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Italian Chamber of Commerce Rolls out New Initiatives to Battle COVID-19

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SINGAPORE, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In light of the COVID-19 pandemic bringing about an unprecedented impact on businesses and workers around the world, companies need to adapt faster than ever before by showing how business can be done differently.

With a mission to foster and strengthen bilateral business, economic, commercial and industrial relations between Italy and Singapore, the Italian Chamber of Commerce (ICCS), a non-profit association, has unveiled the necessary measures implemented in accordance with guidance on social distancing during these trying times.

The series of initiatives for its Italian members kicks off with an e-commerce strategy, with ICCS engaging the help of online stores such as Shopee, Lazada and RedMart. Through these partnerships, Italian companies protected under the ICCS umbrella are able to sustain brand presence in the respective markets, with the ability to reach out to consumers through virtual experiences.

Amplifying on the efforts to transform to a digital workspace, ICCS has increased its digitised offerings, with Webinars in place of events. The Webinars is scheduled to take place in the Asian afternoon time, in order to allow participation from a European audience.

“As a result of the lockdown measures, we have seen a clear increase in interest and demand for information and training from Italy,” comments Alberto Maria Martinelli, President of ICCS.

With determination to make a difference on ground, ICCS takes a step further to support the Italian Civil Protection Agency by granting further economic assistance to battle the crisis in Italy. Through this meaningful initiative, the ICCS Management and their Board Members have collectively contributed on behalf of the Chambers.

Building on these humanitarian efforts, ICCS announced that they have engaged a reliable and efficient channel to purchase sanitary products, to be sent to Italy to provide urgent help for emergency services and caregivers, to strengthen healthcare systems.

“We will continue to show ongoing support of the Italian business community in Singapore and in Italy with the launch of our e-commerce and business-to-consumer projects, focused on expansion in the Asian region,” Mr. Martinelli signs off with these words to reassure the community.

To find out more about Italian Chamber of Commerce, please visit: http://www.italchamber.org.sg

About Italian Chamber of Commerce (ICCS)

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association recognized by the Italian Government and member of Assocamerestero, apex body of over 70 Italian Chambers abroad. The Chamber aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Italy and Singapore in collaboration with strategic partners from the two Countries.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is geared to provide a wide range of business services tailored to the requirements of its members, as well as Italian and Singaporean companies. Thanks to strategic partnerships with Institutions, Chambers of Commerce and Agencies in the ASEAN region, the Chamber is a springboard for business in South-East Asia beyond Singapore.

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Really Simple Systems Launches New Marketing Module to Beta

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PETERSFIELD, England, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leading cloud CRM vendor, Really Simple Systems, has today announced the release of a new version of its marketing module for beta testing.

Established in 2006, the popular cloud CRM software developer and vendor has launched its new integrated marketing software on beta. Testers have been recruited from the company’s own customer base to carry out this first stage of user acceptance testing.

The new marketing module will replace the company’s current integrated app, bringing additional functionality and features, along with a simpler campaign processing tool.

Really Simple Systems’ founder and CEO, John Paterson, explained: “Small and mid-sized business today are looking for greater functionality in their marketing software but also need it to be integrated with their CRM system and to successfully run it without the support of a large team of IT professionals. We’ve developed our new marketing module to be intuitive and easy to use but with all the features you’d expect from a stand-alone system. Reaching the point of launching this software for beta testing is a big milestone and we look forward to moving to general release shortly.”

The Really Simple Systems new marketing module includes a redesigned email editor to create professional looking emails, a new ‘simple campaign’ tool to quickly create and send email campaigns, and a new contact segmentation process, allowing the generation of both static and dynamically populated contact lists. The module will be available in two price packages, with the standard system available for up to 5,000 emails per month and the advanced functionality for up to 50,000 emails per month.

Product Development Manager, Simon Ridley, added: “The beta testing phase is extremely important to us and we are thankful to our volunteer testers for their time. Getting their feedback allows us to see how the software meets a wide range of real-world scenarios and helps us fine tune the app.”

