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ViewSonic Targets to Double its Monitors Business for Hybrid Workspace

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BREA, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has attained substantial growth in its monitor business in 2022, and targets to double its global sales of monitors for hybrid workspace requirements in 2023. Notably, products featuring portable, Type-C, and touch functions performed exceptionally well. Moving forward, ViewSonic plans to expand its monitors for dynamic work environments, with a focus on individual productivity, remote collaboration, and easy setups.

ViewSonic Empowers Organizations with Powerful Solutions for Hybrid Workspace
ViewSonic Empowers Organizations with Powerful Solutions for Hybrid Workspace

“We see a significant potential within the ongoing transformation of workspaces. ViewSonic has attained stable growth in our hybrid work solutions despite macroeconomic headwinds,” said Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit. “We will continue investing in cutting-edge technology and launch new products for improved workspace efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. This will enable us to lead the market and expand our presence in the worldwide premium monitor market for corporations.”

Enhance Individual Productivity and Team Collaboration
ViewSonic has experienced substantial growth in its portable, USB-C (one cable solution), and touch monitor lines, which have increased by 106.5%, 95.8%, and 22.4% respectively between 2021 and 2022. The shift towards hybrid workspaces has resulted in a surge in demand for portable monitors. ViewSonic recognized this trend early on and introduced its first portable touch monitors in 2020.

To better enhance individual productivity, ViewSonic will continue to expand its line of portable monitors and roll out more advanced features in 2023. For instance, by using portable monitors equipped with OLED technology and a one-cable solution for simultaneous data transfer and convenient charging, creators can do color-critical jobs with maximum efficiency and flexibility.

In addition to prioritizing portability and efficiency, ViewSonic also recognizes the need for effective video conferencing in hybrid work environments. To provide users with the ultimate remote communication experience, ViewSonic has integrated advanced features such as two-way AI audio enhancement and a pop-up webcam with LED fill lights into its latest VG56V monitor.

Integrate Total Visual Solutions to Transform Workspace
ViewSonic excels in monitor technology and aims to revolutionize the visual solution for modern workplaces. To promote effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings, ViewSonic offers a total solution such as ViewBoard interactive displays and projectors for the modern workspace. ViewBoards come in sizes ranging from 24″ to 105″ and offer touch capability with intuitive navigation and annotation features, making them a great tool for boosting engagement and creativity in group settings.

Meanwhile, ViewSonic’s B2B projector line that can produce high-brightness, vividly colored images up to 300 inches is a great solution for transforming every corner of the workspace into a communication space. As an example of its own capabilities, ViewSonic has installed projectors in common areas throughout its office, allowing employees to enjoy their lunch while watching the news or games together. Additionally, the projectors have transformed the yoga room in the company’s gym into a hybrid scenario and turned elevators into immersive space capsules.

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, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 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.

Source: ViewSonic Corp.

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International Sourcing Event Returns to Acclaim, Global Sources Exhibitions Celebrate 20th Anniversary, Over 8,000 Booths at Hong Kong Shows this April

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HONG KONG, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The esteemed Global Sources trade shows are poised for a triumphant return to Hong Kong in April, occupying all ten exhibition halls at AsiaWorld-Expo, twice over. Emphasizing prominent trends such as carbon neutrality, the pet economy, and outdoor travel, featuring over 4,000 reputable suppliers and more than 8,000 booths with over 300,000 creative products, innovative technologies, and design concept applications, the two-phase exhibition anticipates an attendance of over 60,000 professional buyers from 150 countries and regions worldwide.

Global Sources Exhibitions in Hong Kong this April:

  • Global Sources Consumer Electronics (April 11–14)
  • Global Sources Mobile Electronics (April 18–21)
  • Global Sources Smart Home & Appliances (April 18–21)
  • Global Sources Lifestyle x Fashion (April 18–21)
  • Global Sources Home & Kitchen(April 18–21)

Global Sources Consumer Electronics
The most comprehensive international sourcing event for consumer electronics products, presenting reputable OEM/ODM suppliers from China and elsewhere in Asia. The exhibition caters to established retailers, e-tailers, and distributors with consumer electronics, computer peripherals, e-sports products, car electronics, outdoor electronics, A/V products, and electronic components, highlighting the latest in-demand and uniquely designed electronics products.

