LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neusoft Corporation (Neusoft, SSE:600718), an industry-leading information technology, products and solutions company for global market, attended the Consumer Electronics Show 2025 (CES) and showcased a comprehensive range of intelligent automotive products, solutions and services powered by AI and driven by data. Under the theme “Dive In”, CES 2025 highlights the rapid advancement of AI technologies and their infiltration into various industries. Having launched its intelligent solutions strategy early last year, Neusoft attracted great attention at CES, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to global cooperation in driving the digital and intelligent transformation of the automotive industry.
At the exhibition, Neusoft showcased its intelligent cockpit systems, intelligent communication terminals, global navigation, AR-HUD, as well as its full-stack, all-domain automotive software engineering services. Among the highlights of Neusoft’s display was its OneCoreGo Global In-vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 5.0. With “One Map, One Sight, and One Store” product system, this innovative solution integrates Neusoft’s years of software technology expertise, its Navigation Product Family (Global Navigation, EHP, ISA, DR), AR For Car products, and global ecosystem partners’ resources, to build a comprehensive and intelligent one-stop solution, enabling global automakers to cater to the diverse mobility demands of users worldwide and deliver exceptional in-vehicle intelligent mobility experience.
As a key technology and innovation partner of automakers in the era of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), Neusoft possesses over 30 years of experience in automotive software R&D and provides a comprehensive range of automotive products, solutions and services to automakers & tier1 suppliers for their SDV transformation. With a global R&D and delivery network centered in China, Germany, Japan, US, and Malaysia, Neusoft’s automotive products and services have been applied to 1,800+ vehicle models, across 100+ countries, serving 50+ globally renowned automakers.
Looking into the future, Neusoft will stay aligned with the latest industry trends and evolving customer demands, continuously innovate in technology and products, collaborate with global ecosystem partners, to drive the mobility experience towards a future of unparalleled connectivity and intelligence.
For more information about Neusoft, please visit www.neusoft.com.
Investments in AI surge, but challenges in data quality and cyber security readiness persists
SINGAPORE, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As ASEAN enterprises dive deeper into digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the crown jewel of technology investments. What does this mean? Well, according to the 2024/2025 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview AI has surged to the forefront as the leading investment priority. Insights from over 900 ASEAN business and technology leaders across diverse industries reveal that 75% of businesses plan significant AI investments within the next two years – a leap from just 34% in 2020.
But while the race to adopt AI is accelerating, it’s not all smooth sailing. Data quality and availability remain stubborn roadblocks, cited by nearly 78% of respondents as the biggest hurdle to unlocking AI’s potential.
It’s a complicated relationship status: while AI ambition skyrockets, the groundwork for its success is still a work in progress.
Cyber Security: Rising Threats, Growing Budget
As the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats. ASEAN governments are stepping up their game with stringent regulations, such as Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act this year and Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Act, pushing enterprises to bolster their defences.
Some of the pressures cited include Phishing and Social Engineering attacks (42.9% of respondents), followed closely by malware and ransomware, and not to mention a glaring shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent.
Yet, many businesses seem to be caught in a budgetary bind. While 25.5% of respondents believe ‘more than 15% of IT budget’ should be devoted to cyber security, only 5.9% of respondents are making such allocations.
The result? A widening gap between the security measures organisations know they need and what they’re actually implementing.
ASEAN’s Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges
Beyond AI and cyber security, the report shines a spotlight on how digital technologies are becoming key allies in addressing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
Over half of ASEAN enterprises see digital tools as essential to tackling these challenges, underlining a growing alignment between innovation and sustainability.
But hurdles remain. Legacy IT systems and organisational silos still hold back progress, with 41% of businesses identifying these as significant barriers to digital transformation.
Top Challenges in Digital Transformation
What’s Next for ASEAN Enterprises?
To keep pace with the region’s rapid digital transformation, ASEAN enterprises are also focusing on emerging technologies beyond AI, including big data analytics, Internet of Things, and robotic process automation. However, challenges in talent acquisition, data readiness, and cyber security preparedness persist.
To thrive in this ever growing landscape, enterprises need more than just cutting edge tech. They require robust strategies that balance innovation with sustainability, data governance, and cyber resilience.