The new marketing software is scheduled for general release during summer 2020.

About Really Simple Systems

Established in 2006, Really Simple Systems is one of the world’s largest providers of cloud-based CRM software. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses operating B2B, its customers range from single user start-ups to 200 user systems, including the Red Cross, the Royal Academy of Arts, the British Museum and NHS. Featuring integrated modules for email marketing and customer service, Really Simple Systems CRM is credited as being super-easy to use with excellent customer support.

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TCEB Launches Campaign to Strengthen MICE Entrepreneurs in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

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BANGKOK, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB has announced two projects focusing on digital-based MICE services and health safety standard.

TCEB Launches Campaign to Strengthen MICE Entrepreneurs in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
TCEB Launches Campaign to Strengthen MICE Entrepreneurs in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

The first called “Virtual Meeting Space” (VMS) will help MICE entrepreneurs run business events online and re-skill their employees via virtual platforms. The second, called “Simple Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Meetings and Events”, offers MICE venue owners and operators an incentive to upgrade their safety and health standards. The two projects are in response to the business disruptions brought about by COVID-19 and lockdown measures worldwide.

According to Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, TCEB President, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the postponement and cancellation of MICE events worldwide. Amidst the tough times, online or virtual platforms have become an alternative for events that can ensure business continuity. Thai entrepreneurs need to adapt to such business platforms. In this respect, TCEB has designed two key projects. The first — “Virtual Meeting Space” (VMS) – is aimed at enabling Thai MICE entrepreneurs to continue operating their business and to re-skill their employees.

Under VMS, TCEB will support three categories of virtual meetings:

  • Webinar — TCEB will provide support in the preparation and management of this online platform, including the preparation and set-up of a studio for live streaming, as well as technical co-ordination and system monitoring during live streaming. Organisers can run slide presentations during the session, enable interaction between participants and speakers, or conduct a Q&A or poll. Such sessions can cater up to 10,000 attendees at a time.     
  • O2O (Offline to Online) — This platform is for trade exhibitions. TCEB will support the arrangement and management of O2O platforms for exhibitors, as well as live streaming” from either a studio or the organiser’s venue. This includes sequencing, production, controlling, system monitoring during live streaming and technical preparation. Exhibitors can showcase their activities, products and services as needed. An online payment system can also be installed to boost sales.
  • E-Learning Platform — This is a platform for MICE entrepreneurs to re-skill or up-skill their employees through six learning courses conducted by Southeast Asia Center (SEAC) on its YourNextU platform: 1. Project Management 2. Inter-personal Skills 3. Management 4. Communication 5. Entrepreneurship and 6. Digital. These courses are available to 250 users from May to October 2020. Learners will receive a certificate from TCEB if they complete the course requisites. TCEB welcomes application from all MICE entrepreneurs.

For the second project, “Simple Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Meetings and Events”, aims to assist MICE venue operators to upgrade the safety standard of their facilities”. TCEB will provide a 30,000-baht subsidy for each MICE venue to formulate and implement COVID-19 screening and prevention measures as stipulated by the Ministry of Public Health. Examples of these measures include the screening of body temperature before participation, the screening of a delegate’s travel history, the preparation of hand-washing guidelines and supply of alcohol-based sanitisers, and the practice of social distancing. This project aims to equip venues with the enhanced health and safety standards that clients will be demanding.

To be eligible for “Simple Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Meetings and Events”, a venue must hold a Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS) certification. Hotel applicants must be members of Thai Hotel Association (THA). With an allocation of 6,480,000 baht, the project run from April to June 2020 and will benefit up to 216 MICE venues nationwide.

“Apart from the two projects, TCEB has set up the TCEB COVID-19 Information Centre to serve the MICE community during this critical period. The centre’s primary role is to monitor, compile and assess information on the pandemic, especially those that impact our MICE industry, and produce the necessary recommendations. The centre’s secondary role is to update industry members on the COVID-19 situation, such as government rules, regulations and announcements, so that they are kept abreast of the latest developments,” said Mr. Chiruit. 

