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Macnica Inc. Selected Leading Innovation Consultancy Orangeleaf Consulting in Malaysia to Propel Accelerated Digital Transformation Excellence in Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Macnica Inc. headquartered at Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as “Macnica” is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Orangeleaf Consulting, CEO, Ellice Ng Pui San, a renowned digital transformation consultancy in Malaysia. The collaboration aims to strengthen Enterprise Digital Transformation (DX) capabilities and drive innovation within the Japanese manufacturing market. Orangeleaf Consulting brings a wealth of experience in guiding global organizations through successful digital transformations, with a proven track record of implementing cutting-edge technologies and strategies in the global market.

Macnica Inc. Selected Leading Innovation Consultancy Orangeleaf Consulting in Malaysia to Propel Accelerated Digital Transformation Excellence in Japan
Macnica Inc. Selected Leading Innovation Consultancy Orangeleaf Consulting in Malaysia to Propel Accelerated Digital Transformation Excellence in Japan

At Orangeleaf Consulting, helmed by visionary, Ellice Ng, “We are honored to collaborate with Macnica, a leader in the technology solutions space in Japan. Together, we look forward to driving meaningful digital transformation outcomes and contributing to the success of Macnica’s clients in the manufacturing industry. We aim not just to influence, but to revolutionize the way people think and act in the enterprise software industry through advance technology. Our ultimate aspiration: Operate dynamically, pushing boundaries to achieve audacious goals, instilling a culture of relentless innovation and unparalleled success.”

In addition, Ellice also mentioned the manufacturing industry is a significant and integral part of Japan’s economy. Japan has long been recognized as a major global player in manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as automotive, electronics, machinery, and precision equipment.

Problem Statement: Why is Digital Transformation (DX) in Japan’s manufacturing industry not progressing? The challenge is to cultivate DX culture and develop human resources.
The wave of Industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution), which was born in Germany in 2011, greatly shook the manufacturing industry in Japan. Many companies in Japan have been calling for “DX (digital transformation) in the manufacturing industry and have set up DX promotion departments and managers to make investments. DX is a strategic initiative that involves the adoption and integration of digital technologies to drive organizational growth, improve operations, and deliver enhanced value to customers.

However, many companies face obstacles in cultivating a DX culture and developing human resources for effective implementation. The lack of alignment in mindset and culture between top management and business departments is identified as a major internal barrier. A true DX requires in-house capabilities, highlighting the importance of developing internal leaders who can design business processes across departments. Macnica, a key player in the DX field aim to advocate for the use of the latest technology platform low-code tools to involve individuals without coding knowledge in projects, fostering collaboration between business and IT departments.

Digital Transformation (DX) team is crucial in the modern business landscape to enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and foster innovation.
Macnica’s vision focuses on an “experience-first” approach, encouraging trial and error to address challenges in manufacturing sites. The company believes that in-house initiatives are crucial for the success of DX, allowing for greater speed, flexibility, and response to site-specific needs. Macnica recently introduced its Digital Synergy Factory-low-code development support service as a means to materialize its vision and accelerate manufacturing DX support services. The company has also welcomed a knowledgeable partner to further enhance its efforts in this domain.

Macnica’s decision to collaborates with its partner, Orangeleaf from Malaysia – the leading low-code expert, to provide comprehensive Digital Transformation (DX) consulting using low-code technology. Having successfully implemented over 100 DX projects in manufacturing, insurance, and retail across Europe, Singapore, and Malaysia, Orangeleaf Consulting focus is on empowering clients to drive their DX initiatives without lock-in contract. The support spans from long-term planning to agile application development, including information on cutting-edge technologies. Macnica and Orangeleaf aim to contribute to the advancement of DX in the Japanese manufacturing industry by leveraging best practices and offering holistic assistance in consulting, human resource development, and organizational building.

