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TIER IV certified in Level 4 autonomous driving: Sharing its design and process with partners

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TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, proudly announces its successful Level 4*1 certification for “AI Pilot*2,” an AD system operating without a human driver at the GLP ALFALINK Sagamihara, a large-scale logistics campus in Greater Tokyo, in accordance with the Road Transport Vehicle Act. Roads within the GLP ALFALINK Sagamihara are regulated by the Road Traffic Act, and used by pedestrians and vehicles. This is the first case for a system that conducts perception, prediction and planning using the AD systems, without any dependence on road infrastructure, to obtain the Level 4 certification in such an environment. Following the guidelines for customizing Level 4 commercial autonomous vehicles published in June 2023, TIER IV commits to sharing the process and design for this certification as a solution for its partners that aim to develop AD systems, contributing significantly to the realization of autonomous driving.

This project is positioned as the first effort toward the Japanese government’s goal of the national autonomous driving project, and the certification has been granted for “AI Pilot”, an AD system that is developed by TIER IV. “AI Pilot” consists of open-source software, “Autoware*3,” alongside a sensor system, a computer system, and an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system, which can be equipped with various vehicle models.

Through continued research and development as well as evaluation and verification, TIER IV aims to further advance functions and performance of AD systems. Building upon the Level 4 certification obtained under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, TIER IV is poised to utilize its knowledge for the mass production and development of electric vehicles (EVs). Pursuing Level 4 certifications in urban areas nationwide in Japan, TIER IV is taking the lead in the deployment of AD systems towards the government’s goal of establishing over 50 locations with driverless services in Japan by 2025, and over 100 locations by 2027.

*1 In Japan, Level 4 is considered to be fully driverless autonomous driving, which means that a vehicle can handle most driving situations independently, under specific conditions, on public roads.

*2 AI Pilot is a registered trademark of TIER IV.

*3 Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

About TIER IV

TIER IV, the creator of Autoware, the world’s first and widely acclaimed open-source autonomous driving (AD) software, is at the forefront of the research and development of AD technology. The company provides cutting-edge technology solutions, including software and hardware across multiple platforms, that enable the safe and efficient development of autonomous driving. TIER IV is committed to the societal implementation of AD technology, driven by their vision of “the art of open source – reimagine intelligent vehicles”.

As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation (AWF), TIER IV leverages Autoware’s capabilities and collaborates with partners worldwide. Through the ecosystem powered by Autoware, the company aims to expand the potential of AD technology, involving individuals, organizations, and all stakeholders, as they strive for the realization of a better society.

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Appian Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms

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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced it has been named a Leader by Gartner in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP). The report evaluated 17 vendors and their product offerings. For more information, download a complimentary copy of the Gartner Low-Code 2023 Report.

Appian has been named a Leader by Gartner in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP).
Appian has been named a Leader by Gartner in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP).

“Axiom Space uses Appian for our Collaborative Data Environment as we build the next-generation lunar spacesuit for the return to the Moon,” said Rodney Johnson, Axiom Space Senior Enterprise Service Manager. “Low-code design across the Appian Data Fabric and Appian’s complete process automation toolset is a powerful accelerant for our mission.”

Gartner defines low-code application platforms (LCAPs) as application platforms that are used to rapidly develop and run custom applications by abstracting and minimizing the use of programming languages. Enterprise LCAPs are a subset of this market that target a wider range of developer personas — especially enterprise developers — and provide features essential for application delivery and maintenance in midsize and large organizations. These features include support for high performance, availability and scalability of applications, disaster recovery, security, API access to (and from) enterprise and third-party cloud services, usage monitoring, service-level agreements, and availability of technical support and training.

“What we believe makes Appian different from other low-code vendors is a focus on process automation with AI,” said Michael Beckley, CTO and Founder of Appian. “Our low-code private AI enables the most innovative companies to safely use generative AI today, and the Appian Data Fabric enables easy Private AI integration into every business process.”

The Appian Platform modernizes low-code development and process automation by driving innovation, efficiency, and growth with generative AI. Key architectural components make it easy to leverage AI, including Appian’s patented SAIL and Data Fabric architecture, its AI Copilot, and its private AI strategy for faster delivery of powerful and secure end-to-end process automation solutions.

To access the report and to learn more about Appian’s positioning, visit https://ap.pn/48UzPCq.

