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Tencent Cloud Signs Agreement with Japanese Beauty Company Premier Anti-Aging to Bolster Smart Retail Strategy

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Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen the company’s cross-border sales in mainland Chinese market

HONG KONG, April 26, 2021 — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Premier Anti-Aging Co. Ltd., a Japanese cosmetics company, for the use of Tencent Cloud’s resources and technologies as well as to leverage Tencent’s huge and unique ecosystem in pushing forward the brand’s smart retail strategy and to help expand the sales of beauty products in the mainland Chinese market.

The MoU, signed by Kiyoshi Matsuura, Director and CEO of Premier Anti-Aging, and Zhao Jiannan, Managing Director of Tencent Cloud for Northeast Asia, signifies the agreement between the two parties to explore the utilization of Tencent Cloud services and solutions, supported by the comprehensive Weixin ecosystem. These include the opening and operation of a Weixin Official Account and Mini Program; the use of big data and cloud technology to understand Chinese consumer habits and preference; and the establishment of an interaction platform to recommend appropriate content to consumers in order to improve marketing efficiency. The collaboration will allow Premier Anti-Aging to connect and engage Chinese customers via the popular, daily communication and social services in Chinese mainland, putting the brand’s smart retail strategies in action and maximizing the brand’s potential in reaching more cosmetics users in the mainland.

Japanese cosmetics and skincare products are emerging in China as sought-after commodities: While a phenomenal growth of Japanese cosmetics brands during the Double 11 Shopping Festival in 2020 was observed, Japan has already become one of the major players in China’s imported beauty. Japan’s exports to China have also hit a record high for six consecutive years, with sales accounting for more than 70 percent according to the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association, proving that Japanese beauty brands are breaking into the mainstream and gaining popularity in the Chinese market.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President, Tencent Cloud International, who stood as witness in the signing of the MoU, said, "Leveraging our expertise and experience with Chinese consumers, Tencent Cloud is glad to be providing our state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive data services to boost the already strong sales performance and brand recognition of Premier Anti-Aging in Chinese mainland, and bring its products to more Chinese consumers. Tencent Cloud looks forward to helping the brand expand its horizons, specifically with its beauty and cosmetic products, in the Chinese market."

Kiyoshi Matsuura, Director and CEO, Premier Anti-Aging, said, "Since 2009, we have been developing our cosmetics business to enrich people’s lives through anti-aging skin care products. We have recently been receiving more and more interest from overseas customers, and we look forward to fully expanding into overseas markets, such as China. Through the help of our collaboration with Tencent Cloud, we are setting our sights on serving the cosmetics needs of Chinese consumers via reliable, safe and secure technology."

Tencent Cloud is a secure, reliable and high-performance public cloud service provider that integrates Tencent’s infrastructure-building capabilities with the advantages of its massive user platform and ecosystem. Tencent Cloud provides global access and a rich array of services to governments and organizations that need advanced infrastructure and a resilient environment, such as those in the online games, live broadcast, and financial services sectors.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud is Tencent’s cloud services brand, providing industry-leading cloud products and services to organizations and enterprises across the world. Leveraging its robust data center infrastructures around the world, Tencent integrates cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, Internet of Things, security and other advanced technologies with smart enterprise scenarios. At the same time, we provide a holistic smart enterprise solution for sectors including finance, education, healthcare, retail, industry, transport, energy and radio & television.

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Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma Form a Partnership to Develop VR Digital Therapeutics for Depression

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TOKYO, April 23, 2021 — Jolly Good Inc. ("Jolly Good") and Teijin Pharma Ltd. ("Teijin Pharma") have signed a business partnership agreement to develop VR digital therapeutics ("VR DTx") for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Together, they will promote the development of VR DTx for depression, aiming for PMDA regulatory approval.  

Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma Form a Partnership to Develop VR Digital Therapeutics for Depression
Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma Form a Partnership to Develop VR Digital Therapeutics for Depression

Background of this agreement

This all started when Jolly Good won "Home Healthcare Award" in a program held by Teijin in Dec., 2020. Focusing of Jolly Good’s development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy VR ("CBT VR") for psychiatric disorders, this partnership will leverage Jolly Good’s VR technology and Teijin Pharma’s expertise in knowledge and strategic skills. They have agreed that they can support healthcare workers as well as improving the quality of life of patients.

