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ViewSonic Develops Comprehensive EDLA Lineup with New ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series

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New Launch Makes Brand First in Industry with Android EDLA Certification Across IFP Solutions

BREA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has completed its comprehensive lineup of education solutions certified under Android™ Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA) with today’s announcement of its ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series. ViewSonic’s EDLA-certified solutions seamlessly integrate the Android operating system with the Google Play Store*, empowering teachers, students, and IT administrators with versatile collaboration tools and state-of-the-art security measures for enhanced productivity.

ViewSonic extended its lineup of education solutions certified under Android™ Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA) with the launch of the ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series. The comprehensive offering of EDLA solutions accommodates the diverse needs of schools and classrooms around the world.
ViewSonic extended its lineup of education solutions certified under Android™ Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA) with the launch of the ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series. The comprehensive offering of EDLA solutions accommodates the diverse needs of schools and classrooms around the world.

“With sustainability in mind, ViewSonic now empowers education institutions with a truly complete offering of EDLA-certified solutions for upgrading the centerpiece of classrooms,” said Clifford Chen, General Manager of the Presentation Group at ViewSonic. “Whether they need a whole new interactive display or a module to upgrade and avoid replacement, we now can ensure either option offers the simplicity and security of seamless Google integration.”

Comprehensive EDLA-certified Education Solutions
Following ViewSonic’s launch of the EDLA-certified VPC-A31-O1 slot-in PC in May 2023, this expansion of the EDLA offering marks a significant milestone that underscores the success of the company’s Ecosystem as a Service (EaaS) strategy. This strategy optimizes communication between customers and partners, bringing together the insights of key stakeholders to develop comprehensive ecosystems tailored to the needs of global customers.

The company’s complete offering of EDLA solutions accommodates the diverse needs of schools and classrooms around the world. Specifically, the new ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series provides an ideal all-in-one solution, offering 65″, 75″, and 86″ screen sizes to integrate into a varied range of classroom setups. For schools looking to avoid the disposal of outdated hardware, the VPC-A31-O1 slot-in PC module offers an easily serviceable solution that makes upgrading existing interactive displays convenient.

Elevating Classroom Productivity, Collaboration, and Security 
Combining an upgraded 4K UHD interactive display with an integrated front-facing multimedia soundbar, the new EDLA-certified ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series interface prominently positions the Google search bar within its customizable Android 13* launcher. This offers an intuitive way for teachers and students to interact and learn. Now, users can Google information from the home screen launcher by typing with a keyboard or using their voice, making searching and browsing the internet more efficient and user-friendly.

To boost classroom productivity, the new series provides full access to the Google Play Store. This expands classroom possibilities by providing access to apps like Chrome, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Drive while simplifying the installation of preferred educational apps*. Adding to the native multitasking capabilities and the wealth of available digital learning resources, this series empowers teachers to enrich their classes with the integrated myViewBoard software. Featuring digital whiteboarding and screen-casting software, myViewBoard enables the delivery of highly engaging and interactive learning experiences.

Catering to the needs of school IT managers and administrators, myViewBoard streamlines device management and broadcasting. With a focus on safeguarding teacher, student, and school data, this series boasts robust cybersecurity measures, including Google security patches and firmware updates. Additionally, the Android operating system allows for automatic app updates for continued protection.

Availability
The new Android EDLA-certified ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series will be available starting in October 2023.

*Android, Google, Chrome, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Drive are trademarks of Google LLC.

About ViewSonic
Founded in California, ViewSonic is a recognized leader in the global visual solutions arena and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. Recognized as an innovator in the industry, ViewSonic is committed to providing a comprehensive range of hardware and software solutions. Includes monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and the myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has solidified its reputation for delivering innovative and reliable solutions across education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets, helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit our website at www.viewsonic.com.

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Kempus Introduces The Kempus Podcast, Your Go-to Resource for Navigating College Life and Early Career Development

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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kempus, an online community where students can connect and discuss the university and early career experience anonymously, is excited to announce the launch of The Kempus Podcast on Spotify, to further build on its mission to create an enriched community for college students.

The Kempus Podcast, which is hosted by Kempus’ Lead Program Manager, Alvin Ye, aims to be a hub of authentic college experiences. It will cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to career development, dating advice, mental health, and even adulting.