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About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world’s most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Zepp Health Sponsors Cal Hacks 10.0, the World’s Largest Collegiate Hackathon, for the Second Consecutive Year

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– Winners with the best apps will receive Zepp’s Amazfit smartwatches and cash award

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Zepp Health Corporation, a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, is excited to announce its sponsorship of Cal Hacks, the world’s largest collegiate hackathon, for the second consecutive year in a row.

Cal Hacks, now in its 10th edition, aims to empower individuals with technology to create innovative solutions that better the world. Every year, it attracts over 2500+ hackers from around the world.

“We’re delighted to return as sponsors of the Cal Hacks event, having been truly impressed by the remarkable talent showcased at last year’s event. Zepp Health had the privilege of working alongside some exceptionally gifted tech enthusiasts, creating innovative solutions that left a lasting impression. We firmly believe that these students, with their unwavering passion and dedication, represent the future thinkers that Zepp Health needs to fulfill our mission: empowering individuals to take control of their well-being through intelligent healthcare tools and creating a world where healthcare brings empowerment, inspiration, and joy to all,” shared Wayne Huang, Founder & CEO of Zepp Health.

Zepp Health will sponsor US$15,000 (USD Fifteen Thousand Dollars) and will offer a $1,000 cash prize along with Zepp OS-enabled flagship Amazfit smartwatches to winners in the Apps categories. The winning criteria will be based on the most innovative apps developed using Zepp OS APIs.

In addition to the generous prizes, Zepp Health has gathered a panel of esteemed judges who have graciously volunteered their time to support this initiative. Notably, among the external judges is Jay Ryan Freeman, a renowned software engineer known for creating the Cydia software application and related software for jailbroken iOS – a modified version of Apple’s iOS.

“Cal Hacks has built a reputation for attracting talented and engaged students from around the world who are eager to build innovative solutions to challenging problems,” said Nick Jiang, Cal Hacks Director, representing Cal Hacks. “We are grateful to work with brands like Zepp Health, who share our passion for the developer community, innovation, and inclusivity.”

Although applications have closed, Cal Hacks is looking for mentors and judges to support hackers throughout the weekend. Individuals with a passion for innovation are encouraged to apply! Cal Hacks will take place from October 27 to 29, 2023, at The Metreon in San Francisco. For more information, visit https://www.calhacks.io/

About Zepp Health

Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP) is a global smart wearable and health technology leader, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity, and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms, Zepp delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. To date, Zepp has shipped over 200 million units, and its products are available in 90+ countries. Founded in 2013 as Huami Corp., the company became Zepp Health Corporation in February 2021. Zepp has 1,300+ team members and offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. For more information, visit www.zepphealth.com.

About Cal Hacks

Calhacks is the world’s largest collegiate hackathon based in San Francisco Bay Area. Annually drawing 2500+ hackers from around the world, Cal Hacks is dedicated to fostering a culture of hacking and empowering the next generation of innovators to drive positive change in the world. Visit calhacks.io for more information.

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New Veritas Research Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Underestimate Their Level of Risk

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Top risks include data security, economic uncertainty and emerging technologies such as AI

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today released findings of new research that shows 45% of organizations may be miscalculating the severity of threats to their business. The study, Data Risk Management: The State of the Market—Cyber to Compliance, which polled 1,600 executives and IT practitioners across 13 global markets, provides insights into the most pressing risks, their impacts and how organizations plan to navigate them.

Despite risk factors like interest rates and inflation pressing hard on organizations, ransomware and multi-cloud complexity are also growing concerns for businesses of all kinds. However, when survey respondents were initially asked whether their organizations were currently at risk, almost half (48%) said no. But after being presented with a list of individual risk factors, respondents of all levels recognized the challenges facing their organizations, with 97% then identifying a risk to their organizations.

Notably, 15% of those surveyed did not believe their organizations could survive another 12 months given the risks they currently face. There was a disconnect, however, between the C-suite and those working in the trenches of protecting their organizations’ data, which could point to a communications issue: 23% of senior executives predicted the demise of their organizations in the next year, compared to just 6% of analysts and technicians.

Matt Waxman, senior vice president and general manager for data protection at Veritas, said: “The first step in addressing a problem is recognizing it’s there. When the risks are laid out in black and white, it’s hard to ignore the reality of today’s complex business operating environment. The risks are everywhere and require constant vigilance. While an overwhelming majority of respondents ultimately acknowledged the presence of risks and most said they’re taking steps to address them, the data suggests it may not be enough.”