Global Sources Consumer Electronics includes a new audio products pavilion with nearly 500 booths showcasing speakers (including a party speaker section), headphones, home audio products, and other audio products and accessories. The Next-Gen Components Zone features the latest electronic components according to application, covering automotive electronics, smart living, smart security, wearable devices, and the medical, industrial, and robotics sectors. A personal transporter test drive and and outdoor electronics experience zone immerse buyers in the latest technologies.

Global Sources Mobile Electronics
Global Sources Mobile Electronics brings together more than 1,200 leading manufacturers, brand owners, and design companies at over 2,400 booths. The event emphasizes branding, smart technology, and innovative design elements, covering mobile devices, smart wearables, AR/VR, portable audio, charging products, and mobile accessories.

Global Sources Smart Home & Appliances
Global Sources Smart Home & Appliances is a specialized event for manufacturers, solution providers, design companies, and system integrators from the Greater China region. It showcases a broad range of smart home products, including security systems, intelligent alarms and sensors, smart lighting, home automation systems, smart electrical devices, household appliances, and IoT products. The event aims to provide comprehensive smart solutions to building materials dealers, distributors, housing design companies, and online sellers.

The show features a dedicated smart home experience zone, the AIOT Park, which invites mobile carriers and leading IoT solution companies to display their smart home, connected devices, IoT, and AR/VR products and applications.

Global Sources Lifestyle x Fashion
The Global Sources Lifestyle & Fashion Show highlights customized, high-quality, fashionable, and eco-friendly products from China and across Asia. The event features categories such as sports and fitness, everyday apparel and accessories, tech gifts, pet products, and travel, offering cutting-edge trends and innovative products for the post-pandemic era.

This year, a new Pet Products section has been added, featuring major categories such as health and wellness, grooming and cleaning supplies, toys, clothing and accessories. The event also showcases Southeast Asia manufacturing, promoting exhibitors from Southeast Asia and mainland China-based exhibitors with factories in the region. With growing demand from buyers for eco-friendly products, the event will place significant emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly elements. The Cool Design Gallery is a display area that focuses on innovative design, advanced technology, quality, and comfort, with a special “Eco-friendly, Green” showcase highlighting buyers’ most sought-after product requirements.

Global Sources Home & Kitchen
The Home & Kitchen show presents a variety of stylish, creative, and eco-friendly products, including home décor, household cleaning supplies, tableware, and kitchenware, catering to global buyers’ pursuit of high-quality living.

The Home & Kitchen theme synergizes with the Smart Home & Appliances theme, featuring products that together create a “More Comfortable, Smarter Living+” overall concept. “Black technology” in daily life will be a highlight of the event, embodied in the integration of technology with fashionable clothing and accessories, tech gifts, everyday household items, and kitchenware.

Hybrid Model
The expo will also feature an online exhibition, which offers live streaming services for overseas buyers unable to attend the event in person. Overseas buyers can virtually exchange name cards via Video on Demand.

20 years in the trade-show business
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Global Sources Exhibitions. As the first stop of the celebration tour, Global Sources Hong Kong shows, world-class professional events certified by the UFI, will host a 20th anniversary thank-you cocktail party and supplier awards ceremony to recognize outstanding performance in exploring overseas markets.

Hong Kong Goodies vouchers for visitors
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Global Sources will prepare 15,000 Hong Kong Goodies vouchers for buyers from outside Hong Kong, providing them with a complimentary drink (worth over HK$100) at their choice of more than 100 bars, restaurants, and hotels in Hong Kong. Buyers can enjoy HK$100 off at one of over 120 selected restaurants, shops, and attractions and get a free transportation ticket, or redeem a special gift (worth over HK$100) at an attraction or museum in Hong Kong.

Global Sources Exhibitions in Hong Kong
Global Sources Exhibitions in Hong Kong

About Global Sources
Global Sources is an internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for over 50 years. The company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through trade shows, digital platforms, and magazines. Global Sources pioneered the world’s first cross-border B2B E-commerce website, GlobalSources.com, in 1995. The company has over 10 million registered international buyers and users.