The podcast is designed to foster a more enriched community by sharing a diverse range of voices and experiences from various walks of life, including students, alumni, and colleagues. The inaugural episode covers a recent record-breaking win of the Oregon Ducks, Kempus’ sponsorship of the “Autzen Singalong” at the University of Oregon, and features Brennan Furber, a Program Coordinator for Kempus and the podcast’s future co-host.

Beyond the immediate scope of enriching the student experience, the podcast seeks to serve as a platform for Kempus’ partnerships and various programs beneficial to students, including spotlights on the Kempus community, and Kempus’ vibrant marketing internship program.

Future episodes will feature topics such as:

  • Navigating the intricacies of Impostor Syndrome
  • Industry-specific episodes
  • Product development discussions by the Kempus team
  • Entrepreneurship insights by Kempus CEO and Co-founder, Jae Lee
  • Recruitment tips by Kempus’ team
  • Insights on working in the the tech space in Asia
  • Building healthy social lives and relationships in college
  • Balancing social life and academics

“I’m thrilled to bring the Kempus Podcast to life. This platform will not just offer insights but also help students make sense of their journey. We’re looking to make The Kempus Podcast a place where students, alumni, and professionals can openly share the good, the bad, and the complex aspects of college and early career life.” says Alvin Ye.

When asked about what’s in store for the podcast, Jae Lee, the CEO of Kempus, says, “This is the start of a larger conversation that resonates with the diverse needs and aspirations of students everywhere. We believe in creating value through genuine connections and real-world insights. With the introduction of The Kempus Podcast, we’re not just talking about college life, we’re diving deep into the experiences that shape us.”

Discover the Kempus Podcast now at: http://kempus.ai/podcast

About Kempus

Kempus (Kempus, Inc.) is an online community for verified students to anonymously connect and share reviews on their course and university experience—without fear of reprisal. With Kempus, students can access up-to-date reports on components of the university experience at a glance, and are further encouraged to dive into deeper discussions within Kempus’ platform. Additionally, the Kempus platform assists the student body with early career preparation, for further empowerment. The Kempus community is one that strengthens its members at the individual level, to facilitate the most optimal and delightful university experience that is as unique as the students themselves. For more information about Kempus, visit www.kempus.com

Download Kempus on iOS: https://kempus.ai/ios-app
Download Kempus on Android: https://kempus.ai/android-app

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First AlUla World Archaeology Summit wraps up with wide-ranging explorations of what modern society can learn from the past

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  • Inaugural summit attracted over 300 delegates from 39 countries
  • Royal Commission for AlUla announces new prize for young archaeologists  

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Delegates at the final day of the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit participated in a series of lively discussions on the future of archaeology and its ability to enact meaningful change for society.

Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit

The discussions – ranging from the usefulness of ancient wisdom in a modern context to digital archaeology and inclusive archaeology – reflected the ambition of the summit. With its four broad themes of identity, ruinscapes, resilience and accessibility, the summit generated interdisciplinary conversations that moved beyond the specialist mindset in order to promote archaeology to wider audiences.

Abdulrahman Alsuhaibani, Executive Director of Archaeology, Conservation and Collections at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said: “This summit was exceptional. It was unique. We discussed topics vital to the future of archaeology with a broader perspective – and I hope we continue the discussion.”

Organised by RCU, the summit included 327 attendees from 39 countries, 80+ speakers, 50 youth delegates participating in the Future Forum, representation from 167 institutions including 65 universities, and a gender ratio of  47% female to 53% male.

The summit’s final day featured the announcement of a new prize for young archaeologists. The AlUla World Archaeology Summit Award of Excellence is to be awarded at future summits and will promote the science of archaeology, Dr Alsuhaibani said. More details will be announced later.

The summit showcased AlUla’s position as a hub of archaeological activity. RCU is sponsoring one of the world’s largest archaeological research programmes across AlUla and Khaybar, with 12 current surveys, excavations and specialist projects. Rich cultural landscapes are being revealed, including funerary avenues, mustatils, ancient cities, inscriptions in 10 languages, rock art and complex agricultural practices. AlUla is the site of Hegra, which in 2008 was inscribed as Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The summit offered delegates a platform for advancing archaeology and cultural heritage management in their interface with other disciplines. This gathering of leaders from academia, government, non-government organisations, industry, and young people representing the next generation of archaeologists was created to not only enrich the archaeological community and help protect shared history but also to open up a larger reflection of what and how archaeology, and more broadly cultural heritage, can contribute to transformational changes in society.