Clear and present danger

Given the macro landscape and daily news headlines, the survey responses are a clear reflection of the times. Participants identified data security (46%), economic uncertainty (38%) and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), (36%) as the top threats faced by their organizations today from among an extensive list of possible hazards. Traditional threats like competition and a shortage of talent took fourth and fifth place. Geopolitical instability fell even further down the list to seventh place.

AI is proving to be a double-edged sword for organizations. There have been numerous reports over recent months of bad actors adopting AI solutions to create more sophisticated and compelling ransomware attacks on organizations. It has additionally been recognized as a risk factor for businesses who fail to put proper guardrails in place to stop employees from breaching data privacy regulations through the inappropriate use of generative AI tools. Conversely, AI is also tipped to be one of the best solutions for businesses to fight back against hackers since its capabilities can be harnessed to automate the detection of, and response to, malicious activities.

Additionally, 87% of those surveyed admitted they had experienced a negative impact from risks, including reputational and financial harm. When asked which risks had resulted in actual damage to their organizations, data security was again highest, with 40% of respondents attesting to related damages. Economic uncertainty was the second most common risk to have affected organizations, with 36% having been hurt. Damages from competition came in third at 35% and emerging technologies, such as AI, at 33%.

The effects of data security breaches were underscored by the number of organizations who had been hit by ransomware attacks. A sizable majority (65%) said that over the past two years their organizations had been the victims of at least one successful ransomware attack in which hackers were able to infiltrate their systems. Twenty-six percent of those who experienced a successful attack said they did not report it. Breaches that caused a failure to comply with regulatory requirements cost respondents’ organizations, on average, more than US$336,000 in regulatory compliance fines during the last year.

Caught in the crosshairs 

For many respondents, the level of risk is rising. More (54%) were likely to say risks to data security have increased rather than decreased (21%) over the last 12 months. Yet they may not fully appreciate their own vulnerabilities. This perception gap emerges in light of how organizations representing specific sectors assessed their risk versus how their responses were scored via a risk rating scale.

Researchers assigned each respondent a “risk ranking” score based on their answers and what these revealed about their adherence to security best practices. While the public sector ranked as the most at-risk group, just 48% of those respondents rated themselves as being at risk. Similarly, only 52% of respondents from the energy, oil/gas and utilities sector viewed themselves at risk.

Most at-risk sectors

Most at-risk countries/regions

1

Public sector

1

UK

2

Energy, oil/gas and utilities

2

France

3

Media, leisure and entertainment

3

China

4

Construction and property

4

Singapore

5

Manufacturing and production

5

Japan

6

IT, technology and telecom

6

US

7

Business and professional services

7

Australia

8

Financial services

8

Nordics

9

Healthcare

9

DACH

10

Biopharma

10

India

Shoring up their defenses, but are they doing enough?

For organizations aiming to mitigate data security risks, many have increased their data protection budgets as much 30% over the last 12 months. The average data protection and security team size also grew by 21-22 staff members. Eighty-nine percent said staffing levels are now at an adequate level for keeping their organizations secure.

Along with staffing additions, organizations are exploring other ways to fortify their defenses. Despite ranking AI and emerging technologies as a top risk, 68% are looking at AI and machine learning to boost security. Given AI’s dual nature as a force for both good and bad, the question going forward will be whether their organizations’ AI protection can evolve ahead of hackers’ AI attacks.

The research also appears to expose another chink in the armor with more than a third (38%) reporting that they have no data recovery plan in place or have only a partial plan. That presents cause for concern considering nearly half (48%) experienced data loss at least once in the past two years.

Waxman continued: “The caution is for organizations to avoid approaching their data security strategy with a false sense of confidence. The recent spate of high-profile data breaches has proven no organization is immune. If data is like gold dust, guard your treasure. Be prepared with a comprehensive cyber resiliency plan for protecting and recovering your data from edge to core to cloud. Rehearse the plan regularly and recalibrate as needed. Being forewarned is forearmed and by strengthening your data security posture, you can successfully navigate the risks.”

For more survey findings, download the report: Data Risk Management: The State of the Market—Cyber to Compliance.

Research methodology

Veritas commissioned Vanson Bourne to survey 1,600 respondents in August and September 2023 across Australia, Brazil, China, the DACH region, France, India, Japan, the Nordics, Singapore, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Respondents held executive or practitioner level positions in organizations of at least 1,000 employees from any sector.

