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ViewSonic Announces Finalists for the 4th ColorPro Awards

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Artists from 107 Countries Shared 10,925 Artworks to Celebrate their RISE

BREA, Calif., Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announces the photography and videography finalists for the 4th ColorPro Awards. This year’s theme, ‘RISE,’ has inspired artists from 107 countries, resulting in a remarkable 10,925 submissions. In addition to the online gallery, ViewSonic will host physical exhibitions of shortlisted artwork, commencing in late November in the UK and in December in Vietnam and Taiwan, with plans for expansion to more countries in the near future.

Emphasizing the strength of human resilience and the journey through adversity, ‘RISE’ implores artists to express their perspectives on transformation and ascension. Through the competition, creativity has flourished in various forms, spanning genres such as natural landscapes, social culture, sports competitions, street photography, portraiture, and more.

Oscar Lin, General Manager of ViewSonic’s Monitor Business Unit, expressed his excitement about the remarkable diversity and level of creativity showcased in this year’s submissions. “RISE embodies a transformative force, extending a warm invitation to all creators to embark on journeys of personal growth, life achievements, and resilience alongside us.” He continued, “Entering the 4th year of the ColorPro Awards, we are thrilled to witness the outstanding participation of artists from around the globe, all uniting to channel their creativity into a theme we can all relate to. We firmly believe that ColorPro represents more than just professional monitors for color-critical tasks; it stands as a symbol of the collective voice in the quest for new realms of artistic expression and the relentless pursuit of visual excellence.”

At the close of submissions, artists based in India secured the highest number of entries, closely followed by their counterparts in Vietnam, the USA, Turkey, and the UK. The finalists’ artwork unveiled an array of interpretations that showcased a profound connection to the ‘RISE’ theme. Emphasizing the crucial role an artwork’s narrative plays in the shortlisting process, Tricia Ting, ViewSonic’s Global Creative Director, explained: “In some instances, the images effectively conveyed the essence of ‘RISE,’ while in others, it was the creator’s narrative that bestowed profound significance upon the final visuals.”

Giulia Gartner, renowned photographer and judging panel member from SHOOTERS, remarked, “Participants interpreted RISE in a wide array of ways. Some captured the literal rising of the sun, while others portrayed the metaphorical rises in people’s lives, showcasing a diverse range of emotions and perspectives within the theme.” Submissions were not only diverse in their interpretation of the theme but also in the diversity of locations depicted. Jack Harding, a member of the judging panel and accomplished Commercial Photographer, elaborated, “The locations of the entries were also vast, with many countries and dynamic scenes. From the mountains of Scotland, cities of Japan, and rural villages of Turkey.”

A distinguished panel of internationally acclaimed photographers and videographers from SHOOTERS, PANTONE®, Capture One, Calibrite, and Shoot The Frame will meticulously review the finalist’s submissions, ensuring impartiality and acknowledging excellence in artistic expression. The submitted artwork will be evaluated based on storytelling, aesthetics, creativity, relevance to the theme, and technical execution.

For more details on the ColorPro Awards, please visit the contest website.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

Skilling for the Future, Antonio Aragon Renuncio, Spain
Skilling for the Future, Antonio Aragon Renuncio, Spain

Source: ViewSonic Corp.

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Ninety Plus and Hiroia Announce Exciting Collaboration, Bringing Coffee Connoisseurs the Ultimate Home Brewing Experience

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PANAMA CITY, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ninety Plus, the renowned premium specialty coffee brand, is proud to announce further collaborations with Hiroia, the tech subsidiary of Hario. This new and exciting collaboration aims to redefine the coffee brewing experience for connoisseurs worldwide by introducing the Hikaru, an advanced automatic V60 pour over brewer designed for home use.

Ninety Plus and Hiroia Announce Exciting Collaboration with the Hikaru V60 Smart Brewer
Ninety Plus and Hiroia Announce Exciting Collaboration with the Hikaru V60 Smart Brewer

Joseph Brodsky, Founder of Ninety Plus, was deeply impressed by Hiroia’s latest product offering, the Hikaru. This state-of-the-art automatic brewer not only captivated him with its elegant design but also more importantly, with its remarkable ability to consistently brew exceptional coffee using Ninety Plus beans with ease.

