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Clarivate Introduces Next Generation Insights Platform with Cortellis Generics Intelligence

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Enhanced Newport platform allows for comprehensive and accurate analysis of market, API and patent data from a single application

LONDON, July 1, 2020 — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced the launch of Cortellis Generics Intelligence™ to enable generics companies and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturers to make timely and more informed data-driven decisions as they seek to drive business growth, identify new markets, products and partners, defend market share and more. The modern, intuitive platform enables sourcing, business development, portfolio and intellectual property teams within an organization to make data-driven decisions – all from a single application.


Cortellis Generics Intelligence powered by Clarivate Research Intelligence Cloud replaces and enhances the well-known Newport platform from Clarivate. It includes new intuitive search capabilities together with expertly curated data on market performance, patents and litigation, and manufacturers to assist finished dose manufacturers, API manufacturers, and pharmaceutical marketers in their pursuit to successfully launch generic drugs and maintain a steady supply chain.

This comprehensive database collates crucial market, API, and patent data, including sales and consumption data, product launches, company information, Paragraph IV patent challenges, API suppliers’ regulatory filings and more. With seamless connectivity to the broader Cortellis suite of life science intelligence solutions, researchers will have comprehensive access to high-quality drug development, clinical trial, deal-making and regulatory intelligence.

Keith Collier, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Clarivate said: "The generics industry is extremely competitive with a high degree of uncertainty and complexity in bringing a drug to market or identifying APIs with the most market potential. All teams within a company are involved in making decisions that will ultimately impact their company’s achievements and risk making the wrong decision based on partial data. Cortellis Generics Intelligence is the most comprehensive source of market performance, patent and manufacturing data, allowing generics and API companies to easily connect the dots between key areas of intelligence, so they can validate their strategy with the assurance they haven’t missed any critical considerations. Ultimately, this will allow them to quickly shift from market research and assessment to actually implementing their strategic priorities."

According to The Centre for Medicines Research (CMR) International, over the next seven years, 114 products are predicted to lose exclusivity and become generic within the U.S. ― 8% of which are currently blockbuster products1. This number is scheduled to increase each year from now until 2022. Due to high demand within the blockbuster space, selecting the right drug for investment requires precision. The number of Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) final approvals granted by the FDA to Indian- and U.S.- headquartered companies saw a marked decrease in 2018, further supporting the need to identify the right drugs for investment to ultimately secure ANDA approval2. In addition, the number of products exposed to Paragraph IV challenges in the U.S. has continued to rise over the past four years3, indicating that more companies are looking to launch generic drugs around the world, which heightens competition. Similar dynamics are in play in other major markets around the world. These points reinforce the need for greater accuracy early in the generics lifecycle to develop a validated launch strategy and identify less promising portfolio candidates earlier – enabling the most effective use of time and resources.

Cortellis Generics Intelligence is comprised of data spanning more than 64,000 small molecules and biologics, 72,000 manufacturers and marketers, 1.1 million worldwide patents, 62,000 regulatory documents across 25+ countries, and more. Additional analytics and functionality will continue to be added throughout 2020 and 2021 to further aid with generics companies’ strategies and decision-making. The data will continue to be updated daily and expand into additional analytics to support market share analysis, the impact of litigation on generic launches and competitive assessments.

To learn more about Cortellis Generics Intelligence, visit http://www.clarivate.com/genericsintelligence.

About Clarivate

Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation. We offer subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise that cover the entire lifecycle of innovation – from foundational research and ideas to protection and commercialization. Today, we’re setting a trail-blazing course to help customers turn bold ideas into life-changing inventions. Our portfolio consists of some of the world’s most trusted information brands, including the Web of Science™, Cortellis™, Derwent™, CompuMark™, MarkMonitor™ and Techstreet™. For more information please visit www.Clarivate.com.

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This press release and oral statements included herein may contain forward-looking statements regarding Clarivate. Forward-looking statements provide Clarivate’s current expectations or forecasts of future events and may include statements regarding results, anticipated synergies and other future expectations. These statements involve risks and uncertainties including factors outside of Clarivate’s control that may cause actual results to differ materially. Clarivate undertakes no obligation to update or revise the statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

1 Clarivate Analytics (2019), 2019 CMR International Pharmaceutical R&D Factbook, https://discover.clarivate.com/2019CMRFactbook 
2 Clarivate Analytics (2019), 2019 CMR International Pharmaceutical R&D Factbook, https://discover.clarivate.com/2019CMRFactbook
3 Clarivate Analytics (2019), 2019 CMR International Pharmaceutical R&D Factbook, https://discover.clarivate.com/2019CMRFactbook 