From now on, Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma will continue to develop the system and perform clinical trials to register for PMDA regulatory approval.

About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ("CBT") is a psychotherapy supporting patients to change their thoughts and behaviors by talking to a therapist. This therapy is based on the theory that your cognition on how you perceive things affects your mental and behavior pattern. CBT has been used as one of the options for non-medical treatment. 

Our developing CBT VR for depression will be used as a supplement to the actual face-to-face therapy, supporting parts such as emotional behavior or bias of perspective. Not only will it improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but it will also lessen the burden of both healthcare workers and patients.

What is a DTx division (https://vrdtx.com/en)

Jolly Good established "DTx division" in April this year, consisting of psychiatrist, regulatory specialists, and business producers familiar with VR training for people with developmental disorders. This division will focus on developing the fundamental system of digital therapeutics using VR.

DTx division will expand their pipeline to other psychiatric diseases and lifestyle diseases using the fundamental system of VR DTx. 

About Jolly Good Inc. (https://jollygood.co.jp/)

Jolly Good is a medical technology company that develops high-precision VR solutions and AI-based medical and welfare services that analyze user behavior in the VR space. Using technologies such as VR and AI, the company is accelerating human growth and social rehabilitation in medical education, support for persons with disabilities, treatment of mental illness, and so on, as well as developing services to support the evolution of medical care and finding purposes in life, in collaboration with various research institutions and companies.

About the Teijin Group

Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the fields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers and products converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical, corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brand statement "Human Chemistry, Human Solutions," Teijin aims to be a company that supports the society of the future. The group comprises more than 170 companies and employs some 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated sales of JPY 853.7 billion (USD 8.0 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,004.2 billion (USD 9.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2020.

Please visit www.teijin.com

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HKBN and HOME+ Join Forces to Deliver Breakthrough Shopping Rewards to 5G Mobile Services Customers

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HONG KONG, April 23, 2021 — HKBN Group ("HKBN") and HOME+ are thrilled to spoil HKBN’s 5G mobile services customers with up to HK$2,800 in online shopping e-coupons. By subscribing to HKBN’s brand new 5G mobile plans, customers will enjoy not just blazing speed of a quality 5G network but also free HOME+ e-cash coupons, allowing them to experience the convenience and quality products at HOME+. An HKBN’s latest unlimited data 5G mobile plans (first 20GB at 5G speeds, unlimited 4.5G thereafter) starts at just HK$298*.

 

One-stop e-shopping platform HOME+ is jointly operated by HKBN with leaders of multiple industries. HKBN enjoys a unique market edge with HOME+, bringing wave after wave of exciting offers to its 1 million residential customers, penetrating 1/3 of all Hong Kong households, and over 100,000 corporate customers.

Ben Yeung, Co-Owner & Chief Commercial Officer – Business Development & Partnership of HKBN said, "Offering market-disruptive packages is part of our DNA that sustains HKBN’s pioneering status.  Our debut of high calibre 5G services for personal and corporate customers, bundled with generous HOME+ e-cash coupon giveaways, is a breakthrough value combination for the market."

June Lam, CEO of HOME+ , said, "We help businesses do more business on our rapidly growing e-shopping platform by not charging merchants fixed slotting fees or annual fees, allowing them to extend their marketing reach at far lower costs. We’re pleased to work with HKBN to offer its 5G users HOME+ e-cash coupons, which they can use to shop over 10,000 products on HOME+. In addition, we offer an extensive range of latest 5G smartphones at very attractive prices."

Customers of HKBN’s 5G mobile services will be able to access 3 Hong Kong’s strongest 5G network enjoying a blazing fast speeds and ultra-low latency 5G experience. To date, 3 Hong Kong boasts 5G coverage of 99%^ including over 600 indoor and outdoor premises and facilities across Hong Kong, like major transportation systems, shopping malls, skyscrapers, hospital complexes, hotels and university campuses and more.