Mr. Brodsky’s extensive testing of various automatic coffee brewing systems on the market revealed two common shortcomings: 1) the lack of precise temperature and ratio controls, and 2) under-extraction due to restricted water flows. Many existing systems fell short of his high expectations, failing to deliver the level of performance required for consistently brewing Ninety Plus coffee to perfection.

However, Hikaru stands out from the crowd. It employs an algorithm-driven jet stream through its showerhead design, enabling even saturation and sufficient agitation of the coffee grounds. This novel technique, adopted from its commercial-grade system – Samantha, ensures a precise and consistent brewing process, resulting in the full extraction of the rich spectrum of flavors inherent to Ninety Plus and their many competition-winning coffees.

Hikaru’s unmatched features make it the ideal companion for Ninety Plus coffee enthusiasts seeking a hassle-free brewing experience at home. The collaboration will soon see Ninety Plus introducing a range of coffee beans and packs specifically curated for use with the Hikaru system. This exciting development means that coffee aficionados around the globe can now enjoy the unparalleled quality and flavor profile of Ninety Plus coffee with the push of a button in the comfort of their own homes.

Joseph Brodsky expressed his excitement about the collaboration, saying, “At Ninety Plus, we have always strived for excellence in every cup of coffee we offer, whether supporting the highest level of competition coffees or the discerning home coffee drinker. The Hikaru system by Hiroia aligns perfectly with our commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that our coffee enthusiasts can experience the full depth of our flavors effortlessly. We are thrilled to be partnering with Hiroia on this exciting journey as we try to make our coffees more accessible.”

Hiroia’s President, Aaron Fujiki, also shared his enthusiasm, stating, “The collaboration with Ninety Plus represents a thrilling start to merge cutting-edge technology with one of coffee’s leading tastemakers and brands. Ninety Plus has been the forerunner in pushing the envelope of the quality of specialty coffee with an unparalleled track record of supporting world champion baristas and brewers. We are excited to help Ninety Plus in this endeavor to reach more customers in their homes and to have them as one of our first partners to redefine the home brewing experience.”

As the collaboration between Ninety Plus and Hiroia takes shape, coffee enthusiasts can anticipate a new era in home coffee brewing. The Hikaru system promises to provide the ingenuity, consistency, and quality that Ninety Plus customers have come to expect.

For further information, please contact:
marketing@hiroia.com
marketing@ninetypluscoffee.com 

About Ninety Plus:

Founded by Joseph Brodsky, Ninety Plus has become a globally recognized name in the coffee industry, celebrated for its world coffee championship performances, cloud forest, low density coffee estates, and innovation in coffee tastemaking.

About Hiroia:

Hiroia is the tech subsidiary of Hario, a leading name in the world of coffee and tea equipment. Hiroia is committed to innovation and technology, creating products that enhance the coffee brewing experience and meet the evolving needs of coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

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PETLIBRO Introduces the Glacier Fountain, The World’s First Crafted Stainless Steel Pet Water Fountain with Human-Grade Ultrafiltration

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leading US smart pet supply brand, PETLIBRO, has announced the latest addition to their automatic fountain lineup, the Glacier Fountain, the world’s very first crafted stainless steel pet water fountain with human-grade ultrafiltration functionality.

By employing filters made of BASF Ultrason® resins, ion-exchange fibers and activated carbon, the Glacier Fountain provides human-grade ultrafiltration that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria while being highly effective in removing heavy metals and bad odors.
By employing filters made of BASF Ultrason® resins, ion-exchange fibers and activated carbon, the Glacier Fountain provides human-grade ultrafiltration that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria while being highly effective in removing heavy metals and bad odors.

“Our main focus was how we could integrate human-grade ultrafiltration into a pet fountain, alongside giving pet owners the benefit of excellent craftsmanship, effortless maintenance, and an incredibly easy user experience,” said York Wu, Founder and CEO of PETLIBRO. “I’m proud of our team for managing to bring these qualities together into one innovative product.”

Following the slogan “Level Up With Ultimate Filtration,” the Glacier Fountain sets a new standard in PETLIBRO’s range. The human-grade ultrafilter includes advanced features such as:

  • Eliminates 99.9% of Bacteria with BASF Ultrason® Resins – High-performance membrane filtration, made with BASF Ultrason® material, efficiently filters out bacteria larger than 0.01μm due to the membrane’s narrow pore size distribution.
  • Filtration of Heavy Metals and Unpleasant Odors – Ion-exchange fibers and activated carbon make the Glacier Fountain highly effective in removing heavy metals like lead, as well as unpleasant odors, for fresh and clean water at all times.
  • Long Lasting Ultrafilter with 2-Month Lifespan – The human-grade ultrafilter is built to endure and lasts four times longer than most other pet fountain filters on the market, which means no more frequent filter replacements for users’ peace of mind.

