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Communicators Make Historic Strides in C-suite Impact

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Nearly half (47%) of global survey respondents now report directly to the CEO

CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cision, a global comprehensive consumer and media intelligence and communications platform, today released its 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment in partnership with PRWeek, highlighting an overall elevation of the role of strategic communicators within C-suites across the globe, with nearly half now reporting to the CEO. The sixth annual report examines the positioning of strategic communications professionals outlining feedback from 440 industry professionals across 10 countries about their performance and sentiment.


The report showcases how recent global unrest from COVID, the Great Resignation, the war in Ukraine, and racial justice movement, have accelerated the evolution of the relationship between CEOs and communication teams. Communications professionals are moving into the C-suite with nearly half (47%) now reporting to the CEO directly, a stark contrast from 2020, in which 57% reported communications was part of marketing. Despite the challenges, 58% describe themselves as “optimistic” about the position of communications in relation to the C-suite heading into 2023 in the U.S.

“The bar for strategic communications has been raised, and the industry is ready to rise to the challenge. Communications teams must be able to demonstrate their value to organizations utilizing data analysis, artificial intelligence and human expertise,” said Putney Cloos, Chief Marketing Officer of Cision.

“The numbers clearly show the C-suite not only understands and respects PR’s value as a business mover, but it actually expects communications to deliver in ways it never has before,” said Gideon Fidelzeid, Editorial Director at PRWeek. “Of course, with great accomplishments come greater challenges and responsibilities, but I’d put my money on PR and the brands they support thriving in this new era of communication.”

Additional Takeaways:

  • Global Growth: More than four times as many respondents say their teams are bigger compared to last year.
  • Bullish Budgets: Nearly 68% of respondents report budget increases from last year and nearly 67% expect increases next year.
  • Social Media: Reliance on both earned (48%) and paid (47%) segments has increased the most year on year.
  • Content Challenge: Key tasks like aligning metrics to revenue (50%), converting data into actionable insights (50%), and overreliance on media impressions (49%) are the top areas where respondents globally continue to struggle.

Read the 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment

About Cision
Cision is a comprehensive consumer and media intelligence and communications platform enabling public relations, marketing and communications professionals around the world to understand, influence and amplify their stories. As the market leader, Cision enables the next generation of leaders to strategically operate in the modern media landscape where company success is directly impacted by public opinion. Cision has offices in 24 countries through the Americas, EMEA and APAC, and offers a suite of best-in-class solutions, including PR Newswire, Brandwatch, Cision Communications Cloud® and Cision Insights. To learn more, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

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JimuMeta Successfully Launches Flagship Whale 3D Scanner on Makuake, Japan’s Biggest Crowdfunding Platform

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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 3DMakerpro, an international 3D scanning subsidiary of renowned 3D services provider, JimuMeta, launched its flagship Whale 3D Scanner on Japan’s most popular crowdfunding platform, Makuake, on January 5, 2023. The company’s funding goal was achieved within three minutes with sales reaching tens of millions of yen within the first two hours, marking a massively successful entry into the Japanese market. 3DMakerpro’s remarkable entry into the Japanese market builds on the company’s already solid reputation internationally, with a strong foundation for global success in place moving forward.

“We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters who have shown a massive interest in the project even before it started, as well as those who have anticipated our launch. To show our true appreciation for the support of our backers, we set an 88% discount which shows our dedication to our Japan market entry. In the future, we hope to bring our high-end technology to all Japanese 3D enthusiasts.” said CEO of 3DMakerpro, Ding Yong.

Studio-compatible with industry-leading software, 3DMakerpro’s flagship 3DMakerpro Whale makes scanning more efficient, easier, and with amazing quality. With its unique dual-lens scanning technology, the range of objects that can be scanned in superb detail by the Whale 3D scanner has expanded exponentially. Earphones as small as 15mm to structures as large as 2000mm can be efficiently and accurately scanned in as little as five minutes. The near-infrared and invisible light source, safe for human eyes and skin, can scan family members and pets, making it possible to convert a regular home into a fully equipped 3D photo studio.

