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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.

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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.

About ServiceNow  

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) makes the world work better for everyone. Our cloud-based platform and solutions help digitize and unify organizations so that they can find smarter, faster, better ways to make work flow. So employees and customers can be more connected, more innovative, and more agile. And we can all create the future we imagine. The world works with ServiceNow™. For more information, visit: www.servicenow.com. 

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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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Anthology
Erin.Mitchell@anthology.com 

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China Daily: Fengtai employs host of methods to find and retain talent

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BEIJING, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A talent acquisition campaign in Fengtai, one of Beijing’s six core districts, was launched in July, accompanied with a series of events such as a talent conference held on Monday.

The Lize Financial Business District in Fengtai district
The Lize Financial Business District in Fengtai district

August and September will see more activities featuring Fengtai interns, campus open days and alumni return days. A group of support facilities such as a youth entrepreneurship salon and youth entrepreneurship and employment service station will be rolled out.

Prior to this, some introducing activities have been ongoing, such as the “Students Returning Home” WeChat app and the opening of the “Students Returning Home” hotline, as well as the unveiling of 90 talent stations.

In recent days, people can see posters of “Welcome students back to Fengtai” on the streets of Beijing. At some bus stops, promotional videos are playing on electronic screens, which show the longing for talent and development in the district.

Faced with an accelerating pace of technological revolution and industrial transformation, economic and social development has a greater desire for talents than before. How to retain talents has become an important aspect for Fengtai to achieve high-quality development.

At the talent conference, 49 talent teams and 30 special talent teams were selected for the Fengze Plan. They will be given support in terms of career development, personal growth and social security service.

The selected talents come from various industries, including the four leading industries of finance, technology, culture and commerce in Fengtai district, as well as important public services such as education and medical care.

Ning Yupeng, head of Beijing Zhyu Technologies, has been involved in the field of commercial cryptography and internet of things-supported technologies for many years. The company officially settled in Fengtai in early 2021.

“I was attracted by the industrial structure and industrial clustering in Fengtai,” Ning said. For him, being selected for the Fengze Plan is not only an incentive but a validation of his decision to move the company to Fengtai.

The company is located in Lize Financial Business District, which is regarded as the capital’s second financial district. As of June 25, the number of settled enterprises in Lize reached 1,048. Financial and technology enterprises account for more than 70 percent of the total.

Ning learned that several enterprises in the field of commercial cryptography had settled here before his move and the industry has shown a trend of concentration. Moving the company here would make it easier for cooperation and the company’s growth.

“The policies of talent and tax rebates in Fengtai are particularly attractive. These industrial policies give companies more confidence in recruitment, employment and retention,” Ning said. He added that Fengtai’s investment promotion policies were inspiring and he could feel the pragmatic working style of government departments.

Creating value for young talents

As one of the series of activities under the campaign, on July 4, Fengtai district opened 90 talent stations, which provide services such as policy consultation, conference and exhibition space, leisure and entertainment, and business negotiations for enterprises and talents.

On the opening day, the station located in Zhongguancun Fengtai Science Park received the first group of students for a visit. With spacious and comfortable negotiation venues and rich and detailed policy displays, companies and talents in the park can make appointments to use the multifunctional conference area and guest lounge for negotiations.

This talent station is located centrally, making it convenient for companies in the park. The spacious area, expanding more than 1,000 square meters, has abundant natural light. The bright color scheme creates a relaxed atmosphere, which is suitable for business negotiations.

On July 3, the “Students Returning Home” mini-app was launched on WeChat. It collects talent’s needs such as recruitment, internships, housing, cooperation and investment. It integrates platforms for industry project cooperation, innovative entrepreneurship and investment matching, and the student volunteer service.

This year, the number of college graduates in China reached a record high of 11.58 million, raising the issue of graduate employment. During the graduation season, Fengtai district will organize innovative online and offline recruitment activities such as a “job fair night market and “livestreaming job introduction” to provide better services.

Fengtai district has signed cooperation agreements with eight universities — including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University — and six enterprises to establish innovation and practice bases, and cooperated with experts from nine key educational institutions to provide guidance for students.

In recent years, Fengtai district has provided comfortable and affordable housing for various talents through means such as guaranteed rental housing. Currently, more than 1,900 sets of housing have been allocated to key enterprises in the district.