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Prime Focus Technologies launches CLEAR® AI Reframe and enhances CLEAR® AI Discover with Chat GPT

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Game-changing AI modules that will revolutionize Social Media content creation will be showcased at NAB 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the creator of AI-powered technology solutions for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, is excited to showcase two AI modules designed to enable businesses to create social content more efficiently, increase engagement, and ultimately drive growth: CLEAR® AI Reframe and CLEAR® AI Discover.  

CLEAR® AI Reframe eliminates the time-consuming process of resizing videos for different social media apps. This innovative module enables companies to convert horizontal videos automatically and accurately into square and vertical formats, saving time. With CLEAR® AI Reframe, you can effortlessly generate compelling content variants for social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, significantly reducing your lead time and unlocking revenue opportunities. 

CLEAR® AI Discover is enhanced by Chat GPT and serves as a co-pilot for social media content creators. It uses CLEAR® AI to gather information across your content, harnesses the power of PFT’s patented Machine Wisdom that puts content in context for better quality data, and leverages Chat GPT to come up with unprecedented creative possibilities. Put CLEAR® AI Discover to work, unleash creativity, and unlock productivity! ‘Create,’ ‘curate,’ and ‘connect with your audience’ like never before on social media.

“Social media is no longer used for promotional purposes alone; it is fast becoming a key revenue generator for enterprises,” said Murali Sridhar, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Product Management. “Our customers now needn’t, by default, fit a horizontal video into a vertical frame or spend manual effort resizing it. Instead, they can let CLEAR® AI help them create compelling content and let Reframe transform it natively before publishing it.” 

Join us at NAB 2023 for a demo of CLEAR® AI Reframe and Discover at W1755.

To schedule a meeting with us, click here.    

About Prime Focus Technologies

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is the creator of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, CLEAR®, for the Media & Entertainment industry. It offers streaming platforms, studios, and broadcasters transformational AI-led technology and media services powered by the Cloud that help them lower their Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) by automating their content supply chain. PFT works with major companies like Walt Disney-owned Star TV, Channel 4, ITV, Sinclair Broadcast Group, A&E Networks, Hearst Television, Warner Media, PBS, CBS Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Studios, Lionsgate, Showtime, HBO, NBCU, TERN International, Disney+ Hotstar, BCCI, Indian Premier League and more.

For more information, visit www.primefocustechnologies.com

Press Contacts:
T Shobhana
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing
Prime Focus Technologies
Los Angeles, CA
t.shobhana@primefocus.com

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“Bleach: Brave Souls” SAFWY Step-Up Summons: Untold Stories: Six Begins Friday, March 31st

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TOKYO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls, currently available on smartphones, PC, and PlayStation 4, will hold the Spirits Are Forever With You (SAFWY) collaboration campaign starting from Friday, March 31st, 2023. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.

Bleach: Brave Souls will hold the Spirits Are Forever With You (SAFWY) collaboration campaign starting from Friday, March 31st, 2023. Users can look forward to the debut of SAFWY collaboration versions of Gin Ichimaru and Mayuri Kurotsuchi in the SAFWY Untold Stories: Six Step-Up Summons. Don't miss out on other limited-time in-game campaigns such as the Free SAFWY & CFYOW Summons where you can get one guaranteed 5 star character.
Bleach: Brave Souls will hold the Spirits Are Forever With You (SAFWY) collaboration campaign starting from Friday, March 31st, 2023. Users can look forward to the debut of SAFWY collaboration versions of Gin Ichimaru and Mayuri Kurotsuchi in the SAFWY Untold Stories: Six Step-Up Summons. Don’t miss out on other limited-time in-game campaigns such as the Free SAFWY & CFYOW Summons where you can get one guaranteed 5 star character.

Users can look forward to the debut of SAFWY collaboration versions of Gin Ichimaru and Mayuri Kurotsuchi in the SAFWY Untold Stories: Six Step-Up Summons.

Don’t miss out on other limited-time in-game campaigns such as the Free SAFWY & CFYOW Summons where you can get one guaranteed 5 star character.

In addition, the SAFWY Summons PV Campaign will be held from Tuesday, March 28th in celebration of the collaboration Summons. In-game items will be given to all users based on the number of participants so be sure to check it out.