The 3DMakerpro Whale is perfect for 3D scanning and printing hobbyists and its clear 3D imaging display is essential for e-commerce sellers. Ideal for modifying and designing, it can swiftly scan industrial spare parts with complicated forms and surfaces and generate models with a high scanning resolution of 0.02mm, creating enormous potential for applications in multiple industries. The Whale’s exceptional scanning fluency enables rapid reconstruction and clinical measurement computation, making it ideal for projects such as the 3D reconstruction of lower limbs.

One of the Whale’s most sophisticated characteristics is its incredible capability to gather comprehensive face and body data in seconds, making it highly beneficial in the healthcare field. The Whale can also be used for 3D crime scene reconstruction as the scanner accurately reproduces the color and form of items such as furniture, walls, victims, evidence markers, among many others.

About JimuMeta

Founded in 2015, JimuMeta is a leading 3D technology company, specializes in 3D modeling services and virtual space/exhibition services, along with its subsidiary brand 3DMakerpro, which focus on innovative 3D scanning devices.

For more information please visit store 3dmakerpro.com/ or connect on Facebook and Twitter.

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Aiken Group Strengthens Leadership With Two Key Appointments

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aiken Group, a global growth agency specializing in assisting global brands with their digital transformation, is pleased to announce several key appointments to its leadership team.

Jan Ong (pictured on the left) & Joshua Ooi (pictured on the right)
Jan Ong (pictured on the left) & Joshua Ooi (pictured on the right)

In October 2022, Dominic Koh was appointed as CEO of Aiken Digital Vietnam and Global Account Director. Joshua Ooi (pictured on right), who was previously Project Management Office Lead at Aiken Digital, has recently been appointed as General Manager of Aiken Digital APAC and Onyx Island. He will be reporting to Joseph Chua, CEO of Aiken Group.

Kenneth Chiew, who was previously General Manager of Aiken Digital, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Velocity 678, an integrated live commerce arm of Aiken Group. Meanwhile, Jan Ong (pictured on left) has been appointed as Business Director of Aiken Digital’s Mastercard account, reporting to Dominic Koh.

Joshua Ooi brings over 15 years of experience in developing insights-led digital campaigns and strong client relationships to his new role as General Manager. He will lead Aiken Digital’s strategic planning, business growth and talent development, and act as a thought leader in new business and client partnerships. In his previous role as Partner of Onyx Island, a digital marketing agency, Joshua played an instrumental role in leading the Business team, growing the client portfolio, and expanding the agency’s MarTech capabilities.                         

Jan Ong has been appointed as Business Director, overseeing the Mastercard account of Aiken Digital. Jan has extensive industry expertise, including experience in financial institutions and various merchant verticals (travel, retail, F&B, etc.). During her 6 years at Mastercard Advisors AP, Jan managed several projects, including the launch of Citibank Global Wallet across 14 APMEA markets to spearhead Citi’s digital transformation initiatives. She also led various test and learn initiatives in the APAC region, including complex pricing optimization for global F&B clients and A/B testing campaign offers to drive higher customer acquisition, retention, and spend.

In her new role, Jan will drive commercial and operational excellence for the Mastercard account of Aiken Digital. She will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Client Services team, and for amplifying the company’s brand equity and marketing footprint across established and new digital platforms.

Joseph Chua, CEO of Aiken Group said: “I am excited to welcome these two highly talented individuals to our ever-growing business. Joshua has proven his capabilities in his previous PMO role. His dynamic strategic history and eagerness to explore marketing innovations will elevate our positioning as a whole. Jan’s extensive consultancy experience, combined with her professional network, will be beneficial to continuing the success of our business. We believe they have the right mix of skills and expertise to strengthen our business momentum and cement relationships with key players in the agency ecosystem.”

Joshua Ooi, General Manager of Aiken Digital APAC and Onyx Island, commented: “I am honoured to take on this role and build upon our success to lead the company into its next phase of growth. We will continue to deliver inspiring work for our partners and clients, creating innovative products of substance. We are only as good as the people we have to deliver success for, so we will further hone our expertise in technological and commercial innovation to become an ecosystem architect that achieves business growth and sustainability for clients.”