Earlier this year, Fengtai district launched its first pilot housing project for new graduates. The complex has well-equipped facilities including a gym, communal kitchen, meeting room and reading area, meeting the needs of young people.

For foreign talents working in China, Fengtai district has designated a window in the government service center to provide an exclusive one-stop service point.

In April, Beijing Fengtai International Talent Development Group was established in the district. The group operates in a market-oriented manner and collaborates with government, institutions and enterprises to jointly promote talent policies.

Sun Yingqi, a graduate of Peking University, works in Fengtai. In her opinion, Fengtai is a place that encourages and protects innovation, and is full of vitality and energy.

After graduating from Renmin University of China, Liu Yingran came to work in Fengtai. She said that choosing Fengtai means she can integrate her dreams into the development layout of the region.

Contact （8610）63397070 to learn more about “Students Returning Home”.

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Lunit’s AI-Powered Lung Cancer Screening Solution Significantly Affects Radiologists’ Diagnostic Determination – Published in Radiology

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– Recent study conducted by Seoul National University Hospital provides strong evidence that high-accuracy AI model improves radiologists’ chest X-ray analysis performance

SEOUL, South Korea, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Findings from a recent study demonstrate that medical AI solutions with only high diagnostic accuracy can significantly improve the reading performance of radiologists.

Lunit's chest X-ray AI analysis solution 'Lunit INSIGHT CXR'
Lunit’s chest X-ray AI analysis solution ‘Lunit INSIGHT CXR’

Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a global provider of AI-powered cancer diagnostics solutions, today announced the publication of a study exploring the impact of medical AI solutions’ accuracy on radiologists’ diagnostic determination. The study, conducted by Seoul National University Hospital from December 2015 to February 2021, was recently published in ‘Radiology,’ a renowned peer-reviewed journal in medical imaging.

The study involved a cohort of 30 doctors, including 20 board-certified radiologists with 5 to 18 years of expertise and 10 radiology residents with 2 to 3 years of training. A total of 120 retrospectively collected chest radiographs were assessed, with 60 obtained from patients with lung cancer and the remaining 60 showing no abnormalities.

During the first session, the 30 readers were divided into two groups and analyzed 120 chest X-rays each without the assistance of AI. In the subsequent session, each group reinterpreted the images with the aid of either a high-accuracy or low-accuracy AI model.

The high-accuracy AI model utilized in the study was Lunit INSIGHT CXR, Lunit’s commercially available AI solution for chest X-ray analysis. In contrast, the low-accuracy model was trained using only 10% of the data available to Lunit INSIGHT CXR. The AUROC (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve), a commonly used metric for diagnostic accuracy, of Lunit INSIGHT CXR was 0.88, while the low-accuracy AI model only reached 0.77.

The study revealed that using the higher-accuracy AI model, Lunit INSIGHT CXR, significantly improved radiologists’ performance. The AUROC was remarkably advanced from 0.77 to 0.82 when assisted by the high-accuracy AI model.

Conversely, the radiologists from the other group did not experience any performance improvement when utilizing the low-accuracy AI model, as the AUROC remained at 0.75. Moreover, the group that employed the high-accuracy AI model demonstrated a higher susceptibility to AI suggestions. The radiologists accepted 67% of AI recommendations that contradicted the initial reading results, compared to 59% acceptance of the group that utilized the low-accuracy AI model.

Moreover, the study findings highlighted that factors such as radiologists’ individual expertise, experience with AI, or attitudes toward AI had negligible impact on their reading performance in the second session. Instead, the accuracy of the AI model and the radiologists’ initial diagnostic accuracy emerged as the primary determinant shaping the final diagnostic determination.

These findings underscore the significance of the AI model’s performance when radiologists use AI as a second reader. Furthermore, the study demonstrates how such AI assistance can increase radiologists’ susceptibility to AI suggestions, ultimately contributing to more accurate diagnoses.

“The study backs that irrespective of radiologists’ individual characteristics, the utilization of high-performance AI significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy and fosters a greater acceptance of AI within medical practices,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “At Lunit, we are committed to developing AI-powered solutions that not only improve patient outcomes but also augment the expertise of healthcare professionals. This publication is a testament to our dedication to advancing the field of cancer diagnostics through cutting-edge technology.”