The Glacier Fountain also features other benefits for an incredible user experience, including a spacious water tank that is completely dishwasher safe and easy to maintain, alongside user-friendly indicator lights to let users know when water and filter changes are needed. In addition, this cat fountain is designed to be cat-friendly in every detail, featuring a shallow water basin that prevents whisker-fatigue. However, small dogs and other similarly sized pets may also enjoy the Glacier Fountain, as the fountain features vacuum suction technology to safely separate electrical components from running water and chew-proof cables to ensure complete comfort for pet owners and their cherished companions.

Priced at $79.99 with the inclusion of one ultrafilter, the Glacier Fountain is available at PETLIBRO’s official website and Amazon.

About PETLIBRO

Since 2019, PETLIBRO has helped over a million families enrich the lives of their cherished companions with premium pet products, growing into one of the best-selling smart pet supply brands globally. These innovative products are designed with a clear focus on simplifying pet care and enhancing the bond between pet owners and their beloved companions. By prioritizing the needs of pet owners, they offer ideal solutions that are both highly effective and easy to use. Please visit www.petlibro.com for more information.

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marketing@petlibro.com 

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CCTV+: Enamored by Jiangxi — Elegant Tea

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BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As a drink and a food, tea plays an important role in the life of the people of Jiangxi. With profound tea culture, Jiangxi Province is a famous tea-producing area in history. The superb, exquisite and unique tea-making skills reflect the craftsmanship of generations of tea makers. The long history of tea making has also nurtured the profound tea culture in Jiangxi.

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NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC. TO HOLD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (the “Company” or “New Oriental”) (NYSE: EDU and SEHK: 9901), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will hold an annual general meeting (the “AGM”) of shareholders (the “Notice of AGM”) at No. 6 Hai Dian Zhong Street Haidian District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China on November 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., local time. Holders of record of common shares of the Company at the close of business on the October 30, 2023 (Hong Kong time) are entitled to notice of, to attend and vote at, the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of the Company’s American depositary shares (“ADSs”) as of the close of business on October 30, 2023, New York time who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying common shares must act through the depositary of the Company’s ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

The board of directors of New Oriental fully supports the Amended M&AA (defined in the Notice of AGM) and recommends that shareholders and holders of ADSs vote in favor of the resolution set out in the Notice of AGM. The Notice of AGM and form of proxy for the AGM are available on the Company’s website at http://investor.neworiental.org.

You may obtain an electronic copy of the Company’s annual report, free of charge, from the Company’s website at http://investor.neworiental.org, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov or from The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s website at www.hkexnews.hk.

About New Oriental

New Oriental is a provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental’s program, service and product offerings mainly consist of educational services and test preparation courses, private label products and livestreaming e-commerce and other services, and overseas study consulting services. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK), respectively. New Oriental’s ADSs, each of which represents ten common shares, are listed and traded on the NYSE. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.

For more information about New Oriental, please visit http://www.neworiental.org/english.

Contacts

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Sisi Zhao
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.
Tel: +86-10-6260-5568
Email: zhaosisi@xdf.cn

Ms. Rita Fong
FTI Consulting
Tel: +852 3768 4548
Email: rita.fong@fticonsulting.com

Source: New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc.

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Montage Technology Leads in Trial Production of 3rd-Gen DDR5 RCDs

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Montage Technology, a leading data processing and interconnect IC company, today announced it has taken the lead in trial production of the 3rd-generation DDR5 Registering Clock Driver (RCD03) designed for use in DDR5 RDIMMs.

Montage Technology's 3rd-Gen DDR5 Registering Clock Driver (RCD03)
Montage Technology’s 3rd-Gen DDR5 Registering Clock Driver (RCD03)

With its blazingly fast 6400 MT/s data rate, the RCD03 sets a new bar for DDR5 memory performance in upcoming server platforms. It unlocks dramatic capacity, bandwidth, and latency improvements to meet the growing demands of data center, cloud, and AI applications.