About Veritas

Veritas Technologies is the leader in secure multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 91% of the Fortune 100—rely on Veritas to help ensure the protection, recoverability and compliance of their data. Veritas has a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience its customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks, like ransomware. No other vendor is able to match Veritas’ ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems and 1,400+ storage targets through a single, unified approach. Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering today on its strategy for Autonomous Data Management that reduces operational overhead while delivering greater value. Learn more at veritas.com. Follow us on X at @veritastechllc. 

Veritas and the Veritas Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veritas Technologies LLC or its affiliates in the US and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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OutSystems Spotlights its Vision for Generative AI and Customer Success at Singapore’s NextStep Exec

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OutSystems’ first executive-only low-code conference in Singapore connects customers and IT leaders to discuss the future of application development

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance low-code application development, last week held its NextStep Exec in Singapore, which was attended by customers across different industries in Asia-Pacific (APAC). The event included an exclusive look at new developments with the OutSystems platform. It also connected customers and industry leaders to foster collaboration and exchange of insights, including customer use cases, applications, and business cases that drive innovation and return on interest (ROI) through high-performance low-code.

Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems, delivering the welcome address at NextStep Exec 2023, Singapore.
Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems, delivering the welcome address at NextStep Exec 2023, Singapore.

The conference showcased a preview of what’s new and next with the OutSystems Platform including:

  • Project Morpheus updates: OutSystems’ newest AI roadmap has been updated to provide a comprehensive data fabric that enables customers to seamlessly access and integrate data from any source, regardless of location or format. This will help customers to build more intelligent and data-driven applications.
  • OutSystems Developer Cloud: New capabilities in observability and monitoring have been unveiled on the OutSystems cloud-native development platform. This will give customers greater visibility into their applications and help them to identify and resolve issues quickly.

OutSystems further shared key company milestones since its founding in 2001, highlighting efforts since 2018 to leverage AI for expert-level assistance across critical areas of the software development lifecycle. OutSystems also emphasized its commitment to build new systems of the future with extreme composability and agility at their core, empowering enterprises to innovate and effectively adapt to rapidly digitalising environments.

“In our decade-long presence in Singapore, we have witnessed robust market expansion and widespread adoption of low-code technology across APAC. The successes of our customers are what drives us to continue innovating and investing in our solutions,” said Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems. “With AI remaining at the forefront of technology innovation, we are committed to leading the way in AI-driven application development and delivering remarkable improvements in code quality and overall development efficiency. We’ll continue to provide enterprise-grade capabilities for customers to achieve their business goals and create world-class mobile and web apps that drive customer satisfaction.”

At the conference, OutSystems customers such as Roche, City Development Limited, Dynamik Technologies, and Resolution Life Australia highlighted some of the most pressing issues for IT leaders today and how low-code empowered them to modernise legacy systems, build and manage their talent pool, and drive incremental productivity and operational efficiency.

NextStep Exec 2023 Singapore was a resounding success, showcasing the latest innovations from OutSystems and the power of high-performance low-code to help businesses innovate and achieve their business goals. OutSystems is committed to supporting its customers in their digital transformation journeys and helping them to create world-class applications that drive customer satisfaction.

About OutSystems
OutSystems was founded in 2001 with the mission to give every organization the power to innovate through software. The OutSystems high-performance low-code platform gives technology leaders and developers the tools to rapidly build and deploy their own business-critical applications. The company’s network spans nearly 700,000 community members, 400+ partners, and active customers in 87 countries across 22 industries. OutSystems is “The Low-Code Platform®” and a recognized leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world. Some of the most well-known brands use OutSystems to turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

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Supermicro highlights AI as next industrial revolution; foundation of new era lies with digital data creation, storage, and processing

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TAIPEI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In 2024, the semiconductor sector will face several major changes. At the forefront of these changes are innovations in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI server supply chains. DIGITIMES will spotlight these transformations at the “2024 Next-Gen Intelligence Symposium” on November 3, 2023. The event will feature insights from DIGITIMES’ senior analysts and industry experts from Supermicro, with the aim to offer a deep understanding of Asia’s supply chain dynamics and the evolving tech landscape.