Explore exclusive country-specific insights and sector analyses in the AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview 2024/2025. Stay ahead in a dynamic market—register now for your access: https://www.aibp.sg/aibp-reports-2024
About the ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview Report
Since 2016, the ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview Report has served as an insight into how digital transformation is shaping the Southeast Asia region. Each year it gathers insights from hundreds of business and technology leaders from various industries, offering valuable perspectives on trends, challenges and progress in the digital space. The survey highlights key areas like investment focus, technology adoption and challenges across countries. The ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview is a useful resource for business leaders, policy makers and innovators who want to understand the region’s digital growth and make informed choices.
About ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP)
AIBP serves as an avenue for public and private organisations in Southeast Asia to access information about enterprise growth and innovation. With a current network of over 30,000 stakeholders in Southeast Asia, AIBP continues to develop ecosystems by engaging in activities which create value-adding information for our stakeholders seeking to make transformative impacts within their organisations. For additional information about AIBP, please visit www.aibp.sg
CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WAISL is delighted to announce the launch of its Digital Twin-Powered Integrated Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC) at Hyderabad International Airport in India.
Rishi Mehta, President & CEO of WAISL Ltd
The industry-leading solution was unveiled by the Honourable Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu who praised the pioneering efforts of the Chairman and leadership of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad and their technology partners.
This is India’s first end-to-end fully integrated digital twin-powered APOC that covers the Terminal, Airside and Landside, integrating with over 40 modules and tracking more than 100 KPIs, capable of managing 40+ million passengers annually.
WAISL’s innovative APOC solution can significantly enhance the efficiency of Australian airports, reduce flight delays, and enhance passenger satisfaction. By integrating advanced technologies, the country’s airports can effectively manage large passenger volumes, optimise revenue streams, and lower operational costs, ensuring a seamless and efficient travel experience.
This deployment ushers in a new era in airport operations, offering predictive, prescriptive, and simulative insights and a comprehensive 360-degree view of the entire airport ecosystem. The solution leverages next-generation technologies like Digital Twin, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, AI/ML, video, and Data Analytics.
WAISL had identified and established a key partnership with Kloudspot using their IoT technology for this solution. More recently, WAISL partnered with AWS to further evolve this solution and take it to other airport and transport clients globally. This was launched by AWS via press releases and at their prestigious Re-invent in Las Vegas a few weeks ago.
“At WAISL, we are setting a new benchmark for airports worldwide. We don’t just innovate; we transform the boundaries of what’s possible. In the digital age, transformative impact stems not from technology alone but from its bold, strategic application to complex operational challenges,” said Rishi Mehta, President & CEO of WAISL Ltd.
WAISL’s digital solution is designed to deliver significant business advantages for airports. It delivers real-time insights and an automated plan of the day that seamlessly integrates with all systems, predicts potential disruptions, analyses trends, and continuously learns from post-operative analysis for performance optimisation.
“We want to clear the myth and quantify a real achievable business value and RoI to Airport Operators and CxOs who are in various stages of maturity with their APOC strategy. The WAISL digital APOC is one of the first to embrace Total Airport Management, Con-Ops, and IOT/AI/ML technology to drive end-to-end Digital Operations Transformation. This milestone underscores WAISL’s commitment to being a preferred digital transformation and innovation partner for airports and the larger aviation and transport industry worldwide,” said Preetham Kamesh, acting Global Chief Business Officer of WAISL Ltd.
The business value for airport operations by deploying the solution is derived by enhancing capacity with existing infrastructure, optimising non-aero revenue streams, and lowering costs through improved operational efficiency. The solution empowers airports to handle surges in demand with predictive and prescriptive analytics, ultimately delivering reductions in flight delays and boosting passenger satisfaction. It also provides a truly integrated experience that will fuel the next generation of airport operations, setting a new standard in the Australian aviation industry.
About WAISL
At WAISL, we design, implement and integrate technologies with a focus on operations and process efficiencies for airports, airlines, smart cities, energy and hospitality. Our solutions—spanning biometric systems, digital twins, integrated command and control centres, cyber security/sustainability suites, predictive data-driven insights, etc. — work together seamlessly to deliver more innovative, efficient, and intuitive experiences, elevating business outcomes.
