our gigs due to COVID-19, we certainly miss bringing our music to Singaporeans and interacting with passers-by live! We will keep our heads up and continue looking for new and creative ways to bring the arts to people.”

Ms Elaine Ng, Senior Director of Engagement and Participation at the NAC adds, “Many of the artists including our buskers, have used technology to digitalise and create innovative content and to reach audiences in exciting new ways. Through this pilot initiative that allows buskers to virtually engage audiences from Singapore and the world, we hope everyone will get to enjoy #SGCultureAnywhere as if they were walking along the streets of Singapore.” 

Mike Ong, Vice President of BIGO Technology said, “Bigo Live is pleased to collaborate with NAC to bring about this meaningful pilot initiative to show our support and stand in solidarity with the local performing arts community. This collaboration allows us to provide an alternative platform for buskers amidst these trying times. We encourage Singaporeans to show their support to our fellow buskers by tuning in to their performances from the comforts of their homes.”

Viewers from Singapore and all around the world can tune in to the live streaming sessions and engage with the buskers as well as the community by using various features on the app. Viewers will also be able to send virtual gifts to the buskers as a form of appreciation for their performances. To enjoy these busking acts, download the Bigo Live app and search for the Bigo ID: “SGLivehouse” in the app.

The full performance schedule of the participating buskers are as follows, with the last 30-minutes of each day’s session for the live chat.

29 May (Friday)

8:00pm: Dansen John Chua Jin Wei

8.30pm: Ligo Ralph Alvern Cueco

9:00pm: Jillian-Marie Thomas

30 May (Saturday)

8:00pm: Ryan Han Wei Ren

8:30pm: Daniel Sidhanand

9:00pm: Ng Ah Hock

31 May (Sunday)

8:00pm: Ho Mui Lin

8:30pm Andrew Tan Yue Yao

About Bigo Live

Bigo Live is one of the world’s fastest-growing live-streaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has around 400 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the live-streaming industry. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology which is based in Singapore.

Download the Bigo Live app here: https://bigolive.onelink.me/sG8X/bigoliveapp 

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KT Commercializes 5G Self-Driving Freight Carts

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced today that it is using 5G self-driving carts at its logistics center, enabling a nearly 50 percent reduction in employees’ travel range for loading and transporting inventory.

5G autonomous carts transport smartphones and other devices to designated locations, as requested by the control center and the person in charge, at KT’s Seobu Distribution Center.
5G autonomous carts transport smartphones and other devices to designated locations, as requested by the control center and the person in charge, at KT’s Seobu Distribution Center.

The new system of the leading Korean telecom provider is the first use of next-generation smart logistics vehicles in the Korean communications industry. Two types of 5G self-driving carts, “NarGo” and “TarGo,” are being employed in collaboration with Twinny, a company specializing in indoor autonomous robots and online platforms.

KT incorporated its autonomous intelligent vehicle (AIV) service to NarGo and Targo. AIV service is an integrated control system that processes instructions and assesses operating conditions by using pre-installed maps and real-time information on automated carts. It also facilitates latency-free collection and analysis of operational data as well as statistics compilation.

“In preparation for the post-COVID era, technologies to minimize person-to-person contact are increasingly demanded throughout industries,” said Choi Kangrim, Head of KT’s Connected Car Biz Center. “By applying AIV service based on our advanced communication networks and platforms in a wider scope of industries and leading relevant technological advancement, we at KT will do our utmost to help our customers enjoy the benefits in their everyday lives.”

The AIV usage follows meticulous experiments in minimizing person-to-person contact between employees while improving their productivity at work. As a result, KT explained, loading cellphones and other items for transport requires 47 percent less travel range by employees at KT’s Seobu Distribution Center.

The self-driving logistics vehicles and AIV service are based on KT’s integrated mobility platform, dubbed “5G Mobility Makers.” The platform is at the core of KT’s connected car services, which feature automated driving control by collecting and analyzing data produced by different vehicles. Utilizing this capability can lead to real-time remote control of AIV cloud control centers developed by partner companies and various business sites. This will help minimize movement of and personal contact between employees and boost their throughput at large-scale distribution centers as well as small-scale warehouses.

Beyond the application of its autonomous driving technology at the Seobu Distribution Center, KT will continue its research and development efforts to lead the technological advances required to reduce person-to-person contact throughout the logistics industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the pandemic, KT will start providing 5G autonomous carts and control systems for small-scale logistics operations at hospitals, libraries and various other industrial sites.

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KT Corp., Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider, reestablished in 1981 under the Telecommunications Business Act, is leading the era of innovations in the world’s most connected country. The company is leading the 4th industrial revolution with high speed wire/wireless network and new ICT technology. KT launched the world’s first nationwide commercial 5G network on April 3, 2019, after successfully showcasing the world’s first trial 5G services at the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in February 2018. This is another milestone in KT’s continuous efforts to deliver essential products and services as it aspires to be the number one ICT Company and People’s Company.

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