Brand New HKBN 5G Mobile Services Plans

Unlimited Data* Plans

Basic Plans

Monthly fee*

HK$298

HK$338

HK$238

HK$278

Non existing
selected HKBN residential customers

Additional HK$10

Data speed

5G

Local data

20GB

30GB

20GB

30GB

Local data
speed thereafter

 

Unlimited local data* at 4.5G speeds
upon reaching the above 5G local
data limit

 

 

Top-up local 5G data at
HK$388/100GB or HK$30/5GB

 

Contract period

24 months

Admin fee

HK$18

Bonus rewards

HK$2,000

e-cash coupons

for e-shopping platform HOME+

HK$2,400

e-cash coupons

for e-shopping platform HOME+

HK$600

e-cash
coupons

for e-shopping platform
HOME+

HK$800

e-cash
coupons

for e-
shopping platform
HOME+

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Free 6-mth HKBN SAFE cybersecurity solution (3 Devices)

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Free 12-mth myTV Super Box (Alpha Pack)

 

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Free 12-day Travel Pocket Wi-Fi

HKBN’s 5G mobile services will allow its customers, especially users of flagship devices, to experience downloading a 1GB file in 10 seconds — 10 times faster than 4G. This opens up not just infinite entertainment possibilities but a whole new paradigm of business efficiency and applications for enterprises. For a limited time, residential customers signing up for HKBN’s 5G mobile services plans will enjoy HK1,300 discount off Samsung Galaxy S21 5G series handsets. For more details about HKBN’s mobile services, please visit:
 https://www.hkbn.net/personal/mobile/en/select-plan/5G  

Brand new 5G services plans are also available for HKBN Enterprise Solutions customers. Please call the hotline 128 1111 for details. 

* Applicable for existing selected residential customers. Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to the Fair Usage Policy (C).

^ Based on 3HK’s test results in relation to 3HK’s 5G network and population distribution of Hong Kong conducted in January 2021.

About HKBN Group

HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group"), headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Asian markets like Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, is a leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider. Through three core brands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, HKBN Enterprise Solutions and HKBN JOS, the Group offers comprehensive one-stop Information and Communications Technology ("ICT") solutions that include broadband, data connectivity, cloud and data centre, managed Wi-Fi, business continuity services, system integration, cybersecurity, mobile services, roaming solutions, digital solutions, voice and collaboration, stationery and supplies that are cumulative to our one-stop-shop offering of Transformation as a Service (TaaS) and OTT entertainment. HKBN’s tri-carrier fibre infrastructure in Hong Kong covers over 2.4 million residential homes and over 7,400 commercial buildings and facilities. Committed to creating a lasting positive impact to wherever it operates, HKBN embraces a Core Purpose to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live". The Group is managed by hundreds of Co-Owners (supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who invested their savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd. For more information about HKBN, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

About HOME+

HOME+ is a brand-new online shopping platform jointly supported by Hong Kong’s leading businesses, including HKBN, Dah Chong Hong, Kerry Logistics and more. HOME+ brings merchants of all types and sizes under a shared economy platform, enabling them to share resources and strengths and forge fruitful partnerships. HOME+ brings a "plus" to modern home living with a diverse range of quality merchandise covering wholesome foods, in-the-trend appliances, health supplements, personal care goods, and many more. Shop now at: home-plus.hk

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CASETiFY And Epic Games Partner To Launch Fortnite Tech Accessory Collection

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HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2021 — CASETiFY today announced a new partnership with Epic Games to create a range of Fortnite-inspired tech accessories. Gamers and fans alike can now sign up for the virtual waitlist at www.casetify.com/fortnite ahead of its launch, May 6.

CASETiFY And Epic Games Partner To Launch Fortnite Tech Accessory Collection
CASETiFY And Epic Games Partner To Launch Fortnite Tech Accessory Collection

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The new Fortnite branded collection includes a variety of products featuring the game’s recognizable characters and icons on CASETiFY’s drop-proof accessories. The line-up gives fans the ability to gear-up with their Outfit of choice – including Cuddle Team Leader, DJ Yonder, Peely, and the Durrr Burger on CASETiFY’s best-selling Impact Cases and Ultra Impact Cases, starting at $45 USD. The celebration continues with the Welcome to the Party Band Case, designed to spotlight Fortnite + CASETiFY wristbands in an intersecting pattern, and the Fortnite Sticker Case, which showcases iconic in-game characters and items such as the Loot Llama, Boogie Bombs, party decor, and more. Complementing products in the collection extend to AirPod cases, watch bands, and water bottles retailing $35 – $52 USD. 