The summit’s Future Forum provided a platform for young people to engage in meaningful dialogue and debate about the future of archaeology. It offered a space for them to develop their own perspectives and ideas and contribute to the conversation in fundamental ways.

For more on the summit, go to https://www.worldarchaeologysummit.com

About the Royal Commission for AlUla

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) was established by royal decree in July 2017 to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia. RCU’s long-term plan outlines a responsible, sustainable, and sensitive approach to urban and economic development that preserves the area’s natural and historic heritage while establishing AlUla as a desirable location to live, work, and visit. This encompasses a broad range of initiatives across archaeology, tourism, culture, education, and the arts, reflecting a commitment to meeting the economic diversification, local community empowerment, and heritage preservation priorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme.

Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
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VIRNECT and CelcomDigi sign MoU to develop experiential industrial Metaverse learning and education.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) and VIRNECT (438700: KOSDAQ), a Korea-based technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of industrial extended reality (XR) solutions, have sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of experiential learning and education using metaverse, for multiple Malaysian universities.

[from left] Tim Ha, CEO of VIRNECT, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, YB Fahmi Fadzil, and Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of experiential learning and education using Metaverse, for multiple Malaysian universities.
[from left] Tim Ha, CEO of VIRNECT, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, YB Fahmi Fadzil, and Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of experiential learning and education using Metaverse, for multiple Malaysian universities.

Under the MoU, both organizations will collaborate to co-create industrial virtual learning programs reimagined using metaverse and AI-based solutions. Utilizing the Metaverse platform across various learning segments, students will be trained with an immersive learning and education method that will potentially benefit enterprises such as cybersecurity, healthcare, robotics, and oil and gas engineering.

CelcomDigi, via its Innovation Center, aspires to build the nation’s most inspiring innovation ecosystem by teaming up with VIRNECT and XRA, VIRNECT’s local partner and support team in Malaysia, to deliver strategic initiatives leveraging the capabilities of cutting-edge metaverse and AI-based technology solutions into higher learning institutions in Malaysia.

The collaboration aims to produce industry-ready graduates skilled in metaverse applications, building Malaysia’s digitalized society through cutting-edge solutions and technology. Local graduates will be enabled with the opportunity to harness the capabilities of the metaverse and transform beyond traditional knowledge and learning programs, accelerating the development of Malaysia’s future talents with AI-based digital growth.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Westin Chosun Hotel on Sep 8, 2023, by Datuk Idham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer of CelcomDigi Berhad, and Tim Ha, Chief Executive Officer of VIRNECT. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, YB Fahmi Fadzil.

Commenting on the collaboration, CelcomDigi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi said, “We are committed to bringing the best innovation that will greatly benefit the development of Malaysian industries by utilizing the real values of 5G technology. We are excited to collaborate with VIRNECT, an leading industrial XR technology expert, for the development and co-creation of experiential learning and education using Metaverse solutions. This strategic collaboration underscores our position of leveraging metaverse, 5G, and AI technology to potentially establish innovative and productive digital solutions for Malaysian enterprises, spurring Malaysia’s digital ecosystem into a new era of digital leadership.”

VIRNECT’s Southeast Asian Distributor, XRA, has been key to localising cutting-edge technology in Malaysia, and within this alliance, the company will continue spreading access to technology. Havene Liew, President of XRA, was “excited to partner with VIRNECT and CelcomDigi to spread XR technology in Malaysia. Through this collaboration, we aim to socialise the power of XR across the nation, enabling them to enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation.”

Tim Ha, CEO of VIRNECT, celebrated the collaboration: “We are immensely grateful to have partners like CelcomDigi and XRA who share our passion for advancing technology to enhance how organizations work, learn, and communicate,” he expressed. “South Korea’s leading industrial company has leveraged XR technology to enhance data understanding and collaboration. As a global trendsetter, their success sets the stage for similar advancements in Malaysia, promising increased productivity and innovation across industries.”