WAISL is the primary solutions partner for Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Manohar International Airport, Goa, Bhogapuram International Airport, Kannur International Airport, and Kuwait International Airport. We manage and service 135+ million passengers and 80+ airlines, integrating and deploying 2000+ applications vendor-agnostically in highly complex technology-converging ecosystems. This excellence in managed services delivered by WAISL has enabled our partner airports to be rated amongst the best-in-class service providers by Skytrax and ACI awards.
This article was based on an interview with Mr Ramon Pinero, General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc, and Mr Jonathan Jackson, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at BlackBerry.
As digital ecosystems grow more complex, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes critical. BlackBerry, having transitioned from mobile devices to cybersecurity, is now one of the foremost companies leading the charge in safeguarding critical infrastructure, supply chains, and digital assets through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). With cyberattacks growing in sophistication, BlackBerry’s focus on prevention and vigilance sets a new standard in cyber resilience.
The Financial Impact of Cyberattacks
The cost of a cyberattack is staggering. A 2024 study from BlackBerry revealed that the average cost of a single data breach has risen to USD 4.45 million. For industries such as healthcare, finance, and energy—where attacks can disrupt critical services—the cost can soar even higher. Beyond immediate financial losses, cyberattacks can damage reputations, erode customer trust, and lead to legal penalties or regulatory fines.
In particular, ransomware attacks—one of the most prevalent threats—cost companies over USD 1.85 million per incident when factoring in downtime, recovery, and ransom payments. These costs are unsustainable for many organizations, especially smaller businesses. In the words of Ramon Pinero, General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc, “If we can prevent attacks from happening, it means that organizations don’t have to spend time and resources recovering from incidents.”
The Rise in Cyber Threats: A Call for Vigilance
BlackBerry’s Global Threat Intelligence Report highlights a surge in cyberattacks. Between April and June 2024, the company prevented 3.7 million attacks— a 53% increase from the previous quarter. Over 800,000 of these attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including the financial sector, energy grids, and healthcare. This increase undoubtedly underlines the importance of continuous vigilance across all sectors.
Prevention Through Proactive AI Solutions
Prevention should be at the core of any company, organization and city’s strategy in dealing with malicious attacks. That being the case, it’s also at the core of BlackBerry’s strategy when it comes to empowering customers. By embedding AI into its cybersecurity solutions, the company is emphasizing deterring cyberattacks before they cause damage. By acquiring Cylance, BlackBerry was able to incorporate predictive AI technology into its security systems, allowing it to proactively prevent cyberattacks instead of just reacting to them.
AI-Generated Image by Copilot of an AI Chip embedded in a system
BlackBerry’s AI-powered defence mechanisms are particularly effective in securing critical infrastructure and supply chains. According to the Global Threat Intelligence Report, the company intercepts over 11,500 unique malware hashes daily, highlighting the pace at which new cyber threats emerge.
Supply Chain Security: A Critical Weakness
One of the most significant risks today lies in the vulnerability of software supply chains. BlackBerry’s June 2024 survey on supply chain cybersecurity reveals that more than 75% of software supply chains experienced cyberattacks within the past year. These attacks often target smaller, less secure suppliers as entry points to larger organizations, causing a cascade of damage.
Of concern is that 74% of these attacks originated from third-party vendors or suppliers that organizations were either unaware of or failed to monitor. As BlackBerry’s Vice President of Product Security Christine Gadsby noted, “How a company monitors and manages cybersecurity in their software supply chain has to rely on more than just trust.” In this landscape, prevention demands heightened visibility, continuous monitoring, and regular audits of suppliers’ security postures.
The Role of Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
For organizations without dedicated cybersecurity teams, BlackBerry’s Cylance Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provides critical support. The service offers real-time monitoring and rapid response to emerging threats, ensuring that businesses, especially smaller ones, are not left vulnerable.
According to Jonathan Jackson, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at BlackBerry, “BlackBerry offers MDR because not every organization can afford a fully staffed cybersecurity team,”. MDR enables companies to utilize sophisticated threat detection tools and professional analysis, allowing them to stay ahead of cybersecurity risks even without an extensive cybersecurity outfit.
Zero Trust for Critical Infrastructure
A zero-trust approach has become essential for protecting critical infrastructure. BlackBerry’s security solutions implement zero-trust architectures, where no device, user, or system is inherently trusted. This model is crucial for sectors like healthcare, finance, and energy, where the stakes are high, and breaches could lead to widespread disruptions.