The RCD03 marks a major advancement in Montage’s continued role as an innovator driving rapid DDR5 developments. This chip achieves a 14.3% speed increase over the 2nd-gen DDR5 RCD and a 33.3% increase over the 1st–-gen, making it one of the fastest DDR5 memory interface solutions available today.

Leveraging enhancements like a dual-channel architecture and lower power supplies (1.1V VDD and 1.0V VDDIO), the RCD03 significantly improves the latency while reducing the power consumption as compared to DDR4 RCDs. Another key benefit is its support for up to 256 GB DRAM per module, quadrupling the capacity of modules in DDR4 generation.

“We are proud to spearhead the production of DDR5 RCD03 and deliver cutting-edge RCD technology to the market. Montage will continue to work closely with major CPU and DRAM manufacturers to propel DDR5 technology towards widespread application,” said Stephen Tai, President at Montage Technology.

“Intel has been at the forefront of driving DDR5 memory technology and enabling a strong ecosystem, in support of reliable and scalable industry standards. We are pleased to see Montage make further progress with the latest-generation memory interface chips, which can be used with Intel’s future Performance-core and Efficient-core Xeon® CPUs, to push the boundaries of performance to new heights,” said Dr. Dimitrios Ziakas, VP of Memory & IO Technologies at Intel.

“Samsung has been committed to enabling advanced memory products to meet the rapidly growing demands for data-intensive applications. Our collaborative engineering work with Montage has contributed to ongoing DDR5 roadmap advancement. As Montage scales production on this 3rd-gen DDR5 solution, we hope to see expanded ecosystem availability,” said Yongcheol Bae, Executive Vice President of Memory Product Planning Team at Samsung Electronics.

In addition to its RCD portfolio, Montage provides a comprehensive lineup of DDR5 infrastructure solutions including SPD EEPROM with Hubs, Temperature Sensors, and Power Management ICs, which are essential in complete DDR5 module designs optimized for performance, reliability and power efficiency.

Availability

Montage’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd-gen DDR5 Registering Clock Drivers are available for sale. The part numbers are M88DR5RCD01, M88DR5RCD02 and M88DR5RCD03 respectively. For more details, please contact Montage’s sales team at globalsales@montage-tech.com or dial +86 21 54679038.

To learn more about Montage’s memory interface products, please click https://www.montage-tech.com/Memory_Interface.

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Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region

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– Masdar signs three investment agreements for two solar projects and one onshore wind project with combined capacity of 1GW, supporting Azerbaijan’s 2030 clean energy ambitions

– Garadagh inauguration attended by HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar

– HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber calls on all nations to follow Azerbaijan in setting clear energy transition plans to deliver a COP of action, a COP of solidarity, a COP for all

– Garadagh is Masdar’s first renewable energy project in Azerbaijan as the company expands its footprint across Caucasus and Central Asia

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed agreements for solar and onshore wind projects with a total capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) in Azerbaijan, following the inauguration of the region’s largest operational solar plant, the 230MW Garadagh Solar Park.

HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and senior UAE delegation inaugurate the 230MW Garadagh Solar Park, region’s largest operational solar plant
HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and senior UAE delegation inaugurate the 230MW Garadagh Solar Park, region’s largest operational solar plant

The strategic agreements cover the progression of the first phase of a 10GW pipeline of renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan signed in June 2022. This follows the successful development of Garadagh, Azerbaijan’s first foreign investment-based independent solar power project, and the largest solar plant in the region.

The inauguration of Garadagh was overseen by HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar.

The 1GW clean energy agreements were signed by Masdar Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Azerbaijan Minister of Energy, HE Parviz Shahbazov and Azerbaijan Minister of the Economy, HE Mikayil Jabbarov.

Also in attendance at the inauguration were HE Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy; HE Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment and Deputy Chairman of Masdar; HE Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; HE Mohammed Murad Al Blooshi, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan, and HE Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, and HE Elchin Bagirov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to the UAE attended.

HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate and Chairman of Masdar, said: “Garadagh is a testament to our shared commitment to diversifying the global energy mix. Azerbaijan’s ambition to develop low and zero-carbon solutions through renewable energy, is exactly what the world needs at this time.