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Red Dot Award Winner Amazfit ZenBuds with Noise-blocking In-ear Design, Soothing Sounds and Smart Sleep Monitoring Starts Crowdfunding from June 30

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Designed to Keep Health-conscious Users Active, Healthy and Relaxed, the Smart Sleep Earbuds Amazfit ZenBuds Provide an Easy Way to Keep Track of Sleep Quality, and Help to Relieve from Daily Stress

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 — Huami (NYSE: HMI) announced The Red Dot Award winner Amazfit ZenBuds smart sleep earbuds with comfortable and noise-blocking in-ear design, soothing sounds and sleep monitoring starts crowdfunding on Indiegogo after making its name known by the world at CES 2020. By combining sleep aid and a competitive price point, Amazfit ZenBuds pioneers smart wearable standard for reaching wellness goals of health-conscious users.

In recognition of its innovations in smart wearables, Amazfit ZenBuds won Red Dot in the Red Dot Design Award 2020[1]. It has been also honored by media[2] as one of the best with its special and innovative product design. The Amazfit ZenBuds is to disrupt the smart wearable and health industry by setting the bar since its debut in Las Vegas.

Red Dot Award Winner Amazfit ZenBuds with Noise-blocking In-ear Design, Soothing Sounds and Smart Sleep Monitoring Starts Crowdfunding from June 30
Red Dot Award Winner Amazfit ZenBuds with Noise-blocking In-ear Design, Soothing Sounds and Smart Sleep Monitoring Starts Crowdfunding from June 30

 

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Fit Right, Sleep Tight — Amazfit ZenBuds is a Perfect Sleep and Relax Companion

Nowadays, more and more people suffer from sleep problems. Designed for health seekers, Amazfit ZenBuds are the calming partner for the office, bedroom and for when you need some ‘me time’ away from the world. Amazfit ZenBuds innovate the audio experience with a noise-blocking in-ear design which fits snugly into ears with an ergonomic, sleep-assisting design that insulates you from outside noises, giving a peaceful night’s rest, or helping to relax and concentrate during day time.

As a sleep and relaxing aid, Amazfit ZenBuds is equipped with Knowles Balanced Armature which guarantees the advanced quality acoustics. The Amazfit ZenBuds use a wide library of natural, sleep-inducing sounds to create soothing white noise that helps cancel out distracting sounds. From bubbling brooks to serene forests, curated sounds trigger the sleep cycle and make sure easy sleep. 

After the Smart playback[3] is turned on, the soothing sounds can automatically pause playing once you fall asleep.

Amazfit ZenBuds is designed to monitor sleep, which can record your sleep positions, heart rate and the quality of sleep. You’ll wake up each morning and get insights that can help you create better habits.

Also coming with a breathing exercise, Amazfit ZenBuds is developed to help you relax and calm your mind after a busy day.

Light as 1.78g[4], Compacter and More Comfortable

The ultra-lightweight Amazfit ZenBuds only weigh 1.78g per side, and they have been extensively tested for secure fit without feelings of swelling. Each earpiece is firmly braced against outer ear, preventing them from slipping out as you move.

The skin-friendly silicone ear tips contribute to an elastic and stretchable texture. So Amazfit ZenBuds won’t cause pressure and discomfort in ears over the night.

Coming with four sizes of ear tips, Amazfit ZenBuds make sure the right fit for different ears, where there’s no probing effect in your ear canal and no worries about sticking in too deeply or falling out.

Long Battery Life to Support All-day Relaxation

There’s a constant consumer demand for more battery life which Amazfit ZenBuds is seeking to address. A fully charged pair of Amazfit ZenBuds can last for 12 hours[5] when you preset the playback duration[6], which means you can choose how long the ZenBuds will play for – whether it’s 30 minutes, one hour, or five. Set your preference, and let the Amazfit ZenBuds carry you into a night of deep rest timed just the way you like it.

Or if you prefer to have serenade all night, you can switch to Unlimited duration[7] for a full 8 hours[8] of sleep-inducing sounds. With the charging case, you can get an additional 56 hours, allowing up to 8 nights of use on one charge. That’s the recommended target for a good night’s sleep. So you can wake up well-rested and in the zone.

Made for New Healthy Lifestyle

Amazfit ZenBuds don’t just focus on helping you achieve the perfect night’s sleep – they wake you gently with a personal alarm that increases gradually and doesn’t disturb anyone around you.