“Zero trust is especially important for critical infrastructure because of the types of data and assets involved,” Jackson emphasized. By enforcing strict authentication protocols and continuous monitoring, BlackBerry’s solutions protect critical systems from both internal and external threats.
Resilience for Smart Cities and IoT
As cities become smarter, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices into their infrastructure, they become prime targets for cyberattacks. With IoT traffic systems, smart utilities, and public services forming the backbone of modern cities, a single cyberattack could cripple entire urban centres.
Companies like BlackBerry will play a critical role in safeguarding these environments, ensuring that IoT systems are secured and cyber-resilient. “As you have more connected systems, you increase the attack surface,” Jackson explains. AI-driven threat detection and real-time monitoring are vital to ensure that smart cities remain functional despite cheap to cyber threats.
Cyber Resilience Through Prevention
As the cyber threat landscape evolves, prevention and vigilance remain the twin pillars of a robust cybersecurity strategy. Whether protecting supply chains, critical infrastructure, or smart cities, solutions like BlackBerry’s Cylance AI offer a blueprint for building resilience in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
AI-Generated Image by Copilot of A cyber resilient Kuala Lumpur
By staying proactive, monitoring vulnerabilities, and implementing zero-trust architectures, organisations can prevent breaches before they occur. As BlackBerry’s research shows, the key to true cyber resilience lies in constant vigilance and a commitment to prevention—because in today’s world, one breach could mean the difference between success and disaster.
This article was written based on an interview session with Mr Ramon Pinero, General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc and Mr Jonathan Jackson Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at BlackBerry.
Ramon Pinero General Manager BlackBerry AtHoc
Ramon Pinero is the General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc, where he oversees all aspects of the critical event management business. With more than 20 years of experience in crisis/emergency management (CEM) technologies, Ramon brings a deep understanding of both product development and customer success.
With a passion for technology and deep roots in emergency response, Ramon continues to advance BlackBerry AtHoc’s position as the market leader. He is focused on driving strategy, fostering innovation, and enabling AtHoc’s technology to make an even greater impact—helping more organizations increase their resiliency and save lives through fast, accurate communications before, during, and after critical situations.
Jonathan Jackson Senior Director, Strategic Technical Sales APAC at BlackBerry
Jonathan Jackson (JJ) is the Senior Director, Strategic Technical Sales APAC for BlackBerry. With over 20 years of experience, he helps organisations manage their cyber risk, leveraging the best of breed solutions to stop cyber attacks. JJ is a staunch advocate of protecting data and privacy and is a frequent spokesperson on cyber threat intelligence in Australia and all across APAC.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — bluesheets, a pioneer in financial data AI automation, is rebranding to fileAI, reflecting a significant evolution in its mission and services. This name change marks a strategic shift from a focus primarily on automating financial data to a broader commitment to automating all file types and business processes with flexible, agentic AI-driven workflows.
As businesses seek greater efficiency and innovation without expanding their workforce, fileAI is poised to lead the way. The company focuses on eliminating manual file processing, redefining business operations with AI-driven solutions. Its new name reflects a commitment to streamlining operations across sectors, helping organizations boost effectiveness and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
“Transitioning from bluesheets to fileAI represents more than just a name change; it embodies our dedication to revolutionizing how businesses use their data,” said Christian Schneider, CEO of fileAI. “Our advanced automation solutions streamline manual file handling and workflows, allowing teams to focus on what truly matters—building strong client relationships, empowering employees, and fostering growth and innovation. With fileAI, we lay the groundwork for effective, agent-driven business processes.”
Key Highlights:
Comprehensive File Automation: fileAI’s platform now supports automation for any file type, such as spreadsheets, PDF, images and more, significantly broadening its applicability across industries. The system is designed to understand, parse, index, tag, and enrich file data without the need for upfront data training.
Future-Ready Solutions: With a focus on agentic, AI-driven workflows, fileAI is committed to evolving its offerings to meet the dynamic needs of modern businesses.
Enhanced Business Workflows: The new capabilities aim to improve efficiency by integrating seamlessly into existing business processes (fileAI already integrates with over 200+ platforms!)
To learn more about how your business can leverage AI to automate your manual and repetitive business processes, visit file.ai.