Orangeleaf impressed the “experience-first” using low-code tools with Macnica Employees 
Macnica had a challenge in their semiconductor business – it used to take 15 minutes for sales people to set delivery dates for certain customers using a mix of data from ERP and Excel. To solve this, Macnica teamed up with Orangeleaf to create a simple app using low-code technology. The amazing part? The whole process, from planning to using the improved system, only took 14 hours! Now, instead of 15 minutes each time, they get things done in just seconds. It worked so well that now more ideas for improving their business keep popping up.



About Macnica’s Smart Manufacturing Business
Macnica is also involved in DX support for the manufacturing industry based on the technological capabilities it has cultivated as a semiconductor trading company and its experience in implementing cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT. In the future, as DX accelerates in the manufacturing industry, security issues will also emerge. Macnica has also introduced the world’s most advanced technology in the field of security to Japan. Japan’s manufacturing industry faces a unique set of challenges. Macnica will strive to create new business opportunities and develop society by discovering issues together and promoting DX while staying close to customers’ concerns. 

About Orangeleaf Consulting 
Orangeleaf Consulting, a trailblazing digital transformation consultancy headquartered in Malaysia, stands at the forefront of empowering organizations to embrace innovation and navigate the evolving landscape of technology. With a commitment to driving impactful change, Orangeleaf specializes in advance technology such as low-code solutions, offering a swift and effective approach to application development and process improvement.

Orangeleaf Consulting believes in more than just technological solutions; we strive to instigate meaningful cultural shifts within organizations, fostering innovation and paving the way for sustainable success.

About us: www.orangeleaf.com.my

About Macnica Inc
Macnica is a service/solution company that handles the latest technologies in a comprehensive manner, centered on semiconductors and cyber security. Developing business in 81 locations in 23 countries/regions around the world, leveraging the technological capabilities and global network cultivated over a history of more than 50 years, we discover, propose, and implement cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and autonomous driving.

Please visit: www.macnica.co.jp 

Viettel Powers India’s Industries with Cutting-edge Private 5G

BANGALORE, India, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) and QuadGen Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd. (QuadGen) jointly host the handover ceremony of Private 5G, which was researched, manufactured and supplied by Viettel, to QuadGen. This noteworthy accomplishment took place a mere five months after signing a service provision contract in the Indian market.

Viettel Powers India's Industries with Cutting-edge Private 5G.
Viettel Powers India’s Industries with Cutting-edge Private 5G.

Since July 2023, Viettel’s engineering team has been on-site in India, overseeing the installation, deployment, and trial operation of the 5G Private (5GP). The training and knowledge transfer process for QuadGen engineers lasted for over a month. At present, the 5GP is running smoothly and meeting all requirements. Viettel High Tech and QuadGen jointly launched the 5GP system, which incorporates comprehensive equipment products across all three network layers: radio access network (Macro, Micro, AIO base stations), 100G transmission network, and 5GC core network. Viettel’s system enables the provision of private network services, encompassing two primary offerings: eMBB data and VoNR service. These services serve as the fundamental connectivity infrastructure for various sectors including smart factories, smart cities, healthcare, education and security.

QuadGen aims to seek strategic partners for the production and supply of 5G equipment in the Indian market, as the government consistently prioritizes the utilization of domestic products. Given the extensive deployment of 5G private network across various industries, we have a significant number of customers, including businesses and government agencies, who require 5GP network. After extensive research, we have identified Viettel as our preferred choice” stated Dr. C.S. Rao, Chairman & Co-Founder of QuadGen.

Mr. C.S. Rao commented: “Viettel’s significant advantage in the competition lies in its remarkable ability to easily customize solutions. As a result, within just five months of signing the contract, Viettel has provided us with a comprehensive solution that has truly convinced us to establish a long-term cooperation. Together, we aim to bring excellence and innovation to customers in India and neighboring countries”.

“The Indian market presents specific requirements for telecommunications equipment products” stated Mr. Nguyen Vu Ha, CEO of Viettel High Tech.“This challenge, however, is also a tremendous opportunity for us since our advantage lies in meeting the distinct needs of customers, leveraging our expertise in mastering the system. In addition to the 5GP, we will also provide guidance on deploying 5G public networks for telecommunications businesses in India.