For blocking out distracting noises, Amazfit ZenBuds are your ideal partner in productivity. The ZenBuds help you to organize your time better and with the Pomodoro Timer (PT), allowing to stay focused for 25 minute stretches. Take a short break, and they will help you get right back in the zone by blocking out sound and playing the right sounds to keep you on track.

Amazfit ZenBuds will also make sure you won’t miss an incoming call in the midst of your “zen-zone”.

Pricing and availability

Amazfit ZenBuds will be available in 30th June on Indiegogo: https://rb.gy/jjijnx .

The crowdfunding price starting at USD$69 with a 53% discount (daily retail price: USD$149). While the single package looks attractive, Amazfit has also brought a sales combo with an eye mask, which is sold together with the earbuds to further enhance users’ sleep quality.

Specifications

 

 

 

Earbuds

Weight

1.78g*2

Size

25.3*20.8*21.3mm

Main body material

Plastic

Plug material

Silicone

Wireless connection

Bluetooth 5.0 BLE

Connectivity

BLE to the phone

Bluetooth Working Distance

10m

Sensors

Gyroscope sensor

Battery

10mAh*2

Playing time

8h[9]

Frequency response

20Hz-8kHz

 

Charging case

Battery capacity

280mAh

Earbuds charging capacity

7 times full charge[10]

Charging port

Type C

LED

3

Others

Packaging content

1 pair of earbuds, 1 charging case

4 pairs of silicone sizing plugs (medium size plugs on the earbuds)

1 USB-A to Type C charging cable

1 User manual

APP

Amazfit

System requirements

Android5、iOS10 and above

Functional ambient temperature

Working: 0℃～45 ℃                                                         

Health

Sleep sound

○

Sleep tracker

○

Other Functions

Alarm

○

Incoming call notification

○

APP displaying remaining capacity of earbuds

○

OTA upgrade

○

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amazfit-zenbuds-won-red-dot-in-the-red-dot-design-award-2020-in-the-week-of-world-sleep-day-301028104.html

[2] https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/feature/tech-industry/best-of-ces-2020-3781116/ 

[3] Smart playback — Once they detect that you’ve reached a deep level of sleep, they will automatically pause playing. This helps continue your sleep cycle in the most natural way possible.

[4] Each earpiece only weighs 1.78g when fitted with the medium bud.

[5] 12 hours: Sounds stop playing after 3 hours and the sleep monitoring keeps working all night long.

[6] Playback duration — You choose how long they play for – whether it’s 30 minutes, one hour, or five. Set your preference, and let the Amazfit ZenBuds carry you into a night of deep rest timed just the way you like it.

[7] Unlimited duration — Choose your sound, and let the Amazfit ZenBuds go all night, serenading you with sleep-inducing sounds engineered to help you sleep through the whole night.

[8] 8 hours: Sounds continuously playing sleep monitoring.

[9] 8 hours: Sounds continuously playing sleep monitoring.

[10] From 0%-100%. The 7 times charge are estimated theoretically under lab conditions.

 

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Optoma Unveils Award-Winning P1, 4K UHD Laser Cinema For her 20th anniversary

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TOKYO, June 30, 2020 — Optoma officially unveils Award-Winning P1, 4K UHD Laser Cinema, now shipping its Optoma P1 available for Pre Order in Japan for her 20th anniversary. Optoma, a leading international projector and audio solution brand, has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates 20 years of delivering innovative display and audio technology solutions. For two decades, Optoma has continued to grow alongside the ever changing user landscape throughout the world. Now that in the line of Optoma No.1 4K UHD projectors, Optoma has honourably earned “The Grand Slam of Product Design” (iF, Red dot, Good Design) in her 20th years. Furthermore, Optoma remains world’s number one 4K UHD projector brand in Year 2019, occupying 21.6 of the market share, according to PMA Research. Once again, Optoma has held on the champion position throughout 2019.

Optoma Unveils Award-Winning P1, 4K UHD Laser Cinema For her 20th anniversary
Optoma Unveils Award-Winning P1, 4K UHD Laser Cinema For her 20th anniversary

“The ultra-short-throw technology that uses reflected light for projection is applied to replace traditional large screens and eliminate the injury that the backlight panel brings about directly to the user and minimize the eyestrain after watching TV for hours. The simple and elegant design language matches with the home environment and creates a projector that is not set up as a device but a decoration in the modern living space,” the Jury mentioned from GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020.