[From Left] Havene Liew, President of XRA, Tim Ha, Chief Executive Officer of VIRNECT, YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, T. Kugan, Chief Innovation Officer of CelcomDigi and Joachim Rajaram, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of CelcomDigi.
[From Left] Havene Liew, President of XRA, Tim Ha, Chief Executive Officer of VIRNECT, YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, T. Kugan, Chief Innovation Officer of CelcomDigi and Joachim Rajaram, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of CelcomDigi.

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Goodbaby International Holdings Limited Announces 2023 Interim Results Performance

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Strategic Brands Revenue and Group Profitability Momentum both Heightened despite Persisting Macro Challenges

HONG KONG, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Goodbaby International Holdings Limited (“Goodbaby International” or the “Company”, HKEX stock code: 1086, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), a leading global parenting products company, announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (the “Period”). Revenue of the Group’s strategic brands and profitability momentum accelerated during the Period. Revenue of the strategic brands returned to positive growth, with stronger momentum into the second quarter. With its positive momentum of profitability improvement continuing into the Period from the second half of 2022, the Group’s operating profitability had significantly improved. The Group also generated strong operating cash inflow during the Period.

During the Period, Group revenue was approximately HK$3,889.2 million (1H 2022: HK$4,372.8 million). Reported gross profit increased by 5.9% to approximately HK$1,784.8 million (1H 2022: HK$1,684.9 million). In addition, the reported operating profit surged by 499.5% to approximately HK$112.7 million (1H 2022: HK$18.8 million). Net profit amounted to approximately HK$29.9 million (1H 2022: HK$2.4 million), representing a remarkable increase of 1,145.8%.

CYBEX achieves record high revenue and operating profit and successfully gains market share

Despite the persistently challenging market conditions and the presence of geopolitical conflicts, the CYBEX brand recorded strong growth of 11.2% (a 14.4% increase on a constant currency basis) in the Period to reach a record first half revenue of approximately HK$1,814.8 million (1H 2022: HK$1,631.8 million). Consumer demand for CYBEX products remained very strong, resulting in record high half year revenue and operating profit. The growth momentum was primarily driven by very strong brand position, innovative product portfolio, and continuous expansion of its global omni-channel distribution network. In particular, the successful launch of its e-commerce platform in Europe and the United States has played a significant role in driving this growth. CYBEX has consistently outperformed market players, gaining market share in key markets, reinforcing its global leading position as the premium “technical-lifestyle” brand.

gb remains committed to right-sizing its business in response to the changing consumer behaviors in the post-pandemic era and decline in birth rate

Revenue from the gb brand was approximately HK$638.6 million (1H 2022: HK$791.7 million). The brand consistently pursued business right-sizing and underwent transformation to adapt to the changing consumer behaviors in the post-pandemic era and birth rate decline in China. In addition, gb continued to enrich its consumer-centric retail strategy through an enhanced product portfolio. During the Period, the brand received an award from the prominent iF design organization, in recognition of its upgraded innovative products.

Evenflo displays resilience by outperforming competitors and expanding its market share

Revenue of the Evenflo brand amounted to approximately HK$1,101.3 million (1H 2022: HK$1,229.7 million). Despite the impact from destocking by major retailers in the United States, Evenflo continued to outperform the competition and expand its market share in the key US market through growth in digital channels, strong consumer acceptance of its innovative products, elevated product portfolio and brand image. The brand also recorded promising momentum in its gross margin evolution, driven by a successfully improved product mix and input costs decrease.

Outlook

Looking ahead, CYBEX will continue its global growth strategy across all key geographical regions and further increase its market share with an innovative product portfolio, new product launches, category extensions, e-commerce platforms and expansion of national distribution platforms in new geographic territories. Conscious cost control measures, combined with the stabilization of key supply chain costs, will continue to improve profitability. The gb brand will further right-size and transform its business to provide a strong focus on profitability and maintain positive cash flow. It will continue its brand upgrade, further development of social media-based owned channels, complete the reformation of its wholesale distribution channel, and focus on product innovation, technologies and new product launches, which will establish the foundation for profitability improvement. Evenflo will continue to launch new and more profitable products and gain new business from major retailers, as the brand is recognized for its commitment to overall brand enhancement and product innovation. The improved product mix and stabilization of supply chain costs will continue to contribute to the brand’s gross margin development.