SAFWY Untold Stories: Six Step-Up Summons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF78qmgxH5c

Everyone Gets In-Game Presents, SAFWY Summons PV Campaign Begins

To celebrate the release of SAFWY Step-Up Summons: Untold Stories: Six, we are holding a PV campaign.

How to Enter

Twitter
1. Follow the official Bleach: Brave Souls Twitter account (@Bleachbrs_en)
2. Like or retweet the SAFWY Step-Up Summons: Untold Stories: Six PV

Instagram
1. Follow the official Bleach: Brave Souls Instagram account (@bleachbravesouls_official)
2. Like the SAFWY Step-Up Summons: Untold Stories: Six PV

Discord
1. Follow the official Bleach: Brave Souls Discord server
2. Go to the “SAFWY Summons PV Campaign” channel and react to the SAFWY Step-Up Summons: Untold Stories: Six PV

Overview of Bleach: Brave Souls

Platform:                                  iOS /Android™/PC/PS4™
Genre:                                      3D Action
Price:                                       Free-to-play (In-game purchases available)
Official Website:                       https://www.bleach-bravesouls.com/en/
Official Twitter Account:           @bleachbrs_en
Official Facebook Page:           https://www.facebook.com/BleachBS.en
Official YouTube Channel:       https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QJ4uNQeijEx0jlo4nqauA
Official Instagram:                    @bleachbravesouls_official
Official Discord:                       https://discord.com/invite/bleachbravesouls
Copyright:                                © Tite Kubo/Shueisha, TV TOKYO, dentsu, Pierrot    
                                                  © KLabGames

Download here
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1003168863
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.bleach
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201240/BLEACH_Brave_Souls
PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002097

Source: KLab Inc.

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App-based remittances win on convenience, security and speed in Asia Pacific: Visa

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New Visa research reveals remittance users in the Philippines and Singapore have overwhelmingly adopted app-based digital payments, with more than half of surveyed users citing ease of use and security as key reasons for going digital

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Asia Pacific is one of the largest remittance-receiving regions in the world[1] and making up one of the top five recipient countries for remittance inflows is the Philippines[2], with remittances contributing an estimated 9.3% of the market’s GDP in 2021[3]. This signals the importance of remittances as not just a lifeline for everyday needs but also a key economic driver in many markets.

As the amount of global remittance inflows continues to reach new records[4], a new Visa research “Money Travels: 2023 Digital Remittances Adoption” found that 53% of global surveyed remittance users are turning to digital apps to send and receive funds, with users in Singapore (73%) and the Philippines (71%) also overwhelmingly choosing to adopt app-based solutions to do so.

“Fast, easy and secure payments can make a profound difference to families, communities and economies around the world,” said T.R. Ramachandran, Head of New Payment Flows, Asia Pacific, Visa. “This new research shows incredible acceleration of digital payments and how consumer expectations of speed and ease of use is underpinned by the demand for better security.”

Digital remittances win on convenience, security and speed

The Money Travels: 2023 Digital Remittances Adoption study examines consumers’ habits and preferences when sending and receiving money. Highlights of the study include:

  • Digital remittances are the preferred method amongst consumers across all surveyed markets. Between 60-70% of surveyed remittance users across North America have used an app-based digital payment method to send/receive money internationally and this similar trend is observed with Saudi Arabia (69%) and the United Arab Emirates (65%) users. In Asia Pacific, digital solutions also continue to be the preferred choice, with Filipino remittance receivers intending to use digital transfers (57%) and to receive money digitally (36%).
  • App-based digital payments are considered the most secure method by a strong proportion of remittance users across countries. In Singapore, three out of five (61%) surveyed consumers reported using digital-only means for sending money internationally because of ease of use and security (53%).
  • Sending more money, more often, is easier than ever. Over half of those who have sent money internationally do so about once per month or more often in the United Arab Emirates (71%), Saudi Arabia (64%) and the Philippines (48%). Among those who have received money, 80% do so at least a few times per year in Saudi Arabia, followed by the Philippines (77%), and Mexico (72%).

Ramachandran continues, “Remittance habits are also changing with ease of use and better technology – we are seeing remittances being sent and received in less than a day in Asia Pacific, spurring increased frequencies. Beyond livelihoods, we are also seeing more remittances made in support of key life milestones, such as funding college education, making investments for the long term or saving for an overseas property purchase.”