Gordon Wu, Head of Optoma APAC: “We’re so proud that Optoma has been finally awarded ‘The Grand Slam of Product Design‘ in her 20th year across the world. Today we are delighted that the Optoma P1 has been released officially in Japan. Looking forward, Optoma redefines home cinematic experience with the all-new P1; it absolutely would be an excellent choice, which is exclusive to Optoma projectors. At this time, we are also celebrating our 20th anniversary and we hope our passion will reverberate with customers as well.“

The Optoma P1, launching across the world, integrates 4K ultra high definition (UHD) resolution with an ultra-short throw distance, plus a laser light source – a culmination of today’s best technology advancements. The Optoma P1 features Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control capabilities, IFTTT support for seamless smart home automation with smart IoT devices and an integrated premium NuForce soundbar with Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus pass through over optical and HDMI arc. Combined with an easy auto geometry correction system driven by the SmartFIT app and Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) technology for hassle-free software updates, this powerhouse marries cutting edge technology with high style to be easily integrated into any home cinema.

For maximum contrast and brightness, the Optoma P1 can be used with Optoma’s 100″ ambient light rejecting ALR101 screen. The specialised screen surface is designed to actively reflect a projected image for high contrast and solid colour saturation while preventing ambient light from washing out the picture.

The Optoma P1 Smart 4K UHD laser projector is available for sale now at a street price of JPY 498,300.

The Optoma P1 key features

  • True to life detail – 4K UHD resolution and HDR compatible
  • Laser cinema projection – bright 3500 ANSI lumens
  • Amazing colour – 87% DCI-P3
  • Ultimate flexibility – ultra short throw lens
  • Built-in sound bar – powerful NuForce audio with Dolby Digital 2.0
  • 3x HDMI v2.0
  • Voice control – Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant supported device*
  • Smart features – IFTTT integration
  • Video Streaming: via Optoma Marketplace with access to popular streaming services
  • Integrated 4K media player
  • SmartFIT app – hassle free set-up via smartphone
  • Fluid viewing – PureMotion frame interpolation
  • Remote Control: Bluetooth smart home remote with air mouse
  • Full 3D

Where to Buy in Japan

OSM CO.,LTD. 
Technical support centre
TEL: 0120-465-040 (Open hours: open on weekdays from 9:00 – 18:00, except weekends and holidays)
E-mail: info@os-worldwide.com

P1 is now available in Japan, for inquiry, please contact: (info@os-worldwide.com)
For more information about Optoma, please go to https://www.optoma.jp

*Optoma is the No.1 brand worldwide for 4K UHD projectors, according to PMA Research in Year 2019.

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D-Link 5G Solutions Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity

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D-Link’s 5G products DWP-1020, DWR-978, and DWR-2101 connect the world of tomorrow

TAIPEI, June 29, 2020 — D-Link today announced their new 5G solutions that create a world of wireless possibilities whether at home, at the office, or on the go. 5G networks elevate mobile internet connectivity and enhance IoT technology and devices to a level that has never been experienced before. Delivering supercharged performance and extreme reliability, 5G will redefine and transform industries and completely change the way people live. D-Link enables enhanced broadband capacity, extremely low latency, super high bandwidth, and next-generation speeds with the DWP-1020 5G Outdoor CPE, DWR-978 5G Wi-Fi Router, and DWR-2101 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot.

“D-Link believes that 5G technology has and will continue to develop aggressively and create incredible, valuable user experiences,” said D-Link Corporation Chairman John Lee. “These new game-changing 5G innovations demonstrate D-Link’s commitment toward promoting an ever-evolving and improving world of connectivity.”

CES 2020 Innovation Award Honoree DWP-1020 is a 5GNR Sub 6GHz + mmWave CPE that is designed for installation on the exterior of a home or business building in order to maximize signal reception, especially for mmWave frequencies. The device is rated to IP65 waterproof to protect it against the elements and is PoE-powered via a 5 Gbps Ethernet port for convenient installation.

The DWR-978 supports 5G NR Sub 6 GHz frequencies and allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. It also provides a physical WAN port that supports a wide variety of connection types. Designed for indoor use, the DWR-978 is perfect as a replacement for traditional wired service. Additional features include an RJ-11 port for VoLTE functionality and D-Link Intelligent QoS technology for prioritizing important network traffic. 

Recognized as a CES 2020 Innovation Award Honoree, the DWR-2101 is one of the world’s first portable hotspots to combine the capacity of Wi-Fi 6 and speed of 5G and can provide high-speed, low latency wireless access at home, at the office, or on-the-go. The DWR-2101 is also ideal for business and leisure travelers as it can support a wide range of international 5G bands.

About D-Link

D-Link is a global leader in connecting people, businesses, and cities with our computer networking solutions and technology. Our innovative products and services meet the needs of digital home consumers, small to medium sized businesses, enterprise environments, and service providers. D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, IP surveillance, and cloud-based network management. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer for over 30 years, D-Link has grown from a group of friends in Taiwan into a global brand with over 2,000 employees in 60 countries.

