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Ed-Tech Cakap to Start Strong in 2021 After Raising US$3 Million in Series A+ Funding

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JAKARTA, Indonesia , Dec. 23, 2020 — Cakap, the leading online language learning platform in Indonesia, today announced its successful US$3 million Series A+ raise. The round was led by Heritas Capital with participation from Strategic Year Holdings and other prominent Investors. Existing investors including Investidea Ventures and Prasetia Dwidharma also followed-on in the round. The Series A+ raise wraps up a strong year for Cakap with the company achieving profitability despite the rough economic situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cakap, the leading online language learning platform in Indonesia, today announced its successful US$3 million Series A+ raise.
Cakap, the leading online language learning platform in Indonesia, today announced its successful US$3 million Series A+ raise.

Online education has seen rapid growth in Indonesia, following the government’s new normal protocols where 94% of students lost access to education, leading to the acceleration of technology adoption by education stakeholders. Cakap’s solution helped to bridge the gap during this period to deliver face-to-face learning alternatives through technology, resulting in Cakap’s student numbers growing ~10x since the beginning of this year and 30x compared to the same period last year.

“The key to our success during this pandemic is in our deep understanding of the Indonesian education landscape. Our solution SOLVES the problem of the lack of access to high quality education, not only for students in the big cities, but also for the whole ARCHIPELAGO of Indonesia, including 3rd tier cities and remote areas. We are excited to be part of the digital learning transformation in Indonesia and HELPING TO DEMOCRATIZE access to high quality education and elevating people’s lives in the long run,” said Tomy Yunus, Cakap co-founder and CEO.

Indonesia has one of the largest education systems in the world with over 3 million teachers across 300,000 schools. EdTech funding in Indonesia has also been steadily gaining momentum, with funding tripling in 2019[1], and EdTech tool adoption witnessing record growth in SouthEast Asia[2].

“Cakap has created a unique and relevant solution for the Indonesian market and there is no better time to scale with many Indonesians and students becoming more internet savvy day by day. The company offers a compelling impact proposition through providing access to affordable quality education and we look forward to working closely with the team to support the company in its journey to scale education solutions throughout Indonesia,” said Charis Goh, Director at Heritas Capital.

“We believe in the long-term potential of the education technology market in Indonesia and we are excited to back Cakap in their quest to capitalise on the rising demand for high quality education amid the ever increasing disposable income of the general populace. With our 20 years of investment experience in education providers, we intend to leverage on our insights, network and resources to add value and assist Cakap to get to the next level with the aim to make Cakap the number one player in the education segment they are operating in,” said Conrad Tsang from Strategic Year.

“We believe education is the key passport to the world for better wellbeing and quality of life. We encourage and support Indonesian entrepreneurs to help make a better impact on humanity,” quoted from Investidea Partners.

“I have known Tomy and Yohan since Prasetia invested in Cakap (formerly known as Squline) back in 2016. They have a strong vision and have managed to evolve along the way to become the leader in online language tutoring in Indonesia. From 2016 to 2019, the market for online education has grown rapidly, but in hindsight, it was a modest growth compared to 2020’s growth. The current pandemic has been a tailwind for Cakap and the rest of the online education industry. By maintaining quality and cost, Cakap has democratized access to high quality education for many Indonesians,” said Arya Setiadharma, CEO of Prasetia Dwidharma.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google Play Store, Cakap is the highest rated language tutoring app in the country. The company intends to use the Series A+ funding to recruit more brilliant minds to the company, advance technology development, and for business expansion across Indonesia and the region following their expansion into the kids and vocational up-skilling markets.


