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CASETiFY Expands Its Customization Studio with Updated Fonts, Texts, and Color Options

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New ways to personalize CASETiFY’s most popular accessories, designed by you.

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, global lifestyle tech accessory brand CASETiFY announced updates to their ever-popular Customization Studio, giving customers additional options for personalizing their tech accessories. With brand new fonts, texts, and colors, fans can create thousands of unique designs made just for them. The CASETiFY Customization Studio is now available at casetify.com.

New ways to personalize CASETiFY’s most popular accessories, designed by you.
New ways to personalize CASETiFY’s most popular accessories, designed by you.

Joining fan-favorite layouts and designs, CASETiFY’s refreshed Customization Studio will bring endless style choices for customers to mix and match a number of backgrounds and fonts on the brand’s best-selling accessories. New graphic backgrounds include a colorful slash, checkered patterns, and dot designs, alongside gradient backgrounds in Sunset, Ocean, and Pastel colorways. In addition to the already existing fonts, the brand has introduced new typefaces including Modern, Bold, and Retro in a variety of layout options. The all-new Retro font will also be available in a special customizable layout for fans to personalize with their own monogram.

Collection images can be found HERE.

The Customization Studio will be available on CASETiFY’s signature Impact, Ultra Impact, Pillow, Clear, Leather, Mirror and Bounce Cases, available for iPhone, Samsung, and Google Pixel. Product offerings will also extend to complementary accessories made for AirPods and AirPods Pro, AirTags, Apple Watch bands, wireless chargers, PVC clutches, sling bags, water bottles, MacBook, iPad and the latest MagSafe lineup. The collection retails from $59 – $99 USD depending on the case model and device model selected.

The CASETiFY Customization Studio launches worldwide on casetify.com, available for purchase online, in the CASETiFY Co-Lab app (available now in the App Store), and at CASETiFY Studio locations. To learn more, visit CASETiFY.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.

About CASETiFY

CASETiFY is a global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY’s products empower self-expression by turning your personal electronics into highly designed, stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists, big celebrities and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. With more than 20 retail shops and growing, CASETiFY Studio provides a one-stop, visual retail experience where customers can customize their accessories on the spot.  For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com.

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Anthology Announces AI-powered Course Building Tools, New Student Success Features in Blackboard Learn

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New progress tracking, accessibility and course building tools streamline critical processes for instructors and provide key data to unlock learner success 

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, announced a host of new features, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to help instructors create more engaging learning experiences more quickly and provide granular, easy-to-action insight on learners’ progress. The new capabilities – Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally, Holistic Student Overview, Progress Tracking, and course building tools – are key innovations aimed at improving student success and retention and are the result of significant investment in Learn product development and the user experience.

“From the beginning, our team has been building a Learning Management System that, as part of a broader Anthology ecosystem, delivers meaningful, data-informed experiences that drive student success,” said Jim Milton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Anthology. “This announcement is the next step along that journey, with features that simplify and streamline instructor processes while connecting data from the LMS and across the institution to deliver unprecedented insight.”

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI guided by Anthology’s Trustworthy AI Framework – developed in collaboration with Anthology institutions – the new course-building capabilities in Blackboard Learn are designed to provide inspiration to instructors and instructional designers as they develop their courses and allow them to create more engaging learning experiences more quickly. Seamlessly embedded into Blackboard Learn’s workflows, the tools can suggest a possible course structure aligned with its learning outcomes, generate images, suggest test questions and grading rubrics, and drive toward more authentic assessment. The capabilities are opt-in and the instructor is always in control of the content generated.

“Traditionally, the LMS has been a static environment, focused on the management of the learning process,” said JD White, Chief Product Officer at Anthology. “With these new AI-powered features, we are fundamentally changing the equation by providing an experience that can deeply inspire in the pedagogical process. It means instructors can build more engaging courses more quickly.”

In addition to the AI features, Progress Tracking delivers easy-to-action and more granular insight into how a learner is performing, engaging, and progressing in a course, empowering instructors to better understand student engagement and quickly recognise and reach out to any learner needing help. Coupled with Holistic Student Overview – a comprehensive picture of a learner’s performance – Blackboard Learn provides an unprecedented level of insight into a learner’s journey.