"Both CASETiFY and Fortnite are known for their loyal followings possessing a unique, creative spirit, so we’re especially excited to introduce them to our vibrant collection that celebrates the game’s beloved characters," said CASETiFY CEO and Co-founder, Wes Ng.

Launching on May 6, the collection will be available for purchase from www.casetify.com/fortnite, with products from Fortnite + CASETiFY shipping worldwide. To learn more about the collection, products, and CASETiFY Co-Lab updates, visit online and stay tuned to @CASETiFY on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

The partnership was brokered by IMG, Fortnite’s exclusive worldwide agency for consumer products licensing.

About CASETiFY

Founded in 2011, CASETiFY is recognized as the first and largest global platform for custom tech accessories. The leading Gen Z casemaker not only delivers high quality products to millions of customers around the world, but every case is inspected top to bottom for a stylishly slim, drop-proof accessory. Fans of the brand often look to CASETiFY for special edition collaborations with top creatives and talents across industries. Members of the CASETiFY Co-Lab program include Moncler Genius, Vetements, DHL, Coca-Cola, The Pokémon Company, streetwear label BAPE, and global superstars BTS. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, visit www.CASETiFY.com.

About Fortnite

Fortnite is the completely free online game where you and your friends fight to be the last one standing in Battle Royale, join forces to make your own Creative games, or catch a live show at Party Royale. Download now and jump into the action on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Android, PC, and Mac. Learn more at www.fortnite.com.

About IMG

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.

Media Enquiries

For more information on CASETiFY and this collection, please email press@casetify.com.

© 2021 Epic Games, Inc. Fortnite and its logo are trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the USA (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.) and elsewhere.

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AsiaPay partners with Qiscus to enhance customer experience with frictionless checkout and payment

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 20, 2021 — AsiaPay, a leading digital payment solution company in Asia, has today partnered with Qiscus, a leading expert in multi-channel conversation platform in Indonesia, to simplify the digital payment process for customers via chat and call / Meet software development kit which making commerce more frictionless than ever before.

AsiaPay Logo

 

Through this strategic partnership, AsiaPay aimed to extend its digital payment transaction services through conversation commerce via chat for its merchants’ customers. It will enable businesses in Asia to accept digital payments through chat platforms so that customers can make direct payments to them easily and practically anytime. To customers, it further addresses the trends of making purchases during conversation, and customers find it simpler and more convenient. To merchants, it also helps businesses meet the challenges of changing customer behaviors with enhanced customer experience.

"This pandemic has brought to many companies unprecedented challenges, and has accelerated growth of volume and variety of digital interactions between customers and businesses," said Joseph Chan, AsiaPay CEO, "We are excited to partner with Qiscus to help drive conversational commerce and engage with consumers where they spend their digital lives on messaging platforms. This multi-channel chat enables entirely new experiences, and brings new sales conversion of merchants in Asia with online chat conversation. Besides, it provides merchants with flexible payment alternatives."

"With the development of chat becoming Conversational UI, we are glad to joined hands with AsiaPay to synergized in fulfilling the need for chat-based transactions in particular sectors, such as retail, insurance, hospitality, and others. We aim to provide a seamless customer experience in digital payments via chat for customers." – Delta Purna Widyangga, CEO of Qiscus. "Additionally, we are looking to include AsiaPay as our partner in their customer experience ecosystem. The Qiscus CX Ecosystem is a marketplace which allows existing Qiscus customers to choose a payment option provided by AsiaPay. Qiscus also expects to move forward with AsiaPay towards enabling a chat-based payment mechanism where sellers and buyers can transact seamlessly via a Conversational UI in a simple process," he added.