Radiology, owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), is a prestigious publication with a distinguished Impact Factor of 29.146, making it the number one ranked journal in the field of medical imaging.

About Lunit

Lunit is a deep learning-based medical AI company on a mission to conquer cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Our focus is on developing AI solutions for precision diagnostics and therapeutics, ensuring the right diagnosis, and treatment, at the right cost for each patient. Lunit focuses on developing advanced medical image analytics and AI-based biomarkers via cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 2013, Lunit has been acknowledged around the world for its advanced, state-of-the-art technology and its application in medical images. Its technology has been recognized at international AI competitions surpassing giants like Google, IBM, and Microsoft. As a medical AI company grounded on clinical evidence, the company’s findings are presented in major peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and JAMA Network Open, and global conferences including ASCO and AACR.

After receiving FDA clearance and the CE Mark, our flagship products, Lunit INSIGHT CXR and Lunit INSIGHT MMG, are clinically used in approximately 2,000 hospitals and medical institutions across 40+ countries. Lunit is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea with offices and representatives worldwide.

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Armer Board Introduces the Armer A1 55 4K UHD Interactive Smart Whiteboard

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NEW YORK, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Armer Board Introduces the Armer A1 55″ 4K UHD Interactive Smart Whiteboard Touch Screen Display, Armer Smart Board Interactive Whiteboard for Workspace, Classroom and Home Office.

Armer A1 55” 4K UHD Touch Screen Interactive Board
Introducing our state-of-the-art 55-inch 4K Ultra HD touch screen. This cutting-edge display offers unparalleled picture quality with its 3840 x 2160 4K Ultra HD resolution, ensuring vivid representation of every detail. With a wide color gamut of 1.07 billion colors (10-bit), the screen delivers rich and lifelike visual effects. Experience ultimate visual clarity and stunning image quality with us. It is ideal for various applications, including remote presentations, interactive learning, and immersive entertainment.

Wireless Projection
Our wireless projection feature is designed to enhance collaboration and convenience. With this functionality, you can effortlessly wirelessly project content across multiple devices. Whether you’re in a meeting, classroom, or any collaborative environment, screen sharing has never been easier. Our screen sharing supports bi-directional control, allowing participants to interact with the projected content using their own devices. With our wireless projection feature, you can easily share and control content, creating a dynamic interactive environment. Embrace the power of wireless connectivity and revolutionize your collaboration.

Smart Whiteboard Writing Functionality
Our smart whiteboard offers a variety of convenient writing features. Firstly, it supports dual-color writing, allowing you to quickly switch between different colored strokes on the whiteboard. Additionally, the quick erase function enables you to easily erase unwanted content. Our smart whiteboard also provides the convenience of file quick transfer and QR code takeaways. You can quickly transfer files by directly sending relevant materials to participants, eliminating the hassle of file sharing processes. By scanning QR codes, attendees can easily take meeting notes back to their personal devices for easy reference and sharing. Furthermore, our smart whiteboard supports smart gestures, shapes, and table functions, making meeting discussions more intuitive. With simple gestures, you can quickly perform operations such as zooming, moving, and rotating, making content presentation more flexible. The graphics and table tools make data and information presentations clearer and easier to understand, providing visual assistance for meetings.

Support Multiple Interface Connection
VGA, USB2.0, USB3.0, HDMI, Touch, RJ45, RS232, and Audio interfaces are supported.

Armer Whiteboard also offers more features:
Annotation and Writing: Annotate and mark content during presentations and save and share annotated content.
File Quick Transfer: Quickly upload images, videos, and files by scanning QR codes, without the need to download or install any software, for added convenience.
Sticky Notes: Edit and publish notes on your mobile device by scanning QR codes.
Nine-Screen Simultaneous Casting: Supports simultaneous casting and operation from nine devices, allowing for file presentations and solutions.

About Armer Board
Armer Smart Whiteboard is an interactive whiteboard that integrates digital and electronic capabilities. It is widely used in classroom teaching, office meetings, remote collaboration, home entertainment, supermarket advertising, and more. It supports powerful functions such as projectors, tablets, whiteboards, and televisions.

Armer Board has always attached great importance to the guarantee of quality and safety. Provide a 60-day return and 1-year warranty policy on all smart whiteboards sold. According to customer feedback, this is the driving force and vision for our enterprise to keep moving forward.

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