All institutions that use Blackboard Learn Ultra will also gain a digital content reviewing tool – Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally. The tool reviews and flags course content with accessibility issues for instructors, allowing them to quickly remediate issues like missing alternative text for images.

Anthology also launched a new digital adoption solution – Anthology Adopt powered by Pendo – to provide institutions with valuable insights and enables administrators to deploy in-app messaging to guide users on features and functionality to improve their overall experience and help drive and scale adoption.

Institutions continue to choose the powerful benefits of Blackboard Learn Ultra. The number of courses taught in Learn Ultra has increased by 50 percent since June 2022 and take-up is increasing at an accelerating pace in 2023. It has never been easier to transition to Learn Ultra with new tools such as the Ultra Adoption Toolkit and bulk course conversion. The planning, change management, and conversion tools – built in partnership with Blackboard Learn institutions, their instructors, and users – together are powering the fastest, most efficient conversion process and can also be utilised by clients migrating from other LMSs.

The AI-powered tools are scheduled to enter testing environments for Blackboard Learn Ultra clients in August and planned for production in September. The features are included for all Learn clients that choose to make them available. Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally, Progress Tracking, and Holistic Student Overview are now available to Learn Ultra institutions globally.

About Anthology

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale for education, supporting more than 150 million users in 80 countries. With a mission to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community through Anthology Intelligent Experiences™, we help learners, leaders and educators achieve their goals by offering over 60 SaaS products and services designed to advance learning. Discover more about how we are fulfilling our mission for education, business and government institutions at www.anthology.com.

Contact:

Erin Mitchell
Anthology
Erin.Mitchell@anthology.com 

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42Gears SureMDM Expands Support to ChromeOS, Offering Enhanced Management Capabilities

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BANGALORE, India, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 42Gears, a leading provider of Mobile Device Management solutions, is excited to announce that SureMDM, its flagship world-class Mobile Device Management platform, now fully supports ChromeOS. With this expansion, 42Gears SureMDM now offers organizations a complete suite of management features to streamline ChromeOS device administration, ease application management, enhance security, and optimize productivity.

ChromeOS devices are popular among businesses and educational institutions for their simplicity, speed, and affordability. Recognizing the growing demand for ChromeOS device management solutions for educational institutions, 42Gears SureMDM is now compliant with Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT) Lite assessments, and the Cloud Broker Index (CBI) list. HECVAT is a security and privacy assessment toolkit designed specifically for higher education institutions to evaluate the risks associated with engaging third-party vendors and service providers. The HECVAT toolkit assists educational institutions in making informed decisions when selecting technology vendors and managing data privacy and security risks.

Here’s how 42Gears SureMDM ChromeOS support can help IT administrators and businesses:

  1. ChromeOS Apps and Extension Management: 42Gears SureMDM now fully supports apps and extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Centralized Console Management: SureMDM empowers administrators with a higher level of visibility into their device ecosystem by enabling a single, centralized web console view of the entire fleet of managed devices.
  3. Enhanced Kiosk Management for both Applications and Web: With SureMDM, administrators can now provide a secure and productive environment for employees by restricting access to certain Chrome Applications and Extensions, and blocking access to malicious URLs.

Additional functionalities and features included in 42Gears SureMDM ChromeOS support:

  • Configuration, Automation, and Application Management: With SureMDM, administrators can now offer profiles to configure user and device policies, and application management for deploying and controlling apps. These features enable administrators to efficiently manage ChromeOS devices, enforce policies, and maintain a secure computing environment.
  • User and Browser Policy: SureMDM enables administrators to configure network settings and define user-specific policies, granting precise control over user access, preferences, and settings. Additionally, browser policies offer comprehensive management of ChromeOS security settings and advanced configurations.
  • Device Policy: With SureMDM device policy management, organizations can enforce security measures, manage device permissions, define sign-in settings and enrollment access, and ensure compliance with company-wide policies. This feature empowers administrators with centralized control over ChromeOS devices, reducing potential security risks and ensuring uniformity across the fleet.
  • Apps and Extensions Policy: SureMDM allows IT teams to regulate the installation and usage of apps and extensions on ChromeOS devices. Administrators can manage and deploy Chrome Web Store applications across ChromeOS devices efficiently, and define policies to restrict or permit specific applications, ensuring a secure and productive environment while maintaining compatibility with organizational workflows.
  • Blocklist/Allowlist Apps: SureMDM offers the ability to create comprehensive blocklists and allowlists for apps, granting administrators granular control over the software ecosystem. This feature ensures that only authorized applications are installed and used on ChromeOS devices, reducing the risk of malware, unauthorized software, or productivity-draining distractions.

“We are excited to expand our mobile device management capabilities to include full support for ChromeOS,” said Onkar Singh, CEO of 42Gears. “Organizations can now look forward to improved management capabilities, security, and efficiency across ChromeOS devices. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive solution that empowers businesses and educational institutions to harness the power of ChromeOS while ensuring a secure and productive environment for their users.”

For more information about 42Gears Mobile Device Management’s ChromeOS support, please click here.

About 42Gears:

42Gears is a leader in enterprise mobility management, offering cutting-edge solutions that aim to transform the digital workplace. Delivered from the cloud and on-premise, 42Gears products support all major mobile and desktop operating systems, enabling IT and DevOps teams to improve frontline workforce productivity and the efficiency of software development teams. 42Gears products are used by over 18,000 customers across various industries in more than 115 countries, and are available for purchase through a global partner network. For more information, visit https://www.42gears.com  

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Nothing Introduces Phone (2)

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Phone (2) evolves the smartphone experience to be more mindful and intentional, while delivering best-in-class features

BANGKOK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nothing today announced Phone (2), its highly anticipated second-generation flagship smartphone. Engineered to make smartphone usage more mindful, Phone (2) introduces the new Glyph Interface at the back, enabling users to minimize screen interactions by accessing key information at a glance. It also features a revamped Nothing OS 2.0, rooted in utility and designed to reduce distractions, while delivering a fast and smooth experience that embodies Nothing’s unique aesthetics. Powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, Phone (2) delivers Nothing’s most premium smartphone experience to date, boasting a powerful 50MP dual rear camera with advanced algorithms for true-to-life photography, and a stunning 6.7-inch OLED display with LTPO.

Phone (2) evolves the smartphone experience to be more mindful and intentional, while delivering best-in-class features
Phone (2) evolves the smartphone experience to be more mindful and intentional, while delivering best-in-class features

“With Phone (2), we deliver top-notch features while encouraging more intentional smartphone usage through hardware and software design innovation,” said Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing. “The smartphone is a vital tool in our lives, but it has increasingly become a distracting force, making us less present and less creative.”

Iconic Design

Nothing has meticulously engineered Phone (2) with obsessive attention to detail, delivering a refined version of its first-generation smartphone, Phone (1). Phone (2) showcases enhanced aesthetics, achieved through a harmonized and symmetrical design approach that carefully considers the shapes, colors, positioning, and texture of each component. Additionally, the device provides a more ergonomic hands-on experience with a 1 mm thinner midframe and a pillowed glass back.

New Glyph Interface

A keystone of Nothing smartphone design, the Glyph Interface was designed to encourage users to be more present in their everyday life, by providing essential information without the constant need to look at the screen. Additionally, users have the ability to assign personalized light and sound sequences to contacts and apps, allowing them to stay one step ahead of incoming notifications.

Nothing has enhanced its signature Glyph Interface on Phone (2) by increasing the number of LED segments to allow for greater customizability and functionality. The Glyph Interface can now serve as a visual countdown and progress tracker for ride or delivery services. It also offers additional functionalities such as a volume checker, and timer. With Essential Glyph Notifications, users can stay focused without missing what matters the most. When receiving a notification from selected contacts or apps, the top-right LED segment will remain on until it has been addressed.