With technology playing a significant role in every aspect of business, chat has become a Universal UI, or more commonly known as Conversational UI. Most of the social interactions in consumers’ lives are carried out on social platforms and customers are more accessible through social chat messengers (i.e. WhatsApp, LINE, etc.) than other channels. This has resulted in a Culture of Immediacy where customers now expect to get what they want simply through online chat conversations.

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier electronic payment service, and technology player strive to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporate and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, netbanking, eWallet, and QR, as well as cash collection.

AsiaPay is an accredited payment processor and payment gateway solution vendor for banks certified ISO and PF for serving merchants, certified international 3-D Secure vendors for Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB. AsiaPay offers a variety of award-winning payment solutions that are multi-currency, multi-lingual, multi-card, and multi-channel, together with its advanced fraud detection, payment analytics, and management solutions.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay offers its professional ePayment solution consultancy and quality local service support across its other 14 offices in Asia including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com and www.paydollar.com

About Qiscus

Qiscus was founded in 2013 by a group of colleagues who have the same vision in connecting businesses with their customers through the very profound thing called conversation. We believe conversation is an integral part of a customer’s experience that is expected of today and future customers. We want to build an excellent customer experience just like hundreds of our clients across many industries in multiple languages.

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Liquid now supports instant USD settlement on the Silvergate Exchange Network

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SINGAPORE, April 19, 2021 — Liquid, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency-fiat exchange platforms by trade volume, is working with Silvergate Bank, a California-based Federal Reserve member bank, to improve market access and increase trading opportunities for Liquid’s clients.

Liquid has announced it has completed integration with Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), an internal settlement platform developed by Silvergate Bank. Liquid users depositing and withdrawing USD via SEN will have funds credited and available for trading at Liquid Exchange near real-time 24/7.

The automation is already live for deposit and withdrawal services.

Integration of SEN will be key to Liquid’s Stablecoin Exchange Initiative. Clients will be able to trade fiat and stablecoins 24/7.

Some of the ways in which SEN integration will help accelerate the growth of Stablecoin initiative on Liquid will be risk-free arbitrage opportunities and state-of-the-art market access.

Liquid is more accessible than ever. Instant settlement 24/7 provides counterparties with more opportunities to trade on Liquid during fast markets.

"By integrating with Silvergate Bank SEN network and enabling zero cost, instant deposits & withdrawals 24/7, Liquid is confirming our commitment to innovation and improving crypto market access for all market participants.  With our innovative Multi-Market Order (MMO) technology, development of stablecoin and Digital FX trading, the past regional inefficiencies and price dislocations are quickly being replaced with deep liquidity and efficient price discovery.  Liquid looks forward to further collaboration with Silvergate Bank to better serve the growing global crypto trading market," Seth Melamed, Chief Operations Officer, Liquid.

About Liquid:
Liquid is a leading global fintech company founded in 2014, with offices in Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam. Liquid was the first exchange licensed by the Japan Financial Services Agency in 2017, and in 2019 the exchange’s yearly trading volume exceeded 60bn USD. The Company is continuing its focused expansion into 2021 with the development of the "Liquid Stablecoin Exchange," a trading & payments platform focused on leveraging the growth of stablecoins.

Liquid Website: https://liquid.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liquid_Global
Telegram: https://t.me/QUOINENews

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CASETiFY Jumps into Another Collection with the NBA

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Following the sold-out global series that launched earlier this year, the two partners are reuniting to create a personalized tech accessory collection inspired by team pride.

HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2021 — Today, CASETiFY announced the second installment of its popular collaboration series with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Previewing all-new ways to customize and show team spirit, fans can sign up now for priority access to the collection by visiting www.casetify.com/nba ahead of launch day on Apr 30.

Following the sold-out global series that launched earlier this year, the NBA and CASETiFY are reuniting to create a personalized tech accessory collection inspired by team pride.
Following the sold-out global series that launched earlier this year, the NBA and CASETiFY are reuniting to create a personalized tech accessory collection inspired by team pride.