Jan Ong, Business Director of Aiken Digital’s Mastercard account commented: “Having worked across APAC, I have witnessed the evolution of digital needs for brands and consumers in the payment space. There is a paradigm shift in the way consumers interact, engage, and leverage existing and new/emerging technologies in their daily lives. It will be meaningful and exciting to combine the know-how from my previous experiences and build upon Aiken’s team and capabilities to help brands/companies make a positive impact.“

Aiken Group closed 2022 on a high and is set to chart further growth in 2023. The key appointments accentuate Aiken’s strategy to solidify end-to-end business capabilities, aligned with its vision to lead a wave of innovative solutions for clients and partners.

About Aiken Group

Aiken Group is an established growth agency that focuses on developing technology solutions powered by AI to ignite a new generation of growth for companies.

Aiken Group’s services include growth consulting, experience design, system development, creative & content development, social commerce and live streaming, ecommerce and SaaS products with end-to-end integrated marketing initiatives.

Aiken has a global footprint with 17 offices worldwide in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, China, Mexico, UAE, US and UK. Founded in 2006 and head-quartered in China, Aiken serves multiple large clients such as Mastercard, Sotheby, L’Oréal and more.

For more information, kindly contact:

Ivan Kon
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HL Klemove and Sonatus Sign MOU for Collaboration on Next-Generation Automotive Architecture Technology at CES 2023

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Expected to Spur Development of Autonomous Driving Technology in Preparation for the SDV(Software Defined Vehicle) Era

LAS VEGAS and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On January 6th, HL Klemove, which specializes in autonomous driving solutions for HL Group, signed an MOU with Sonatus, a company specializing in vehicular communication & data, at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas. The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the development of next-generation automotive architecture technology, in preparation for the upcoming “Software Defined Vehicle (SDV)” era, where mobility will be software-centered. Pal-joo Yoon, Hyung-jin Kang (CEO and CTO of HL Klemove, respectively), Jeffrey Chou and John Heinlein (CEO and CMO of Sonatus, respectively), attended the signing ceremony.  

From left to right: Sung-guk Kim Director of Sale Center, HL Klemove, Hyung-jin Kang CTO, HL Klemove, Pal-joo Yoon CEO, HL Klemove, Jeffrey Chou CEO, SONATUS, John Heinlein CMO, SONATUS, Chris Yang Korea Country Manager, SONATUS
From left to right: Sung-guk Kim Director of Sale Center, HL Klemove, Hyung-jin Kang CTO, HL Klemove, Pal-joo Yoon CEO, HL Klemove, Jeffrey Chou CEO, SONATUS, John Heinlein CMO, SONATUS, Chris Yang Korea Country Manager, SONATUS

Most vehicles are equipped with ‘distributed control architectures’, where dozens of electronic controllers function individually to provide mobility solutions. In this form of architecture, application of new software is much restricted due to each controller’s hardware-related constraints and other complex interrelations. To address this problem, diverse attempts are being made to integrate multiple electronic controllers on the next-generation automotive architecture. This phenomenon can be observed in DCU(Domain Control Unit), which integrates controllers of different functions, as well as in Z-ECU(Zonal Electronic Control Unit) which integrate controllers of different zones regardless of  Functions and Zones. Building upon the successful commercialization of DCU for autonomous driving, HL Klemove, in collaboration with Sonatus, plans to accelerate the development of next-generation automotive architecture technologies, including Z-ECU.

A vast amount of data is required to operate mobility solutions. Given that, stable data communication in a vehicle is an essential requirement for controller integration—the biggest reason for HL Klemove’s partnership with Sonatus. Sonatus not only possesses a high-quality communication platform, but it also succeeded in commercialization of vehicle communication controls, such as *CCU(Central Communication Unit). The two companies plan to focus on developing next-generation integrated control platforms; a prerequisite for realizing future vehicles such as SDV(Software-Defined Vehicles).