During the event, Ai20X (USA), QuadGen (India) and Viettel High Tech (Vietnam) also signed a Strategic Technology Collaboration, with the aim of fostering innovation and driving growth in the 5G field in India. The parties involved see this collaboration as a significant milestone, leveraging the expertise of these three leading companies to seize business opportunities in the realm of 5G networks and propel growth for all parties involved. QuadGen and Viettel High Tech are renowned technology enterprises in India and Vietnam, respectively, while Ai20X has established a global business ecosystem with unique product offerings.

About us:
QuadGen Wireless is a company providing telecommunications network infrastructure technical services from optimal design, deployment, integration to overall operation with a customer base of leading network operators in the US (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish wireless), India (Airtel, Jio, BSNL), Middle East (Omantel). With a customer network and 15 years of experience deploying and operating systems from many Vendors, Quadgen Wireless is confident it will succeed when authorized to distribute Viettel High Tech equipment and services in markets where QuadGen is active. 

Viettel High Tech, the R&D arm of Viettel Group, focuses on the telecommunications, defense, and dual-use sectors. It covers the entire spectrum of activities, ranging from research and design to production and sales of advanced technology solutions. Viettel High Tech prides itself on being a cutting-edge, intellectually-driven technology company with a globally recognized brand.

Ai20X is an innovative company dedicated to building a global ecosystem that fosters the introduction of groundbreaking solutions. Collaborating with regional and local partners, Ai20X collaboratively defines go-to-market strategies, tailors customized solutions, and positions them at the forefront of specific markets. Headquartered in the United States and founded by Vietnamese entrepreneurs, Ai20X operates seamlessly across North America and the Asia-Pacific regions, effectively leveraging its presence in these key markets.

Media Contact:
Mrs. Le Thuy Mai
Director of Marketing, Viettel High Tech
mailt@viettel.com.vn

GameDay partner with Cricket Hong Kong, China

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GameDay, powered by Stack Sports and in conjunction with Stack Team App, have partnered with Cricket Hong Kong, China to create a streamlined database and communication framework for their High-Performance Pathways division.

GameDay powered by Stack Sports partners with Cricket Hong Kong, China
GameDay powered by Stack Sports partners with Cricket Hong Kong, China

The project is designed to ultimately enhance the digital experience of pathway players and track their engagement throughout their journey from developing to high performance athletes, while also providing a valuable cloud-based resource for cricket administrators across the pathway programmes.

GameDay are incredibly excited to be working with Cricket Hong Kong, China on this initiative. We see this partnership as a great opportunity to truly unlock the long term potential of the connection between GameDay and Stack Team App from a database and communication perspective.

We love the vision and drive that the team at CHKC have, and can see some real value being unlocked for the organisation’s administrators and also the players, coaches, and administrators that are engaged with the programmes.

Daniel Smith, Stack Team App general manager, said: “Stack Team App is excited about our new partnership with Cricket Hong Kong, China.

“It is set to be a game-changer, enhancing communication on and off the field and bringing the Cricket Hong Kong, China community closer together than ever before.”

Mark Farmer, Cricket Hong Kong, China men’s talent pathway manager, said: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with GameDay, revolutionising the administration and operation of our high-performance pathways.

“Our partnership introduces cutting-edge database and communication solutions, optimising administration, stakeholder communication, and player tracking that will contribute significantly to the continued growth and effectiveness of our high-performance programmes.”

About GameDay

GameDay, part of the Stack Sports family, have been providing next generation sports management technology solutions in the Australian market since 2001 and have extended their key markets to include the United Kingdom, Europe and New Zealand. GameDay provides a range of solutions including membership management, competition and tournament management, event/ticketing platforms and various digital websites, e- commerce, and online auction fundraising solutions. GameDay works with a wide variety of organisations including grassroots sporting clubs/associations, professional clubs/teams, national governing bodies, event providers along with charities and foundations.

More information on GameDay’s customers and the GameDay product suite can be found by visiting www.mygameday.app.