 

In the latest NBA x CASETiFY collection, customers will find an array of contemporary sports memorabilia, designed after the basketball league’s 30 teams. Available for iPhone, AirPods and matching grip stands, the special edition team gear offers original ways to customize and get creative with the brand’s fan-favorite accessories and new MagSafe compatible cases. From logo-centric artwork, to the popular CASETiFY sticker-style treatment, the new lineup incorporates emblems, mascots and team colors to make every case the ultimate fan-favorite accessory. Standing out in the crowd is CASETiFY’s beloved ticket-inspired design—an interactive experience that invites customers to add their chosen date and name to each "arena ticket" Impact Case, retailing for $40 – $70 USD. As the final addition to the second drop, NBA x CASETiFY brings back the best-selling Pebbled Leather Case, now available in an authentic orange colorway, detailed with an embossed gold foil logo. Ballers can snag the style in both iPhone case and wireless charging pad varieties, retailing for $55 – 70 USD.

"NBA fans are some of the most spirited and passionate individuals in the world, and we’re proud to come together to create a collection inspired by their connection to the league," said CASETiFY CEO and Co-founder, Wes Ng. "As leaders in the accessory industry for design and functionality, we’re looking forward to seeing how the fans truly make this collection their own."

Joining the lifestyle brand’s 10-year anniversary celebration, NBA x CASETiFY will be available to a global audience, starting Apr 30. The collection debuts online at www.casetify.com/nba, with select products available for purchase at CASETiFY Studio locations. To learn more about the collaboration, CASETiFY products and retail locations, visit online and follow CASETiFY on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

About CASETiFY

Founded in 2011, CASETiFY is recognized as the first and largest global platform for custom tech accessories. The leading Gen Z casemaker not only delivers high quality products to millions of customers around the world, but every case is inspected top to bottom for a stylishly slim, drop-proof accessory. Fans of the brand often look to CASETiFY for special edition collaborations with top creatives and talents across industries. Members of the CASETiFY Co-Lab program include Moncler Genius, Vetements, DHL, Coca-Cola, The Pokémon Company, streetwear label BAPE, and global superstars BTS. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, visit www.CASETiFY.com.

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http://www.CASETiFY.com

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Geek+ and AMH Material Handling deliver robotic sortation project with Asda Logistics Services

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– Pioneering use of ‘smart sorting robots’ enabling Asda Logistics Services to increase operational efficiencies

LONDON, April 14, 2021 — Geek+, a global leader in robotic automation solutions, is excited to announce the successful collaboration with Asda Logistics Services (ALS) and AMH Material Handling to launch an intelligent sorting system in Asda’s distribution center. The system will provide Asda with the capacity to support continued growth across its parcel collection and returns business.

Sixty robots have been placed into the supermarket’s South Elmsall, West Yorkshire distribution center, allowing 2,000 parcels to be sorted each hour with 99.99% accuracy through its Asda toyou service.

The installation marks the first time the technology has been used in this way in the UK, supporting an increase in capacity for Asda toyou’s services as demand for parcel collection and returns services has grown at pace in the last 12 months. With the pandemic causing a change in customer behavior and an uplift in the number of purchases made online, Asda toyou experienced significant growth through the provision of a reliable, convenient returns solution that allowed shoppers to combine activities in a single trip to an Asda store.

At the same time, Asda toyou has expanded the number of retailers it supports. Over 100 are now available via the service, which has seen it process 65% more returns than at the start of 2020. 

The project was implemented by AMH Material Handling, a top provider of material handling solutions, and Geek+. By integrating S20C robots into the existing ALS sorting system, it has provided Asda toyou the ability to respond to rapid changes in order volume and continue to provide excellent services during periods of peak demand.

Lit Fung, VP and Managing Director of Geek+ APAC, UK and Americas, says: "We’re proud to see AMH leverage our sorting system to support a leading retailer like Asda with the flexibility and efficiency needed to expand its Asda toyou business. The process for intelligent sorting is pretty straightforward. By letting a network of AMRs transfer incoming parcels from workstations to cages of corresponding destinations, we can improve accuracy and efficiency while also making the process more ergonomic for warehouse employees. With no need for fixed platform development, it makes it easy for Asda to scale operations in line with business growth. All they have to do is adjust the number of robots and destination chutes."