HL Klemove’s CEO, Pal-joo Yoon said at the CES site that day, “The CCU we introduced at CES was the first output of our collaboration with Sonatus,” adding, “By building the next-generation automotive architecture, we will ensure thorough preparation is made when facing the new automotive paradigm; the SDV.”

Sonatus, located in Silicon Valley is a mobility software developer founded in 2018, with a vision to helping vehicles become “Data Centers on Wheels.” Global automakers are paying close attention to its network-based communication and data solution technologies.

About HL Klemove

HL Klemove is a leading global autonomous driving solution provider with over 2,100 patents and a proven track record. The company started anew through the merger of two companies, ADAS business unit that has spun off from HL Mando (KS 204320), the global automotive parts company, and Mando-Hella Electronics, a leader in the automotive electronic parts technology. HL Klemove offers end-to-end solution for L2+/L3 autonomous driving and plans to launch next generation autonomous driving products such as high-resolution camera and integrated domain control unit until 2025. The company serves over fifty (50) customers who are major OEMs and EV & autonomous driving vehicle start-ups, worldwide. HL Klemove currently has 3 manufacturing footprints in Songdo (Korea), Suzhou (China) and Chennai (India). The newly established corporation in Mexico will be supporting its customers in North America. In addition to the manufacturing footprints, the company is operating R&D centers globally in places such as Pangyo (Korea), Bengaluru (India), Suzhou (China) and Silicon Valley (US). HL Klemove promises safe and comfortable driving through its advanced sensors and SW algorithm, on the strength of strong electronic product capabilities. For more information, visit [www.hlklemove.com]

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Xinhua Silk Road: Cultural fair showcases digital transformation of China’s cultural industry

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BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The ongoing 18th China(Shenzhen) International Industries Fair, which showcased achievements of the digitalization strategy for cultural industry, has attracted a number of high-tech enterprises in the fields of 5G, big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence to participate in.

Photo provided to Xinhua shows visitor experiencing AI technology during the 18th China(Shenzhen) International Industries Fair
Photo provided to Xinhua shows visitor experiencing AI technology during the 18th China(Shenzhen) International Industries Fair

The 14th Five-Year Plan for Cultural Development, released in 2022, proposes that China will strengthen its innovation drive, and promote the upgrading of its industrial base and the modernization of its industrial chain in the next five years.

In fact, digitalization has become a catalyst for China’s cultural industry, and a large number of cultural resources have been revitalized with the empowerment of digital technology.

For example, Chinese internet giant Tencent and Dunhuang Academy are working together to digitize the cultural relics in the Dunhuang caves. Liu Xiaolan, Tencent’s project leader, said that digital technology will move Dunhuang cultural relics online, and people can feel the cultural charm of thousands of years in the digital caves.

Besides, virtual reality (VR) technology is playing an increasing role in the digitalization of the cultural industry. SenseTime, an artificial intelligence unicorn company, has moved Hangzhou West Lake to the AR world, visitors only need to scan the real scene with their mobile phones to open the AR navigation guide mode and experience immersive real scene navigation and virtual and real fusion navigation.

Shenzhen’s cultural industry has maintained a rapid development momentum in the past ten years, with an average annual growth rate of more than 15 percent. Creative design, animation games, digital culture and other industries have showed strong competitiveness, and more than 25 percent of cultural enterprises above the scale have the qualification of national high-tech enterprises.

According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, digital technologies such as 5G, big data, AR/VR, artificial intelligence, and ultra-high definition have been widely used in the cultural industry, new formats such as cloud exhibitions, online broadcasts, digital art, and immersive experiences have developed rapidly, and a number of digital cultural boutiques with distinctive Chinese cultural characteristics have continued to emerge.

Yuan Yuan, associate researcher of Shenzhen Research Center of Culture, Sports, Tourism, Radio & Television, said that more excellent culture will gain long-term vitality in the digital world.

See the original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/332033.html

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CCTV+: China Media Group president extends New Year greetings to global audiences

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BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — China Media Group (CMG) President Shen Haixiong has extended New Year greetings to audiences around the world as the year 2023 descends.

In the address, Shen said that the Communist Party of China successfully held its 20th National Congress in 2022, setting out the task of and pathways to advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

He said that China Media Group has served as a participant, witness and recorder of the new era.