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Carry Begins Offline Data Collection Campaign with South Korea’s largest SMB loyalty point platform

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SEOUL, South Korea, June 29, 2020 — On June 29th, South Korea’s Blockchain Project Carry Protocol announced that it started data collection from the offline market targeting roughly half of the South Korean population (23M users) with South Korea’s largest SMB loyalty platform, Dodo Point.

The data collection feature with rewards rolls out to all 23m Dodo Point users on June 29th. Whenever someone claims loyalty points at a Dodo store, he or she can rate the services provided by the store and be eligible for giveaways. The giveaway promotion campaign goes on for a full month until August 31st. AirPod Pros, Starbucks coffee coupons, and reward points will be given to those who participate. 

As of May 2020, Dodo has over 20,000 cumulative stores and 23M registered users. Dodo is used by roughly half the population in Korea. Using Dodo as a platform to launch data collection is one of the best ways for Carry’s wide adoption.

Carry Protocol is a blockchain project that compensates consumers for sharing offline data and receiving ads, aiming to return control of data privacy and monetization rights back to the consumers. The launch campaign is the first step for Carry’s wide adoption in offline stores and consumers. Carry is also expanding its presence globally this year by having partnerships with global projects such as Pundi X and BananaTok.

Commenting on the launch of the data collection feature, the team mentioned “We are very excited to approach millions of monthly Dodo Point users through the campaign. We believe the first step to widespread adoption is to strip away complexities associated with blockchain technology so that any average person can use Carry. By closely monitoring usage and engagement metrics during the launch event, we will learn about the product market fit and flexibly respond to additional features and benefits that might be needed in future.”

Carry Official Website: https://carryprotocol.io/

Carry Official Medium: https://medium.com/carryprotocol

Carry Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/carryprotocol

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Palma Ceia SemiDesign Announces Sampling for PCS11ax28, New 802.11ax Transceiver

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SANTA CLARA, California, June 29, 2020 —  Palma Ceia SemiDesign, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in semiconductor chips and IP for next-generation wireless connectivity, today announced the PCS11ax28, its new chip for the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard, is now available for customer sampling.

“We are very excited at the test outcomes for the PCS11ax28, our new 802.11ax transceiver – initial testing all came back with positive results,” said James Flowers, chief operating officer of Palma Ceia SemiDesign. “The advanced feature set of the PCS11ax28 is designed to support the ever-expanding universe of applications for the Internet of Things and our customers’ accelerating initiatives. Sample supply is initially limited due to greater than expected customer demand and we are working with our global partners to expand supply.”

The 802.11ax standard, also known as Wi-Fi 6, is the newest version of the 802.11 standard for wireless network transmissions commonly referred to as Wi-Fi. It offers greater maximum data rates than earlier standards, as well as higher network capacity to support greater numbers of IoT devices. Wi-Fi 6 is backward-compatible with the previous version of the Wi-Fi standard, 802.11ac.

Highlights of the new Wi-Fi 6 chip from Palma Ceia SemiDesign include:

  • Currently available in 1×1 MIMO configuration. Availability of 2X2 and 4X4 configurations is expected to begin Q3 2020
  • Supports Wi-Fi 6 channel bandwidths 20 MHz, 40MHz and 80MHz.
  • Supports all Wi-Fi 6 modulations up to 1024-QAM.
  • Analog I/O out can enable Bluetooth over 2.4 GHz channel.
  • Extremely low power consumption, with peak RX power consumption of only 195mW for the 1×1 configuration.
  • Based on high-performance 28-nm HPC technology

Requests for additional information and sample requests for the PCS11ax28 from Palma Ceia SemiDesign can be made via the Palma Ceia SemiDesign website or by email to wifi-for-iot@pcsemi.com.

About Palma Ceia SemiDesign

Palma Ceia SemiDesign (PCS) is a fabless semiconductor company and leading provider of communication chips and IP for next-generation Wi-Fi and cellular applications. With a focus on emerging Wi-Fi and LTE standards, PCS targets the design of ICs for broadband, wireless, medical and automotive applications. Palma Ceia SemiDesign solutions are differentiated by low-power, high-performance and ease of integration. With operational headquarters in Hong Kong, the company has design centers in Cambridge (United Kingdom), Hong Kong, and McKinney, Texas (United States). Additional sales and support activities are located in mainland China, Israel, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Visit Palma Ceia SemiDesign on the web at www.pcsemi.com.