Adrian Carter, Sales Director at AMH Material Handling, says: "We had a lot of fun delivering the solution as Geek+ sorting robots are a highly flexible technology that can be integrated and customized to work with existing equipment on customer sites, such as conveyor belts or other robots. It provides us a powerful tool for optimizing sorting operations according to the specific needs of each customer. And, as an integrator, AI-enabled robotics solutions add a new dimension to our services as it allows us to continuously support our customers according to changes in business needs."

Jon Parry, Vice President of Asda Logistics Services (ALS) at Asda, says: "We’re pleased to be one of the first retailers in the UK to pioneer the Geek+ S20C robots in our National Sortation Centre working in collaboration with partners at Geek+ and AMH. The robots work alongside our colleagues, enabling us to drive greater efficiencies at times of peak demand, which have helped to boost the number of parcels we’re now able to sort through our Asda toyou service."

Geek+ and AMH started to cooperate in 2019 when AMH recognized Geek+ robotics solutions provided industry-leading technology. Today, the two work closely together to provide clients all over the UK with great automation solutions.

About Geek+

Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ counts 300 global customers and has deployed more than 10,000 robots worldwide. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 800 employees and is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Germany, the UK, the US, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

For more information, please visit: https://www.geekplus.com/

About AMH Material Handling 

AMH Material Handling is a leading UK distributor for Geek+ robotics and AI logistics solutions. A successful material handling integration business with proven innovative materials handling solutions. Our vision is to lead the way through design and innovation, utilising the latest robotics and AI technologies that demonstrate the benefits to all of our customers.

Starting at the concept and design stage through to final implementation and onto maintenance & service we provide a first-class service to ensure long-lasting relationships with our customers.

Founded in 2015, AMH Material Handling is UK based and has offices in both Stoke -On-Trent and Halesowen employing over 60 employees nationwide.

About ASDA Logistics Services

Asda Logistics Services [ALS] is a division of Asda Stores Plc, supporting nationwide distribution across all five of the business’s store formats, as well as the retailer’s Asda toyou service and the delivery of parcels to customers’ homes.

The ALS distribution network includes 20 food depots, three clothing centres, two core hub National DC’s, two import centers, five dot.com fulfillment centers, a national sortation centre and nine ASCs.

In 2015, ALS launched Asda toyou as an end-to-end solution to support the collection and return of parcels from more than 600 locations. Today the service allows customers to conveniently pick up and return parcels at their local Asda store via George.com and over 100 online and High Street retailers, with real-time parcel tracking, automated parcel collections and QR code technology to support the printing of returns labels and parcel collection in store.  

For inquiries, please contact

Geek+
Fish Yu
Senior Marketing Manager, APAC
fish@geekplus.com

Fanny Hernmarck
PR Executive
fanny@geekplus.com
+46738723822

AMH Material Handling
Adrian Carter
Sales Director at AMH Material Handling
sales@amhmaterialhandling.com
+44 121 550 4342

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http://www.geekplus.com

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Riva Technology and Entertainment signs brand licensing deal with Global toy giant MGA Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2021 — Riva Technology and Entertainment (RTE) announced that they have signed multiple brand licensing deals with toy industry leader, MGA Entertainment (MGAE), to develop and publish mobile games based on the global toy company’s hit properties L.O.L. Surprise!™ and Rainbow High™.

Riva Technology and Entertainment signs brand licensing deal with Global toy giant MGA Entertainment
Riva Technology and Entertainment signs brand licensing deal with Global toy giant MGA Entertainment

RTE are veterans in the gaming and IP business, having built gaming companies for over 20 years, along with securing and developing top licensing deals ranging from Hollywood, Bollywood, Sports and all the way to the world’s leading brands.

MGA Entertainment’s L.O.L. Surprise!™ is a global phenomenon, winning the prestigious "Toy of the Year" Award for three years. MGA’s newly launched Rainbow High debuted in 2020 and has already become a cultural phenomenon with a presence across product, content and integrated digital media.

The global gaming market valued at USD $162.32 billion in 2020 and expected to reach USD $295.63 billion by 2026. Mobile gaming generated $13.2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2019.