Credit: DIGITIMES
Credit: DIGITIMES

Alok Kumar Srivastav, a senior solutions manager at Supermicro, will speak at the event. He’s mainly responsible for businesses related to AI, machine learning, and HPC. He will discuss how AI is at the tipping point of transforming industries in his keynote titled “Ushering in a New Era of AI with Modern Building Blocks.”

In a recent interview with DIGITIMES Asia, Srivastav discussed the fundamental modern building blocks that are enabling AI, what industries are already adopting AI, balancing between key partners like Nvidia, Intel, and AMD, and how AI will affect the server/infrastructure industry and beyond in the future.

The digital era is the cornerstone of the AI

Srivastav pointed out during the interview that the key technologies pushing AI into a new era are digitalization, storage, and accelerated computing, and Supermicro’s solutions cover all of its customers.

All of these are related to the one true foundation of AI: digital data. The one requirement for AI to work is a well-trained model, and a well-trained model needs a lot of digital data.

The digitalization helps fulfill the first step of this process. The recent digital explosion meant that we were creating a lot more data. In fact, according to Srivastav, over 90% of existing data in the world was generated in the last 2-3 years.

Once the digital data is created, Storage technology is mature enough to handle this massive amount of new data accordingly at different stages of its life cycle.

The final and most crucial is accelerated computing capability. Advancements in modern computing capabilities have enabled corporations to process and convert complex digital data into meaningful insights.

A cross-industry phenomenon

As with the industries that are looking to or have already adopted AI, Srivastav listed a long list of industries that are already under Supermicro’s umbrella. These industries include automotive (esp. EVs), cloud computing (that caters to specific types of workloads), energy (oil/gas), financial, healthcare, higher education, media and entertainment, the public sector, HPCs, telecommunications, and more.

While Srivastav declined to name a specific company, he ensured that these are all major corporations that are leaders in their respective industries. When it comes to volume, he mentioned that because of the demand for new infrastructure due to the emergence of cloud computing, almost all these major corporations are procuring “thousands of computing units from Supermicro.”

Achieving a balance between key partners

One of the more interesting parts of Supermicro’s business is that it’s agnostic and works very closely with key partners like Intel, Nvidia, and AMD, companies that are actively competing against each other in the same sector. When asked about this, Srivastav admitted that keeping pace with the innovation and progress of all three companies is not an easy task.

“Supermicro’s DNA is first-to-market, and we want to be first for all of our state-of-the-art products and all of our customers,” he stated.

‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’

Regarding the future direction of the industry, Srivastav pointed out that advancements in AI technology have resulted in lower error rates and have allowed more and more corporations to become more accepting of this technology.

All of this will lead to something they referred to as “the fourth industrial revolution.” This revolution will be powered by two main technologies: AI and IoT. The change and impact of this revolution will be so profound that it will affect all industries in the world, be it design or manufacturing. It’ll no longer be “if” you want to adopt AI but rather “when and how soon” to adopt AI to survive in the modern marketplace.

Srivastav stated that AI will become like electricity; so widely adopted and accepted that you won’t even question its existence. You will come to accept it as part of your day-to-day life. In fact, there are already many instances of AI use in our daily lives (such as autocomplete) that we just don’t realize. We are already consumers of AI.

If you would like to attend the 2024 Next-Gen Intelligence symposium in person on Nov 3, 2023, Please Register now!

Alok Kumar Srivastav, senior solutions manager at Supermicro. Credit: Supermicro
Alok Kumar Srivastav, senior solutions manager at Supermicro. Credit: Supermicro

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Ubitus utilizes the strength of computing power to bring innovative AI technology and audiovisual media solutions

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TOKYO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After launching the 2D AI virtual anchor Ubi-chan at the Tokyo Game Show, Ubitus K.K. (hereinafter Ubitus), a cloud streaming pioneer, recently collaborated with NOWnews to release a highly realistic  24 hours nonstop AI anchor named ‘Ni Zhen’ in Taiwan.

Cloud Power: Developing Advanced AI Solutions
In an era of rapid digital technology advancement and information explosion, audiences prefer to absorb information quickly and efficiently. Ubitus offers powerful cloud computing capabilities that enable a large language model (Large Language Model) to automatically condense lengthy news content into concise news summaries by combining both text and images. With the help of AI speech recognition technology, the LLM calculates the appropriate lips movements for the AI anchor and pairs it with text-to-speech (Text to Speech) technology to deliver real-time news broadcasts from the cloud. By integrating multiple AI technologies, Ubitus is able to  make the AI anchor’s responses more human-like, creating a realistic character movement while providing succinct news reporting. News summaries are usually grasped in just about 90 seconds.