Through the new Glyph Composer, users can personalize their experience further by creating their own unique Glyph Ringtones.

Nothing OS 2.0

Driven by a desire to reduce distractions and encourage intentional smartphone use, Nothing OS delivers a fast and smooth user experience rooted in utility, while embodying Nothing’s design aesthetics.

With a new monochrome layout and the possibility to remove app labels, Nothing OS 2.0 allows users to be more intentional when navigating their device by removing cues that have been optimized to grab attention. Nothing has reimagined home and lock screen utility with widgets so users can access key functions without having to even open their apps. Nothing OS 2.0 empowers users to customize grid design, widget size, and color themes, while introducing new folder layouts and illustrated covers.

Committed to providing a fast and smooth user experience first and foremost, Nothing has optimized its software, making app opening speed on Phone (2) up to twice as fast as that of Phone (1), while refining over 500 transitions and animations.

Powerful Camera Upgrades

Phone (2) offers Nothing’s most premium smartphone camera experience to date, featuring a 32 MP front camera, and a dual rear camera system that has two advanced 50 MP sensors, with a main sensor upgraded to the Sony IMX890.

Equipped with an advanced 18-bit Image Signal Processor (ISP), Phone (2) has the ability to process camera data up to 4,000 times more than its predecessor, Phone (1). This empowers Phone (2) to leverage cutting-edge algorithms, resulting in incredible levels of accuracy for both photos and videos. Capturing three times more data than before, the new Advanced HDR algorithm takes eight frames with varying exposure levels within the RAW domain of the sensor. This enables it to preserve an abundance of intricate details in each frame, ultimately merging them to produce a final image that captures the most true-to-life result. To further enhance the camera experience, Motion Capture 2.0, an advanced AI-based technology, facilitates real-time identification of moving subjects to ensure precise focus on all crucial details in a frame.

Phone (2) elevates video recording capabilities with stunning 4K resolution at 60fps on the main rear camera. The experience is further enhanced by Action Mode, ensuring seamless filming even while on the move. With built-in EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), users can expect flawlessly smooth results. Additionally, the front camera enables captivating self-recording in immersive 1080P at 60fps.

Premium Performance

Phone (2) delivers an entirely elevated experience. Packed with the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and 4700 mAh battery, Phone (2) delivers a fast performance and lasting battery life to power users through their everyday lives. Users can charge fast and wirelessly, reaching 50% power in just under 20 minutes of fast wired charging.

Featuring Nothing’s most premium smartphone display to date, Phone (2) offers an edge-to-edge 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with adaptive refresh rate from 120hz to 1z to ensure optimal power consumption and peak performance, without compromising on battery life.

Sustainability

Phone (2) marks the cumulation of the company’s ongoing sustainability initiatives. Despite incorporating more advanced features and components compared to its predecessor, Phone (2) achieves a 5 kg reduction of CO2, exemplifying Nothing’s ongoing commitment to sustainability across the years. The following key initiatives have contributed to this achievement:

  • 100% recycled aluminum mid-frame, buttons, and SIM tray tip.
  • 80% of plastic parts made from recycled and bio-based materials.
  • 100% recycled tin used on 9 circuit boards.
  • 100% recycled copper foils used for the main board.
  • Over 90% recycled steel used for all 28 steel stamping parts.
  • Zero waste from the assembling process ends up in landfills.
  • 100% renewable energy used across the final assembly plant and the recycled aluminum production plant.
  • FSC MIX certified (The Forest Stewardship Council) plastic-free packaging with over 60% recycled fiber.

Availability and Pricing

  • Phone (2) is available in both white and dark gray, with two variants to choose from: 12GB/256GB (24,990THB) and 12GB/512GB (27,990THB)
  • In Thailand, users will have the chance to be amongst the first in the world to purchase Phone (2), as well as get some exclusive perks and offers available on a first come first served basis. Full details are below:
    • Address: Carnival Siam Square
    • Opening hours: 11.00 (GMT+7)
    • Date: Saturday, July 15th
  • Customers in Thailand will be able to pre-order Phone (2) beginning on Monday, July 17th at dotlife Website and Shopee Nothing Official Store.
  • Phone (2) will be publicly available in Thailand on Saturday, July 22nd at dotlife stores.