Mr. Tongyou LIU, CEO of Goodbaby International said, “Despite facing macro challenges, the Group has demonstrated strong resilience and achieved favorable performance in the first half of 2023. We maintain cautious optimism for the rest of the year, considering potential headwinds such as retailer and customer destocking in certain markets, weaker consumer sentiment and slow economic recovery globally. However, by leveraging the Group’s one-dragon vertically integrated platform of own diversified brands, globally balanced omni-channel distribution platforms, and own manufacturing and operational services, we are confident in our ability to continue gaining market share and sustaining global competitiveness. Furthermore, the Group is well-equipped to navigate through macro uncertainties and drive long-term, profitable growth.”

About Goodbaby International Holdings Limited

Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 1086) is a world-leading parenting products company. The Group serves millions of families around the world through design, research and development, manufacture, marketing and sales of children’s car safety seats, strollers, apparel and home textile products, feeding, nursing and personal care products, cribs, bicycles and tricycles and other children’s products.

For more information, please visit Goodbaby’s corporate website: www.gbinternational.com.hk.

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Kehua’s 700 units of UPS Witness the Successful Conclusion of FISU World University Games

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XIAMEN, China, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Under the great expectation, the 31st FISU World University Games Summer (Universiade) came to a successful end in Chengdu, Sichuan, the hometown of panda in China. It must be said that the Universiade is like a hot and spicy Sichuan hotpot.

The Universiade, in which all the compulsory sports are Olympic sports, is second only to the Olympic Games in scale, and is known as the “Little Olympics”. Athletes from 113 countries and regions participated in this year’s Universiade.

Kehua provided more than 700 units of MR Series and KR Series UPS for the Games, which were installed in the opening ceremony venues, closing ceremony venues, media centers, important hotels, and other competition venues to ensure smooth power supply for the Games.

Kehua Engineer and MR Series UPS
Kehua Engineer and MR Series UPS

As early as last year, when the equipment arrived in Chengdu, Yang, an engineer from Kehua, participated in the commissioning of the machines; as the tournament approached, he entered the same venues again: “The installation site encountered some difficulties, such as space limitations of the venues, the number of units, and time constraints – but this is not a problem, Kehua carried it! ” In the end, Kehua UPS was as stable as ever during the tournament! The task was successfully accomplished by carrying over the continuous fluctuation and impact of all the sensible equipment in the venue!

Why did the Universiade choose Kehua?

  • Kehua has rich experience in power supply for events, such as the Beijing Winter Olympics and Hangzhou Asian Games..
  • Kehua’s lean supply chain and manufacturing strength provided fast delivery and highly reliable O&M services for the Universiade.
  • The small size and high efficiency of Kehua’s UPS and battery packs meet the demanding installation requirements on site. 

MR33 Series Modular UPS – AI⁺ Power Expert

MR33 Series Modular UPS, adopting advanced three-level technology, realizes highly-reliable and full redundancy design from module to the whole machine, with the advantages of high power density, easy expansion and small footprint. It adopts AI⁺energy-saving, AI⁺prediction, AI⁺health, AI⁺O&M to create a modular UPS that is green and low-carbon, safe and reliable, intelligent and simple, and flexible.

Green and low-carbon games are gradually becoming a trend in organizing world events. The Chengdu Universiade started from low-carbon energy, low-carbon venues, low-carbon transportation, low-carbon operation, low-carbon participation, etc., and took more active low-carbon measures to enrich the connotation of “Green Universiade”.

With an input current harmonic as low as 1.5%, 97% efficiency of double conversion mode, innovative W-ECO mode, intelligent hibernation, and a small footprint, etc. Kehua MR33 Series Modular UPS helps to realize the ” Green Universiade “.

About Kehua

Founded in 1988, Kehua Tech is a world-leading intelligent power management expert, with the commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions in critical power. Based on 35 years’ R&D and manufacturing experience in power electronics, Kehua Tech ranked No.4 in global modular UPS market share in 2021 (Omdia), and received the 2021 Global UPS Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award (Frost&Sullivan). In the future, we will continue sparing no effort to provide more reliable and sustainable power to the world.

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HKUST to Hold Admission Talk in New Delhi

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HONG KONG, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), ranked No. 2 worldwide in Times Higher Education‘s Young University Rankings 2023, and whose graduates were ranked 30th worldwide and among the best from Asian universities in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2022, will hold an admission talk in New Delhi this Saturday for students and parents on the University’s latest programs, admission requirements, internship opportunities, career support and prospect.