The transformation of media industry by AI
The growing enthusiasm for AI technology has led to its application in various industries, including media. Unlike the AI anchors created by other providers, ‘Ni Zhen’ from NOWnews uses 4K high-quality real-life videos for training, enabling AI to learn full-body language and lips movements. This technology enhances ‘Ni Zhen’s’ facial expressions, making her presentation more natural and lively. By automating daily news scripts, ‘Ni Zhen’ can deliver concise summaries and continuous 24-hour broadcasts to the audience. Ubitus offers powerful cloud computing capabilities, ensuring smooth real-time operation of this AI system and article summarization technology in the cloud. The AI anchor can also generate content in multiple languages simultaneously and utilize AI drawing tools to customize its appearance, providing the audience with an exquisite and immediate AI anchor viewing experience.

Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus, expressed, ‘We are honored to successfully launch the AI anchor with NOWnews. By effectively leveraging AI to improve people’s lives, we seek to continuously develop suitable solutions to drive progress in various industries.’


24 hours live news link: https://www.youtube.com/@NOWnews-sp2di

About Ubitus

Ubitus operates the world’s best GPU virtualization technology and cloud streaming platform, and is dedicated to providing a superior user experience via its advanced technology. As long as users are connected to a broadband network, they can enjoy AAA gaming experience across various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, game consoles, smart TVs, and personal computers.

With innovative Game Cloud® technology, Ubitus is able to stream interactive media content with immersive experience on multi-devices for platform operators and digital content developers, while accelerating metaverse popularization with broad applications.

Leveraging the power of GPUs, Ubitus has ventured into AI development. Large language models (LLM), graph diffusion models, and other generative AI tools aim to provide innovative solutions for unique challenges across various industries.

Source: Ubitus K.K.

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“AI and Innovation: a creative revolution in business?” Publication of a new book by SKEMA’s professor, Margherita Pagani

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PARIS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In her new book, Margherita Pagani explores the interaction between artificial intelligence and business creativity. “Artificial Intelligence for Business Creativity”, published by Routledge, is a comprehensive guide to how AI is not just reshaping the business landscape, but acting as a catalyst for creativity and innovation within organisations.

AI and Innovation: a creative revolution in business?" Publication of a new book by Margherita Pagani, Director of the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence at Skema Business School in Paris
AI and Innovation: a creative revolution in business?” Publication of a new book by Margherita Pagani, Director of the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence at Skema Business School in Paris

“Artificial Intelligence for Business Creativity” examines the extent to which AI is capable of supporting the creative process within businesses. Co-edited by Margherita Pagani, Director of the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) and Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, and Renaud Champion, the late AI expert, the book explores the complex relationship between individual creativity on a micro scale and organisational innovation on a macro scale from an AI perspective.

It features numerous contributions from recognised researchers in the field of AI from esteemed institutions such as Wharton, Royal Holloway, Bayes Business School and the University of Birmingham. The foreword was written by Igor Jablokov, CEO and founder of Pryon and inventor of the voice assistant Alexa, who is also a member of the scientific committee of the SCAI – SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence research center.

Optimizing processes, improving human interaction

By shedding light on three crucial areas where AI can stimulate business creativity: product and service design, process optimisation and enhancement of organisational collaboration, the authors reveal the transformative potential of AI. “Artificial Intelligence for Business Creativity” is designed to be an invaluable guide for business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs and those with a keen interest in the intersection between AI and creativity. It offers practical guidance, insightful recommendations and an in-depth understanding of AI’s role in fostering creativity. It equips its readers with the tools to navigate and excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI.

Professor of artificial intelligence in marketing, Margherita Pagani is director of the SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence research laboratory. An advisor to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the Consultative Commission on industrial change, she is also deputy editor-in-chief of the magazine Micro & Macro Marketing.