A full list of specifications and features can be found on nothing.tech. To stay updated on all the latest information, please follow Nothing on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

About Nothing

Nothing is here to make tech fun again. Founded in 2020, their debut smartphone, Phone (1), made Time Magazine’s prestigious “Best Inventions of 2022”. Through cutting-edge design and user interface innovation, the London-based company is creating an alternative ecosystem of tech products for the young and creative. Nothing’s products are developed in close collaboration with their community, which includes over 8,000 private investors, and are crafted with sustainability at the forefront.

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TECNO PHANTOM X2 Pro Wins Featured Finalist at IDEA Award 2023

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It Makes TECNO PHANTOM a Forth-time Global Design Award Recipient

NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TECNO, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 global markets, is delighted to announce that its PHANTOM X2 Pro handset has been honored as an IDEA Featured Finalist in the prestigious Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). This recognition further solidifies TECNO’s commitment to relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies.

Hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA),  IDEA stands as one of the world’s top four design awards, alongside Germany’s iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award as well as Japan’s GMARK award. Since its inception in 1980, IDEA has been the foremost design award in North America, recognizing outstanding achievements in design across various categories. The evaluation process for IDEA involves key criteria such as design innovation, benefit to user, benefit to society and others.


TECNO’s PHANTOM X2 Pro, with its remarkable design and cutting-edge features, secured its place as an IDEA Featured Finalist

Pioneering Back Cover Made From Recycled Materials— PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G Eco-Friendly Edition. features a pioneering environmentally friendly back cover, constructed using recycled waste plastics recovered from the ocean. Compared with virgin plastics, the use of recycled materials to manufacture the back covers reduces carbon emissions by approximately 38%, with each individual cover producing an estimated 2.4g fewer emissions on average, highlighting the brand’s commitment to sustainable design.

World-First Portrait Lens Sets an Incredible New Standard— The PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G, equipped with its world’s first smartphone to feature a retractable portrait lens, offering a focal length of 65mm and 2.5x optical zoom, revolutionizes smartphone photography, enabling users to capture studio-like portrait shots.

TECNO’s dedication to innovation and design excellence is the driving force behind its relentless pursuit of delivering exceptional products that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. Being recognized as an IDEA Featured Finalist underscores TECNO’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of smartphone design and technology.

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Lockin Company Sets New Standards in Mobile App Security Solution

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SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lockin Company, a leading cybersecurity service provider, is proud to announce a significant improvement of their app security solution called LIAPP. With the upcoming launch of their upgraded app security solution, LIAPP, on June 30th, Lockin Company aims to revolutionize the way developers protect their mobile applications. The latest enhancements focus on enhancing user convenience and fortifying security measures, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for app developers and users alike.

Dashboard of LIAPP offers enhanced UX/UI
Dashboard of LIAPP offers enhanced UX/UI

LIAPP, a user-friendly no-code SaaS-based security service, empowers developers to apply robust security measures to their apps effortlessly. By simply uploading their completed applications, developers can secure their mobile apps without the need for additional coding. This innovative solution offers flexible subscription plans, including annual and monthly options, catering to users’ preferred duration and budgetary requirements. The accolades received at the esteemed “Cybersecurity Excellence Awards” in March, where LIAPP triumphed in three categories – “Application Security,” “Mobile Application Security,” and “Runtime Application Self-Protection,” – further validate its effectiveness and popularity among industry professionals.

The upgraded LIAPP introduces a clean and intuitive user interface, enabling app developers to implement security measures with ease. The app protection and threat detection options have been enhanced, allowing developers to customize the application’s security based on their specific operational requirements. Furthermore, the subscription payment process has been redesigned for improved usability, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users. Recognizing the international user base, with over 40% of users coming from overseas, Lockin Company now offers support for English and Spanish languages, catering to global users and facilitating seamless adoption of LIAPP across different regions.