[1] e-Conomy SEA 2020, At Full Velocity: Resilient and racing ahead, page 76, by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company 

[2] e-Conomy SEA 2020, At Full Velocity: Resilient and racing ahead, page 78, by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company

About Cakap

Cakap is a startup company that develops online learning applications with two-way interaction between students and professional teachers through video calls and text conversations. Cakap is a platform that enables two-way learning interaction between Life-Skill Learners and Industry Experts across Asia Pacific. Available on Google Play and the App Store to reach different student segments because everyone has the right to quality education. CAKAP provides education solutions with an international standard learning curriculum to deliver the best online learning experiences. #MakinCakap

About Heritas

Heritas Capital is a Singapore-based private equity and venture capital investment firm that invests in fast-growing companies and leading funds across the healthcare, education and technology sectors. Guided by our investment philosophy, “Invest with Purpose, Impact Across Generations”, Heritas Capital backs innovative companies to become emerging champions and drive inclusive growth that improves the lives of local communities while delivering sustainable returns to investors.

About InvestIdea Ventures

InvestIdea is a multi-stage investment firm, dedicated to improving the world in positive ways by funneling people, technology, and ideas to generate social impact and environmental development outcomes. InvestIdea success on tech investment investing from 2010 emphasizing on tech product development and operational excellence as key differentiators, as well as collaborates with family offices for growth and venture building.

About Prasetia Dwidharma

Prasetia Dwidharma was founded in 2008. Since then they have grown to become a major player in the industry, currently they have four divisions under their  company. Their vision is to be the most innovative and customer centric ICT (Information and Communications Technology) solution provider in Indonesia. Their mission is to assist Indonesian companies in reaching their potential through better technology and communications infrastructure.

About Strategic Year

Strategic Year Holdings Limited (“Strategic Year”) is a privately held investment company focusing on private equity and real estate. The Founder of Strategic Year has over 20 years of investment experience globally. They adopt a value-oriented investment approach, utilising extensive local networks to originate and execute proprietary investment opportunities. They also spend tremendous efforts adding value to our investments.

 

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Huawei Pay Welcomes New Partner Aleta Planet to Provide Mobile Payment Solution for Singapore Users

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2020 — Huawei Pay, the mobile payment service by Huawei, today announced a new partnership with Aleta Planet and UnionPay International (UPI) to introduce the mobile payment solution combining Near Field Communication (NFC) and Quick Response Code (QR code) payments for Singapore Huawei users. Starting from now to 28 February 2021, Singapore Huawei Pay users are entitled up to eighteen per cent discount at HEYTEA with UnionPay QR Code payment.

Huawei Pay, the mobile payment service by Huawei today announced a new partnership with Aleta Planet and UnionPay International (UPI) to introduce the mobile payment solution combining Near Field Communication (NFC) and Quick Response Code (QR code) payments for Singapore Huawei users. For more information about Huawei Pay, please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/
Huawei Pay, the mobile payment service by Huawei today announced a new partnership with Aleta Planet and UnionPay International (UPI) to introduce the mobile payment solution combining Near Field Communication (NFC) and Quick Response Code (QR code) payments for Singapore Huawei users. For more information about Huawei Pay, please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/

Earlier in May, Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) launched the Huawei Pay in Singapore for users to enjoy secure, and convenient mobile transactions with their smart devices. Users can enable Huawei Pay by adding their bank cards to HUAWEI Wallet app and transact conveniently in-store and in-app.

Now, Huawei Pay provides further improved in-store payment experience by offering both NFC and QRC payment methods for greater flexibility. Huawei Pay users can choose to pay with either way in the retail stores.

In Asia Pacific, the Singapore-based Aleta Planet is the first FinTech partner that supports both the NFC and QR code payments via Huawei Pay. Aleta Planet is a virtual card service provider which allows users to pay, remit, and collect payments through the UnionPay network. To begin with the service, users need to download the company’s "AP-1" mobile app from HUAWEI AppGallery and apply for an AP-1 virtual card entirely online. The users can then add their card to Huawei Pay and start to make cashless NFC and QR code payments at various merchant locations.

"We are pleased to announce this collaboration with Singapore’s homegrown FinTech company, Aleta Planet, in providing the convenience of our Singapore users to make payment anywhere, anytime. By using Huawei Pay, the AP-1 users can handily make NFC and QR code payment, as well as enjoying a slew of exclusive privileges available. This partnership is part of Huawei’s continuous efforts on optimising the mobile experience for our users," said Shane Shan, Director of Huawei Mobile Services, Asia Pacific.