Details of Admission Talk
Date: 19 August 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Venue: FF – I Hall, 1/F, Le Meridien New Delhi (Windsor Place, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001)
Registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WQWSWon5YOmMR0

HKUST will also join the Annual IC3 Conference & Expo, and visit 10 high schools in Hyderabad to meet students, teachers and parents from Aug 21 to 25.

International Environment and Home to Indian Community
All HKUST faculty members have doctoral degrees and come from 40 countries and regions globally, while its students come from nearly 80 countries and regions, making the University the most international among all Hong Kong universities, with Indian students being one of the top 3 international student communities. Every year, HKUST is popular destination for Indian students. In academic year 2023-24, HKUST offered admissions to over 200 Indian students, 75% of which with scholarships.

Holistic and Innovative Pedagogy
HKUST has recently launched a novel academic framework “Major + X” for students to simultaneously choose traditional programs and emerging hot topics such as Artificial Intelligence. HKUST has also incorporated elements of the Metaverse into teaching and utilized virtual reality (VR) systems to provide concrete learning experiences, such as conducting simulated experiments on mudslides, enabling students to think critically and develop solutions creatively. HKUST is also the first university in Hong Kong to allow students to use ChatGPT. It has launched the “HKUST ChatGPT” for faculty and students since June, encouraging the use of generative AI technology in courses and establishing best practices.

Scholarship for Indian Students
HKUST offers academic scholarships for Indian students, providing full or partial tuition fee waivers that are renewable annually. Over the course of four years, students can receive up to a maximum of approximately INR7,220,000 in total. All students are automatically considered for the scholarships upon admission application submission. For more information – https://join.hkust.edu.hk/fees-and-scholarships Located at Clear Water Bay in Hong Kong, HKUST has one of the prettiest campuses in the world and is equipped with world-class research and teaching facilities.

CONTACT:
HKUST PR & Media Team
media@ust.hk

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Why green has become the theme color for China-hosted sporting events?

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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on the green sporting events that China hosts:

In the blazing summer heat, a gentle breeze will greet you as you walk into the delegation service center of the Chengdu FISU Games’ Village. However, such coolness does not come from air conditioning. Architects drew experience from China’s traditional architectural design “leng xiang,” meaning “cold alley”, and designed the hall into a semi-open passage that features two wide ends and a relatively narrow corridor in the middle. Such layout channels in natural wind which accelerates ventilation and cools down the environment. This smart design could save electricity enough for up to twenty households to live a year.

At the currently ongoing Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, there are more designs that embody the same philosophy as the cold alley. For example, in the water polo venue — the Xiangcheng Sports Center, roofs, pavements and landscaping are all designed to help gather rainfall into the underground collector, where the rainwater could be processed and reused for watering landscaping. This process can save as much as 3,000 tons of water per year. In Dong’an Lake Sports Park, a “forest” of submerged plants that are hardy and alkaline tolerant thrive at the bottom of the lake. These plants supply enough oxygen in the lake, which helps with the biodiversity in this underwater ecosystem. With better water quality and improved ecology in the lake, freshwater jellyfish, a rare animal that demands premium water bodies, were spotted in the lake.

While “green” is the theme color of these grand designs, the philosophy of low-carbon and eco-friendly are also reflected in many details: The blue and white “low-carbon magic cubes” allow people to trade in recyclable waste like empty bottles and used paper cups for “carbon credits,” which could be exchanged for gifts once a certain threshold is hit, an act that incentivizes people to lead a low-carbon life. On the bottled water provided to all the athletes and staff, a special “mark-up” area was printed on the labels, to prevent water waste resulting from people not knowing which bottles belonged to them and throwing them away.

What’s worth noting is that, the 300 or so chairs in the press release rooms of the Universiade’s Main Media Center went through a long journey — they are rented from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics MMC. This low-profile interaction of the two sporting events echoes again with the buzzwords “green” and “sustainable,” principles adhered to by China for years when hosting sporting events.

Last year, the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved 100% carbon neutrality, where all venues were powered by 100% renewable energies; during the preparation for the games, the valuable wildlife leopard cats were captured multiple times in the Alpine Skiing Center, bearing proof to the fruit of the eco-environmental protection efforts. The upcoming Asian Games will also see this green trend live on.