About Cricket Hong Kong, China

Cricket Hong Kong, China is the Governing Body for Cricket in Hong Kong, China. Established as the Hong Kong Cricket Association in 1968, CHKC is Hong Kong’s representative at the International Cricket Council and is an associate member having been admitted as a member of that body since 1969. It is also a member of the Asian Cricket Council.

To find out more about Cricket Hong Kong, China, please visit: www.hkcricket.org.

About Stack Team App

Stack Team App is a platform that allows teams and social groups to improve communication by creating their very own customisable smartphone app with a dynamically updating website.

Users can choose from a huge range of features and create an app in less than 10 minutes.

Utilising the latest mobile technology, Stack Team App has addressed two main concerns with running a sports club:

  • Making life easier for volunteers via simplified communication to all members.
  • Generating additional revenue via commercial opportunities and increased member engagement.

Stack Team App was developed via extensive market research gained from club presidents, coaches, players, supporters, parents and successful business people, all of whom have critical input in running a successful sporting club.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry.

The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organisations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organisations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit www.stacksports.com.

Akamai and Deloitte Announce Strategic Alliance to Deliver Zero Trust Segmentation and Managed Incident Response

The alliance will deliver a unified product and services approach to mitigate ransomware attacks in an enterprise-ready solution

SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, and Deloitte, a leader in global security services, today announced a strategic alliance to provide Zero Trust microsegmentation and incident response services to Deloitte customers worldwide. This alliance will combine Deloitte’s expertise in cybersecurity, network forensics, and security with the Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution. This combination has already provided organizations in Latin America and other regions with immediate protection from ransomware attacks that otherwise may have been disastrous.

Ransomware attacks continue to grow and wreak havoc on organizations of all sizes. According to a recent report from Akamai, the number of ransomware victims increased 143% from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023 due to the exploitation of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities. This underscores the importance of ensuring organizations have the right people and technology in place to defend against these growing threats.

“Few incident response or network security offerings have provided as much value to our clients as Akamai Guardicore Segmentation. Deloitte has been recommending and implementing this solution with clients that require east-west network traffic security controls, and are dealing with active breaches and preventing lateral movement,” said Marcelo Diaz, Cyber Risk Partner at Deloitte. “We also received tremendous positive feedback from clients in our recent collaboration at Cyber Icon Chile. The trust among our teams and mutual benefits of our alliance further enhances the client experience and accelerates time to value.”

“Enterprise clients continue to demand simpler ways to mitigate ransomware, get visibility into their network, and remain compliant,” said Mani Sundaram, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Security Technology Group at Akamai. “Deloitte’s deep technical expertise and white-glove service offerings are the perfect match for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation. This alliance gives clients a route to fulfill their Zero Trust requirements with less time, overhead, and complexity.”

Leading client use cases for the solution include east-west traffic control implementation, gaining network visibility, isolating environments, cloud migration, incident response, and more. Deloitte’s teams around the world are fully certified to deploy and manage this technology to help enterprises ensure a Zero Trust posture, and have been a trusted ally in helping clients recover from challenging network breaches.

Deloitte customers can utilize Akamai Guardicore Segmentation in their managed environments today. Learn more in our case study.

About Akamai

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Media Contact
Akamai PR
AkamaiPR@akamai.com

Source: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Lunit Joins as an Associate Partner with the World Economic Forum


– Lunit joins as an Associate Partner of the World Economic Forum, propelling global expansion and collaboration in the realm of AI-driven cancer care

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has expanded its collaboration with the World Economic Forum by joining as an Associate Partner of the forum.

This achievement marks one of the first instances in Asia and among medical AI companies worldwide, where a company has progressively elevated its collaboration with the forum from its initial status as a Technology Pioneer to an Associate Partner. 

Lunit’s journey with the forum began in 2020 when it joined as a member of the Technology Pioneer community, earning recognition as one of the 100 leading global tech companies—the sole Korean company on the prestigious list of the year.

Building upon this foundation, in 2022, Lunit solidified its position as a key player in the global AI-driven healthcare landscape by becoming a member of the forum’s Unicorn community. In this capacity, Lunit shared insights into the future of AI-driven global healthcare during the forum’s events, including annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland and in Tianjin, China.