UnionPay users to enjoy rewards with Huawei Pay
In celebration of the partnership, from now until 28 February  2021, Singapore Huawei Pay users will receive up to eighteen per cent discount at HEYTEA* when paying with UnionPay QR Code. The promotion redemption is limited to three redemptions per day, on a first-come, first-served basis. Singapore Huawei Pay users will also enjoy SGD$1 discount with minimum spend of SGD$2 at i.Jooz orange juice vending machines by scanning the UnionPay QR Code.

In addition, Aleta Planet’s AP-1 virtual card users will be entitled to a slew of UnionPay promotions and rewards including dining and lifestyle offers as stated on the UPI website (http://www.unionpayintl.com/sg/).

For more information about Huawei Pay, please visit

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/

*Terms and conditions apply

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Gojek invests in Bank Jago to accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia

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Investment made through Gojek’s payments and financial services arm, with ambition to provide millions of users with greater access to digital banking services

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 22, 2020 — Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, has invested in Bank Jago, an Indonesia-listed technology-based bank, as part of a strategic partnership that will accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia.

Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, has invested in Bank Jago, an Indonesia-listed technology-based bank, as part of a strategic partnership that will accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia.
Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, has invested in Bank Jago, an Indonesia-listed technology-based bank, as part of a strategic partnership that will accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia.

The partnership marks a collaboration between two exciting technology-focused companies: Gojek, pioneer of the Southeast Asian ‘Super App’; and Jago, an innovative technology-based bank that delivers digital banking services for the SME, consumer and mass market segments in Indonesia. It also builds on the partnerships that Gojek – and its digital wallet and payments platform, GoPay – has formed with various Indonesian financial institutions to offer financial services to merchants and drivers since 2017.

The ultimate aim of this partnership is for Jago to provide access to digital banking services through Gojek’s platform, allowing Gojek’s millions of users to instantly open a bank account with Jago and better manage their finances via the Gojek app. The partnership will also act as a model through which Gojek will go on to partner with other banking institutions to support them in reaching more customers.

Indonesia – home to the world’s 4th-largest unbanked population where 52% of adults (about 95 million people) do not own a bank account[1] and a further 47 million adults are underbanked or have insufficient access to credit, investment and insurance[2] – represents a huge opportunity for companies like Gojek and Jago. That it has a high smartphone penetration rate of 70-80% also makes the population infrastructurally ready for digital banking.

The investment – made through Gojek’s payments and financial services arm – will mean Gojek holds around 22% of Bank Jago. The deal also does not alter the control of Jago, with Metamorfosis Ekosistem Indonesia and Wealth Track Technology continuing to be Jago’s controlling shareholders with a combined ownership of 51 per cent.

Gojek Co-CEO Andre Soelistyo, said: "Our partnership with Jago marks the latest milestone in our drive to reduce daily friction for users and improve their lives through technology. It is a key part of our strategy and will underpin the growth and sustainability of our business in the long term. Jago’s tech-based banking solutions will supercharge Gojek’s ecosystem offerings and facilitate access to banking services for the mass market, thereby supporting our common vision to accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia.

"This is the start of a new way of offering financial services to Gojek users as the collaboration will enable us to develop a process through which we can work with other banks. Our aim is to leverage more partnerships like this, to ultimately make the Gojek app a reliable resource for everyone’s financial needs."

Bank Jago’s President Director, Kharim Siregar, said: "We are proud and excited to work with Gojek, which has a digital footprint that encompasses millions of consumers and businesses throughout the country. This perfectly complements Bank Jago’s deep expertise and understanding of the financial needs of Indonesians.

"We believe that this strategic collaboration – between a tech-based bank like Bank Jago and a Super App like Gojek – is the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia and represents a new way to spur growth in digital economies. As a bank designed with an open API, we will go on to work with multiple digital ecosystems to reach a wider audience and drive our aspiration to enhance the finances of millions of people through digital financial solutions."