“The UAE is proud to support Azerbaijan’s clean energy goals, to generate more than 30 percent of its overall energy capacity from renewables by 2030. We need all nations of the world to set out clear energy transition plans with clear targets for renewable energy capacity. As the UAE prepares to host COP28 in November, our North Star for climate action must be to keep the ambition of limiting global temperatures to 1.5C within reach.”

Speaking at the inauguration event, Dr Sultan Al Jaber also commended His Excellency President Ilham Aliyev and the nation of Azerbaijan for its commitment to a defined, strategic plan of action to develop new industries, new jobs and green economic growth. 

In his speech HE Dr Sultan said:

  • With just 34 days to COP28, Garadagh illustrates the practical action needed to turn the goals of the Paris Agreement into tangible reality.
  • Paris unified the world around a common goal, but since then, we have not seen enough action to close a massive emissions gap.
  • While investment in renewable energy continues to grow, with a record 500GW added globally this year, the world must triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 to keep 1.5 within reach.
  • It is critical to bring everybody to the table to be part of the solution. This is the spirit of inclusivity needed at COP28, bringing the world together to focus on solutions and results.

HE Parviz Shahbazov, Azerbaijan Minister of Energy, commented: “Today is marked by the achievements of the state policy of the President of Azerbaijan, which prioritizes the development of renewable energy. The commissioning of the largest solar power plant based on the first foreign investment in our energy history, as well as the signing of investment agreements for the implementation of solar and wind energy projects with a capacity of 1000 MW, show that our country’s green energy and green investment plans are successfully becoming a reality. Azerbaijan is pleased to realize its strategic goals as a green energy producing and exporting country with Masdar and these projects will play an important role in increasing the share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation capacity to 30 percent by 2030.”

The Garadagh plant which represents Masdar’s first project in the country, will generate half a billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to power more than 110,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions by over 200,000 tonnes a year. The project is co-financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: “The inauguration of Garadagh, the largest operational plant in the region, is a milestone achievement. Azerbaijan is a key strategic partner for Masdar and the signing of these additional agreements today pave the way to accelerate the scale of Azerbaijan’s clean energy vision. Garadagh is the first in a number of potential projects to develop onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and green hydrogen with a total combined capacity of 10GW. This will lead to greater investment and international collaboration as we work together to help Azerbaijan achieve its ambitious climate goals.”

As the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse and one of the leading clean energy companies in the world, Masdar is accelerating the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges.

Established in 2006, Masdar is active in more than 40 countries with a total electricity generation capacity of more than 20GW. It has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion with ambitious growth plans to reach 100GW and 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.

About Masdar

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

For more information, please visit: http://www.masdar.ae and connect: facebook.com/masdar.ae and twitter.com/masdar.

HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar, along with senior UAE delegation, inaugurate the 230MW Garadagh Solar Park in Azerbaijan
HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar, along with senior UAE delegation, inaugurate the 230MW Garadagh Solar Park in Azerbaijan
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Qorvo® QSPICE™ Revolutionizes Circuit Simulation for Power and Analog Designers

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GREENSBORO, NC, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, recently announced the release of QSPICE™, a new generation of circuit simulation software that provides power and analog designers significantly higher levels of design productivity through improved simulation speed, functionality and reliability.

In addition to advancing the state of the art in analog simulation technology, QSPICE allows designers to simulate complex digital circuits and algorithms. Its unique combination of modern schematic capture and fast mixed-mode simulation make it the ideal tool to solve the increasingly complex hardware and software challenges faced by today’s system designers.


“QSPICE enables an entirely new generation of mixed-mode circuit simulation,” said Jeff Strang, general manager for Qorvo’s Power Management business. “In the past, power designers relied on analog circuits and silicon power switches. Today, digital control and compound semiconductors are common elements of advanced power designs. Whether an engineer is developing AI algorithms for EV battery charging, optimizing a Qorvo pulsed-radar power supply or evaluating the newest silicon carbide FETs, QSPICE is the perfect platform for innovation.”

Qorvo’s QSPICE is available free of charge and offers numerous enhancements over legacy analog modeling tools. These improvements include:

  • Complete support for advanced analog and digital system simulations, such as those used in AI and machine-learning applications.
  • An upgraded simulation engine that uses advanced numerical methods and is optimized for modern computing hardware, including a GPU-rendered user interface and SSD-aware memory management, to provide dramatically higher speed and accuracy.
  • Reduced overall runtimes and a 100% completion rate, based on Qorvo benchmark tests with a suite of challenging test circuits. This compares to a failure rate of up to 15% with these same test circuits using other popular SPICE simulators.
  • Availability of a regularly updated QSPICE model library featuring Qorvo’s silicon carbide and advanced power management solutions, making it easy for customers to evaluate and design with Qorvo power.