“As a global platform, the Forum is thrilled to welcome companies like Lunit in their mission to combat cancer through AI and promote the best possible healthcare, contributing to the well-being of individuals in societies and nations,” said Dr. Shyam Bishen, Head of the Centre for Health & Healthcare at the World Economic Forum.

“The partnership extension, especially the unique access to a global platform at the highest level at forum meetings, strongly supports our commitment to advancing the landscape of the entire cycle of cancer care through AI-driven solutions,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “We are excited to harness the network to accelerate our expansion, make significant strides in combating one of the most formidable global health challenges – cancer -, and addressing inequities in healthcare access.”

Lunit’s dedication to forming global alliances aligns with its mission to combat cancer through AI solutions for precision diagnostics and treatment support. The flagship Lunit INSIGHT suite for early detection of chest and breast cancer is now operational in approximately 2,500+ hospitals and medical institutions across 40+ countries, marking significant progress in advancing the field of medical AI.

About Lunit

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

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

After receiving FDA clearance and the CE Mark, our flagship Lunit INSIGHT suite is clinically used in approximately 2,500+ hospitals and medical institutions across 40+ countries. Lunit is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with offices and representatives worldwide. For more information, please visit lunit.io

About World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial, and not tied to any special interests.

Linq Wins Samsung Open Collaboration with LLM-Enhanced Underwriting AI Solution

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Linq, an AI startup, won first place in the 2023 Samsung Open Collaboration, one of the most prestigious startup competitions in South Korea. Linq showcased its AI-powered underwriting solution, which was made possible by its AI risk models and an advanced vector database management platform for large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT.

On October 26, 2023, Linq (formerly known as Wecover Platforms) emerged as the winner of the 2023 Samsung Open Collaboration, held in South Korea.
On October 26, 2023, Linq (formerly known as Wecover Platforms) emerged as the winner of the 2023 Samsung Open Collaboration, held in South Korea.

Previously known as Wecover Platforms, Linq secured its win after a 4-month collaboration with Samsung Life Insurance in October. Linq was a standout among the 14 startups that advanced to the final round from an initial pool of 317 participants. This AI Underwriting chat solution, trained and embedded over tens of thousands of pieces of data, not only allows underwriters to evaluate the risk associated with insuring a potential client for cancer insurance but can also explain the reasons behind its results—a feature that was not possible in prior AI-powered underwriting solutions.

For the first time, Linq has successfully demonstrated the combination of advanced AI, including Bayesian neural networks with LLMs. Linq has taken measures to backtrack the significant factors that determine the results in AI models, addressing a notable challenge that previous AI models faced. Their method reflects which factors overcome the limitations of prior AI models that could not explain the reasons for the results by AI. Jacob Choi, Founder and CEO of Linq, stated, “Working closely with South Korea’s leading insurance company gave us access to a wealth of high-quality data. This collaboration reinforced our belief in the power of LLMs to innovate in the underwriting sector.” He continued, “Our goal at Linq is to make it simpler for businesses to integrate their own knowledge with large language models using our advanced vector database management platform.” He also highlighted plans to incorporate multimodal embedding models to deepen the understanding of corporate documents.

About Linq:

Linq is dedicated to building a vector database management platform that empowers companies to harness large language models, unlocking the full potential of their internal knowledge. Linq’s precise and user-friendly API solution is starting to be used by leading legal and insurance firms in South Korea. In addition, it provides solutions for the technical support sector within the US market.

Contact Information:

Jacob Chanyeol Choi, Founder & CEO
jacob.choi@getlinq.com

IOWA CAUCUS CONSORTIUM AND MEDIA CENTER RETURN FOR 2024 IOWA CAUCUSES

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience. The Iowa Caucus Consortium, which began in 2008, is an initiative of Catch Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Partnership in close collaboration with the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa.