Bank Jago was founded in 1992 under the name PT Bank Artos Indonesia. In 2020, Bank Artos changed its name to PT Bank Jago Tbk as part of its transformation to become an innovative tech-based bank with the aspiration to enhance the growth of millions through digital financial solutions.

About Gojek

Gojek is Southeast Asia’s leading technology group and a pioneer of the integrated super app and ecosystem model. Gojek is founded on the principle of using technology to remove life’s daily frictions by connecting consumers to the best providers of goods and services in the market.

The company was first established in 2010 focusing on courier and motorcycle ride-hailing services, before launching the app in January 2015 in Indonesia. Since then, Gojek has grown to become the leading super app in Southeast Asia, providing access to a wide range of services from transportation and digital payments, to food delivery, logistics and many other on-demand services.

Gojek now operates across main cities in five Southeast Asian countries. As of June 2020, Gojek’s application and its ecosystem have been downloaded 190 million times by users across Southeast Asia.

As a super app, Gojek is dedicated to solving the daily challenges faced by consumers, while improving the quality of life for millions of people across Southeast Asia, especially those in the informal sector and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The Gojek application is available for download via iOS and Android.

About Jago

Bank Jago journey began in 1992 in Bandung under the name PT Bank Artos Indonesia (Bank Artos).

After 27 years of serving the public with conventional saving, loans, and services, in 2019 Bank Artos entered a new era marked by the entry of PT Metamorphosis Ecosystem Indonesia (MEI) and Wealth Track Technology Limited (WTT) as new controlling shareholders after acquiring Bank Artos shares at 37, 65% (MEI) and 13.35% (WTT).

In June 2020, we changed the name from PT Bank Artos Indonesia Tbk to PT Bank Jago Tbk to begin the transformation to build a Bank of the Future – a bank for everyone to grow together.

Through banking products and services which will be embedded in an ecosystem by optimizing technology, Bank Jago will become an innovative technology-based bank which serves the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment, Retail (Consumer) segment, and mass market segment.

[1] World Bank’s Global Findex, 2017 and 2018
[2] Google, Temasek and Bain & Company; e-conomy report 2019 

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More than Half a Billion Tune In To WCG 2020 CONNECTED

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Global Fans Watched Across Seventeen Platforms Generating 650M Views

Global Fans Enjoyed The Advanced Esports Festival Under The Non-contact Era, Opening The New Paradigm of Esports

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2020 — Demonstrating its worldwide appeal, global esports festival World Cyber Games (WCG) overcame the on-site restrictions due to the Covid-19 virus and successfully hosted the WCG 2020 CONNECTED. Despite having to adjust the tournament to a virtual experience, the transition to a hybrid model was positively embraced and brought together esports fans from all over the world with nearly 650 million views. 

WCG 2020 CONNECTED
WCG 2020 CONNECTED

With over 6,800 players, teams competed and played well over 1,200 total games as they battled for the top spot across four titles: Warcraft® III: Reforged™, CROSSFIRE, Honor of Kings and EA Sports™ FIFA Online 4. Broadcast in 4 languages English, Korean, Chinese, and Russian and streamed on 17 different platforms.

The transition to a digital playground created a diverse way to communicate and bring global fans together, allowing 925 players to participate in the WCG 2020 cosplay contest and joining an ONTACT virtual fan meet as well as a legend player vs fan battle.

As previously announced, the winners for the WCG 2020 Grand Final are as follows:

  • EA Sports™ FIFA Online 4 – ICE
  • Warcraft® III: Reforged™ (Team) – FM
  • Warcraft® III: Reforged™ (Individual) – Lu "Fly100%" Weiliang
  • CROSSFIRE – SV. QIE
  • Honor of Kings – XYG

WCG CEO Tae-Geon Seo said, "WCG has made various attempts in the form of ‘On-tact’ to continue the value of challenge and participation to create a ‘better world through e-sports’ even in the pandemic era this year. I hope these attempts have led to the fun and excitement of esports to many people. Next year, WCG will continue to open a new chapter in esports".