About fileAI:
fileAI is a leading provider of AI automation solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to process any file end-to-end directly into any system without manual intervention. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, fileAI enables organizations across various sectors to unlock manpower stuck doing low-value tasks for higher value work.
This article was based on an interview with Mr Ramon Pinero, General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc, and Mr Jonathan Jackson, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at BlackBerry.
As we increasingly depend on digital systems for everyday operations, the security of our critical infrastructure faces unprecedented challenges. Cybersecurity, once a consideration largely confined to the tech sector, now plays a central role in safeguarding industries like transportation, healthcare, energy, and smart cities. BlackBerry, a company once synonymous with mobile devices, has shifted focus to become a key player in cybersecurity, integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to bolster infrastructure resilience.
Pivoting Mobile Leader to Cybersecurity Powerhouse
BlackBerry’s journey from a hardware pioneer to a cybersecurity leader was driven by recognizing a shift in the global digital landscape. Cybersecurity has evolved into an essential growth market in an interconnected world with myriad endpoints—from smartphones to autonomous vehicles and IoT sensors.
BlackBerry recognized this early and made a strategic decision to focus on software and services. “We saw an opportunity to make a strategic decision to focus on software and services in cybersecurity as a growth market,” noted Jonathan Jackson, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at BlackBerry. This shift positioned the company to lead in two critical areas: cybersecurity and embedded systems, which are crucial in protecting modern infrastructure.
AI and Machine Learning: BlackBerry’s New Arsenal
At the core of BlackBerry’s transformation is its acquisition of Cylance, an AI-driven cybersecurity firm. The integration of Cylance’s AI and machine learning capabilities has empowered BlackBerry to prevent and respond to emerging threats. The nature of AI allows for predictive security, meaning that BlackBerry’s systems can anticipate and stop attacks before they materialize.
“Cylance AI is embedded across the full security stack of BlackBerry’s portfolio today,” explained Jackson. This approach is crucial in a world where cyberattacks evolve constantly, with AI even being used by malicious actors to generate never-before-seen threats. By using AI to fight AI, BlackBerry ensures it remains a step ahead of cybercriminals, leveraging technologies like deep learning to predict and prevent threats to critical systems.
Emergence of Smart Cities and the Need to Build Cyber Resilience
As smart cities emerge worldwide, they bring with them a host of new security challenges. The interconnected nature of smart city infrastructure—where traffic systems, public services, and energy grids communicate in real time—expands the potential attack surface for cybercriminals. BlackBerry’s embedded systems, designed to secure IoT devices and smart city infrastructure, are vital in protecting these increasingly complex environments.
BlackBerry has already made significant strides in securing automotive systems, with their technology being used by 24 of the top 25 electric vehicle manufacturers. This same technology, paired with AI and machine learning, is essential in smart cities, where the attack surface is ever-growing. “As you have more connected systems, you increase the attack surface of that system,” the company pointed out. Ensuring that these systems are secure is vital to maintaining the resilience of smart cities.
As the attack surface increases, the question of cyber security incidences changes from an “if” to a “when”. This is where policies such as Zero Trust can help. However, smart cities will also benefit from the implementation of threat intelligence and managed detection and response (MDR) solutions.
Zero Trust and Critical Infrastructure
One of the cornerstones of BlackBerry’s approach to cybersecurity resilience is the zero-trust framework. As applied to critical infrastructure—whether it’s power grids, transportation systems, or hospitals—this model ensures that no entity within the system is inherently trusted. Instead, all systems, devices, and users must continuously authenticate their identity to access sensitive data or systems.
This level of scrutiny is essential in industries where the stakes are highest. Ramon Pinero, General Manager of Blackberry AtHoc emphasizes, “Zero trust is important especially for critical infrastructure because of the types of data and assets that are in critical infrastructure,”. In an era where cyberattacks can have catastrophic real-world consequences, securing every aspect of infrastructure is paramount.
Collaborating to Bridge the Skills Gap
The challenges of securing critical infrastructure are further compounded by a global skills shortage in cybersecurity. BlackBerry’s collaboration with the Malaysian government exemplifies how partnerships can help address this gap. Through the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Cyberjaya, BlackBerry is training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, with a focus on AI, smart cities, and IoT security.