A world-renowned and award-winning researcher, her publications in top international journals focus on the impact of AI on consumer behavior and on digital ecosystems.

marcom@skema.edu

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With nearly 70,000 Units Shipped, Pudu Robotics Leads Global Market as China’s No.1 Service Robot Exporter

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the development, production, and sales of commercial service robots and China’s No.1 ranking commercial service robot exporter, has shipped a cumulative number of nearly 70,000 units as of August 2023, according to the “China Service Robot Industry Research” (the “Report”) published in October by EO Intelligence of EqualOcean. The global sales of Pudu Robotics mainly come from Japan, South Korea, the U.S., Germany, and etc. Covering more than 600 cities in 60 countries and regions, the brand has become one of the largest service robot manufacturers in the world.

EO Intelligence is the professional industry research and consulting service platform under EqualOcean with focuses on forward-looking technology research fields such as AI, big data, and mobile internet. The Report offers insight into the development trends of service robot industry, a sector that’s on the rise with unlimited growth potential – the complementary capabilities of service robots and managing staff can effectively help companies optimize costs, while China’s commercial service robot providers are laying out diverse scenarios with advantages in both technology and pricing.

Global Shipments of Major Chinese Service Robot Manufacturers from Report
Global Shipments of Major Chinese Service Robot Manufacturers from Report

The report points out that in the exploration of overseas markets, Chinese service robot manufacturers have begun to form different patterns from the perspective of global shipment volume. Manufacturers with a global shipment volume of less than 40,000 units are mostly in the startup stage. The companies are just beginning to take shape and are still unable to penetrate the entire industry chain.  For manufacturers with a global shipment volume of 40,000 to 60,000 units, they are in the stage of rapid development. The company’s supply chain system is beginning to take effect, and they have a rich product matrix, and the global market is also expanding rapidly. Manufacturers with a global shipment volume of more than 60,000 units are in the stage of leading the market. The companies possess industry-leading technology and have a complete system of research and development, production, sales, and services.

Leading the global industry with integrated advantages of R&D and customized solutions

Pudu Robotics has two main product lines of delivery robots and cleaning robots as the solid foundation, boasting a diverse portfolio that meets various needs. Its delivery robot BellaBot and cleaning robot PUDU CC1 have won recognition from global customers for excellent performance and user-friendly designs.

Successful products are built on technology and innovation. Pudu Robotics has invested heavily in R&D and independently developed four core components and tackled the full algorithm development for mobile robots, including PUDU OS, PUDU Open Platform, PUDU VSLAM+ and more.

Pudu Robotics offers comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of customers from different industries, it not only provides highly efficient service robot products, but also supports software and services that enable customers to achieve automated, intelligent operations. Its solutions are widely used in the industries of food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, logistics and more.

“Going global is also about going local, we’re not selling the standard products in the international market, but products, brand, and services that are closely related and inseparable from the local markets, accelerating service robot export has always been one of Pudu Robotics’ key strategies, and by deeply cultivating the two main product lines of delivery and cleaning, we aim to fully satisfy the diversified needs of the market,” said Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics.

The market size of commercial service robots has grown robustly in the past few years as a solution to the pain points of service industry. Looking ahead, Pudu Robotics will focus on customized services and scenario-based solutions to transform the business models, driven by technological innovation that continually adapts and expands application scope of service robots.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in design, R&D, production, and sales of commercial service robots with nearly 70,000 units shipped in over 60 countries worldwide. The company’s robots are currently in use across a wide variety of industries including restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, its mission is to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

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Tuya Smart to Unveil its Enhanced IoT Technologies and Ecosystem at TUYA Developer Summit in Hong Kong

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NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The TUYA Developer Summit will be held on October 14th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. At this Summit, Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global IoT developer service provider, will discuss the future direction and application trends of IoT technology with developers from all over the world with the theme of “The Future Reimagined: Go Beyond Smart”. The summit aims to promote greener, smarter and highly-efficient development of various industries.

So far, the TUYA Developer Summit has been successfully hosted in Shenzhen and Zhongshan in China. The summit’s first overseas stop in Singapore attracted hundreds of developers. To help developers fully understand the summit in Hong Kong, and to accelerate communication and cooperation on site, Tuya has prepared the following highlights for global developers.

Highlight 1: Based on the advantages of Hong Kong’s IoT industry, Tuya will accelerate the speed of smart upgrading in the Asia-Pacific region

As an international financial center, and one of the largest in Asia, Hong Kong unveiled its Smart City Blueprint in 2017. It proposes to build Hong Kong into a world-leading smart city, to improve the effectiveness of urban management with innovative technologies, and to promote Hong Kong’s sustainable development. In 2020, Hong Kong launched the Smart City Blueprint 2.0, further refining plans to build an upgraded version of Smart Hong Kong.