“China Media Group did a great job of broadcasting the grand and magnificent Congress to the world,” he said.

Shen also noted the CMG’s innovative efforts in integrating arts and technology to deliver quality products.

“International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised the CMG for the unprecedented scale and success covering the Games. Programs produced by the CMG such as ‘China in the Classics’ and ‘China in Poetry and Painting’ are not only an artistic interpretation of lasting Chinese civilization, but also a continuous pursuit that contributes to the diversity of human civilizations,” he said.

The CMG hosted a number of galas, to mark occasions such as the traditional Spring Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the New Year’s Day holiday.

Shen said that the CMG has also served as a platform to bridge gaps with programs and media forums.

He said that as President Xi Jinping has emphasized on many occasions, China firmly stands on the right side of history and the side of human progress, the CMG has striven to showcase Chinese wisdom and solutions by improving its global news gathering network and through dedication to honing its capability to report on top world news events.

“We now broadcast in 68 languages, up from 44, covering of 233 countries and regions. When reporting on the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, we have abandoned prejudices, stayed true to the truth and made China’s objective and impartial stance and solutions heard by the international community,” he said.

Shen noted that the coming year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. The CMG will continue to enhance media cooperation, advance exchanges and shoulder its duty as a responsible media organization.

In closing the address, the CMG president wished everyone a happy New Year filled with health, peace and happiness.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yiZRDVJdRQ 

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CCTV+: Today’s China brims with vigor, vitality, resilience: Xi

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BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday said today’s China is a country full of vigor, vitality and resilience with dreams coming true thanks to persistent efforts of one generation after another.

Xi made the remarks while delivering an address to extend his best wishes to all the 1.4 billion Chinese people on the New Year’s Eve.

“Today’s China is a country where dreams become reality. The Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games concluded in a resounding success. Chinese winter sports athletes gave their all and achieved extraordinary results. Shenzhou-13, Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 soared into the heavens. China’s space station was fully completed and our ‘home in space’ is roving in the deep-blue sky. The people’s armed forces marked the 95th birthday and all service members are marching confidently on the great journey of building a strong military. China’s third aircraft carrier Fujian was launched. C919, China’s first large passenger aircraft, was delivered. And the Baihetan hydropower station went into full operation… None of these achievements would have been possible without the sweat and toil of the numerous Chinese people. Sparks of talent are coming together, and they are the strength of China!” he said.

“Today’s China is a country brimming with vigor and vitality. Various pilot free trade zones and the Hainan Free Trade Port are booming, innovations are gushing out in the coastal areas, development is picking up pace in the central and western regions, the momentum for revitalization is building in the northeast, and there is greater development and affluence in the border regions. The Chinese economy enjoys strong resilience, tremendous potential and great vitality. The fundamentals sustaining its long-term growth have remained strong. As long as we stay confident and strive for progress while maintaining stability, we will realize the goals we have set. On my visit to Hong Kong earlier this year, I was deeply glad to see that Hong Kong has restored order and is set to thrive again. With determined implementation of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong and Macao will surely enjoy long-term prosperity and stability,” he said.

“Today’s China is a country that keeps to its national character. In the course of 2022, we encountered various natural disasters including earthquakes, floods, droughts and wildfires, and experienced some workplace accidents. Amid those disconcerting and heartbreaking scenes, there have emerged numerous touching stories of people sticking together in face of adversity or even sacrificing their lives to help others in distress. Those heroic deeds will be forever etched in our memories. At every turn of the year, we always think of the great character of resilience that the Chinese nation has carried forward through millennia. It gives us still greater confidence as we continue our way forward,” he said.