The initiative aims to develop local talent capable of addressing emerging cyber threats, ensuring Malaysia’s infrastructure is both secure and future-ready. As more countries invest in smart city technologies, this collaboration model could serve as a blueprint for other regions looking to build cybersecurity resilience into their infrastructure.
The Power of Prevention
While responding to cyberattacks is critical, BlackBerry strongly emphasizes prevention. Their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, powered by Cylance’s AI, help organizations that may not have in-house security teams by offering continuous threat monitoring and proactive security measures. With the ability to predict and prevent attacks, BlackBerry’s MDR solutions ensure that businesses and critical infrastructure providers can focus on operations without worrying about constant cybersecurity threats.
AI-Generated image by Copilot of a smart city that is secured digitally
In their approach, prevention is key. “If we can prevent attacks from happening, it means that organizations don’t have to spend time and resources recovering from incidents,” Ramon further emphasized. This proactive mindset is essential in today’s world, where the consequences of a successful cyberattack on critical infrastructure can be disastrous.
A Cyber-Resilient Future
As emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and IoT continue to shape the future of infrastructure, ensuring that these systems are secure is more important than ever. BlackBerry’s strategic pivot from hardware to cybersecurity positions it as a leader in building resilient infrastructure, whether it’s in smart cities, healthcare, or automotive industries.
By focusing on prevention, embedding AI into their solutions, and addressing the cybersecurity skills gap, BlackBerry is helping organizations and governments alike secure the digital systems that power our world. In doing so, they ensure that critical infrastructure remains resilient in the face of an ever-evolving threat landscape.
This article was written based on an interview session with Mr Ramon Pinero, General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc and Mr Jonathan Jackson Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at BlackBerry.
Ramon Pinero General Manager BlackBerry AtHoc
Ramon Pinero is the General Manager of BlackBerry AtHoc, where he oversees all aspects of the critical event management business. With more than 20 years of experience in crisis/emergency management (CEM) technologies, Ramon brings a deep understanding of both product development and customer success.
With a passion for technology and deep roots in emergency response, Ramon continues to advance BlackBerry AtHoc’s position as the market leader. He is focused on driving strategy, fostering innovation, and enabling AtHoc’s technology to make an even greater impact—helping more organizations increase their resiliency and save lives through fast, accurate communications before, during, and after critical situations.
Jonathan Jackson Senior Director, Strategic Technical Sales APAC at BlackBerry
Jonathan Jackson (JJ) is the a Senior Director, Strategic Technical Sales APAC for BlackBerry. With over 20 years’ of experience, he helps organisations manage their cyber risk, leveraging the best of breed solutions to stop cyber attacks. JJ is a staunch advocate of protecting data and privacy and is a frequent spokesperson on cyber threat intelligence in Australia and all across APAC.
Strengthening SoC platforms for high-performance custom silicon with Arm Neoverse CSS technology
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SEMIFIVE, a leading design solution provider and pioneer in platform-based custom silicon, today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Arm to deliver the proven high-performance computing capabilities of Arm® Neoverse™ to SEMIFIVE’s SoC platform customers. As part of the Arm Total Design ecosystem, SEMIFIVE’s collaboration with Arm facilitates the seamless integration of Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems (CSS) into custom chips, while continuing to leverage a broad range of Arm IP, including Cortex®-A, Cortex-R, and Cortex-M CPUs, Mali™ GPUs, Ethos™ NPUs, and various system and subsystem IP.
SEMIFIVE’s Arm-based SoC platforms have empowered several AI silicon startups to develop advanced AI accelerator SoCs demonstrating the platform’s efficiency and reliability for rapid custom silicon development over the last three years. As an Arm Total Design member, SEMIFIVE is also equipped to offer even more comprehensive Arm-based solutions, bringing cutting-edge computing technology to a wider range of customers. SEMIFIVE is building on this collaboration to lead the future of computing and will showcase its advancements at the upcoming Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose later this month.
“Our platform has evolved to deliver even greater value, from the world’s most advanced tech companies to the most innovative startups, thanks to our ongoing and broader partnership with Arm,” said Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE. “We are grateful for Arm’s support and look forward to continuing to drive innovation together with the Arm Total Design ecosystem, helping our customers unlock the full potential of custom silicon.”