With the development of cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data, the construction of a smart city in Hong Kong has achieved important results. Digital Market Outlook data shows that the scale of Hong Kong’s IoT consumer market is gradually expanding, and it is estimated that the size of Hong Kong’s smart home market will reach US$ 215 million in 2025.

Hong Kong’s deep industrial heritage and technological advantages will undoubtedly provide a fertile cradle for the development of IoT. Based on Hong Kong’s pivotal role in leading smart transformation of industries in the Asia-Pacific region, the TUYA Developer Summit will efficiently integrate the upstream and downstream resources of Hong Kong’s IoT industry, enable developers to bring forth plentiful smart hardware products and scenario solutions, and then take Hong Kong as the hub to radiate and influence the entire Asia-Pacific region to further promote the sustainable development brought by IoT.

Highlight 2: Tuya will attend the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition (hereinafter called Autumn Electronics Fair) and work with developers to promote smart energy development

During the TUYA Developer Summit, Tuya will also participate in the Autumn Electronics Fair organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with the theme of “Connect the World, Shape the Future of Energy”, bringing Tuya’s latest progress in the field of smart energy to global consumers, enabling customers to create green and low-carbon innovative solutions to help achieve energy conservation and efficiency. Tuya’s booth number is 1F1B-B02.

With a history of 42 years, the Hong Kong Fair is the world’s largest trading platform for electronic products, bringing together thousands of exhibitors from many countries and regions around the world to jointly display various smart technologies, startup products, and cutting-edge electronic components and technologies. It is the best choice to explore new markets and promote brands.

With the bridge built by the Autumn Electronics Fair, Tuya will further work with global developers to jointly build a smart energy ecosystem and accelerate the implementation of global sustainable development.

Highlight 3: Focusing on smart device interaction, Tuya AI assistant will make a blockbuster appearance

Developers are looking forward to the application of AI in smart homes due to the innovation brought by AI technology. At this Summit, Tuya will demonstrate its latest progress in AI interaction.

Tuya is working to build a home AI assistant that can more intelligently help end-users interact in scenarios such as the smart control of home devices. For example, by talking with smart control devices, creating timed tasks, suggesting lighting environment settings based on learning, entertainment, and other scenarios, and calculating energy consumption at home, end-users can fully enjoy the beautiful moments of life.

In addition, in terms of interaction methods, Tuya-enabled smart speakers will also usher in breakthroughs, such as supporting the sending of custom interactive voices to provide end-users with a more convenient and comfortable operation experience.

More interactive experiences and capability upgrades brought by AI will be “unlocked” at the Summit.

Highlight 4: Energy-saving solutions are upgraded, and more new capabilities are expected

As the concept of low-carbon life gradually becomes trendy, coupled with the impact of major trends such as the energy crisis and carbon neutrality in the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world, have begun to explore green and low-carbon development paths.

At this Summit, Tuya will introduce some new features for its home energy management system, such as providing the ability to set energy-saving scenarios through one-click on Apps, which has greatly improved the accessibility of energy-saving strategies.

On the other hand, Tuya’s Cube Solution is expected to launch corresponding zero-carbon solutions for the energy-saving needs of vertical industries, enabling customers by industry to establish a circular carbon economy model in the ESG era and achieve zero-carbon transformation.

Highlight 5: Top figures join forces to talk about a sustainable future

At this Summit, Tuya has specially invited several senior executives of leading global technology companies and associations including Alexa, Google Cloud, ABB, CLP Digital, Hong Kong Green Building Council, Momax Hong Kong, German Pool, etc., as well as industry experts, all of whom are confirmed to be present.

Many big names will gather together to discuss the latest trends and future development of the industry through exciting keynote speeches and roundtable forums centered on IoT, AI, and other cutting-edge topics.

In addition, to enhance developers’ experience, each time Tuya will display its enabled hardware products, solutions, etc. for developers and bring the latest technology and products in response to Hong Kong’s IoT market demand, showing consumers the charm of technology.

In the era of the smart connection of all things, IoT technology has become the new engine of the next wave of the industrial revolution. As an IoT industry leader, Tuya is expected to fully stimulate the vitality of the IoT industry and expand more business opportunities through the TUYA Developer Summit in Hong Kong and the Autumn Electronics Fair.