Palma Ceia SemiDesign and the Palma Ceia SemiDesign logo are trademarks of Palma Ceia SemiDesign, a Cayman Islands corporation, and are protected by trademark laws of the United States and other jurisdictions. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Tencent Games Unveils New Games and Partnership at Annual Conference

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More than 40 new game products and game updates, as well as fan favorite franchises, were unveiled for next level interactive entertainment experiences.

SHENZHEN, China, June 28, 2020 — Tencent Games, the world-leading game development, publishing and operation platform, unveiled a new chapter in innovative gameplay and quality games with a roadmap of more than 40 game product updates, including new self-developed and licensed games with fan favorite intellectual property (IP). The announcement made at the Tencent Games Annual Conference held online this year, demonstrates Tencent’s leadership role in adapting famous global franchises for cross-platform games.

The event, with the theme “Spark More!”, featured the introduction of Tencent Games’ new self-developed games and collaborations with world-renowned IP owners, global game publishers and developers to offer new and exciting gaming experiences to players.

Tencent Senior Vice President Steven Ma opened the conference, revealing that Tencent Games’ strategy will revolve around three core elements – Technology, Gameplay and Storylines – that will drive the future evolution of the game industry.

Steven Ma, Senior Vice President of Tencent
Steven Ma, Senior Vice President of Tencent

 

“Globally, the popularity of new technologies is accelerating, the innovation cycle of gameplay is shortening, and the creation of story IP is also becoming richer,” Ma said. “The game industry is at the stage for a new generation of exciting possibilities. There is no better time than now to seize the opportunity, nurture our imaginations, explore new boundaries of creativity, and bring new values to the game community.” Tencent has a global collaboration network that provides technical resources and solutions for more than 100 game companies and studios around the world to develop new games.

People are the most valuable resource for the industry. Tencent has established cooperation with some of the top universities in the world to develop a pipeline of top tier talent that will power the industry’s future growth. Tencent’s Firework Plan, which is initiated by Tencent Institute of Games, strives to develop talent and incubate creativity for the industry.

At the Annual Conference today, Tencent Games announced several new partnerships and new game titles with popular game IP franchises, including:  

  • Unnamed Metal Slug mobile game – Tencent Games’ TiMi Studios announced a new partnership with SNK CORPORATION to develop a new yet-to-be-named mobile game, for the classic arcade franchise Metal Slug. The game will offer a faithful rendition of Metal Slug’s classic arcade shoot ’em up play on the go and in players’ hands. A trailer for the upcoming game was released on the same day. The partnership follows in the footsteps of TiMi’s global development efforts on Call of Duty: Mobile and Arena of Valor, both of which have reached massive audiences worldwide.
  • Mobile Dungeon&Fighter – Dungeon&Fighter IP is a world-famous entertainment franchises, Mobile Dungeon&Fighter is developed by NEOPLE INC. and published by Tencent Games in China. The new Dungeon&Fighter mobile title will be built on the franchise’s iconic 2D arcade-style side-scrolling action gameplay, deep immersive multiplayer role-playing game (RPG) elements and continuously evolving storyline. Optimized for mobile devices, Mobile Dungeon&Fighter delivers the fast, fun and action-packed gameplay experience synonymous with the beloved franchise.

Tencent Games also released SYN, a tech demo of open world first person shooting (FPS) game marketed for PC and console games. The demo is developed by Tencent Games’ Lightspeed and Quantum Studios, leveraging Epic Games’ strand based hair system to push forward state of the art real time graphics in a cyberpunk style world with an intriguing universe and striking visuals.

About Tencent Games
Tencent Games is the world leading global platform for game development, publishing and operations, as well as the operator of the largest online game community in China. It is dedicated to offering engaging, high-quality, interactive entertainment experiences for all players. Tencent Games currently offers more than 140 self-developed and licensed games across 200 countries and regions, which provides hundreds of millions of users with cross-platform interactive entertainment experiences. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE and League of Legends are some of the most popular titles around the world. We are committed to exploring the full potential of games, leveraging the rich IP resources within Tencent, spanning literature, anime, film, and television, to create high-quality interactive entertainment experiences.

 
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Indonesia Focused East Ventures Raises New Seed Fund for Tech Startups in Aftermath of Pandemic

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The new vehicle will be East Ventures’ eighth fund, as the firm remains bullish on the ASEAN’s digital economy and predicts that innovative startups will transform the region’s post-lockdown landscape for the better.