About SEMIFIVE
SEMIFIVE is the pioneer of platform based SoC design, working with customers to implement innovative ideas into custom silicon in the most efficient way. Our SoC platforms offer a powerful springboard for new chip designs and leverage configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated key IP pools. We offer comprehensive spec-to-system capabilities with end-to-end solutions so that custom SoCs can be realized faster, with reduced cost and risks for key applications such as data center or AI-enabled IoT. With a strong partnership with Samsung Foundry as a leading SAFETM DSP partner, as well as the larger ecosystem, SEMIFIVE provides a one-stop shop solution for any SoC design needs. For more information, please visit www.semifive.com.
BERLIN, Oct. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 14th InnoTrans took place in Berlin, Germany from September 24 to 27. The theme of the event is “The future of mobility”. At this trade fair, with a focus on digital and intelligent transformation trends in rail transportation, Huawei showcased innovative applications of FRMCS(Future Railway Mobile Communication System), AI, cloud computing, IoT, and other cutting-edge technologies in the rail industry.
Railway, as a complex and huge system that always puts safety first, needs a unified digital and intelligent foundation alongside an industry ecosystem that consists of partners specializing in diverse domains to go digital and intelligent.
Jacky Wang, Vice President of Smart Transportation BU, Huawei, said that the global rail transportation industry is striding toward an era of broadband, cloud, and intelligence. “Aligning with this trend, Huawei has launched a One Cloud, One Network, Multi-Hub Solution to help the railway industry address challenges in network bandwidth, information system integration, and digital and intelligent transformation.”
Leveraging large models, AI, big data, and intelligent algorithms, this solution promotes intelligent upgrades across a wide range of professional domains, including train operation, locomotive, rolling stock. The goal is to help customers build safe, efficient, and green integrated transportation hubs, improving overall railway transportation quality and efficiency.
Jacky Wang emphasized that the reliable FRMCS features high bandwidth, wide coverage, and low latency, and is crucial for implementing broadband across rail transportation. He went on to explain that migrating services to the cloud is becoming increasingly popular as it allows for centralized use of IT resources and unified O&M, which can reduce investment costs.
“Big data and AI technologies tailored to specific scenarios will enhance the value of data, bolster service security, and increase efficiency in production management,” said Jacky Wang.
Currently, the solution has been deployed in various service scenarios like intelligent freight train inspection, intelligent scheduling in EMU depots, and smart railway perimeter detection, resulting in substantial benefits. Huawei’s scenario-specific solutions and partners are going global, too. They are continuously addressing the challenges faced by railway customers and generating value for the industry.
Up to now, Huawei has served more than 300 urban rail lines across 70 cities and more than 180,000 km of railways worldwide.
HONG KONG, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Domain Holdings Limited (“Digital Domain”, stock code: 547), a global leader in visual effects and transformative experiences, recognized for nearly two decades of pioneering work in the virtual human space, today announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to migrate its Autonomous Virtual Human (AVH) technology to the cloud. This collaboration, leveraging AWS’s advanced cloud infrastructure and generative AI and machine learning (ML) services, aims to propel the evolution and global reach of Digital Domain’s AVH technology and expand its use for multiple industries, including entertainment, gaming, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial applications.
As the innovator behind Zoey, the groundbreaking virtual human introduced in 2022, this collaboration marks a significant milestone for Digital Domain. AWS’s cloud services, particularly Amazon Bedrock, provide the necessary adaptability to drive AVH’s growth. With its high-performing foundation models, Amazon Bedrock significantly enhances virtual humans’ capabilities in real-time interactions. Additionally, Digital Domain is using Amazon Polly to help enhance voice outputs, and is considering using Amazon Rekognition for facial recognition and video-based services. AWS’s robust security and compliance features will safeguard Digital Domain’s data, reinforcing the integrity and scalability of the AVH platform. Through a successful partnership with Slalom, a leading technology consulting firm, Digital Domain has efficiently transitioned all AVH workloads to AWS in just nine months, enabling the company to scale AVH technology to meet the burgeoning global demand for real-time, AI-powered customer interactions.