For more information, WCG fans can follow the competition via its official website here, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

ABOUT WORLD CYBER GAMES

WCG, a global esports festival enjoyed by gamers around the world, has a vision of creating a better world by bringing ‘fun’ to eliminate conflicts. WCG hosts new and various events to make it a global festival that everyone can enjoy, uniting the world as one. Since 2000, WCG was held annually until 2013, and after a six-year hiatus, WCG 2019 was successfully held in Xi’an, China, marking the re-emergence of WCG as a global esports.

Media Contact:
Jonah Keel
B/HI on behalf of World Cyber Games
(310) 694-3247
jonah_keel@bhimpact.com

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uCloudlink Extends Long-standing Partnership with Vodafone

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– The company continues to maximize network utilization with efficient and optimized data procurement globally based on advanced technology and data analytic capabilities

HONG KONG, Dec. 21, 2020 — UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. ("uCloudlink") (NASDAQ: UCL), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, has extended its partnership with Vodafone Global Enterprise ("Vodafone") on data procurement, which has spanned six years. This long-standing partnership, along with the company’s cooperation with other partners in more than 140 countries and regions, has allowed uCloudlink to aggregate mobile data traffic allowances into its distributed SIM card pool and brought superior connectivity without limitations to users in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Under the partnership, Vodafone works as one of uCloudlink’s data suppliers and ensures the company’s occasional expansion of data traffic capacity and coverage. In addition to procuring data through traditional wholesale packages, powered by its cloud SIM technology, uCloudlink obtains data from under-utilized network resources as well. For example, network operators can sell to uCloudlink the data traffic on their networks that is under-used for traditional wholesale agreements. Further, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) can monetize through uCloudlink the data allowances that they have purchased from mobile network operators (MNOs) but not yet used by their own end-users.

uCloudlink has also developed proprietary algorithms to analyze historical data usage patterns and predict future data traffic demand. Based on the prediction, it can dynamically select the networks and utilize the data traffic available on its platform, ensuring reliable mobile data connectivity services to users. It also uses the insights gained from the data analytic results to efficiently procure data traffic allowances from MNOs and other sources globally. The data procurement optimizes between pricing and coverage quality, allowing uCloudlink to secure a distributed SIM card pool that offers superior coverage and user experience at competitive rates.

In such ways, uCloudlink minimizes data wastage for the participants in the mobile data value chain and allows optimal allocation of resources, which in turn help enrich its data procurement sources and make it a vibrant mobile data traffic sharing marketplace.

The partnership with Vodafone is the tip of the iceberg for the opportunities presented to uCloudlink in the early 5G era. Going forward, uCloudlink continues to work tirelessly to perfect a globally diversified business model that is asset-light and easy to scale through its business ecosystem built on uCloudlink’s PaaS and SaaS platform — endeavoring to capture the tremendous growth prospects presented in the 5G cloud era. With the international travel market on its way to recovery following the expected successful completion of COVID-19 vaccine trials, uCloudlink is poised to capitalize on the new opportunities brought about by 5G, to further develop its business potential in 2021 and beyond.

About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

uCloudlink is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative CloudSIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.

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Decoding the route to SHAREit’s global success

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From file transfer to content discovery, sharing and gaming, a look into all the features that made SHAREit a global phenomenon

SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2020 — SHAREit, a file sharing application that has now transformed to become one of the world’s leading offline and online app, recognized as a game & video discovery and file sharing platform. It was recently ranked as the fastest growing media publisher globally according to the Edition XI of the AppsFlyer Performance Index[1]. This accomplishment came after SHAREit was included among the top ten applications globally by the State of Mobile in 2020 report by AppAnnie[2]. These successes are a testament to SHAREit’s unique product offering and a wide array of features that not only make the application popular amongst customers, but also an indispensable resource for marketers.