Quick Facts:

  • Southeast Asia’s most active early-stage tech investor has reached a first close on its latest seed fund, designed for Southeast Asian innovation in a post-COVID-19 era.
  • The new fund will be East Ventures’ eighth tech investment vehicle to date, with the firm aiming to raise US$88 million from limited partners.
  • The capital is being raised from institutional investors, global funds, and family offices.
  • East Ventures was recently named the most consistent top performing VC fund globally by Preqin.
  • In addition to funding new startups in Southeast Asia, the firm is also working closely with existing portfolio companies and advising on how best to implement wartime leadership.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 26, 2020 — Earlier today, Southeast Asia’s most active early-stage tech investment firm East Ventures announced that it has reached the first close on a new venture fund for innovative startups in the region. The new seed fund is designed for digital companies emerging in the post-lockdown aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Willson Cuaca, Co-founder and Managing Partner East Ventures.
Willson Cuaca, Co-founder and Managing Partner East Ventures.

The fund is East Ventures’ eighth investment vehicle to date, and the firm aims to raise no more than US$88 million from limited partners.

As the world has slowed down in the time of COVID-19, businesses in the region continue to struggle and lives have been changed forever. Local entrepreneurs are forced to rethink how they operate, understand what is truly essential, and learn how to live with less physical contact. As a result, many are now accelerating to the point where they’re leap-frogging into digital transformation and bypassing years of the usual adoption process.

East Ventures’ latest fund is attracting global and regional institutional investors.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with East Ventures. The firm is well-positioned in Southeast Asia to guide entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential,” said Tow Heng Tan, CEO of Pavilion Capital.

Sunil Mishra, Partner of Adams Street Partners added, “Adams Street is pleased to be committing to the new East Ventures fund. We are impressed with the track record of the team, their local market reputation, ability to work with young founders to guide them and hope that they will continue to generate strong returns.”

Crisis Brings Clarity

East Ventures’ management team believes new global conditions have provided unprecedented clarity for startup decision-makers.

“The pandemic has created a chance for a new breed of entrepreneurs to think about new problems and how to solve them in efficient ways via technology,” says East Ventures’ Managing Partner Willson Cuaca. “We remain optimistic about the future of Southeast Asia’s digital economy, and we’re particularly bullish on the Indonesian market. We feel the current situation proves our core hypothesis that great founders will find a way to make their companies thrive, even in times of crisis. Great people withstand the test of time.”

Cuaca adds that East Ventures’ eighth fund will remain sector agnostic, as exceptional founders exist across the board, in a multitude of industries.

According to East Ventures, the team intentionally seeks to keep its latest fund under US$100 million, as this makes it easier to deploy money into early-stage companies. In turn, the fund is designed to help East Ventures more quickly achieve its key objective of being the best asset class for its limited partners.

Investment Focus

East Ventures’ management team believes the main objective in early-stage investing is to find product-market fit as quickly as possible. As such, it makes a point of working with fledgling founders to navigate the market and neutralize biases.

By having full teams in multiple cities and understanding both Singapore and Indonesia deeply, East Ventures is able to bridge geographic and cultural biases. This is useful for Singapore-based startups looking to expand to Indonesia. It’s also useful for Indonesia-based startups that need to use global practices to become locally dominant.

The same principle can also extend beyond Southeast Asia. Over the past 11 years, East Ventures has formed a knowledge-base and playbook for tech investment success, born from one of the most advanced emerging markets for digital innovation.

East Ventures has developed a concise theory of Indonesia having a “flywheel effect.” The firm works closely with all stakeholders — local industry players, family offices, entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and growth companies — to build a frictionless flywheel. It has formed a complete startup life cycle from investing at the early-stage, finding product-market fit, creating value and scaling, and finally exits and re-investing.

COVID-19 Response

“We realized that the majority of our CEOs have never been in crisis before,” explains Cuaca. “Because of this, we are doing health checks with our portfolio companies. Instead of immediately advising on tactical business plans, we first try to help the founder understand the crisis and how severely it is impacting their company. Only after founders understand these things can they begin to cultivate their own strategy and implement it tactically. In this respect, we’re trying to convey the importance of wartime leadership.”

The Bigger the Market, the Bigger the Flywheel

Representing approximately 40% of the region’s economy, Indonesia’s internet economy has progressed rapidly — starting as a humble e-commerce-based game and blooming into an everyday staple that touches all industries.

Regionally, venture capital has become a relatively new asset class for investors. East Ventures has established an outstanding track record as one of the first movers. The firm has grown its portfolio value significantly and assisted in the successful exits of multiple companies.

Some of the firm’s deals have reached 1,000x in terms of Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC). East Ventures claims a Distributions to Paid-in Capital (DPI) rate as high as 7x, with notable exits including Grab’s acquisition of Kudo in 2017, as well as GoJek’s more recent purchases of Loket and Moka POS. Two out of four East Ventures funds have returned beyond the amount of capital invested by limited partners.