"MGA boasts a diversified portfolio of leading brands, and they build fantastic award-winning toys. Our vision of bridging the world of mobile gaming with consumer products and the toy culture is strongly aligned. I admire them for their consistent growth over the years and the incredible efforts they have accomplished, creating a universe that each of their collections represents. RTE always strive to associate with the biggest and the best and MGAE is certainly that. Details of the upcoming games will be announced soon," said RTE CEO & Founder, Paul Roy.

Isaac Larian, CEO and Founder of MGA Entertainment adds: "We are delighted to partner with RTE who has a proven track record for working with the biggest IPs and delivering top quality results. Our digitally native fans want to experience our award-winning brands across all platforms and mobile gaming is a strategic focus for us in 2021 and beyond. It is MGA’s goal to expand both digital gaming and NFTs in a significant way."

About RTE: 
Founded in 2002, with a global presence from the USA to East Asia, RTE has successfully been delivering the vision of tomorrow for close to 20 years. RTE holds an industry advantage in their ability to take every project from concept to execution; all under one roof. The complementary companies cover location-based entertainment, brand and IP licensing, content, consumer products, gaming & esports.

 

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Unilumin Sports Officially Designated as the LED Display Strategic Partner of Premier League Manchester City Football Club

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SHENZHEN, China, April 9, 2021 — On the afternoon of April 6, Unilumin Sports & Premier League Manchester City Football Club Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony and 2021 International Smart Stadium Forum were unfolded in Shenzhen. The event marked the official designation of Unilumin Sports as the LED display strategic partner of Manchester City Football Club. Scott Moon, CEO of China at City Football Group & Manchester City Football Club, and LIN Mingfeng, chairman of Unilumin, attended the ceremony and signed the cooperation agreement as a representative to respective party.


As pointed out by Chairman LIN in his speech, Unilumin is a leader and a 17-year-old veteran in the LED industry, and has developed full-scenario LED sports product lines and industry-leading acousto-optoelectronic integration solutions. This strategic partnership with Premier League Manchester City Football Club represents an important step of Unilumin’s commitment in the sports industry. In the upcoming years, Unilumin will work with Premier League Manchester City Football Club as well as experts, scholars and entrepreneurs present to explore the application of 5G transmission, LED display and lighting technology in the sports industry. These efforts are made to deliver a better game-watching experience and a more comfortable game-watching environment, and contribute to the high-quality development of the global sports industry. He further revealed that the LED display products of Unilumin Sports would make their grand appearance in the home court of Manchester City Foot Club—Etihad Stadium at the UEFA Champions League to be held on April 6.

Mr. Scott Moon introduced the City Football Group and Manchester City Football Club, and the cooperation model with Unilumin Sports in his speech. He revealed that Manchester City Football Club is committed to presenting a more excellent matchday experience for about 400 million football fans and TV audience across the world, and creating greater value for global commercial partners through increased investments in the infrastructure of Etihad Stadium, game contents and data. Under this partnership with Unilumin Sports, Manchester City Football Club will give full play to the technological strengths of Unilumin in LED display, and work together to develop more intelligent LED display control system, explore more advanced new models for the sports industry and new opportunities.     

The 2021 International Smart Stadium Forum was kicked off immediately after the signing ceremony. The Forum was attended by Scott Moon, CEO of China at City Football Group and Benjamin Waal, CEO of China at Borussia Dortmund Football Club as well as Chinese experts and corporate leaders in sports industry. In-depth exchanges were conducted on topics such as how to apply new technologies in sports events to improve fans’ game-watching experience, how to combine smart stadiums with audio-visual experience in the 5G era. These exchanges provided new ideas for the development of sports industry in the post-pandemic era. 

Over the years, Unilumin Sports has served as the official partner of FIBA and the official supplier of display system for Chengdu Universiade. With wide-ranging LED sports product lines, and one-stop audio-visual solutions incorporating LED display+ lighting+ audio-video+ control, Unilumin Sports can provide customers with one-stop customized services like lighting for indoor and outdoor stadiums, natatoriums, stadium control centers and surrounding areas.

This strategic partnership between Unilumin Sports and Manchester City Football Club has laid a foundation for deeper and wider cooperation. In the future, Unilumin Sports will continue to work in the sports industry, enhance the quality of events and stadiums with more excellent one-stop audio-visual solutions and contribute to the high-quality development of the sports industry.

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