QSPICE is available now at www.qspice.com and is actively supported by Qorvo as well as a robust user community through Qorvo’s QSPICE forum at forum.qorvo.com.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers’ most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Click here to read Qorvo’s forward-looking statements：https://www.qorvo.com/newsroom/news/2023/qorvo-qspice-revolutionizes-circuit-simulation-for-power-and-analog-designers

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Appian Launches Connected Underwriting for Life Insurance in Partnership with Swiss Re

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New workbench enables holistic underwriting automation and workload management to improve operational efficiency and underwriter experience.

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the availability of the Connected Underwriting Life Workbench to help insurers unify workflows and data in an automated, end-to-end process. The solution makes underwriters’ lives easier by giving them a single interface to evaluate and classify risk, handle exceptions, and make case decisions.

Appian announces the availability of the Connected Underwriting Life Workbench to help insurers unify workflows and data in an automated, end-to-end process.
Appian announces the availability of the Connected Underwriting Life Workbench to help insurers unify workflows and data in an automated, end-to-end process.

The Connected Underwriting Life Workbench is a streamlined underwriting solution that is prebuilt on the Appian Platform. It is designed to drive speed to market with reduced IT effort for implementation. Its data fabric capabilities enable quick data and integration connectivity, coupled with AI-led automation that supports change management and optimized processes. Appian’s AI architecture, which includes generative AI capabilities, allows insurers to process content at scale and automate repetitive tasks, such as classifying emails and extracting data from documents. This allows Appian customers to facilitate faster benefit realization and enhance their competitiveness with a better underwriting experience. Life Workbench improves the quality, consistency and procedural adherence of cases. Additionally, the system allows 24/7 real-time monitoring and data extraction from various sources, seamless integration with third-party tools, and augmented decision-making with a complete audit trail.

Life Workbench offers a prebuilt integration with Swiss Re’s Magnum Pure, an influential automated underwriting solution powered by Swiss Re’s Life Guide. This integration empowers underwriters to overcome the complexities of multiple systems used to underwrite a case by bringing together all the relevant data, images, and human system interactions. Underwriters can better evaluate and classify risk, handle exceptions, and make critical case decisions rather than focusing on the procedural and administrative steps, transactions, and keystrokes. This partnership combines Appian’s expertise in AI, automation, data fabric, and case management with Swiss Re’s industry-leading automated underwriting engine, Magnum Pure, to simplify the underwriting process. The Swiss Re Magnum Pure solution must be purchased separately from the Appian Platform to enable the integration.

Key Benefits of Appian Connected Underwriting Life Workbench include:

  • Easier, more complete access to data. With Appian and Swiss Re’s Magnum Pure, underwriters have access to a best-in-class underwriting experience that provides a comprehensive, single-pane-of-glass view by surfacing relevant data from dispersed systems.
  • More efficient exception handling. Case management capabilities allow underwriters to spend less time collecting information and reduce the time it takes to handle exceptions, minimizing and in some cases eliminating manual processes and paperwork.
  • Process monitoring and optimization. Dashboards and KPIs help individuals, teams, and managers monitor underwriting processes and provide valuable insights about performance that can be used to optimize and improve case workflow, including initial review, case priority, and logic-based auto-assignment.

“Today’s customers demand seamless digital experiences, and insurers can’t afford to be held back by sluggish underwriting processes and data silos. Appian Connected Underwriting Life Workbench is a game-changer. It combines automation, data fabric, and plug-and-play integrations to accelerate underwriting, helping insurers avoid unprofitable risks and ensuring a superior experience for both customers and underwriters,” said Jacob Sloan, Industry Vice President, Global Insurance, Appian.

“This offering is powered by Magnum, Swiss Re’s automated underwriting solution and allows business users to render point of sale underwriting decisions faster and more seamlessly, ultimately improving the experience for the end consumer. We are delighted to utilize our product innovation expertise to help bring this offering to market,” said Jason Render, Head Magnum Americas, Life & Health Solutions, Swiss Re.