Hosting “green games” has become a natural undertaking for China’s event committees. Innovative technologies empower sustainable development, which guarantees the consistent application of low-carbon philosophy in day-to-day life, not just during sporting events. With sporting events as platforms, sustainable and environment-friendly facilities are in place, which encourages citizens to continue low-carbon lifestyles. A single event can spearhead a city, sometimes even a country in becoming “greener.”

As more sporting events are hosted in China under the theme of “green,” the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature is becoming the status-quo bit by bit.

China Mosaic 
http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm
Why green has become the theme color for China-hosted sporting events?
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2023-08/04/content_98502229.htm

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ServiceNow announces national skills commitment with NTUC LearningHub at new Singapore Innovation Centre – a business accelerator for bespoke GenAI roadmaps to change the way work is done

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NTUC LearningHub, VITAL, Synapxe – Singapore’s HealthTech agency, GovTech, Accenture, Fujitsu, Enable – a Fujitsu company, NCS and Tata Consultancy Services to build on momentum with ServiceNow, to skill one million individuals by 2024

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company, today announced a national skills commitment to train more than 1,000 Singaporeans in digital skills by 2024 in support of the Government’s Smart Nation agenda. This commitment supports their global program, RiseUp with ServiceNow, to skill one million people on the company’s platform by 2024.

NTUC LearningHub, VITAL Shared Services, Synapxe – Singapore’s HealthTech agency, GovTech, Accenture, Fujitsu, Enable – a Fujitsu company, NCS and Tata Consultancy Services have also committed to train employees or skill individuals on ServiceNow’s Platform in 2023, to meet digital business needs.

The announcement was made at the opening of ServiceNow’s new Innovation Centre, a digital incubation hub for Singapore enterprises to model, demo and stress-test digital roadmaps – such as GenAI, hyperautomation and low code apps – to deliver a better experience for customers and employees.

Companies can use the Innovation centre’s six purpose-built workspaces – located in Suntec, Tower Four – to build custom digital blueprints to scale their business strategies and share knowledge and best practices. The hub will also host on-demand training sessions with academia, customers and partners who’ve committed to skilling Singapore citizens.  

ServiceNow also welcomed NTUC LearningHub CEO, Jeremy Ong, ServiceNow’s newest academic skills partner in Asia.

ServiceNow and NTUC LearningHub announce Academic Partnership

NTUC LearningHub and ServiceNow have signed an Academic Partnership agreement in a national skills commitment to bring low-code digital courses to more than one thousand individuals in Singapore, through 2024. ServiceNow’s low-code citizen developer course will be the first course hosted on NTUC LearningHub and subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore – a government initiative to make skills more accessible – with intake sessions open now. 

“As NTUC LearningHub is committed to equipping the workforce with job-ready skills to remain relevant and competitive in the digital economy, we are delighted to collaborate with world-class partners like ServiceNow to offer accessible, high-quality, and industry-recognised skills training. The ServiceNow low-code citizen developer course will empower individual workers to acquire skills that are transferrable across job functions and industries. This will enable them to better value-add, by actively contributing to digital transformation and innovation within their organisations, and even as they transition into new careers,” said Mr Jeremy Ong.

ServiceNow training courses are also available to anyone in Singapore who is interested in building a digital career, with more than 600 free courses and 18-job related certification paths. Local placements are available with key partners, such as Accenture, Fujitsu, Enable – a Fujitsu company, NCS and Tata Consultancy Services in Singapore.

Singapore as the digital hub for ServiceNow in APAC

“ServiceNow’s decision to commit to training local talent and establish an Innovation Centre in Singapore reinforces our focus to accelerate Asia’s economic growth with talent and technology. We’re transforming the way Singapore enterprises build digital businesses, to deliver better ways to work,” said Wee Luen Chia, Managing Director and Area Vice President, ServiceNow Asia.

Singapore remains a key contributor to ServiceNow’s strong regional growth, as the Headquarters for the Region, following inauguration ten years ago. ServiceNow has doubled Singapore’s hundreds-strong employee base in the last two years and made dedicated investment into local data centre facilities to support regulated industries. ServiceNow customers include Singapore Airlines, Temasek Polytechnic, GovTech, M1, Scoot and Standard Chartered.