“Every four years, the national spotlight shines brightly on Iowa and this is our chance to host the thousands of media members, visitors and candidate staff members who come to Greater Des Moines,” said Greg Edwards, President and CEO of Catch Des Moines. “The Consortium has become a valuable resource for the media and candidates by connecting them with the people, places and issues.”

One of the primary benefits of the Consortium is the establishment of a Media Center, where visiting and local members of the media can set up workspaces for covering the Iowa Caucuses schedule for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The center will be hosted at the Iowa Events Center and will be open from Thursday, Jan. 11Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Media members interested in applying for space in the Media Center can apply here.

“It is an honor for our state and the DSM region to host the Iowa Caucuses,” said Tiffany Tauscheck, President & CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “Through the Iowa Caucus Consortium and the Media Center, we are able to showcase our region to the nation and world as one of the fastest-growing places in the country and the best place to live and work.”

For more information about the Iowa Caucus Consortium or the Media Day event, please contact Courtney Shaw at cshaw@DSMpartnership.com or Alex Wilson at alex@catchdesmoines.com.

About the Iowa Caucus Consortium
The Iowa Caucus Consortium has been created to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience. The Iowa Caucus Consortium is an initiative of Catch Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Partnership, in close collaboration with the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa.

About Catch Des Moines
The Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, collectively known as Catch Des Moines, is the official destination marketing organization promoting and representing Greater Des Moines to leisure travelers and meeting/sports planners. Our focus is to increase visitors to the metro and elevate the visitor experience to drive economic success and enhance the quality of life in the 14 local Greater Des Moines communities we represent. For more information, visit 
catchdesmoines.com.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

Contact:
Courtney Shaw
cshaw@DSMpartnership.com
(515) 286-4919
Learn More About DSM USA

Alex Wilson
alex@catchdesmoines.com
(515) 699-3466
Learn More About Catch Des Moines

Veritas Names Microsoft as First Veritas 360 Defense Partner to Achieve REDLab Validation for Security Solutions


Solutions reduce time to safe recovery by rapidly discovering last known good data

SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today announced that Microsoft has become the first Veritas 360 Defense partner to achieve Veritas REDLab Validation for its security solutions. After testing Microsoft Defender with real-world malware in its REDLab isolated test laboratory, Veritas has certified the solution for secure integration into the Veritas Alta cloud data management platform and NetBackup family of products. Together, Veritas and Microsoft can rapidly identify the last known good copy of data following a ransomware attack to ensure a clean recovery to get organizations fully operational fast.

Veritas 360 Defense unveiled by Veritas today, offers organizations a blueprint on how to safeguard their data estate against the continually growing spectre of ransomware. Veritas 360 Defense brings together solutions from the Veritas portfolio, including Veritas Alta, the industry’s most complete secure multi-cloud data management platform, and those from leading security and cloud infrastructure vendors, such as Microsoft, to deliver a turnkey solution for secure cloud-native cyber resiliency. Customers will soon be able to access a library of reference designs, validated by the Veritas REDLab, to guide them on best practices for secure implementation of jointly deployed solutions.

Lawrence Wong, senior vice president of product management and chief strategy officer at Veritas, said: “When customers buy from Veritas and Microsoft, our solutions are not just sold together, they really work together. That is the value of our REDLab validation. Partners, like Microsoft, are able to add layers of security to our cyber resiliency solutions that ensure Veritas customers get a better experience from a comprehensive approach to protecting their businesses.”

Integration between Veritas Alta Data Protection and Microsoft Defender enables customers to scan backup data on inert, immutable, optimized storage to identify the last known good data copy. In doing so, the solution protects organizations from restoring any backup data corrupted by malware, preventing reinfection, and allowing them to bounce back faster.

Eric Burkholder, senior program manager, Microsoft Sentinel, said: “The evolving threat landscape means that enterprises constantly face new and challenging cybersecurity problems. The Microsoft portfolio of security solutions can be integrated with third-party offerings, such as the Veritas Alta cloud data management platform, to ensure that customers can rapidly achieve their security and protection goals and stay one step ahead of bad actors.”