Enabling smarter and faster remittances

Visa works in collaboration with global remitters such as Maya Philippines, Brightwell, Paysend, Western Union and Xoom to help enable efficient money movement through digitised remittances.

“At Maya, we understand the critical role that remittances play in the daily lives of countless Filipinos and their families. That’s why we’re working with companies like Visa to help promote innovative cross-border money transfer services. By leveraging the Maya app, including Maya Bank, to facilitate fast, secure, and low-cost remittance, we’re meeting a vital need in making transactions safer and more convenient,” said Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President. 

In conjunction with the study, Visa also launched “Money Travels,” a new podcast series unearthing how payment-related topics unfold differently in various places around the world and highlighting the stories of real people, payment experts and partners. For more information about Visa Direct, please visit: https://usa.visa.com/run-your-business/visa-direct/payment-guides/remittances.html

This survey was conducted by Morning Consult during 14-28 December 2022 among a sample of more than 14,000 remittance senders and receivers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, France, Poland, Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

Media Contact

Isabell Tay
Visa Worldwide Pte. Ltd
istay@visa.com

Source: Visa Worldwide Pte. Ltd

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BETT 2023: ViewSonic to Debut Expanded EdTech Solutions Across UNIVERSE Virtual Campus and myViewBoard Ecosystem

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BREA, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and education technology (EdTech solutions), has revealed the latest iteration of UNIVERSE by ViewSonic the virtual learning platform at the BETT Show 2023 (British Educational Training and Technology Show), with the immersive 3D platform now incorporating subject-specific Thematic Classrooms and class performance metrics for educators. In the pursuit of providing educators with total solutions for digital learning, the company is also showcasing diverse pre-made digital lesson content from ViewSonic Originals, along with the latest ViewBoard interactive displays and myViewBoard software suites. Attendees will be able to experience cutting-edge solutions across different scenarios.

BETT 2023: ViewSonic to Debut Expanded EdTech Solutions Across UNIVERSE Virtual Campus and myViewBoard Ecosystem
BETT 2023: ViewSonic to Debut Expanded EdTech Solutions Across UNIVERSE Virtual Campus and myViewBoard Ecosystem

“ViewSonic is continuing to implement our “Ecosystem as a Service (EaaS)” strategy to create a digital education ecosystem. While we’ve seen increased digitization in education, the technology being used doesn’t necessarily make full use of what’s possible,” said Kevin Chu, Director of UNIVERSE Business Unit at ViewSonic. “We want attendees to see just how powerful a 3D virtual campus can be when incorporated into digital learning. UNIVERSE ensures students and teachers have access to solutions that harness the latest and most innovative technologies to enhance online learning experiences.”

A Virtual Campus for Online Learning

ViewSonic has launched UNIVERSE in 2022 – a virtual learning platform that brings the benefits of in-person learning to an online environment. Combined with intuitive controls and diverse features, UNIVERSE has been helping to increase student engagement, encourage collaboration, and foster a sense of belonging.

On the last UNIVERSE’s update, a new type of virtual space has been launched. The Thematic Classrooms allow participants to explore interactive 3D environments built to help students learn about specific school subjects. The first thematic classroom was designed for biology classes, where students can interact with biological structures like blood platelets and nerve cells, providing a more immersive way of understanding how these elements function in the body. Following the release of the biology-themed room, ViewSonic will also launch thematic rooms based on subjects like English, math, geography, and history. The new feature will be showcased during BETT.

ViewSonic has also introduced the new Portfolio tool in UNIVERSE, enabling teachers to access class insights such as test results, attendance, and participation records with ease to streamline class management.

Furthermore, UNIVERSE’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integration allows educators to seamlessly exchange information between different Learning Management Systems (LMS). Aiming to provide a seamless learning experience and greater flexibility for both teachers and students, the platform will soon be integrated with LMS such as Canvas and Blackboard.

Accessible Digital Learning Content

With increased digitization, teachers are faced with new challenges, particularly in developing and implementing content for a digital curriculum. To accommodate the digital revolution, ViewSonic is also demonstrating its newest feature for the myViewBoard platform, Originals, which provides teachers with pre-made content to help them build engaging digital lessons.