About East Ventures

Founded in 2009, East Ventures is an early-stage sector-agnostic venture capital firm. The firm has supported more than 170 companies in the Southeast Asian region that are present across Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

An early believer in the startup ecosystem in Indonesia, East Ventures is the first investor of Indonesia’s unicorn companies, namely Tokopedia and Traveloka. Other notable companies in the portfolio include Mercari, Ruangguru, Warung Pintar, Fore Coffee, Kudo (acquired by Grab), Loket (acquired by Gojek), Tech in Asia, Xendit, IDN Media, MokaPOS, ShopBack, CoHive, Koinworks, Waresix, and Sociolla.

In 2019, East Ventures remains the most active startup investor in Southeast Asia and the firm was recently named the most consistent top performing VC fund globally by Preqin.

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Huawei officially launches Huawei Pay mobile payment in Thailand

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BANGKOK, June 26, 2020 — Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) collaborates with UnionPay to launch the Huawei Pay in Thailand. Huawei Pay is a mobile payment tool that provides contactless, cashless payment service for HUAWEI device users. In Thailand, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited is the first bank to support this service.

First introduced to the China market in August 2016, Huawei Pay is a mobile payment service rooted on HUAWEI Wallet, which provides contactless, cashless payment service for HUAWEI device users, as part of the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS).

“We are pleased to extend our partnership with UnionPay and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to introduce Huawei Pay to the Thailand market. With Huawei Pay, users can turn their devices into an e-wallet to enjoy secure, easy and convenient payment experience,” said the Director of Huawei Asia Pacific Consumer Cloud Service, Shane Shan.

Huawei Pay is one of the key services under the HUAWEI Wallet app that supports the Near Field Communication (NFC) payments in retail stores. Users can enable Huawei Pay by adding their bank cards to HUAWEI Wallet app and transact conveniently by tapping their Huawei devices to the payment terminal.

Huawei Pay is designed with security in mind — it uses PIN or biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint recognition to authenticate customers for retail purchases. The HUAWEI Wallet app comes pre-installed in the newly launched HUAWEI P40 series, while for the existing HUAWEI smartphone models, the app can be downloaded from HUAWEI AppGallery, Huawei’s official app marketplace.

In Thailand, the local merchandises support Huawei Pay including Boots, Emporium, Jaymart, Major Cineplex, Mr. D.I.Y, Sushi Hiro, Swarovski, Tesco Lotus, The Face Shop and more.

About Huawei Mobile Services:

Huawei Mobile Services is part of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group which aims to provide complete mobile experience to HUAWEI device users. Our services include HUAWEI AppGallery, Mobile Cloud, Video, Themes, ScreenMagazine and more. Huawei Mobile Services covers 600 million users in over 170 countries, enabling a smart living for every HUAWEI device users. In the era of fully connected world, we continue to provide better user experience and fulfil our commitment to bring the world closer together.

To learn more about Huawei Mobile Services, please visit our official website: https://consumer.huawei.com/th/mobileservices/

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GA-ASI Demonstrates Automatic Takeoff and Landing Enhancements

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SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2020 — As part of the ongoing U.S. Air Force contract for MQ-9A Reaper modernization, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated three expanded Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) enhancements that provide the MQ-9A with a dramatic increase in operational flexibility. One enhancement enables the MQ-9A to land at an alternate or "divert" airfield in which no Ground Control Station (GCS) is present, and under satellite communication (SATCOM) control. The second enhancement expands the cross-wind limits of the MQ-9A. The third increases the maximum landing weight for normal and emergency landings.

"This achievement will enable operational MQ-9A’s to land at alternate airfields, on their own, in case of inclement weather, changing mission requirements, or damaged runways," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "These upgrades will improve mission-effectiveness tremendously."

With the "divert landing" enhancement, the remote pilot can enter the new landing area coordinates to automatically land at the selected location, or the pilot can overfly and self-survey the divert airfield’s runway using the MQ-9A’s multispectral Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor to obtain coordinates for automatic landing. Once uploaded to the MQ-9A’s mission profile, the MQ-9A aircrew enables the ATLC system, which allows the aircraft to automatically maneuver itself into a landing pattern and make the automatic landing.

"All three enhancements provide MQ-9A aircrews with increased runway options, as well as expanded weather tolerances that greatly improve mission flexibility, operational availability and time on station. It will also lead to a substantial reduction in aircrew," said Alexander.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike. The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas. For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

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