By leveraging AWS’s cloud infrastructure, Digital Domain will unlock the flexibility, efficiency, and performance necessary to expand AVH capabilities. This scalability not only ensures a promising future for AVH technology but also opens up a world of exciting possibilities for its growth. By moving to the cloud, Digital Domain can offer AVH technology with greater speed, reliability, and cost efficiency, allowing clients in hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, and other business sectors to integrate these advanced digital humans into their operations seamlessly. This global accessibility means businesses worldwide can harness AVH technology to deliver personalized, real-time interactions at scale, enhancing customer service, boosting engagement, and elevating brand experiences. Whether it’s offering virtual concierge services, interactive customer support, or immersive storytelling, businesses can now more easily tap into this potent technology, adapting it to their unique needs and enhancing their operations.
“This collaboration with AWS marks a significant milestone for Digital Domain and our ambitions in virtual human technology,” said Daniel Seah, CEO of Digital Domain. “By migrating our Autonomous Virtual Human technology to the cloud, we are not only enhancing its scalability and performance but also expanding its accessibility to a global audience. AWS’s involvement is instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, enabling us to create even more immersive and interactive experiences for our clients and their audiences. This collaboration will also allow us to establish new industry standards in the hospitality and travel sectors worldwide with our partnership with Plaza Premium Group, one of the largest independently run pay-in lounge operations in airports globally.”
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Digital Domain in this transformative journey to the cloud,” said Samira Bakhtiar, General Manager of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports at AWS. “As virtual humans play a larger role across industries to engage directly with customers, Digital Domain is ensuring that everyone has access to its visionary AVH technology by combining it with the most secure, extensive, and reliable global cloud infrastructure, as well as AWS’s generative AI and ML services. We look forward to working with Digital Domain to further expand AVH’s capabilities and bring virtual humans to more AWS customers.”
Digital Domain’s AVH technology represents a leap forward in creating lifelike virtual humans capable of real-time interaction. Through this collaboration with AWS and the use of advanced AI and ML tools, Digital Domain is set to redefine the standards of virtual human experiences, unlocking new possibilities in storytelling, customer engagement, and interactive entertainment.
Digital Domain is a pioneer in creating transportive experiences. Over the past 30 years, Digital Domain has grown to lead the visual effects industry, expanding the arm of virtual humans and visualization globally. Digital Domain’s rich legacy comprises hundreds of feature films and episodes, thousands of advertisements, game cinematics, and experimental immersive experiences. A creative force in cutting-edge technologies, Digital Domain has brought exceptional artistry to Academy Award-winning blockbusters of Titanic, What Dreams May Come, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Marvel Cinematic Universe titles crushed all-time worldwide box office, such as the Avengers franchise, and Stranger Things made a splash with Season IV.
Digital Domain stands as a trailblazer, achieving the remarkable distinction of being the first independent visual effects studio. Since 2016, the company has charted a pioneering course into the realms of virtual reality technology and artificial intelligence, revolutionizing the creation of emotionally expressive and photorealistic virtual humans in real-time.
Digital Domain is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 547) and is headquartered in Hong Kong. Digital Domain maintains operations in multiple cities including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Beijing, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and more. For more information, visit the official website – www.digitaldomain.com.
For more information about Digital Domain’s AVH technology and its collaboration with AWS, please visit www.digitaldomain.com.
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 24, 2024, Huawei announced that it has been peer-recognized a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice in the Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure thanks to its Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings. This marks the fifth year in a row that Huawei has received this distinction. Notably, Huawei receives Customers’ Choice distinctions in four of the six customer segments: Midsize Enterprise (50M – 1B USD); Public Sector, Government and Education; Asia/Pacific; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Huawei peer-recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
As of June 30, 2024, customers across diverse sectors — including manufacturing, IT services, education, and telecommunication — have reviewed Huawei’s complete Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings on the Gartner Peer Insights platform. We believe their impressive feedback showed global recognition of Huawei from the industry influence, deployment scales, and mature commercial use perspectives.
“We’re thrilled to be named a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure again,” said Shawn Zhao, President of Huawei’s Campus Network Domain. “Recently, Huawei launched the newly upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Campus that takes wireless, application, and O&M experience to new levels with AI technologies, ultimately accelerating the digital transformation of enterprises.”
Looking ahead, Huawei will further innovate Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings from wireless, application, and O&M experience upgrade perspectives, helping all industries stride to the future of experience-centric intelligent campus networks.
Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, Peer Contributors, 12 September 2024
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