SHAREit
SHAREit

SHAREit’s primary feature is the peer to peer file transfer. SHAREit allows users to share pictures, music, and more, with other devices without using an active internet or Bluetooth connection. With file transfer speeds that reach up to 20mb/s, SHAREit’s efficacy in the space is unmatched. Additionally, SHAREit also ensures secure application transfers with Google Play’s Peer-to-Peer Offline App Sharing. The feature lets users share apps via SHAREit while Google Play will determine shared app’s authenticity even when the device is offline. It will then add the shared apps to the user’s Play Library and also manage app updates when the device comes back online.

Commenting on SHAREit’s journey, Karam Malhotra, Partner & Global VP, SHAREit said, "We at SHAREit regard technology and localization as the most important factor for our success. In the past few years, we have worked towards strengthening our team globally making strides in various industries while strengthening our core peer to peer app transfer feature by associating with Google Play. We are on a journey to ensure digital entertainment of all types could be equally accessible by everyone, by becoming the one-stop service platform allowing users to browse, download, and transfer content and play games with ease."

Besides file sharing, SHAREit has also made strides as a gaming and content discovery, consumption and sharing platform. SHAREit has a separate gaming center on the application which offers HTML5 games, gaming videos and an option to download hot games. It is one of the largest catalogues of mobile games, from developers across the globe. With consistent advances in terms of content, SHAREit has successfully leveraged the popularity of local regional content to establish itself as the hub for short format videos and has hence seen its user base grow worldwide. SHAREit now boasts a user base of over 1.8 billion users globally speaking 45 languages in about 200 countries and regions. The application currently has more than 500 million monthly active users globally.

About SHAREit:

SHAREit is an online and offline platform that provides a variety of entertainment options, including online streaming videos, file transfer, and gaming. According to AppAnnie, SHAREit app was the 6th most downloaded app in 2019 across the Apple iOS App Store and Google Play Store. There are more than 1.8 billion users worldwide, SHAREit’s Monthly Active Users (MAU) has exceeded 500 million and operating in 45 different languages. 

 

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Odec Releases 20W Fast Charging Power Bank That Supports iPhone 12

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 15, 2020 — Odec 20W fast charging power bank is one of the fewer options available on Amazon that is designed to accommodate the iPhone 12. As one of the key incubation brands under the Aukey company, Odec is devoted to making affordable products without compromising quality while responding quickly to consumer needs. In the past several months, Odec has broadened its product lines to home and office electronics.


Ideal for iPhone 12

Odec power bank’s 3-port design supports both PD3.0 and QC3.0, meaning it is capable of fast charging a majority of mobile devices. Whether it is the conventional USB-A or USB-C cable, fast charging can be achieved. The powerful 20w output and 18w input will bring users the best charging experience even when they are in a hurry.

In addition, the sleek and compact design can fully satisfy people’s needs on a plane journey. This device is capable of charging the iPhone 12 at least 6 times. When all three ports are in use, it can successfully charge all three devices at least twice.

Aukey company has always embrace a multi-brand strategy since it was founded, expanding its presence to every continent through e-commerce. This group has the vision to boost consumers’ expectations by incubating multiple brands such as AUKEY, Naipo, Odec, etc., reaching its strategic goal of "leading Chinese brands to the world".

Odec 20000mAh Power Bank with 20W PD&QC is currently available on Amazon. The upgraded version is expected to release in January 2021, which includes a complimentary USB A to C cable on top of the USB C to C cable in the current Package.

About Odec

A team from the United States, Australia and Hongkong, determined to make affordable products without compromising quality. With the mission of "Upgrade Your Desk for Less", Odec has grown to become one of the industry leaders, supporting millions of customers around the world. Taking our part in improving the environment, Odec promises to donate 1% of the profit to environmental charity organizations for every product sold.

