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CNN’s ‘Going Green’ meets the game-changers who reveal the light bulb moments that led to a green revolution

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HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2020 — Across the globe, people are working tirelessly on innovations to solve some of the biggest environmental challenges we face. This month, in a 30-minute special, CNN’s ‘Going Green’ meets the experts leading a green revolution in everything from organic farming to species conservation.

CNN’s ‘Going Green’ meets the game-changers who reveal the light bulb moments that led to a green revolution
CNN’s ‘Going Green’ meets the game-changers who reveal the light bulb moments that led to a green revolution

When Wesley Oxenham returned to his home country of Mauritius, he knew he wanted to give back to the community. He created ‘Farm City’, empowering locals to grow their own organic food and teaching children about ecology, environment and farming. The small social enterprise has proven so successful he is now expanding the idea, setting up a second farm in Singapore.

Pangolins are among the most heavily poached animals on earth, facing a threat so large they could be pushed to the brink of extinction soon. CNN learns about the ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate abused and trafficked pangolins in South Africa, and hears from Ray Jansen, chairman of the African Pangolin Working Group, about the need for a collective humanitarian effort to save them.

David Milarch is on a mission to save the largest organisms the world has ever known: redwood trees. They can grow to over 115 meters tall and can live for over two millennia – but persistent logging and the mounting effects of climate change have now put the future survival of these trees in jeopardy. Milarch and his army of volunteers around the world are working to clone and propagate new redwoods in the hopes of saving them for many generations to come. 

South Africa has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but it is also ranked as one of the planet’s worst plastic marine polluters – creating an environmental crisis on its shoreline. CNN meets conservationist Aaniyah Omardien, who founded a volunteer-based beach co-op to clean popular beaches. She has teamed up with Peter Ryan, an ornithologist and leading researcher on marine plastic waste, to investigate the origins of the plastic pollution they find.

Beyond Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline lies miles of lush tropical forests and mountain jungles – but this wasn’t always the case. Around 40 years ago the city launched an aggressive reforestation program to prevent erosion and beautify the city’s mountain landscapes. CNN meets one of the local pioneers of conservation, Gunter Fischer, who continues to lead the charge to green Hong Kong through an ecological restoration project.

Going Green trailer: https://bit.ly/3gLdvQZ 
Going Green images: https://bit.ly/3qAwnXp 
Going Green microsite: https://cnn.it/3ltwWPf 

Airtimes for 30-minute special:

Saturday, December 19 at 7:00pm HKT
Monday, December 21 at 2:00am HKT

About CNN International 

CNN’s portfolio of news and information services is available in seven different languages across all major TV, digital and mobile platforms, reaching more than 475 million households around the globe. CNN International is the number one international TV news channel according to all major media surveys across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America and has a US presence that includes CNNgo. CNN Digital is a leading network for online news, mobile news and social media. CNN is at the forefront of digital innovation and continues to invest heavily in expanding its digital global footprint, with a suite of award-winning digital properties and a range of strategic content partnerships, commercialised through a strong data-driven understanding of audience behaviours. CNN has won multiple prestigious awards around the world for its journalism. Around 1,000 hours of long-form series, documentaries and specials are produced every year by CNNI’s non-news programming division. CNN has 36 editorial offices and more than 1,100 affiliates worldwide through CNN Newsource. CNN International is a WarnerMedia company.

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Dynabook ANZ unveils new Hyper Light Portégé® X30L-J and Professional Grade Portégé® X40-J Laptop, Featuring 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics Engine

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SYDNEY, Dec. 15, 2020 — Dynabook ANZ Pty Limited, today announced the hyper-light (906 grams[1]) Portégé® X30L-J, and the addition of the Portégé® X40-J – a newly designed 14" business laptop. These two Windows 10 Pro-based laptops feature the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics engine to deliver speed, efficiency and discrete-level graphics. 

Dynabook today launched the hyper-light Portégé® X30L-J and the Portégé® X40-J (pictured) 14” professional laptop which provides a blend of style, all-day productivity and modern features.
Dynabook today launched the hyper-light Portégé® X30L-J and the Portégé® X40-J (pictured) 14” professional laptop which provides a blend of style, all-day productivity and modern features.

Portégé® X30L-J
With a compact magnesium chassis weighing just 906 grams[1], the hyper-light Portégé® X30L-J provides effortless mobility with unparalleled durability. To deliver exceptional performance, discrete-level graphics and enterprise-grade security, the Portégé® X30L-J employs the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics engine.

The laptop features an energy-efficient, thin-bezel 13.3" Sharp IGZO display[2] for vibrant visuals and impressive battery life. Connecting with the Portégé® X30L-J is also hyper-fast, with Wi-Fi 6® (Gig+)[3] delivering gigabit wireless speeds and Thunderbolt™ 4 certified USB Type-C™ ports to transfer data faster than ever. Offering a battery life rating of up to 14.9 hours[4], the Portégé® X30L-J is perfect for mobile professionals. Pricing for the Portégé® X30L-J starts at A$1,650 inc GST, NZ $1,800 inc GST.

Portégé® X40-J
Featuring a mystic blue, aluminum-based design, the Portégé® X40-J is a premium 14" professional laptop that provides an uncompromising blend of style, all-day productivity and modern features. Powered by an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics engine, the Portégé® X40-J offers exceptional performance, discrete-level graphics and enterprise-grade security. Configurable to up to 32GB of dual-channel memory and reinforced with ultra-fast SSD storage, Wi-Fi 6® (Gig+)[3] and Thunderbolt™ 4 certified USB Type-C™ ports, the Portégé® X40-J offers unyielding performance, high-speed connectivity and fast data transfers.

The vibrant 14", narrow-bezel display of the Portégé® X40-J is available with either an FHD IPS screen for rich visuals, a multi-touch screen for modern navigation or a Dynamic Privacy Screen for increased privacy. The laptop also features an integrated webcam privacy shutter to safeguard users against unwanted access. The display also features a 180-degree hinge to allow the screen to lay flat for easy sharing. This Microsoft Secured-core PC[5] employs advanced encryption, face and fingerprint recognition to help fortify against security threats. With a new, robust design and long-lasting battery, the Portégé® X40-J delivers up to a 13.8 hours[4] of battery life rating. Pricing for the Portégé® X40-J starts at A$1,595 inc GST, NZ$1,750 inc GST.

"The Portégé® X40-J, with its 14" display, lightweight design and Intel’s latest processor and graphics technologies, offers the ideal blend of performance and mobility required by the modern professional in a wide range of industries," said Angela Walker, Director – Sales and Marketing, Dynabook ANZ. "Our engineering team incorporated the latest advancements in aluminum-based materials resulting in a laptop that is tough and durable and easy to carry around the office, work from home or on the road."

Both the 14" Portégé® X40-J and 13.3" Portégé® X30L-J meet Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC[5] requirements and adds to Dynabook’s growing collection of highly secure laptops. These two new laptops are equipped with a robust combination of next-level hardware, software and identity protection – including enterprise-grade encryption and authentication using biometrics – to enhance resistance to current and future cyber threats.

About Dynabook ANZ Pty Limited (formerly Toshiba Client Solutions Australia New Zealand Pty Limited)

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Dynabook ANZ Pty Limited, provides a diverse portfolio of the enterprise-grade hardware and software offerings, including awarding-winning mobile computers and security solutions. Dynabook designs, engineers and manufactures its offerings in its own-operated facilities to ensure quality and reliability. Dynabook ANZ is an independent operating company wholly owned by Dynabook, Inc., of Japan, a wholly owned company of Sharp Corporation. For more information on Dynabook ANZ, visit https://anz.dynabook.com/.

About Dynabook Inc. (formerly Toshiba Client Solutions Co., Ltd.)

For over 30 years, Dynabook laptops and technologies have set the standard for innovation, quality and reliability. Now wholly owned by Sharp Corporation, Dynabook Inc., continues that tradition by delivering rich value and services that support our partners and customers in achieving their goals.

© 2020 Dynabook ANZ Pty Limited. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

[1] Weight. Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected.

[2] Display. The IGZO display is only available on the Full HD configuration.

[3] Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) WFA certification is not yet available. Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Module will be delivered as a pre-certified solution.

[4] Battery Life Rating. (Notebook) Measured by MobileMark® 2014 for models preinstalled with Microsoft® Windows 7 or Windows 10. Benchmark rules for MobileMark® 2014: Wireless connectivity = On, Predefined updated workloads. Details of MobileMark® 2014 testing protocols are available at www.bapco.com. MobileMark is a U.S. registered trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation. Rating is for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any individual user. Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Dynabook under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system’s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries.

[5] Microsoft secured PC. vPro models only

[6] Warranty. Dynabook’s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit http://anz.dynabook.com/support/warranty for details.

 

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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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OneConnect Enables Fintech Innovation in Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Digital Lab

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 11, 2020 — Leading technology-as-a-service platform provider OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (NYSE: OCFT) ("OneConnect" or "the Company") was recognized at the recent FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival for its technological support of ADGM Digital Lab, a platform of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the award-winning International Financial Center.

In April, OneConnect, an associate company of Ping An Insurance Group, signed a cooperative agreement with ADGM to provide technological support for the construction of ADGM Digital Lab, which is a "digital market" that focuses on financial businesses. The key role of the Digital Lab is to provide a virtual platform and resources such as data, application programming interfaces (APIs), system images and reference architectures. On the platform, financial institutions and Fintech firms can collaborate to implement agile iterations and test for innovative financial solutions.

The technology used by OneConnect to support the construction of ADGM Digital Lab is derived from Gamma O, OneConnect’s own open platform aiming to link developers, Fintech services providers and financial institutions. In addition to sharing advanced technology and Fintech platform, Gamma O also provides a sandbox testing environment to drive the innovative transformation of financial institutions.

"The ADGM Digital Lab provides a secure and reliable digital environment that allows Fintech companies to work with financial institutions to create and test solutions to solve real-world problems," said H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, chairman of ADGM, in his remarks at the FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival.

Under the supervision of the central bank and financial institutions in Abu Dhabi, the ADGM Digital Lab enables players in the industry — including financial institutions, startups, regulators, tech vendors, academics, venture capitalists and government entities — to identify and address shared challenges together.

H.E. Al Sayegh said that despite the challenging situation as a result of the pandemic this year, the number of tech start-ups at ADGM grew by 80 per cent to 291 and venture capital activity tripled from the prior year. 

The platform symbolizes the latest development of strategic relationships between OneConnect and ADGM to build a comprehensive digital financial and business services ecosystem. The agreement is expected to bring more business opportunities to Middle East and North African countries along the One Belt One Road initiative and boost the development of local Fintech innovations.

OneConnect is at the forefront of Fintech. As of June 30, OneConnect had obtained 4,327 patents, 945 of which were overseas patents, and served over 50 international customers in over 15 markets.

About OneConnect

OneConnect is a leading technology-as-a-service platform for financial institutions in China. The Company’s platform provides cloud-native technology solutions that integrate extensive financial services industry expertise with market-leading technology. The Company’s solutions provide technology applications and technology-enabled business services to financial institutions. Together they enable the Company’s customers’ digital transformations, which help them increase revenue, manage risks, improve efficiency, enhance service quality, and reduce costs.

Our technology-as-a-service platform strategically covers multiple verticals in the financial services industry, including banking, insurance and asset management, across the full scope of their businesses – from sales and marketing and risk management to customer services, as well as technology infrastructures such as data management, program development, and cloud services.

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L-com Releases New Fiber Optic Pigtails to Address a Wide Range of Telecom Applications

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2020 — L-com, a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has launched a new line of distribution-style fiber pigtails that are ideal for telecom, datacom, wireless service provider, security and enterprise networking applications.

 

L-com’s new fiber pigtails are offered with 6 and 12 fiber counts and are available with fiber adapter plates that are compatible with LGX-style racks, panels, enclosures as well as pigtailed cable assemblies.

These cables are available in single-mode and multimode fiber types, feature SC and LC connectors with different polish options, and utilize industry standard color-coded pigtail jackets.

"Our new fiber pigtails are perfect for use in many different high fiber count telecom installations and provide ease of use for technicians deploying multiple fiber connections. Furthermore, these new fiber pigtails are all in-stock and available for same-day shipping to meet our customers’ urgent needs," said Paul Hospodar, Product Line Manager.

For more information on L-com’s new distribution style fiber pigtails click here.

About L-com:

L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company’s product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMeCables, INC Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.

Press Contact:

Peter McNeil
L-com
17792 Fitch
Irvine, Calif. 92614
978-682-6936

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Pearl Abyss Premieres New Crimson Desert Gameplay Trailer at The Game Awards

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The open world action-adventure is slated for release in winter 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2020 — Today, Pearl Abyss revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming game Crimson Desert. Showcased during The Game Awards, the trailer dives into the open world action-adventure slated for Winter 2021 release, on consoles and PC.  

Pearl Abyss premieres new Crimson Desert gameplay trailer at The Game Awards
Pearl Abyss premieres new Crimson Desert gameplay trailer at The Game Awards

The trailer can be seen here: https://youtu.be/tYQRBqqpV3M. A factsheet and assets are also available. 

Crimson Desert is a revolutionary open world action-adventure that combines elements of narrative driven single-player games with online multiplayer functionality. The game is set on the continent of Pywel, a war-torn world with many different territories, cities, cultures and religions. Pywel is a land full of turmoil, with many areas, factions and regions fighting for control. As players progress through the game, events will unfold that will shape the destinies of all involved.  

Crimson Desert‘s 4K trailer showcases story, gameplay elements and provides the first vertical slice of what players can expect from Crimson Desert. Unveiled in the trailer, the game’s main protagonist is Macduff, a downtrodden mercenary fighting to reclaim their land. The trailer also includes a snippet of Macduff meeting the primary members of his mercenary group, who will traverse the continent of Pywel together as they work to overcome its many perils. As the trailer progresses, we get a taste of Crimson Desert‘s combat, including frantic battles and powerful boss fights. 

Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss’ largest-scale game since Black Desert. During Black Desert‘s 5 years of service, the game has gained over 40 million players across PC, console and mobile platforms and grossed over $2 billion USD in revenue. Crimson Desert will allow players to explore another of Pearl Abyss’ captivating worlds, full of story-driven gameplay, cinematic graphics and unrivaled combat mechanics.   

Over the coming months, Pearl Abyss intends to provide more information on the game, and to involve players in Crimson Desert‘s development process. Sign up for more information at https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com and follow related social media channels for the latest Crimson Desert news.   

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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."

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Ombori and Bambuser Enter Strategic Partnership for Digital Omnichannel Experiences – Launching Virtual Queuing System

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Partnership combines live streaming with seamless display and mobile experiences in public environments to delight visitors and build relationships with brands

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 11, 2020 — Interactive live shopping provider Bambuser and interactive retail technology company Ombori today announce a strategic partnership to jointly launch the next generation of digital store experiences.

For several years, retail has faced new challenges and changed at a rapid pace. As a consequence of the ongoing pandemic, that pace of change has increased dramatically, exposing today’s retailers to the immediate need to transform their stores for imminent consumer needs, behavioral changes, and trends.

Ombori Grid is a platform that powers digital experiences in physical spaces by offering ready-to-use, customizable, modular solutions for interactive screens and mobile devices in-store. One-to-One is a SaaS solution and part of Bambuser’s Live Video Shopping suite that allows retailers to offer highly-personal live streaming interactions with experts from across store locations to shoppers directly via mobile, tablet, or computer.

Ombori and Bambuser have today teamed up to offer the next generation of innovative solutions to support retailers in their ambitions of creating seamless omnichannel experiences. The new partnership combines Ombori’s re-usable architecture’s strength and flexibility that bridges Cognitive Services, IoT, Mobile Phones, and Digital Signage with Bambuser’s proprietary live streaming solutions.

By using Omni-queue, the store staff can handle a combination of physical and online visitors in the same queue, which creates efficient use of staff resources. At the same time, a visitor can easily be switched to an online specialist in a different location (eg, in another store or working remotely) to give them the best possible service. The companies’ first joint customer is Kjell & Company, one of Scandinavia’s leading consumer electronics retailers.

Andreas Hassellöf, CEO of Ombori, said, "Together with Bambuser, we will offer the market’s most efficient omnichannel solution for gaining and retaining customers. The entire workflow will be automated, which creates a friction-free process and a clear overview of the workload throughout the chain. This leads to more productivity, increased customer satisfaction, and hence profitability."

Maryam Ghahremani, CEO of Bambuser, said, "By integrating our technology with Ombori, the retailer will have an easy-to-use system that the staff uses. They just need to `call on the next customer,’ and the system selects the right visitor, whether it is a digital ticket, a paper ticket, or a pre-booked visit. The connection between Ombori and Bambuser is super strong because then the employee can work in the same queuing system, regardless of whether it is a physical customer visit or an online visit."

Martin Knutson, CTO of Kjell & Company, said, "We always strive to create the best possible experience for our customers. Together with Bambuser and Ombori, we will transform our online queue system into a new central Omni-queue. We look forward to having all our customer interactions regardless of channel in a customized and streamlined system where all our resources, online and offline, can build and support each other."

Bambuser, Ombori, and Kjell & Company will make a joint appearance at Ombori’s Special Event today at 5 PM CET (8 AM PT, 11 AM ET) that will be broadcasted here: https://youtu.be/Y_EpQ8B2OKk

Contact information
Maryam Ghahremani, CEO Bambuser | +46 8 400 160 02 | press@bambuser.com
Andreas Hassellöf, CEO Ombori | +46 77 586 80 00 | andreas@ombori.com

Bambuser is a software company specializing in interactive live video streaming. The Company’s primary product, Live Video Shopping, is a cloud-based software solution that is used by customers such as global e-commerce and retail businesses to host live shopping experiences on websites, mobile apps and social media. Bambuser was founded in 2007 and has its headquarters in Stockholm. Erik Penser Bank AB is Bambuser’s Certified Adviser.

Ombori, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, creates interactive technology for retailers worldwide. These include in-store kiosks and installations, payment systems, digital signage, sales support tools, and mobile apps. It has clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the USA.

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Adyen and Microsoft Launch Network Token Optimization

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By collaborating with Adyen on Network Token Optimization, Microsoft saw positive growth in authorization rates

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 11, 2020 —  Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, expands its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate payments innovation for both companies with the launch of Adyen Network Token Optimization. Adyen is one of the first payment platforms to enable tokenized payments across multiple schemes and to offer automated optimization of the use of tokens to increase authorization rates. By adopting Network Token Optimization, merchants like Microsoft are able to realize significantly more revenue due to increased authorization rates.  

"Customer experience is at the center of everything we do, and when it comes to the payments process it’s about making it faster, simple and secure," said Matt Rossmeissl, Vice President of Commerce Engineering Operations at Microsoft. "Product innovation is at the core of what we do at Microsoft and Adyen’s Network Token Optimization is a factor in driving better authorization rates and customer satisfaction."

Adyen and Microsoft have been working together since July 2015, starting with European acquiring. Today, Adyen processes payments for Microsoft globally, across all Microsoft products and services. Microsoft utilizes multiple Adyen products in addition to Network Token Optimization, including Real-time Account Updater to ensure a seamless consumer shopping experience by always charging the most up to date card. Adyen also supports various local payment methods in a number of countries for Microsoft, including U.S.-based debit networks, a more recent Adyen development.

"We always build products with a focus on our merchants and their end customers, and Microsoft pushes us to help create better global solutions. We have benefited from Microsoft’s consistent desire to provide better experiences for their customers," said Kamran Zaki, COO at Adyen. "At the forefront of innovation, the Microsoft team is always willing to act as an early adopter for many of our new products and features. We work together every day to create positive shopping experiences for Microsoft customers, and are excited to see what we will create next."

About Adyen

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, providing a modern end-to-end infrastructure connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers’ globally preferred payment methods. Adyen delivers frictionless payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. With offices across the world, Adyen serves customers including Facebook, Uber, Spotify, Casper, Bonobos and L’Oreal. The cooperation with Microsoft as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen’s continuous growth with current and new merchants over the years.

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