Veritas REDLab Validation marks the latest step in a lasting strategic relationship between Veritas and Microsoft. Deep and established integration between the companies’ products and go-to-market strategies enables them to help customers build their zero trust security models and be cyber resilient. Together, they help to protect against downtime, data loss and regulatory penalties, and to provide the reassurance of recovery at scale, in the cloud and across their data estates.

Previous collaboration highlights between Veritas and Microsoft include:

  • Veritas delivered a simple UI-based integration with Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring all user audit trails, data anomalies and malware detected in the backup infrastructure are shared with the Security Operations (SecOps) team.
  • Veritas Alta Data protection is integrated with Microsoft Azure, which was also the launch partner for Veritas Alta Recovery Vault, Veritas’ cloud cyber-secure recovery data isolation vault with virtual air-gap controls that ensure a backup copy is always indelible, immutable and available for recovery.
  • Veritas Alta SaaS Protection was one of the first data protection solutions, hosted on Microsoft Azure, to be SOC2 and IRAP certified. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection was also one of the first data protection solutions to offer a private tenant architecture for SaaS protection based on Microsoft Azure, ensuring dedicated resources to eliminate conflicts and ensure data sovereignty.
  • Veritas Alta Data Compliance is deployed exclusively on Microsoft Azure around the world. This tight integration allows Veritas to extend its datacenter footprint to accommodate needs for data sovereignty in different regions of the world, in as little as three weeks.

Gabriel Muñoz, information technology director at Alestra, said: “Evaluating security and cyber resiliency solutions from multiple vendors in different proof-of-concept evaluations is time consuming and frustrating. Knowing that we can select products from Veritas and Microsoft that have been pre-tested and validated will free us from that burden and allow us to cut to the chase, so we’re protected faster from emerging cyber-resiliency threats.” 

Veritas is also a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), which is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions to better defend against a world of increasing cyber threats. Currently, Veritas Alta and NetBackup are validated as part of MISA.

About Veritas 
Veritas Technologies is the leader in secure multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 91% of the Fortune 100—rely on Veritas to help ensure the protection, recoverability, and compliance of their data. Veritas has a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience its customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks, like ransomware. No other vendor is able to match Veritas’ ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems and 1,400+ storage targets through a single, unified approach. Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering today on its strategy for Autonomous Data Management that reduces operational overhead while delivering greater value. Learn more at veritas.com. Follow us on X at @veritastechllc

Veritas and the Veritas Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veritas Technologies LLC or its affiliates in the US and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Jointly Develop Telco-specific LLM

  • Companies sign LOI for joint development of a large language model specifically for telecommunication companies.
  • Telco-specific LLM will be built through collaboration with AI companies and unveiled in the first quarter of 2024.
  • Collaboration between the two companies is expected to strengthen their leadership in AI and lead to a thriving global AI ecosystem.

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”) and Deutsche Telekom today announced that they signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a telco-specific LLM that enables global telecommunication companies (telcos) to develop generative AI models easily and quickly.

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Jointly Develop Telco-specific LLM
SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Jointly Develop Telco-specific LLM

The LOI signing ceremony took place at SK Seorin Building located in Seoul with the attendance of key executives from both companies including Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SKT, Chung Suk-geun, Chief AI Global Officer of SKT, Tim Höttges, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, Claudia Nemat, Board Member Technology and Innovation of Deutsche Telekome, and Jonathan Abrahamson, Chief Product and Digital Officer of Deutsche Telekom.

This marks the first fruition of discussions held by the Global Telco AI Alliance, which was launched by SKT, Deutsche Telekom, E&, and Singtel, in July 2023, and lays the foundation to enter the global market.

SKT and Deutsche Telekom plan to collaborate with AI companies such as Anthropic (Claude 2) and Meta (Llama2) to co-develop a multilingual – i.e, German, English, Korean, etc. – large language model (LLM) tailored to the needs of telcos. They plan to unveil the first version of the telco-specific LLM in the first quarter of 2024.

The telco-specific LLM will have a higher understanding of telecommunication service-related areas and customer’s intentions than general LLMs, making it suitable for customer services like AI contact center.