“Singapore’s highly skilled, advanced digital economy is furthering its edge; with government, industry and academia, embracing all avenues of innovation, led by local talent with the best ideas supported by the world’s best technology,” said Chia.

Singapore Innovation Centre launch partners

“The key to leading meaningful digital transformation amid the rapidly changing nature of work is developing our people. Low code skills offer tremendous opportunities for non-technical employees to find better ways to work. As part of our ‘Innovation Day Out’ initiative to continually test new solutions and grow citizen developers, we are excited to offer ServiceNow’s low code course to our officers. This will equip 20 of them with digital skills and provide valuable insights into the solution’s capabilities,” said Mr Dennis Lui, Chief Executive of VITAL, the Ministry of Finance.

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Anthology Announces AI-powered Course Building Tools, New Student Success Features in Blackboard Learn

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New progress tracking, accessibility and course building tools streamline critical processes for instructors and provide key data to unlock learner success 

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, announced a host of new features, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to help instructors create more engaging learning experiences more quickly and provide granular, easy-to-action insight on learners’ progress. The new capabilities – Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally, Holistic Student Overview, Progress Tracking, and course building tools – are key innovations aimed at improving student success and retention and are the result of significant investment in Learn product development and the user experience.

“From the beginning, our team has been building a Learning Management System that, as part of a broader Anthology ecosystem, delivers meaningful, data-informed experiences that drive student success,” said Jim Milton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Anthology. “This announcement is the next step along that journey, with features that simplify and streamline instructor processes while connecting data from the LMS and across the institution to deliver unprecedented insight.”

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI guided by Anthology’s Trustworthy AI Framework – developed in collaboration with Anthology institutions – the new course-building capabilities in Blackboard Learn are designed to provide inspiration to instructors and instructional designers as they develop their courses and allow them to create more engaging learning experiences more quickly. Seamlessly embedded into Blackboard Learn’s workflows, the tools can suggest a possible course structure aligned with its learning outcomes, generate images, suggest test questions and grading rubrics, and drive toward more authentic assessment. The capabilities are opt-in and the instructor is always in control of the content generated.

“Traditionally, the LMS has been a static environment, focused on the management of the learning process,” said JD White, Chief Product Officer at Anthology. “With these new AI-powered features, we are fundamentally changing the equation by providing an experience that can deeply inspire in the pedagogical process. It means instructors can build more engaging courses more quickly.”

In addition to the AI features, Progress Tracking delivers easy-to-action and more granular insight into how a learner is performing, engaging, and progressing in a course, empowering instructors to better understand student engagement and quickly recognise and reach out to any learner needing help. Coupled with Holistic Student Overview – a comprehensive picture of a learner’s performance – Blackboard Learn provides an unprecedented level of insight into a learner’s journey.

All institutions that use Blackboard Learn Ultra will also gain a digital content reviewing tool – Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally. The tool reviews and flags course content with accessibility issues for instructors, allowing them to quickly remediate issues like missing alternative text for images.

Anthology also launched a new digital adoption solution – Anthology Adopt powered by Pendo – to provide institutions with valuable insights and enables administrators to deploy in-app messaging to guide users on features and functionality to improve their overall experience and help drive and scale adoption.

Institutions continue to choose the powerful benefits of Blackboard Learn Ultra. The number of courses taught in Learn Ultra has increased by 50 percent since June 2022 and take-up is increasing at an accelerating pace in 2023. It has never been easier to transition to Learn Ultra with new tools such as the Ultra Adoption Toolkit and bulk course conversion. The planning, change management, and conversion tools – built in partnership with Blackboard Learn institutions, their instructors, and users – together are powering the fastest, most efficient conversion process and can also be utilised by clients migrating from other LMSs.

The AI-powered tools are scheduled to enter testing environments for Blackboard Learn Ultra clients in August and planned for production in September. The features are included for all Learn clients that choose to make them available. Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally, Progress Tracking, and Holistic Student Overview are now available to Learn Ultra institutions globally.

About Anthology

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale for education, supporting more than 150 million users in 80 countries. With a mission to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community through Anthology Intelligent Experiences™, we help learners, leaders and educators achieve their goals by offering over 60 SaaS products and services designed to advance learning. Discover more about how we are fulfilling our mission for education, business and government institutions at www.anthology.com.

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Erin Mitchell
Anthology
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