ViewSonic Originals is broken down into four categories: Original Content, Backgrounds, Graphics, and Online Games. In addition to an extensive library of teaching materials for all ages and subjects ranging from interactive modules to full lesson plans, the database features an extensive collection of backgrounds, images, and animations that are perfect for a range of topics and themes, allowing teachers to add safe, copyright-cleared media to their lessons. By offering thousands of interactive modules to full lesson plans, the company makes planning and running lessons easier for all those in the K-12 age groups.

Innovation Across ViewSonic’s Range of Solutions

As a leading EdTech solutions provider, ViewSonic’s ViewBoard interactive displays and myViewBoard software suites are being adopted by educational institutions around the world. At ViewSonic’s booth, visitors can experience the latest 5K 105″ ViewBoard IFP105S for hybrid collaboration and the 24″ touch monitor for “smart podium” solutions. In addition, visitors can also check out the VB-CAM-201, which just got Zoom Rooms USB Camera Certification, improving productivity and communications when videoconferencing. Meanwhile, the esports for education zone will also be showcasing the latest Elite XG320Q gaming monitor during the show.

Furthermore, ViewSonic will be exhibiting an industry-leading 135″ All-in-One LED Display Solution Kit with a foldable screen. This design innovation significantly reduces the packaging size, making transportation more convenient and easy to move, and ready for immediate use, which is perfect for a range of short-term usage scenarios, such as lectures, events, and hybrid classrooms.

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, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 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.

Source: ViewSonic Corp.

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51Talk Online Education Group to Report Third Quarter, Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. EST on March 29, 2023

SINGAPORE , March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 51Talk Online Education Group (“51Talk”, or the “Company”) (NYSE: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, before the open of U.S. markets.

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 29, 2023 (8:00 p.m. Singapore/Beijing/Hong Kong time on March 29, 2023).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States Toll:

+1-888-346-8982

International:

+1-412-902-4272

Singapore (toll free):

800-120-6157

Mainland China Toll:

400-201-203

Hong Kong Toll:

800-905-945

Hong Kong-Local Toll:

+852-3018-4992

Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for “51Talk Online Education Group”.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.51talk.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until April 05, 2023, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

United States Toll:

+1-877-344-7529

International Toll:

+1-412-317-0088 

Canada Toll:          

+855-669-9658

Replay Access Code:

4004363

About 51Talk Online Education Group

51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a global online education platform with core expertise in English education. The Company’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. The Company’s online and mobile education platforms enable students to take live interactive English lessons on demand. The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students

For more information, please visit http://ir.51talk.com.

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VECTION TECHNOLOGIES AND EXPERT.AI TEAM UP TO DIGITIZE TECHNICAL MANUALS WITH AI

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PERTH, Australia , March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Vection Technologies (ASX:VR1, OTC:VCTNY), the INTEGRATEDXR® company, and expert.ai (EXAI:IM), a leading company in artificial intelligence (AI) for language understanding and language operations, announce today a partnership to create an AI-powered solution for digitalizing technical manuals. This revolutionary solution is aimed at making technical manuals more accessible and easier to understand by using a combination of extended reality (XR) and AI technologies to deliver an immersive experience.

The two companies have already commenced working together on tenders and government grants to fund the development of this solution. One of the unique features of this solution will be the use of avatars for human-to-machine interaction. These avatars can provide users with step-by-step instructions and guide them through the troubleshooting process. Users can interact with avatars using natural language and receive accurate responses to their queries. The advanced natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning algorithms enable the avatars to understand natural language and provide accurate responses.

The solution will also be compatible with mixed reality (MR) devices such as HoloLens, enabling operators to identify issues using MR technology. The solution provides step-by-step instructions and visualizations to guide operators through the troubleshooting process, resulting in faster resolution times and reduced downtime.

For example, imagine a mechanic working on a car engine. Instead of flipping through a thick manual, the mechanic can use the AI-powered solution to access the relevant manual digitally. The mechanic can then use the solution’s chatbot functionality to ask questions in natural language and receive accurate responses. The solution’s advanced NLP and deep learning algorithms ensure that the chatbot can understand the mechanic’s queries and provide relevant and accurate answers. The mechanic can also use the solution’s XR component to visualize step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot the issue. This enables the mechanic to quickly and efficiently diagnose and repair the problem.