The goal is to support telcos across the world, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, to develop generative AI services such as AI agents flexibly according to their respective environment.

This will enable telcos to save both time and cost for developing large platforms, and secure new business opportunities and growth engines through AI innovation that shifts the paradigm in the traditional telecommunications industry.

To this end, SKT and Deutsche Telekom plan to jointly develop AI platform technologies that telcos can use to create generative AI services to reduce both development time and cost.

For instance, when a telco tries to build an AI contact center based on generative AI, it itself will be able to build one that suits their environment more quickly and flexibly. In addition, AI can be applied to other areas such as network monitoring and on-site operations to increase efficiency, resulting in cost savings in the mid- to long-term.

Through this collaboration, the two companies will proactively respond to the recent surge in AI demand from telcos, while also promoting the expansion of the global AI ecosystem through the successful introduction of generative AI optimized for specific industries or domains.

“AI shows impressive potential to significantly enhance human problem-solving capabilities. To maximize its use especially in customer service, we need to adapt existing large language models and train them with our unique data. This will elevate our generative AI tools,” says Claudia Nemat, Member of the Board of Management for Technology and Innovation at Deutsche Telekom.

“Through our partnership with Deutsche Telekom, we have secured a strong opportunity and momentum to gain global AI leadership and drive new growth,” said Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SKT. “By combining the strengths and capabilities of the two companies in AI technology, platform and infrastructure, we expect to empower enterprises in many different industries to deliver new and higher value to their customers.”

About SK Telecom

SK Telecom has been leading the growth of the mobile industry since 1984. Now, it is taking customer experience to new heights by extending beyond connectivity. By placing AI at the core of its business, SK Telecom is rapidly transforming into an AI company. It is focusing on driving innovations in areas of telecommunications, media, AI, metaverse, cloud and connected intelligence to deliver greater value for both individuals and enterprises.

For more information, please visit our LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/company/sk-telecom.

SmallRig Introduces SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — To get the most out of mobile phones, SmallRig has created a quick-release accessory ecosystem that helps you master your mobile filmmaking.

Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition was co-designed with Brandon Li, a world-renowned filmmaker known for his minimalist travel cinematography style. This new Mobile Video Kit opens up new possibilities for mobile video creativity proving that “Mastery is Within Reach”.

The precisely built aluminum alloy cage supports MagSafe wireless charging and has multiple Expansion Interfaces – ten 1/4″-20 threaded holes, two cold shoe mounts – offering flexibility to easily customize phones by attaching accessories. 

The compact, durable one-piece design provides easy setup. The “One-Click” locking system ensures the phone is secured, and the silicone pads provide maximum protection. The hollowed design allows full access to phone’s buttons.

SmallRig’s new Quick Release Ecosystem allows tool-free installation, making attachment/removal of the convertible side-to-top handles even faster! Three locating holes on the body of the cage provide extra versatility to reconfigure the kit ensuring maximum stability and smooth movements. 

The included magnetic Variable Neutral Density filter allows wider apertures and slower shutter speeds, even in bright sunlight, for superior cinematic results. 

In addition to the three lenses on the iPhone 15 Max Pro, the cage lets users attach M-Mount lenses (17mm/37mm threaded lenses and T-series lenses with optional backplates) and magnetic filters (VND, CPL, Star Cross, and ¼ Black Mist) onto their iPhone.

Brandon Li Co-design Edition cage is a work of art! The specialized technique produces a delicate color combination reminiscent of a green oasis in the desert. 

The kit includes the signed cage, two signed side handles (convertible to top handles), a wireless remote controller (up to 10m/32.8 ft range), and a 52mm magnetic VND (1 ~ 5 stops) filter. The cage is available separately.

Price & Availability

– SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition ID: 4407( RRP Price:USD $139.9)

-SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Cage for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition ID 4473( RRP Price:USD $54.90)

SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition is ideal for videographers and content creators who want to maximize their video production quality. For more details, visit www.smallrig.com.

SmallRig Introduces SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition
SmallRig Introduces SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition