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10 years after introducing data, Globe Telecom embarks on ambitious network upgrade anew

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MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2020 — Globe Telecom (Globe) announces its largest network upgrade to date, 10 years after it introduced data with its nationwide network transformation program. The network upgrades come at the heels of the government asking telcos to improve internet services especially at these times when connectivity is a critical need.

Globe laid out a 3-pronged strategy to improve voice and data experience of its customers. The first is to accelerate cell site builds to expand coverage and increase capacity for data.  With the strong support of ARTA and the recently signed Bayanihan to Recover As One or Bayanihan 2, the faster processing and release of various national and LGU permits are crucial to jumpstart the infrastructure builds to improve the country’s overall state of connectivity. 

The second is to upgrade all its sites to have 4G/LTE using many different frequencies, which are important for both coverage and speeds. With 4G everywhere, the whole country will be data-ready and capable to meet the increasing demands of customers for bandwidth and faster speeds. 

The third is to fast track the fiberization of Filipino homes to improve data experience using wireline connectivity. As Filipinos spend more time at home because of the lockdowns, Globe hopes to address the growing demand for home broadband with a much larger fiber footprint, using only the most advanced technologies.

All the network upgrades are expected to be completed by 2021. Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu said, "Globe is in a much better position now to fulfill the demands of its customers. In heeding the call of the government, we shall endeavor to provide our customers with improved network performance and quality of service. We look towards the future where our country would have a strong digital economy backed by resilient and reliable connectivity."

Globe is the country’s leader in mobile and hopes to cement its leadership in the broadband category. For 2020, the company committed to spend Php 50.3 billion in capex, majority of which will be spent on its network upgrade initiatives.  

The company previously released a series of network related updates including the build of 900 cellsites with five shared independent tower companies (towercos), securing 190 permits from 85 local government units (LGU), network upgrades in eight key areas of Visayas and Mindanao, as well as putting up 32 new towers in several key barangays in Quezon City. Globe is also rolling out fiber lines in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Cebu and Davao del Sur. The telco’s fiber roll out during the last 8 months already represents a 51.4% increase over full year 2019.  To date, the company is proactively migrating customers from copper lines to fiber free of charge.

Even as Globe undertakes a massive network upgrade, it is also firing up its 5G network, targetting areas in key locations such as Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati CBD, Rockwell Center, Ortigas CBD, strategic areas along EDSA and C5, Taguig, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Las Pin͂as, Valenzuela, and Caloocan.

Globe is committed to support 10 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as UNSDG No. 9 on building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. To know more visit www.globe.com.ph.

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Creaform Announces New and Complete R-Series(TM) suite of Automated Dimensional Quality Control Solutions

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The new MetraSCAN-R BLACK robot mounted scanner, additional models of the CUBE-R 3D scanning CMM and the new digital twin environment software will resolve many manufacturers’ CMM productivity issues

LEVIS, Quebec, Sept. 25, 2020 — Creaform, a worldwide leader in 3D measurement solutions, today announced the latest release in its R-Series™ lineup, including the new MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite™ as well as the addition of four different models in the CUBE-R 3D scanning measuring machine. Creaform also launched the brand-new VXscan-R™ digital twin environment software module, which completes the company’s turnkey automated quality control solution suite.

Discover the fastest and most versatile automated quality control solution in the market

  • Blazing-fast cycle times: Featuring 45 blue laser lines for a high-density scanning area that takes up to 1,800,000 measurements per second and generates live meshes
  • More accurate and repeatable results: High accuracy of 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) in shop floor conditions, regardless of instabilities, vibrations and thermal variations
  • High resolution: A measurement resolution of 0.025 mm (0.0009 in) that generates highly detailed scans regardless of the surface, trim, geometric feature or type of sheet metal
  • New digital twin environment software: VXscan-R enables users of all levels to easily and quickly program robot paths and optimize the line of sight of the robotic system
  • Maximum versatility: Captures highly reliable 3D measurement data on shiny surfaces, objects with variations in reflectivity, different part sizes, and a wide variety of surface geometries
  • Configurable and customizable portfolio: The CUBE-R, which is offered in 16 configurations, and the MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite can be integrated into a custom measuring cell built according to client’s specific needs. Options include different types of safety enclosures, payloads and asset protection configurations.
  • Operational simplicity: Creaform’s automated quality control solutions can be used by professionals who have little metrology knowledge. The MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite is compatible with major metrology software, enabling seamless integration within any type of production workflow.

"Manufacturers need to achieve fast, accurate and repeatable output – now more than ever before. With Creaform’s automated quality control solutions, manufacturers can increase their productivity," explains Jerome-Alexandre Lavoie, Product Manager at Creaform. "By detecting and addressing quality issues faster based on statistical analyses, corrective measures can be more proactively implemented to mitigate total quality costs (TQC) and unprofitable recalls."

Webcasts of the products launch will take place on September 25, 2020, at several times. Visit the webcasts section to get all the details.

About Creaform

Creaform develops, manufactures, and sells 3D portable and automated measurement technologies and specializes in engineering services. The company offers innovative solutions for applications such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation (FEA/CFD). Its products and services cater to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, healthcare, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, research and education.

With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Levis, Quebec, Creaform operates innovation centers in Levis as well as Grenoble, France, with direct sales operations in Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Singapore. Creaform is part of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, a division of AMETEK Inc., which a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, with annual sales of approximately $5 billion.

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Dun & Bradstreet Expands Partnership Program Globally – D&B Accelerate Brings Together Data & Analytics, Market Leading Capabilities and Trusted Brands to Drive Innovation

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HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2020 — Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ("Dun & Bradstreet") (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, has today launched D&B Accelerate, to develop new alliances globally as part of the company’s expansive program. Combining Dun & Bradstreet’s data, analytics and insight with the capabilities of other market-leading businesses, D&B Accelerate will fuel the development and faster delivery of solutions to help clients transform, compete, grow and thrive.

"Dun & Bradstreet is a trusted partner at the root of the data and analytics value chain in all geographic markets, providing a compelling commercial proposition to deliver insights that solve critical pain points," said Stephen C. Daffron, President, Dun & Bradstreet. "By combining capabilities and distribution channels with organizations who are leaders in their field, we are able to provide agile and innovative solutions to meet the diverse requirements of businesses around the world."

D&B Accelerate aims to expand existing collaborations and build new, strategic relationships that enable:

  • Access to Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud, including over 360 million global business records, plus its growing firmographic and alternative data sets
  • Collaborative innovation, combining the depth and breadth of Dun & Bradstreet’s data and analytics with complementary solutions to help clients better manage risk and identify opportunities
  • Faster time to market for co-developed and co-marketed solutions, leveraging Dun & Bradstreet’s solution architects and subject matter expertise
  • Accelerated international expansion and growth across markets in any economic environment through the delivery of intelligent solutions that inform and drive decisions.

Through D&B Accelerate, Dun & Bradstreet is entering into business development partnerships with a suite of organizations across the globe, including the companies below:

Intelligence software company, Quantexa, is working with Dun & Bradstreet in Europe and North America to support globally recognized banks, including Barclays and HSBC, combining its innovative technology platform with Dun & Bradstreet’s actionable data to help clients identify potential exposure and links to parties who are involved in laundering money from illegal activities such as human trafficking.

"We are looking forward to extending our relationship with Dun & Bradstreet as part of the D&B Accelerate program," said Vishal Marria, Chief Executive Officer at Quantexa. "Working together allows us to combine our leading contextual decision intelligence technology with Dun & Bradstreet’s commercial data to accelerate our clients’ business objectives and results."

China’s enterprise cloud service and software provider, Yonyou Network Technology is entering a strategic partnership with Huaxia Dun & Bradstreet to provide an enhanced risk management solution for clients by infusing its procurement platform with Dun & Bradstreet’s data and expertise to support supplier onboarding and supply chain management.

"We believe in growing business through eco-partnerships and the integration of Dun & Bradstreet’s data and analytics into our digital platforms will deliver a ‘one-stop’ solution to help our joint clients mitigate risk and accelerate business performance," said Wang Jian, Senior Vice President of YonYou Network.

BuyHive is a B2B sourcing platform enabling buyers worldwide to source products via BuyHive’s turnkey sourcing solution, freelancer network of sourcing professionals, and their B2B eCommerce platform. The Hong Kong based company has today announced its new relationship with Dun & Bradstreet to use data and analytics to validate the business information of buyers and sellers on their platform.

"This partnership comes as we ramp up our first-of-a-kind B2B sourcing eCommerce platform," said Minesh Pore, CEO, BuyHive. "Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud and analytics will greatly accelerate BuyHive’s sourcing process by ensuring trust and transparency to speed decision-making and identify the best suppliers for our buyers."  

Dun & Bradstreet will introduce the program to additional regions in the coming months. More information on D&B Accelerate is available here.

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk, and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity.

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Huawei Strives to Build industry Intelligent Twins with Intelligent Connectivity

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2020 — At HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei announced its all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions for technology, network, and industry scenarios. These solutions will help Huawei deliver intelligent connectivity that is characterized by ubiquitous gigabit, deterministic experience, and hyper-automation in order to build industry Intelligent Twins. Huawei also launched autonomous driving network (ADN) solutions for enterprises, propelling enterprise networks into the ADN era and accelerating the intelligent upgrades of industries.

David Wang, Huawei Executive Director and Chairman of the Investment Review Board, delivered a keynote speech titled "Building industry Intelligent Twins with intelligent connectivity." According to Mr. Wang, connectivity is productivity. It is not mere computing power, but strong connectivity that makes Intelligent Twins smarter.

Huawei believes that ubiquitous gigabit, deterministic experience, and hyper-automation are the three major characteristics of intelligent connectivity.

David Wang, Huawei Executive Director and Chairman of the Investment Review Board, announces all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions
David Wang, Huawei Executive Director and Chairman of the Investment Review Board, announces all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions

Intelligent Twins raise five new requirements for connectivity

The four key components of Intelligent Twins are intelligent interactions, intelligent connectivity, intelligent applications, and the intelligent hub. Among these, intelligent connectivity is like the body of Intelligent Twins. What new requirements do Intelligent Twins place on intelligent connectivity?

There are three types of connectivity scenarios for Intelligent Twins. One is connectivity within the intelligent hub, such as the connection of AI cluster servers and cloud data centers. The second is connectivity between the intelligent hub and intelligent interaction devices; connecting the "brain" and the "limbs", so to speak. The last type is connectivity between intelligent interaction devices, such as the connection of AI cameras, 4K drones, and robotic arms.

Overall, Intelligent Twins have five major requirements for connectivity: High reliability, zero packet loss, differentiated services, real-time high bandwidth, and smart O&M.

To meet the connectivity needs of Intelligent Twins, Huawei defined the three major characteristics of intelligent connectivity:

The first is ubiquitous gigabit. Bandwidth is the basis of connectivity. The wide application of AI cameras, drones, industrial cameras, and industrial VR/AR services has made ubiquitous gigabit connectivity essential.

The second is deterministic experience. Connectivity for Intelligent Twins mainly targets things and diverse production scenarios. For example, during peak times in 2019, there was one aircraft departing or arriving at Shenzhen Airport every less than one minute, making it essential to guarantee real-time networking. In another example, electric power companies must assure "six nines", or even higher reliability, and less than two minutes of power outage per household per year. Therefore, deterministic connectivity is vital to the security and reliability of enterprise services.

The third is hyper-automation. As industries become intelligent, the service types as well as scale and complexity of networks will multiply, making network O&M more difficult. The application of big data and AI will transform traditional and semi-automated O&M into hyper-automated O&M, and leave all these complexities to be handled by digital intelligence.

Huawei’s all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions

In terms of technology, Huawei’s all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions will provide ubiquitous gigabit and low latency connectivity for intelligent interaction devices, and apply AI to achieve deterministic network experience and hyper-automated O&M. In terms of networks, these solutions will provide Intelligent Twins with campus, data center, WAN, and security networks. As for industries, intelligent connectivity will be combined with intelligent interactions, the intelligent hub, and industry know-how to build scenario-specific, intelligent solutions for industries.

  • 5G intelligent connectivity: Gigabit uplink speed, 20ms latency, and submeter-level location

To support the intelligent upgrade of industries, Huawei will continue enhancing its 5G intelligent connectivity capabilities in terms of uplink bandwidth, latency, and location accuracy. For example, in the smart manufacturing domain, Huawei used its Super Uplink technology to provide gigabit uplink speeds for HD video uploads. For scenarios that require remote operation and control, such as ports, Huawei’s 5G intelligent connectivity technology has introduced features such as pre-scheduling and mini-slot to reduce latency to 20ms and replace 90% of manual labor with automated operations. Thanks to UTDOA and higher bandwidth, Huawei’s 5G intelligent connectivity can support submeter-level location accuracy for smart manufacturing, enhancing the efficiency of production and management at industrial parks.

  • Intelligent IP networks: High bandwidth and lossless for all services

Based on a three-layer AI architecture comprised of network elements, networks, and clouds, Huawei’s intelligent IP networks facilitate the upgrade of campus, WAN, and data center networks to Version 2.0.

Huawei’s CloudCampus 2.0 solution takes campus networks into the gigabit era, providing any application with gigabit connectivity via any device and allowing the intelligent scheduling of network resources. The CloudWAN 2.0 solution brings intelligence to WAN networks. With CloudWAN 2.0, synergy can be achieved between clouds and networks, meeting the needs for differentiated services. CloudFabric 2.0 enables zero packet loss in data center networks and increases both AI compute and storage efficiency by over 30%, helping data center networks become intelligent.

  • F5G intelligent all-optical networks: High bandwidth interconnection and flexible pipes

Huawei has proposed the all-optical network strategy for the F5G era, and launched three intelligent all-optical network solutions.

The first is the Campus OptiX solution. Campus OptiX offers high bandwidth access to meet campus needs for new services such as 4K cameras and VR/AR.

The second is Single OptiX. This solution can meet transmission needs at different rates while greatly increasing efficiency.

The third is DC OptiX. IT staff can deploy DC OptiX with just one click, making it a plug-and-play solution for enterprise scenarios.

Through this strategy, Huawei is committed to extending optical connectivity to the network edge, and bringing the ultimate service experience to every person, home and organization.

Huawei’s ADN solutions target enterprises

Huawei’s ADN solutions bring intelligence to networks. By integrating AI into network elements, networks, and clouds, Huawei’s ADN networks are self-organizing, self-healing, and self-optimizing. These solutions will make digital industry services and hyper-automated operations a reality.

Network elements + AI: AI is applied to upgrade traditional network elements into digital, intelligent network elements, allowing for more agile data sensing and processing of every network element.

Network + AI: Huawei uses AI to redefine network management. The intelligent management and control system helps build network digital twins, and enables the dynamic control and closed-loop management of networks, such as automatic deployment, pre-event simulation, post-event verification, prediction and prevention, and proactive optimization.

Cloud + AI: Huawei provides cloud-based AI training and model services for networks, and continues upgrading the software systems and AI models that are already embedded into its equipment and networks. This constantly improves autonomous driving networks and makes networks smarter.

Huawei’s customers from Shenzhen Airport, China Southern Power Grid, and SPD Bank shared the application of Huawei intelligent connectivity across the transportation, electricity, and finance sectors.

Mr. Wang concluded his speech by saying: "Over the past 40 years, Huawei has worked with all stakeholders to connect the unconnected and build a fully connected world. Over the next 40 years, we are committed to building industry Intelligent Twins with intelligent connectivity."

HUAWEI CONNECT 2020 is an annual flagship event hosted by Huawei for the global ICT industry, and is being held in Shanghai from September 23 to 26, 2020. HUAWEI CONNECT is an open platform designed to help our customers and partners navigate these changes, share experience, and work together to create new value. At this year’s event, we will explore trends and opportunities in industry digitization; showcase advanced ICT technologies, products, and solutions; give you an insider’s look at the fruits of joint innovation; and share best practices in digital transformation. Our ultimate goal is to build an open and sound industry ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders and create new value for all industries. For more information, please visit:

https://www.huawei.com/en/events/huaweiconnect2020/

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Fisker Inc. To Establish New Technology Center In San Francisco

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 – ‘Source Code’ office will support design and engineering of software systems to support the Fisker Ocean SUV and future portfolio expansion products

 – Downtown San Francisco location configured to enable employees to work flexibly between remote and office bases

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2020 — Fisker Inc. – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced details surrounding its first dedicated engineering and technology center, to be located in the Mission District of San Francisco. This facility will be the focal point and development center for the company’s software and vehicle electronics, including both in-car and Fisker data center elements.

"With the development of our first vehicle progressing at speed and the company scaling accordingly, we are now establishing the facilities that can support our expansion," said Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc. "As a company born in California, we wanted to draw on all the diversity, creativity and technical capability this state is famous for. We’re calling the San Francisco office ‘Source Code’ – which also marks the start of a naming convention for all our facilities going forward."

Fisker Inc.’s recently appointed Chief Technology Officer, Burkhard Huhnke added: "The design and development of the software and vehicle interfaces will be an important differentiator for all our products, and our new facility in San Francisco will be central to that process. Having a presence in the Bay Area gives us access to the right talent at the right time."

Fisker is planning a portfolio expansion to a four-vehicle range by 2025. In addition to the Ocean SUV, the four-vehicle lineup will include a super-sports sedan based on the EMotion concept, an extreme sports crossover and a new segment-changing lifestyle pickup truck. Each vehicle will be delivered utilizing durability-tested platforms, battery packs and component systems from industry-leading technology suppliers and automotive firms, with specific Fisker engineering input.

Fisker’s Design and Engineering teams are developing Fisker specific IP and customer features, consistent with the Fisker brand. In creating its FF-PAD (Fisker Flexible – Platform Adaptive Design) development process, the company has enabled itself to be platform agnostic and intends to make the final selection on the platform for the Ocean shortly, consistent with the intended start of production, projected for Q4 2022.

For more information, or for interview inquiries, contact Fisker@GoDRIVEN360.com.

About Fisker Inc. 
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.

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Challenge Student’s Creativity with Learning at Karl and Johan Experimental Schools

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HSINCHU, Sept. 24, 2020 — With the transformation of school curriculum underway, the way students learn are becoming more diverse and internationalized. The 108-curriculum set by the Ministry of Education allows educators to select various learning methods freely to invigorate the rigid education system in Taiwan. With an aim to provide innovative classes for students, Karl International Experimental Education Institute and Johan International Experimental Education Institute adopt creative and effective class designs, and deliver those classes with experienced teachers from around the globe. Through hands-on learning, students are encouraged to thinking critically, develop problem-solving skills, and embrace diversity.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas. The first summer camp, held at Karl, centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and Python in the morning, followed by culture and science in the afternoon. The second summer camp was held at Johan elementary and allowed children from grades 1 to 6 to travel the world and visit ancient empires like ancient Egypt and China. Children were also able to make and enjoy different cuisines from around the globe. The third and final summer camp combined English speaking classes that focuses on topics like music, movies, and TV in the morning, with equestrian classes every afternoon for two weeks.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.
Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.

Jessica W. (Parent): "This was the first time my child joined Johan’s summer camp. She came home happy everyday, and told us about the vocabulary, maker, art, music, cooking classes she had each day, not to mention the many new friends she has made in school. Thanks to Karl and Johan Experimental Education for their dedication, they truly are a different school.

Parents: "The classes are fulfilling and interesting. Students were motivated to learn, and they truly learn as they play. Teachers were passionate. We love it!"

Student: "The classes were exciting, unlike the other summer camp out there. It was fun!"

The bilingual summer camps at Karl and Johan schools had been carefully designed to offer hands-on learning experiences and arouse students’ passion in learning. Experienced teachers from 15 different countries regularly participates in course development sessions to design teaching materials. During the regular school year, Karl school also offer different pathways that students can take to continue their undergraduate studies locally and internationally. They believe students can learn effectively only if they become self-motivated and passionate about learning. Education is no longer just a one-way street; through the help of experimental schools in Taiwan, teaching becomes more flexible, and students become independent learners.

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Makeblock launches NextMaker Box – a kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM – on Kickstarter

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The kits include fun projects that use AI, IoT, and data science for kids ages 7-12

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 23, 2020 — Today, STEAM education market leader Makeblock launched a Kickstarter campaign for NextMaker Box, a monthly subscription box that delivers coding and making projects for curious kids ages 7-12. With no prior experience necessary, kids can develop skills in programming, robotics, electronics, engineering, science, and arts & crafts. It is now available for the early bird price of $39.

NextMaker Box is a fun kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM. It includes hardware, interactive e-learning portal and CSTA standard-aligned coding courses.It's now available on Kickstarter.
NextMaker Box is a fun kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM. It includes hardware, interactive e-learning portal and CSTA standard-aligned coding courses.It’s now available on Kickstarter.

With regular schooling and extracurricular activities interrupted thanks to Covid-19, accessing STEAM education is harder than ever. Makeblock’s latest product helps fulfill this need for at-home STEAM products that are engaging – and affordable.

Every month, NextMaker Box subscribers will receive a kit full of materials for new maker projects delivered straight to the door. Each box will include a fun, meaningful, and engaging hardware project that exposes kids to advanced STEAM topics including AI, IoT, data science, computational thinking, and human-computer interaction.

"We’re so excited to launch the NextMaker Box to make it easier for kids to learn important skills of the future, including coding. Most importantly, however, kids will develop confidence in building their own creations," says Makeblock CEO Jasen Wang. "Our goal isn’t to turn every child into a programmer, but to teach kids to solve problems, be creative, and have fun while using modern technology."

Part of the design is an understanding that kids need variety to stay engaged. As such, parents should expect to see fun projects like a music cube that lights up in sync with tunes, a smart voice-activated trash bin, a smart doorbell, codable toys, programmable cars, and more in the boxes. Each box features a new project and is carefully designed to spark a child’s creativity to learn how to build and code while having fun.

Hardware components will include wooden raw build materials, self-developed single board computers, and kid-friendly programmable electronic modules & sensors to explore concepts like voice command, image recognition, and motion sensing. Best of all, the contents of the monthly boxes can be disassembled and combined with other kit components to create brand new projects dreamed up by kids.

NextMaker Box is accompanied by an enriching online learning experience built upon a standard-aligned curriculum. Animated video activities deconstruct complex problems into smaller parts to provide kids with step-by-step guidance. The platform checks code and provides feedback as they go, helping kids learn how to debug by sharing tips via engaging animations for an interactive learning experience.

The projects included in NextMaker were developed over the span of two years, with over 2000 usability tests. The first 50 projects and 100 activities are ready to launch and the company is continuously adding, iterating, and testing new projects to keep the delivery boxes engaging for kids. Makeblock has also established the MakeX Spark Robotics Competitions where kids can share their creations with others across the globe.

"Growing up, I didn’t have the opportunity to access technology," continues Wang. "When I discovered my passion for innovation, I became inspired to increase access to STEM education and to transform education around the world. My goal is to help address a global skills shortage in technology, and beyond.

Makeblock is a five-time Red DotAward Winner, three-time IF Design Winner, and winner of an Idea Gold Award and Edison Gold Award. Makeblock’s products are currently sold in 140 countries, used by 15 million people globally, and used in more than 25,000 schools around the world.

NextMaker Box is now available on Kickstarter starting at $39 USD. For more information or to interview Makeblock personnel, please contact public relations agent Rosemary Newton.

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 About Makeblock

Makeblock Co., Ltd was founded in 2013 and is a global STEAM education solution provider. It targets the STEAM education and entertainment markets for schools, educational institutions, and families, providing comprehensive hardware, software, content solutions, and top-notch robotics competitions, with the aim of achieving the deep integration of technology and education. Makeblock is known globally for well-made products, earning multiple international awards in industrial design.

About Jasen Wang – Makeblock Founder & CEO

Jasen Wang (Wang Jianjun), the founder and CEO of Makeblock (Makeblock Co., Ltd), is a robotics enthusiast, a product manager, and a hardcore maker. He has been ranked as one of the 30 top entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by Forbes China and was named an entrepreneurial game-changer by Reuters. Wang grew up in a farming community with little money and had few opportunities to interact with electronic toys or computers. When he attended university, he discovered his passion for robotics and became part of the maker movement. He founded Makeblock in Shenzhen to give adults and children alike access to the skills and tools to thrive in the modern era and turn their ideas into reality.

 

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Supermicro is First-to-Market with NEBS Level 3 Certified 1U Server — Delivers 2,560 NVIDIA GPU Cores for 5G Edge AI & VR Innovation

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1U System Is Ideal for 5G Workloads, AI, AR/VR, and Offers Industry’s Broadest Portfolio of GPU Servers for Optimized Compute Workloads

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 23, 2020 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today announced an industry-first 1U NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) Level 3 certified system with up to four (4) NVIDIA V100 or V100S Tensor Core GPUs. The new server system enables the latest AI, AR/VR, transcoding, gaming, and other high-compute workloads with low latency requirements in the telecom environment.   


The new 1U system is available with either redundant AC or DC Power Supply (1+1) options and has nine (9) 4cm fans to provide a robust cooling system that supports the extended temperature range.  Also included are 2x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays and 2x 2.5" internal drive bays. The system provides for secure SNMP v3, IPv6, and IPMI for management.

"Supermicro is first-to-market with a 1U NEBS Level 3 V100 GPU accelerated server,  a key enabler for the transition to 5G, with industry adoption of the most advanced applications and workloads found in AI/AR, and IoT," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "We have already received strong market interest in this system, which complements our extensive GPU portfolio, including 2U, 4U, and 10U multi-GPU servers leveraging our and resource-saving architecture." 

"The AI, HPC, data science, graphics, and 5G/telecommunications markets—from edge to core — continue to grow and present unprecedented computational challenges," said  Paresh Kharya Senior Director of Product Management for accelerated computing at NVIDIA. "The NVIDIA V100 GPU in the Supermicro NEBS Level 3 compliant system will enable more customers to leverage the performance and scalability required for these markets."

The criticality of NEBS Level 3 cannot be overstated for the growing market conversion from 4G to 5G, along with ever more complex and demanding applications coming to the edge. This new system extends the operating temperature to 55 °C and meets the shock and vibration, flame resistance, and other stringent testing to complete the GR-1089 and GR-63 suite of tests required for full NEBS Level 3 compliance. The server’s foundation of 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI acceleration and Intel Optane persistent memory to utilize the NVIDIA GPUs to their fullest potential. This design allows mobile operators to upgrade their systems with higher-performance GPUs to accelerate voice and data traffic, as well as provide new edge applications and services, using servers that meet their rigorous reliability standards.

This industry-first Supermicro 1U NEBS L3 system joins an extensive portfolio of GPU systems that support demanding workloads, requiring GPU acceleration capabilities. In addition to the 1U system, Supermicro offers multiple GPU options, including 2, 4, 6, 10, 16, and 20 GPUs in 2U, 4U, and 10U form factors. The product line supports up to 56 CPU processor cores per server, 205W TDP CPUs, and 6TB DDR4-2933 MHz memory in 24 DIMMs. These servers give customers multiple options for NVMe, SAS, or SATA drives, providing maximum performance. 

You can find out more information about the new 1U NEBS Level 3 GPU server and Supermicro’s full lineup of 5G products and solutions at the BIG 5G Event September 22-24: https://tmt.knect365.com/big-5g-event/

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Chung Yuan Christian University Launches the ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom

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TAIPEI, Sept. 23, 2020 — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of digital education solutions, and Chung Yuan Christian University today launch the ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom. Located at Chung Yuan Christian University, this new form of the classroom can be used for live streaming and synchronous and asynchronous learning to achieve digitalized teaching activities. Realizing different types of digital teaching activities such as in-classroom, remote, and hybrid interactive teaching will help meet the educational needs in the post-pandemic era.

Located at Chung Yuan Christian University, ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom can be used for live streaming and synchronous and asynchronous learning to achieve digitalized teaching activities.
Located at Chung Yuan Christian University, ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom can be used for live streaming and synchronous and asynchronous learning to achieve digitalized teaching activities.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected countries differently, and education across the world has been disrupted. Many teachers face situations where only a portion of their students are in class, with the rest joining remotely from other countries or locations. Having conducted a wide range of interviews with educational professionals and identified key pain points, ViewSonic offers the myViewBoard digital education platform in response to the challenges of this new teaching environment.

"Teaching has advanced to the digital realm; hybrid models combining in-class and online remote teaching are now possible. Such models will play a key role in helping students continue to improve and ensuring the quality of the education provided by schools," said James Chu, Chairman and CEO of ViewSonic.

K.C. Chang, President of Chung Yuan Christian University, stated that, "The establishment of the ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom combines ViewSonic’s expertise in educational technology and Chung Yuan Christian University’s rich experience in online teaching. Together we can deliver the software and hardware needed to simultaneously provide in-class teaching and online remote teaching, so that the bonds between teachers and students remain unbroken."

Chung Yuan Christian University has been implementing digital integration and online teaching for many years. It has been at the forefront of online teaching in Taiwan. With over 3,000 courses uploaded to the university’s online teaching platform, the university has been able to overcome distance-related challenges arising from the pandemic and has continued to provide educational services.

The ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom will be prioritized for students around the world who are learning Mandarin. In line with the spirit of the project, it will enable Taiwanese students majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and overseas Mandarin teachers to learn from and interact with each other via ViewSonic’s hybrid technology. It will set a model for the rest of the world in terms of teaching in real-time with high levels of interaction, unlimited expandability, and tremendous efficiency.

"In the coming semester, Chung Yuan Christian University’s Mandarin courses will be taught based on the hybrid format to build an open online university teaching model that allows for in-class interaction, online participation, and after-class revision," said Chang. In response to the global popularity of Mandarin, Chung Yuan Christian University in 2002 was the first school in Taiwan to open a department of teaching Chinese as a second language. Nearly 1,000 students have graduated from the department since then, including many from other countries. The department has thus been a critical training base for Mandarin teachers worldwide.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers "See the Difference." To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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Huawei and Intel Jointly Launch the Next-Gen FusionServer Pro V6 Intelligent Server

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2020 — Today, the event of Working Together to Drive New Value — FusionServer Pro V6 Launch held by Huawei was broadcast live globally. This event saw the official launch of the Huawei FusionServer Pro 2488H V6, the latest member to the FusionServer Pro product family. This is a showpiece product that displays a perfect combination of innovation and superior performance. It is built on Huawei’s commitment to industry partnerships for a prosperous computing industry, and marks a significant step to the rapid digital transformation of industries.

Empowering the Digital Age with High Performance

Kenneth Zhang, President of FusionServer Business, Huawei, spoke at length about how the computing industry needs to combine higher single-node computing power and density with intelligent O&M, to tackle the current challenges. "Improving server performance at the system level" Kenneth said, "along with high-density data center deployment and intelligent O&M, is essential for the development of the computing industry".

FusionServer Pro 2488H V6 Launch
FusionServer Pro 2488H V6 Launch

Huawei FusionServer Pro intelligent servers run on the x86 architecture to unlock powerful general and heterogeneous computing. The next-generation FusionServer Pro 2488H V6 houses four 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors in a 2U space, with 48 DDR4 DIMMs and 11 PCIe slots for local storage. The intelligent server is equipped with the latest AI training and inference modules to unleash up to 560 TFLOPS computing power on a single node.

Intel is one of the most important global partners of Huawei, attending the launch event of the FusionServer Pro 2488H V6, where it demonstrated the latest Intel data center products. One such product was the 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor. It provides AI acceleration and takes embedded AI performance to the next level with Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) that supports the bfloat 16 format. The new generation product delivers 1.9 times higher inference performance than that of its predecessor. Intel offers memory technology in the form of the Intel® Optane™ persistent memory (PMem) 200 series to support real-time big data analytics. Running on the unrivaled configuration of the next-generation Intel processor, Huawei FusionServer Pro 2488H V6 delivers higher performance and better services for customers.

Advancing the Ecosystem with Close Collaboration

A thriving ecosystem supports technology and product development from the ground up. This explains why Huawei continues to develop ecosystems and advocates collaboration for mutual benefits. Kenneth Zhang noted that by working with Intel and other global partners, Huawei has built a broad portfolio of FusionServer Pro intelligent server products and solutions. "Thanks to our concerted effort, the FusionServer Pro collaborative ecosystem has flourished", Kenneth said.

Another set of diversified joint solutions is the Huawei SAP HANA solutions. These joint solutions consist of single-node, cluster, and TDI solutions and feature high performance, high reliability, and smooth scaling. The joint solutions are empowered by the Huawei FusionServer Pro series, allowing enterprises to accelerate their critical services, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and data warehouse, and quickly analyze key data to efficiently tap into the value of mass data.

Another speaker at the event was Li Peisong, Head of SAP Partner Adoption Center (SAP PAC) China, an important partner of Huawei. In his opinions, thanks to the close technical collaboration between SAP PAC and Huawei, the joint products are able to achieve high performance and serve as an IT platform that fully complies with the technical specifications of SAP.

Huawei FusionServer Pro series is highly regarded by other industry partners at the event. Leon Wang, Executive Director and CEO of Automated Systems Holdings Limited (ASL), a global solution provider listed on the Hong Kong Main Board, presented the benefits of Huawei FusionServer Pro intelligent server products. For Leon, ASL will partner with Huawei to drive their business to new heights, and create new value together.

New 5G, AI, and cloud technologies are making digital transformation a possibility. However, it does bring certain challenges, such as the requirement for diversified computing in every facet of the society. To embrace these challenges, Huawei will work with Intel and other global partners to fulfill the commitment to a global diversified supply system and supercharge the computing industry and ecosystem. Together, we will offer the premium FusionServer Pro intelligent server products and solutions for customers, providing unparalleled performance and a prosperous ecosystem that help industries move to digital.

HUAWEI CONNECT 2020 is an annual flagship event hosted by Huawei for the global ICT industry, and is being held in Shanghai from September 23 to 26, 2020. HUAWEI CONNECT is an open platform designed to help our customers and partners navigate these changes, share experience, and work together to create new value. At this year’s event, we will explore trends and opportunities in industry digitization; showcase advanced ICT technologies, products, and solutions; give you an insider’s look at the fruits of joint innovation; and share best practices in digital transformation. Our ultimate goal is to build an open and sound industry ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders and create new value for all industries. For more information, please visit:
https://www.huawei.com/en/events/huaweiconnect2020/

About Huawei

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

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