For more information, please invite: odecdirect.com

 

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Huawei Users Among the First to Play Giblins™ Fantasy Builder Today on AppGallery

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Same-Day Launch for Behaviour™ Interactive’s new fantasy castle builder game across all mobile marketplaces brings credibility boost to AppGallery

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 14, 2020 — Huawei users can get to building their own fantasy castle in Giblins™ Fantasy Builder – a brand-new mobile resource management and castle building strategy game – from today, available on the AppGallery. Thanks to a continuous partnership between Huawei and game developer Behaviour™ Interactive, AppGallery is one of the first Android app marketplaces to release the game.

AppGallery is one of the first Android app marketplaces to release Giblins™ Fantasy Builder.
AppGallery is one of the first Android app marketplaces to release Giblins™ Fantasy Builder.

"We’re very excited to collaborate with Huawei once again to bring the delightful world of Giblins to AppGallery, and simultaneously to mobile gamers on all platforms" said Wayne Meazza, Executive Vice-President, Behaviour™ Interactive. "We’re confident the game’s fantasy imagery, humorous tone, and fun pop-culture references will entice a wide variety of players, bringing fun and excitement right into the palm of their hands."

In Giblins™ Fantasy Builder, players get to build and manage their ultimate fantasy castle, while amassing a fortune with the help of Giblins, industrious and mischievous goblin-like creatures. To achieve that, players put their Giblins to work to gather resources underground, and craft epic gear for courageous Adventurers, who visits the player’s very own handcrafted magnificent castle. From mining for precious minerals, to brewing kombucha and crafting weapons, the Giblins do it all.

Giblins™ Fantasy Builder marks the second time Huawei is working with Behaviour Interactive to bring their labour of love to gamers simultaneously through the AppGallery and other mobile platforms. To bring this partnership to life, developers at both Huawei and Behaviour Interactive worked closely to integrate Huawei capabilities such as Account Kit and In-App Purchases to the new game app to make the experience seamless. HUAWEI Account Kit allows users to swiftly sign into the game app to start game play in the shortest time possible, while HUAWEI In-App Purchases (IAP) enable users to purchase extra content and features within the Giblins™ Fantasy Builder app.

Available in more than 170 countries and regions, AppGallery offers a wide variety of global and local apps across 18 categories including navigation & transport, news, social media, and more. AppGallery is committed to providing its 500 million active users with a high-quality app download experience.

Visit AppGallery now to download Giblins Fantasy Builder.

About AppGallery

AppGallery is a smart and innovative ecosystem that allows developers to create unique experiences for consumers.  Our unique on-device capabilities allow apps to be integrated across different devices, delivering more convenience and a smoother experience – and this is part of our wider 1+8+N strategy at Huawei. With the AppGallery, our vision is to make it an open, innovative app distribution platform that is accessible to consumers, and at the same time, strictly protect users’ privacy and security while providing them with a unique and smart experience. Being one of the top three app marketplaces globally, AppGallery offers a wide variety of global and local apps across 18 categories including navigation & transport, news, social media, and more. AppGallery is available in more than 170 countries and regions with 500 million monthly active users globally. Within H1 2020, total downloads from AppGallery have reached 261 billion times.

About Behaviour™ Interactive

Behaviour™ Interactive, Canada’s largest independent game developer and publisher, was founded in 1992. The company boasts nearly 700 employees in its Montreal studio. With its award-winning original IP Dead by Daylight™, the strategy RPG Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall™ and Giblins™ Fantasy Builder, Behaviour continues to grow as a leading global developer. Behaviour counts amongst its partners some of the world’s most renowned brands including Activision, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft and many more.

For more information visit: bhvr.com

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New FORCAM FORCE EDGE Solution Now Available for Purchase on SAP® App Center

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By integrating with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud, the FORCAM FORCE EDGE solution delivers full connectivity of heterogeneous machine parks to customers

RAVENSBURG, Germany, Dec. 11, 2020 — Smart-factory specialist FORCAM today announced that its new FORCAM FORCE EDGE solution is now available for purchase on SAP® App Center, the digital marketplace for SAP partner offerings. FORCAM FORCE EDGE integrates with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud and enables customers to connect assets and machines, particularly from the brownfield.