“We are excited to partner with expert.ai to develop this innovative solution,” said Gianmarco Biagi, Managing Director of Vection Technologies. “Our partnership demonstrates our commitment to driving innovation in the industry. We look forward to progressing the development of this solution and helping businesses increase efficiency and productivity.”

“Expert.ai commitment to integrate best-of-breed AI tools and visionary techniques that deliver value aligns completely to the Vection Technologies vision towards innovation as a key asset to bridge physical and digital worlds,” commented Walt Mayo, CEO of expert.ai. “We are pleased about this new partnership as it brings a disruptive solution to the market by combining XR avatars and AI-enabled natural language to push the boundaries of our digital experience.”

ABOUT VECTION TECHNOLOGIES:

Vection Technologies is a growing enterprise-focused company that helps businesses bridge the physical and digital worlds. We help organizations leverage their 3D data via powerful extended reality (XR) interfaces that foster collaboration and learning, grow sales and more.
Vection Technologies is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with ticker code VR1, and trades on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) markets under the symbol VCTNY.
For more information, please visit: www.vection-technologies.com

ABOUT EXPERT.AI:

Expert.ai (EXAI:IM) is a leading company in AI-based natural language software. Organizations in insurance, banking and finance, publishing, media and defense all rely on expert.ai to turn language into data, analyze and understand complex documents, accelerate intelligent process automation and improve decision making. Expert.ai’s purpose-built natural language platform pairs simple and powerful tools with a proven hybrid AI approach that combines symbolic and machine learning to solve real-world problems and enhance business operations at speed and scale. With offices in Europe and North America, expert.ai serves global businesses such as AXA XL, Zurich Insurance Group, Generali, The Associated Press, Bloomberg INDG, BNP Paribas, Rabobank, Gannett and EBSCO.
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FROST & SULLIVAN HONORS STRADVISION WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD

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SEOUL, South Korea, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan has announced that STRADVISION, an automotive industry pioneer in deep learning-based vision perception technology, has won the Frost & Sullivan 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) perception software industry.

STRADVISION has won the Frost & Sullivan 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) perception software industry.
STRADVISION has won the Frost & Sullivan 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) perception software industry.

During the rigorous analytical award process, Frost & Sullivan evaluated multiple nominees in each category before determining the final award recipient. The process involves a detailed evaluation of best practices criteria across two dimensions for each nominated company. The firm found that STRADVISION excels in many criteria in the ADAS and AD perception space, including technology leverage and business impact.

“STRADVISION’s commitment to innovation and creativity enables it to develop optimized solutions that meet client needs and market demands,” said Deexeta Mohankumar, Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan. “In addition, its core SVNet technology allows it to stay ahead of the competition by adopting advanced learning algorithms that deliver high efficiency and modularity. Demonstrating performance effectiveness with SoC-specific software architecture, STRADVISION has distinguished itself as a technology provider that can run deep learning-based vision perception features on leading SoC platforms. In contrast, most competitors still rely on ML-based solutions, which require large data sets, time, and resources to improve accuracy.”

“We’re pleased to see that our industry-leading approach to innovation is being widely recognized by such prestigious institutions as Frost & Sullivan,” STRADVISION USA CEO Sunny Lee said. “We will continue to push for an integrated future for vision and artificial intelligence technology in consumers’ everyday lives by providing our customers with best-in-class software for safer assisted and autonomous driving.”

Frost & Sullivan’s research on the global autonomous passenger vehicle market in 2022 indicates that the total addressable market for L1 to L4 autonomous vehicles will reach 74.54 million units by 2028, with 59% of the vehicles equipped with an L2 and above ADAS/AD software stack. This presents a vast opportunity for ADAS/AD perception technology developers such as STRADVISION. The ADAS/AD solutions based on STRADVISION’s SVNet technology are available in more than 50 vehicle models of 13 OEMs, accounting for over 550,000 consumer vehicles in global markets.

Frost & Sullivan’s full summary on the award and their selection of  STRADVISION can be found HERE.