“Today’s China is a country closely linked with the world. Over the past year, I have hosted quite a few friends, both old and new, in Beijing; I have also traveled abroad to communicate China’s propositions to the world. Changes unseen in a century are unfolding at a faster pace, and the world is not yet a tranquil place. We cherish peace and development and value friends and partners as we have always done. We stand firm on the right side of history and on the side of human progress. We work hard to contribute China’s wisdom and solutions to the cause of peace and development for all humanity,” he said.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVo0FrBjJHM

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Sangfor Named as a Representative Vendor in Gartner Market Guide for Network Detection and Response

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HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sangfor Technologies (300454.SZ), a leading global vendor of cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named as a Representative Vendor in the latest Gartner® Market Guide for Network Detection and Response (NDR).[1]

The latest Market Guide for NDR provides an updated market definition and description of NDR. According to Gartner, “Organizations rely on NDR to detect and contain postbreach activity such as ransomware, insider threats, or lateral movements. NDR complements other technologies, which trigger alerts primarily based on rules and signatures, by building heuristic models of normal network behavior and spotting anomalies.” The Market Guide also provides recommendations, market direction and analysis, and a list of nineteen Representative Vendors from across the world to help organizations looking to invest in NDR navigate the market.

“We are very honored to be named as a Representative Vendor for our NDR solution – Cyber Command,” said Kaden Zhang, President of Sangfor International Market. “Sangfor continuously strives to provide the world’s leading cybersecurity products and services to our customers. We believe this recognition from Gartner is testament to our NDR product’s outstanding ability to protect organizations from today’s most sophisticated cyber threats.”

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[1]Gartner Inc., Market Guide for Network Detection and Response, Cybersecurity Research Team, December 14, 2022

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About Sangfor Technologies

Sangfor is an APAC-based, leading global vendor specializing in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and IT Infrastructure. Founded in 2000 and publicly listed since 2018 (STOCK CODE: 300454.SZ), Sangfor employs 9,500 employees, operates 60 offices, and serves more than 100,000 customers worldwide, many of them Fortune Global 500 companies, governmental institutions, universities, and schools. Visit www.sangfor.com to learn more about Sangfor’s solutions and let Sangfor make Your Digital Transformation Simpler and Secure.

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Anglicare Leverages Ribbon and Switch Connect for Voice Consolidation and Path for Microsoft Teams Deployment

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Leading aged care provider modernizes communications systems with Ribbon’s industry-leading Session Border Controllers (SBCs)

SYDNEY, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced that leading aged care, housing and community services provider Anglicare Sydney has selected Ribbon’s Session Border Controller Software Edition Edge and Ribbon Session Border Controller 2000 to provide secure calling connectivity for its contact centre, offices and aged care/retirement living facilities in New South Wales.

“Ribbon’s solution has dramatically simplified the deployment of connectivity and security services for our new communications environment, which includes leveraging Microsoft Teams calling capabilities,” said Hamish Maple, IT Enterprise Architect, Anglicare Sydney.  “Having a modern, state of the art communications environment is a key part of our IT strategy that enables us to serve our customers, staff and volunteers more easily, consistently and comprehensively.”

Anglicare’s previous calling environment was complex, involving call centre resources and multiple PBX, SIP and ISDN technologies that had supported the business over a long period of time. The organization needed to centralize voice services and consolidate the technology environment for twenty-four major sites and its call centre as well as provide a calling solution for PSTN services that were being decommissioned on a legacy ISDN network for residential calling. The site by site deployment has allowed for seamless interoperability between old and new systems, keeping the organizations communications operational at all times.

The deployment was undertaken as part of an enterprise-wide deployment of consolidated voice services and a planned migration to Microsoft Teams for corporate services, with distribution and consulting services provided by SwitchConnect. 

“Anglicare Sydney is recognised as one of Australia’s most important community service agencies and provides critical services to community members throughout many New South Wales regions, particularly in aged care.  We are delighted to be able to play a part in helping Anglicare modernise its communications infrastructure and be a part of a highly secure and reliable communications system to connect residents, family members, staff and Anglicare’s support teams,” said Manny Christophidis, Channels Director, Asia Pacific, Ribbon Communications. 

“Switch Connect specialises in leading highly complex deployments of voice services, often with clients who are managing a complicated mix of legacy technologies, and more current cloud and Unified Communication technologies.  Working with Ribbon, we were able to help Anglicare Sydney gain a state-of-the-art communications system throughout New South Wales,” added Rowan Milne, Managing Director, Switch Connect.