Dr. Andrea Rösinger, Co-CEO and CTO at FORCAM commented, "For smart real-time analytics, manufacturing companies need to use cloud infrastructures. The integration of our FORCAM FORCE EDGE solution with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud helps enable customers with a brownfield approach on the shop floor by connecting heterogeneous machine parks and networking with SAP solutions. Customers benefit from one single source to the truth for SAP analytics tools throughout the company."

A comprehensive brownfield connection is required to unleash the full potential of SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud. The FORCAM FORCE EDGE solution offers smart connectivity. Signals of existing machinery, from semi-intelligent machines to machines that were never intended for digitization, can be understood, translated, and communicated to shop floor and top floor.

FORCAM FORCE EDGE digitally connects heterogeneous machine parks, such as machines of different age and from different producers. The central intelligence of data-norming provides a machine data model for real-time analysis, enabling customers to turn a machine park into an asset for the company.

"With FORCAM FORCE EDGE, clients can connect their brownfield with SAP solutions and integrate them into SAP processes, allowing customers to seize the full benefits of digital twins," commented Mani Pirouz, SVP & Global Head of Partner Innovation at SAP SE.

Features of FORCAM FORCE EDGE include:

– Connectivity for machines that were not intended to work in a digital environment, regardless of construction year 

– Connectivity for semi-intelligent machines such as machines with numerical control (NC) programs

– Support for industry communication standards, for example for example OPC/UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture), MTConnect (Manufacturing Technology Connect) or MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport)

– Interface Edge API

Added value:

– Optimize brownfield for the future

– Digitize machines easily with a universal interface, regardless of age

– Compare heterogeneous machines on a uniform data layer

– Provide data basis for the identification of optimization potentials

– Smoothly integrate into lean management strategies and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) 

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FORCAM supports companies by significantly increasing their efficiency in production and planning. FORCAM provides a platform solution for data-driven manufacturing. The solution is used by internationally active large and medium-sized companies alike – including BorgWarner, Dynomax Aerospace, Howmet Aerospace (formerly Arconic), Kostal, Krones, Lockheed Martin, Richards Industrials, Schaeffler. More than 100,000 machines worldwide are already connected with FORCAM technology. FORCAM is headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany, with offices in USA (Cincinnati), England (Rugby) and China (Shanghai). www.forcam.com  

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LiveMolo to Launch a Streaming Service App ‘Molo’ Equipped with a Commerce Function This December

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– Live streaming service startup ‘LiveMolo’ to launch a streaming service app ‘Molo,’ which is equipped with a live commerce’ function, on Google Play Store this December

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2020 — LiveMolo (CEO Ho-sik Yang), a tenant company in the ICT-Cultural Convergence Center run by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), announced that it plans to launch streaming service app ‘Molo’ built-in with a commerce function on Google Play Store at the end of this December.

Established in 2018 to become a streaming service for one-person media, LiveMolo provides services to common people who dream of running a small business, small business owners, and unknown creators and influencers. It was certified as a venture business in 2019, and it was also recognized as a company-affiliated research institute by the Korea Industrial Technology Association this September.

The streaming service app ‘Molo’ to be released this time is equipped with a live commerce function that allows viewers to purchase products directly beyond live streaming. It has improved accessibility for small businesses and the general public without special skills and capital to use it easily.

Molo is capable of low-latency live broadcasting and real-time chat, and the VoD automatically generated after the broadcast ends can be shared on social media linked with Molo app. In addition, it is composed of a relatively simple UI/UX to enhance the convenience of use for hosts and viewers.

Molo has also differentiated itself in term of operation. Since most live commerce services charge a high fee, hurdles are high for common people and small business owners who start live commerce for the first time. However, Molo has relatively less burden because it is operated with minimal fees.

CEO Ho-shik Yang said, "Molo will build an ecosystem where small business owners, creators, and the general public can directly communicate with viewers, promote and earn profits. We also plan to implement a web-based platform so people can use Molo not only on the app but also on the web."