The Appian Platform modernizes underwriting with generative AI to minimize risk, increase efficiency, improve auditability, and ensure a positive customer experience. Key architectural components make it easy to leverage AI, including Appian’s data fabric architecture, Automated APS draft, Open AI natural language correspondence through AI Copilot, and private AI strategy for faster delivery of powerful and secure end-to-end process automation solutions.

Appian is trusted by leading insurance organizations such as Aon, Aviva, and Pacific Life to connect and automate data, equipping insurers to make informed, data-backed decisions. To learn more, visit https://appian.com/insurance.

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Agora Makes Livestream Shopping Technology Widely Available

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Agora’s live commerce capabilities help retail brands and platforms like CommentSold interact with customers in new ways

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement APIs, has announced the wide availability of its technology to power livestream shopping experiences. As the US market for live video shopping continues to rapidly expand, many well-known brands are investing in these capabilities to provide more engaging content and boost conversion rates. Agora’s solution helps brands, marketplaces, and platforms seize the livestream shopping opportunity by building live shoppable live streaming experiences with ease.

In addition to shoppable livestreams, Agora’s solution supports live auctions, personal shopper experiences, and e-commerce-related video chat for customer service. CommentSold, the leading fashion live selling platform for retailers, recently began working with Agora to provide its customers with multi-source live stream shopping. The new functionality allows sellers to invite external participants into their shows by simply sending them a link or QR code. This makes it easy for sellers to invite celebrity guests or VIP customers to join the live shopping session via video while maintaining complete control over guests’ video and audio streams.

“We are absolutely thrilled to enable a paradigm shift in live selling with these features which will open up new ways for CommentSold sellers to gamify live selling shows and drive engagement,” said Andrew Chen, Chief Product Officer at CommentSold. “Now sellers can leverage professional hosts, celebrities and creators to co-host or host their live stream shopping events. Additionally, they can invite VIP customers to their live shows, further boosting interactivity, which eventually translates to higher sales for our sellers.”

Live commerce is an exciting new trend in the world of e-commerce, where customers can make purchases during live streaming video events. This new way of shopping is already hugely popular in Asia and is starting to gain traction in the US. According to McKinsey & Company, live-commerce-initiated sales could account for 20% of all e-commerce by 2026, and the US livestream shopping market is estimated to be worth $35 billion by 2024.

Livestream shopping has become increasingly popular as consumers continue to seek out new ways to shop online. With the help of Agora’s real-time engagement technology – recently highlighted in Gartner’s Market Guide for Live Commerce in Retail – brands can now provide a more immersive and engaging shopping experience to their customers.

“We’re thrilled to be at the forefront of the rapidly growing livestream shopping market and to have such a trusted partner in this exciting venture,” said Tony Zhao, CEO of Agora. “Our technology allows platforms like CommentSold to easily integrate interactive live video shopping experiences that create a more personal and engaging shopping experience for customers, while driving higher revenue for sellers.”

For more information about Agora’s livestream shopping capabilities, please visit:

https://www.agora.io/en/solutions/live-shopping/ 

For more information about CommentSold’s multi-source live stream shopping, please visit: https://try.commentsold.com/features/multi-source/

Agora just wrapped its RTE Live Shopping webinar series, which featured insights from e-commerce leaders on everything marketplaces and retailers need to know about live commerce. On-demand recordings of all 4 sessions can be found here.

About Agora

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Agora is a pioneer and global leader in Real-Time Engagement Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), providing developers with simple, flexible, and powerful application programming interfaces, or APIs, to embed real-time voice, video, interactive live-streaming, chat, whiteboard, and artificial intelligence capabilities into their applications.

About CommentSold 

CommentSold is the North American leader in live selling technology (ranked by G2), having empowered over 7,000 small to mid-sized retailers with live selling tools, generating over 166 million items sold with $3.8 billion in lifetime GMV. The platform continues to provide businesses and creators of all sizes with best-in-class solutions for delivering engaging live video commerce experiences across multiple sales channels simultaneously. In 2022, CommentSold expanded its offerings through the acquisition of Popshoplive, a community-driven livestream shopping marketplace app. The platform’s innovations include Videeo, a lightweight video commerce plugin technology, enabling retailers and brands to seamlessly integrate and go live with engaging, branded live video commerce experiences.

Source: Agora, Inc.