The Frost & Sullivan recognition came after a busy year for STRADVISION in 2022, including significant workforce growth of 69.2% YoY for the company, both in North America and globally. The company achieved Series C funding of $88 million ($129 million cumulative funding to date), and its recent rebranding and evolved company vision will extend the implementation of its innovative computer vision software to industries beyond automotive. Additional 2022 and early 2023 milestones include SVNet software implementation for Texas Instruments’ TDA4 automotive processor, the successful completion of proof-of-concept (PoC) and production projects for more mass production with global OEMs and Tier-1 companies, and STRADVISION’s SVNet software being once again selected as the ‘Best-in-Class Software for Perception Systems’ during the 2022 AutoSens Awards in Brussels, Belgium.

About STRADVISION

Founded in 2014, STRADVISION is an automotive industry pioneer in artificial intelligence-based vision perception technology for ADAS. The company is accelerating the advent of fully autonomous vehicles by making ADAS features available at a fraction of the market cost compared with competitors. STRADVISION’s SVNet is being deployed on various vehicle models in partnership with OEMs; can powers ADAS and autonomous vehicles worldwide; and is serviced by over 300 employees in Seoul, San Jose, Detroit, Tokyo, Shanghai, Friedrichshafen, and Dusseldorf. STRADVISION has been honored with Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the Gold Award at the 2021 and 2022 AutoSens Awards for Best-in-Class Software for Perception Systems, and the 2020 Autonomous Vehicle Technology ACES Award in Autonomy (software category). In addition, STRADVISION’s software is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 26262 for Automotive Functional Safety.

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Annual Sales of Home Appliances on Shop Now Platform Increases 9-Fold Year-on-Year

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SHANGHAI, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — JDDJ and Shop Now, the on-demand retail business jointly launched by JD.com, and Dada Group (Nasdaq: Dada), has reported great growth amidst significant expansion over the last 12 months in recent annual results.

In particular, the home alliance category has seen large growth. In March, JD.com published the “JD.com Helps the High-Quality Development of the Home Appliance Industry White Paper”. The white paper revealed that the home appliance industry is embracing the innovative on-demand retail, to achieve growth.

In 2022, sales in this category on JD Shop Now increased by more than 9 times year-over-year, making it of the most important channels for top home appliance brands.

As the key players in JD.com’s omni-channel service, JD Shop Now and JDDJ has connections to 11,000 brick-and-mortar home appliance stores, which accounts for about 60% of the top home appliance manufacturers and covered 300 cities in China.

As the on-demand retail business in JD.com’s ecosystem, JDDJ provides consumers with a service of “order online, deliver from nearby stores within one hour”. Based on analysis of home appliance trends, JDDJ identified the pain points of physical stores and provided integrated solutions in connecting off- and on-line inventories, user and service digitalization, to optimize cost, efficiency and experience.

As for large and heavy appliances, together with well-known merchants, JDDJ has established a “deliver and install” service, which can be fulfilled as quickly as the next day. The innovative service has greatly improved consumers’ experiences in home appliance consumption.

Since last year, home appliance’s on-demand retail business has been growing rapidly, and the online sales of offline stores are expected to exceed RMB 10 billion yuan in the next two years.

The key of on-demand retail is the digitalization of traditional stores. As the representative of open platform model, JDDJ does not touch the inventory, and brings high quality products and services to consumers together with all-category retailers and brand owners on-board.

By merging the borders of online and offline shopping, the omni-channel retailing model extensively integrates physical and digital channels, resources and capabilities to bring the ultimate experience to consumers while stimulating greater consumer potential.

At present, there is a surging need from retailers and brand owners for access to online traffic and efficient on-demand fulfillment solutions. More retailers are now starting to build their own O2O team and by leveraging JDDJ, they can expand their on-demand retail business rapidly.

About cooperation between Dada Group and JD.com

In October 2021, Dada Group and JD.com jointly launched the Shop Now service, and “Nearby”, a new tab on the homepage of JD.com’s app, which were designed to connect customers to nearby offline stores. The new business was overall undertaken by Dada Group. Shop Now service enhances on-demand location-based retail capabilities of both Dada and JD to provide one-hour retail and delivery services for consumers and partners. By clicking into the new Nearby tab, JD’s roughly 588 million users will have the opportunity to discover offline stores within a 3-5 kilometer radius of their shipping address with a wide array of product offerings.