In response to the evolving landscape of hacking types and methods, LIAPP’s capabilities have been significantly enhanced. The solution now incorporates strengthened administrator privileges and virtual machine detection, optimizing post-security compatibility. Additionally, several security upgrades have been implemented, including support for two-factor authentication during login, providing an elevated level of protection against unauthorized access and potential threats.

Myoung Kyu Choi, CEO of Lockin Company, expressed his enthusiasm for the upgraded LIAPP, stating, “As the demand for our services grows in regions like Latin America and Europe, we have focused on enhancing convenience and fortifying security features, including multilingual support. With these extensive upgrades, we anticipate attracting a broader global user base due to the strong capabilities of LIAPP.”

Since its establishment in 2013, the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation has resulted in widespread adoption of LIAPP in numerous countries, including South Korea, Japan, India, the United States, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil. Recognized as a prominent application security provider by Gartner, Lockin Company’s LIAPP has also been designated as an “Excellent Information Security Technology Product” by the Ministry of Science and ICT in South Korea.

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PalmPay celebrates 25 million user milestone in Nigeria, network of 800,000 mobile money agents and merchants

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LAGOS, Nigeria, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — PalmPay, a pioneering Africa-focused fintech platform, celebrates a significant landmark in its journey, marking 25 million users on its app and an extensive network of 500,000 mobile money agents and 300,000 merchants in its payments ecosystem.

PalmPay executives at the Media Parley in Lagos
PalmPay executives at the Media Parley in Lagos

This rapid growth within just four years of its market entry in Nigeria is testament to the company’s robust strategy centered on offering secure, user-friendly and inclusive financial services.

“We are proud to be a driving force of financial inclusion and cashless payment adoption in Nigeria.”, stated Sofia Zab, Global CMO of PalmPay. “PalmPay’s growth validates our approach and illustrates the increasing demand for innovative fintech solutions that address the unique needs of Africa’s underserved population.”

PalmPay’s user-friendly application simplifies digital transactions, making them swift and convenient. This has driven a shift in consumer behaviour from cash to digital payments. Today, the company processes more than 5 billion USD per month.

The PalmPay app offers a comprehensive suite of financial services that empower its customers with tools to manage their finances in one place.

This week, the company is launching its savings service, which include a 20% annual interest savings plan available to all users. The fintech also provides banking services for businesses, equipping them with dedicated apps, web portal and POS.

PalmPay’s efforts in promoting financial inclusion have been notably impactful, with around 30% of its users stating that their first-ever financial account was created on the app.

Its expansive network of mobile money agents help users deposit and withdraw money and guide consumers on how to use the PalmPay app. Its agents also serve consumers who do not have access to smartphones by transacting on their behalf, thereby extending access to PalmPay’s services to millions of additional people.

The company’s success in Nigeria has been propelled by its proprietary payment infrastructure, which offers unmatched reliability in a market that has long grappled with unstable financial systems. The platform boasts a 99.5% 10-second transaction success rate, distinguishing PalmPay in a highly competitive fintech space.

“PalmPay is more than a digital wallet – we are building a comprehensive platform to offer consumers all the tools they need to thrive financially. As we move forward, our aim is to become Africa’s financial superapp. “, added Zab. “Our partners benefit from our robust payment infrastructure and data-driven approach, which enables us to connect their offerings directly to their target customers, fostering mutual growth within our digital ecosystem.”

The company’s next strategic step is to bridge the gap between consumers and businesses by digitising merchant payments. PalmPay is onboarding tens of thousands of offline retailers every month, many of whom are spurred to join the platform following requests from its customers who want to be able to pay with transfer.

“The consumer base has now become one of the major driving forces of wider cashless adoption in the Nigerian payments ecosystem”, said Chika Nwosu, PalmPay Nigeria Managing Director, “We see an enormous potential in digitising payments for the retail and informal economy, which reduces their cost of doing business and helps them build the digital track record to qualify for credit and other financial services.”