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com.

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Media, think tanks urged to contribute to China-Arab community with shared future

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BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future and the responsibilities of media and think tanks:

More than 50 experts and scholars called for media and think tanks to contribute to the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future at an online seminar on Dec. 15.

The seminar was hosted by China International Communications Group (CICG) and jointly organized by its Center for Europe and Africa, China.org.cn, and Egypt’s Bayt Al-Hekma Cultural Group. 

An online seminar on the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future and the responsibilities of media and think tanks is held on Dec. 15.
An online seminar on the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future and the responsibilities of media and think tanks is held on Dec. 15.

Gao Anming, vice president of CICG, said via video link that the first China-Arab States Summit and the first China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit recently held in Riyadh represent an epoch-making milestone in the history of China-Arab relations.

Gao said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aligns with the development vision and future plans of many Arab countries. The all-round, multi-tiered and wide-ranging practical cooperation between China and Arab countries has been accelerated and upgraded under the framework of the BRI. 

Gao noted that as China-Arab relations enter a new historical stage, the two sides should adopt a higher historical perspective and a broader global vision, further leverage their advantages, map out more precise, efficient and practical paths for media and think tank exchanges and cooperation, build more platforms for cooperation and exchange, and promote mutual visits and dialogue.

Gao urged the two sides to continue to increase the frequency, scale and level of exchanges, strengthen discussions and exchanges on common topics, and make joint contributions to the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future oriented to the new era through close cooperation between media and think tanks.

Ahmed Al-Saeed, CEO of Bayt Al-Hekma Cultural Group, pointed out that China-Arab friendship and cultural exchanges date back to ancient times, with historical relations always being based on mutual respect. As the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, it is necessary for China and Arab countries to continue friendship and enhance cooperation. China has set an example for Arab countries to explore their own development path, and China also needs the support of Arab countries, he said. 

He added that think tanks and media will play a positive role in the development of China-Arab relations, consolidate mutual trust, and promote the transition from a unipolar stage to a multipolar one in a turbulent world, so as to create a future of unity rather than division.

Wu Sike, former Chinese representative to the League of Arab States and former Chinese special envoy to the Middle East, pointed out that media exchanges are an important way to promote mutual understanding between the peoples of China and Arab countries and an important bond for boosting people-to-people ties. 

In the face of profound and complex changes in the international and regional situation, Chinese and Arab media should adhere to the concepts of mutual respect, exchanges and mutual learning, solidarity and mutual assistance, understand and support each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests, strengthen solidarity and cooperation on international and regional issues, practice multilateralism in the true sense, and uphold international fairness and justice and the common interests of developing countries, he said.

Experts at the meeting agreed that over the past years, China-Arab relations have made great progress in various fields, but there remains a certain information deficit. In the process of building a China-Arab community with a shared future oriented to the new era, media and think tanks of the two sides should consciously undertake the mission and responsibility of promoting China-Arab communication and exchanges, and use their respective strengths to advance people-to-people exchanges between China and Arab countries. 

They added that media and think tanks should jointly amplify their voices to the outside world, break the distortion and smearing of China-Arab cooperation by the United States and other Western powers, remove the path of dependence on Western studies and the dualistic narrative mode, introduce the real situation of China-Arab cooperation to the world, and give a strong voice for China and the Middle East to the international public, and jointly safeguard the image and interests of developing countries to create a favorable international public opinion environment for China-Arab friendly exchanges and common development. 

They concurred that media and think tanks should strengthen exchanges and cooperation, increase mutual visits and dialogue, build more platforms for cooperation and exchanges, and pool and leverage their strength.

Based on the consensus reached among the event’s attendees, Hu Baomin, director of the Center for Europe and Africa, delivered a closing speech for the seminar. He said he hoped that both sides can take the seminar as a new starting point to advance people-to-people exchanges between China and Arab states, and make their due contributions to the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future, the common good of the two peoples, and the future development of China-Arab relations.

Media, think tanks urged to contribute to China-Arab community with shared future

http://www.china.org.cn/world/2022-12/19/content_85018362.htm 

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