Looking ahead, PalmPay is extending its operations to more countries and plans to offer cross-border transactions in future. The company is already piloting services in Ghana and is preparing launch plans for several other African markets.

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading Africa-focused fintech platform committed to driving economic empowerment across the continent. Through its secure, user-friendly and inclusive suite of financial services, PalmPay brings top-tier products into the pockets of everyday Nigerians.

PalmPay offers money transfers, bill payments, credit services and savings on its app and via its network of 500,000 mobile money agents.

Since launching in Nigeria in 2019 under a Mobile Money Operator license, the platform has grown to 25 million users. Over 300,000 merchants are part of its cashless payment ecosystem.The company has raised $140m USD.

The PalmPay app is available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store in Nigeria and Ghana, with more markets going live in 2023.

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17Sing united campus to hold “Singing for Summer” activity, helping universities to upgrade, realizing students’ singing dreams

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TAIPEI, June 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Taiwan’s well-known karaoke social app 17sing joined forces with six universities in Taiwan (Kun Shan University of Science and Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology of Science, Chinese Culture University, and Tainan University of Technology of Applied Science and Technology, etc.) to hold a campus competition called “Singing for Summer”. The event starts on May 25th and runs until June 29th. During the event, the students were lively, and the students competed to participate, showing their youthful vigor and musical talent. The process of the event attracted much attention. Students from different universities recorded and uploaded their own music through 17sing. After voting, the top-ranked students will receive generous rewards: 20,000 NT$ in cash, exclusive opportunities to sign on the 17sing platform, the opportunity to be in the same stage with celebrities, trophies and certificates, etc.

During the event, 17sing also held promotional activities offline. The exquisite posters and exciting games in the event made the audience shocked and moved. At the same time, this activity also attracted many Internet celebrities who are also students to join, they signed up enthusiastically, showed their singing voice, and send it to their channels. Many students said: “I’m grateful that 17sing can give us such a good opportunity to show ourselves on a bigger stage. This will become an important beginning for our music path. We will work hard to realize our own music dream!”

17sing official stated, “We have been committed to providing better after-school life for the majority of young people, especially college students. This time, we jointly hold campus singing activities with universities to show more musically talented students. This is just the beginning, in the future, we will continue to increase investment in college market, hold more campus activities, discover more outstanding new musicians, and help them achieve dreams.” The leaders of the universities also expressed that they welcome 17sing to hold more such campus activities in the future. This not only enriches the students’ after-school life, but also is beneficial to the comprehensive development of students. In the future, 17sing will continue to increase investment in the college market, hold more online and offline activities on campus, serve the majority of college students, and allow more college students to open up new ways of social interaction and cultural experience in their spare time.

This activity provided opportunities for college students to show themselves, and the dreams of the award-winning students came true. 17sing sponsored the school industry and education funds of 6 universities, which not only enriched the after-school entertainment life of college students, but also played a very good role in promoting the cultural atmosphere on university campus. The event was a complete success. 17sing will continue to support the college market and hold more campus activities.

The “Singing for Summer” activity have also accumulated valuable market experience for 17sing. It has built a interactive bridge with the college students by sponsoring universities and students, which will definitely have a positive impact on the market share in 17sing. This joint campus event with colleges not only allows more college students to experience the unique social interaction way and new experience of after-school entertainment in 17sing, but also enables more college students to settle in and become 17sing loyal users. In the future, 17sing will continuously increase the penetration rate and influence in the college market.

“About 17sing”

17sing is the most popular karaoke social app in Taiwan. High-quality and powerful music library, you can find your favorite beat by style.You can sing with friends and learn singing skills. “AI scoring” can make you become the king of karaoke. Online karaoke room real-time singing , community groups let you make more friends.You can even film your own music video.The most interesting karaoke APP gives you the most trendy karaoke experience. Let’s go and sing on 17sing!

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17Sing Launched a Series of Campus Activities with the Theme of “Singing for Summer”

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TAIPEI, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On May 24, 2023, 17Sing officially launched a series of campus activities with the theme of “Singing for Summer”. 17Sing united Kun Shan University of Science and Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology of Science and National Cheng Kung University, Chinese Culture University, and Tainan University of Technology of Applied Science and Technology to hold this event.This activity is introduced through offline publicity and online singer competition, attracting numerous university students to participate in it, inspiring young musicians to voice their dreams.

17Sing has been established for 8 years, They have always adhered to the core concept of “creating dreams for the new voice generation and building a social platform for music”, insisted on exploring and creating various stage opportunities for users, and fully helping young musicians pursue their music dreams. In this “Singing for Summer” event, while holding the singer competition, 17Sing went deep into the school to find good voices. Each group brought customized small fans and popsicles to the university campus,explained the content of the event and discover new stars. During the event, many students participated in the game and signed up for the competition.To fully ensure the fairness of the game, students need to fill in and upload the University ID. After signing up for the competition, students need to choose and sing the song,and then go back to the registration page to select the newly released song,then the registration is completed.

In order to encourage more capable college students to participate, 17Sing prepares generous rewards. The contestants ranked fourth to tenth can get NT$5,000;the third place can get NT$10,000 and the second place can get NT$15,000.The champion can get NT$20,000. In addition, the top 20 contestants in the competition will all have the opportunity to sign an exclusive contract with 17Sing, and the top 10 contestants will also participate in more large-scale activities, and can even make their own songs and music videos.

About 17Sing

17Sing is a music karaoke social platform which is popular with young people in Taiwan. It aims to users to show their musical talents and interact with other music fans. In the past eight years, 17Sing has been constantly innovating, just to provide users with the best karaoke experience. Whether you are a new or an experienced user, you can easily get started and start enjoying the fun of singing immediately. Users can give full play to 17Sing and convey their singing voice to everywhere just by using a mobile phone or a headset,. At the same time,17Sing also provides a variety of music types and tracks for users to choose. Whether you like pop, rock, jazz, or hip-hop, 17Sing can meet all your needs.

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AvaTouch Launches Revolutionary Generative Video Bot Meeting System to Enhance Remote Work Efficiency

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TOKYO, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tokyo-based AvaTouch, Inc. has announced the release of AvaTouch, a generative video bot meeting system designed to revolutionize remote work. AvaTouch is an AI system that uses natural language processing and machine learning to facilitate one-on-one meetings between individuals and an AI bot. With AvaTouch, users can save time and resources by automating tasks such as meeting minutes, creating summaries, and translating and interpreting languages.

The system is designed to cut the time spent on remote management, human resource development, and customer development by 50%, making it a valuable tool for any remote worker, and transforms interactions into searchable digital assets, making it easy to access and reference information later on. Additionally, meeting minutes can be translated into nine languages (Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and Dutch), and offers audio interpretation, enabling team member of diverse backgrounds to communicate effectively, without any language barriers.

AvaTouch is a game-changer for remote work, offering a range of benefits for internal meetings, human resource development, and customer training. In internal meetings, the system also eliminates the need for scheduling, interprets languages, and optimizes time, reducing redundancy and preventing information silos. For human resource development, AvaTouch allows new hires to learn at their own pace and conduct practical tests through interactions with the bot. For customer training, the system facilitates immediate product explanations and provides easy reference to historical transactions for proposal crafting and post-sales reporting.

Registering with AvaTouch is free and easy to get started. You can sign up now at https://avatouch.net/signup. There are also numerous ways to stay informed and get support, such as joining the AvaTouch Discord community, subscribing to the AvaTouch YouTube channel, and accessing the AvaTouch help page.

“We are excited to introduce AvaTouch to the world, as it represents a significant step forward in the evolution of remote work,” said Tomohiro Kato, CEO of AvaTouch, Inc. “Our system is designed to streamline communication and make remote work more efficient, allowing individuals and organizations to save time and resources while improving productivity and collaboration.”

About AvaTouch, Inc.

AvaTouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based developer of AI products that aim to revolutionize the way that people work and communicate.

For more information, please visit https://avatouch.net.

CONTACT: tomohiro kato, tomohiro.kato@avatouch.net

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