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CMC Technology & Solution Joins Comeet Alliance to Launch “Made in Vietnam” Video Conference Solutions on Open-Source Platform

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HANOI, Vietnam, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CoMeet Alliance which includes 5 members of VFOSSA (CMC TS, NetNam, iWay, FDS, DQN) has been developed with the mission to bring effective, safe, secured solution and technological autonomy. CoMeet services are customized with regard to special requirement of agencies, organizations and businesses.

The solution and services provided by CoMeet Alliance are expected to bring multipoint connection, mobility, convenience and promote safety, security, technological autonomy to end-users.
The solution and services provided by CoMeet Alliance are expected to bring multipoint connection, mobility, convenience and promote safety, security, technological autonomy to end-users.

Given the fact that global pandemic COVID-19 has now been more and more complicated and the demand for online working tools is growing sharply, especially when the foreign software is still being questioned by users. Among all of them, the quality of service, safety, security, user commitment, just to name a few, are the most concerned. The solution and services provided by CoMeet Alliance are expected to bring multipoint connection, mobility, convenience and promote safety, security, technological autonomy to end-users.

Some noticeable features which can be named out are online conference, unlimited number of participation areas, screen sharing among members following the coordinator of administrators, private conversation thanks to chat feature and meeting record, etc. More specifically, users can be assured of safety, security as a result of data encryption and member control. Users can also easily navigate the service across multiple platforms such as MS Windows, MAC OS, iOS, Android.

PhD. Nguyen Hong Quang, Chairman of VFOSSA has shared: “Based on the open source resources, the solutions offered by CoMeet Alliance have outstanding advantages in personalization of the system, allowing users to customize the interface as well as integrating with other services such as IP PBX or existing systems of Polycom, Cisco, etc.“ Being optimistic with the trust of government’s agencies and enterprises, Mr. Truong Anh Tuan, the Alliance media representative, said: “The operation of the CoMeet solutions does not depend on the international transmission line. Using domestic bandwidth makes it possible to operate well even when AAG has not yet recovered.“

CMC Technology & Solution (CMC TS) – a member company of CMC Corporation is an IT solutions company that excels as the trusted advisor for organizations in their journey toward digital transformation. Backed by rich IT software, systems integration and security experience, CMC TS guides its customers through the end-to-end digital transformation journey, from consultation to implementation through migration.

 

CoMeet Alliance was founded by 5 members: CMC TS, NetNam, iWay, FDS, DQN, which have currently been recognized as active members of VFOSSA.

 

For more information about the alliance and solutions, please find out on the official website: https://comeet.vn/ .

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Charoen Pokphand Group Launches Surgical Mask Factory along with Multi-Pronged Initiatives against COVID-19

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  • Production starts today at surgical mask factory in Bangkok, producing 100,000 masks per day
  • Pledged to save jobs across the Group, along with medical, food and education support for employees
  • Donated USD 29.14 Million in Thailand to tackle COVID-19

BANGKOK, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — To tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group) announces a series of measures focused on supporting its employees, consumers, and the local community, especially healthcare workers. The multi-pronged initiatives include building a surgical mask factory to provide essential medical supplies, preserving jobs across the Group, delivering food and essential supplies to frontline healthcare workers and enhancing digital infrastructure to enable more efficient e-learning and remote working. To date, the Group has contributed donations worldwide to tackle COVID-19, with donations to Thailand totaling USD 29.14 Million, including for the procurement of medical supplies and protective equipment for hospitals.

The Group’s initiatives include the following key areas in Thailand:

  • Launched Surgical Mask Factory: C.P. Group invested USD 3 million (100 million baht) to build a factory just outside Bangkok to produce medical-grade surgical masks in Thailand. The factory was built in 5 weeks during COVID-19 and has obtained regulatory approval from Thai authorities to start producing surgical masks today, with production reaching 100,000 masks per day which totals to 3 million masks per month. The masks will be donated for free to medical professionals and healthcare workers throughout Thailand’s hospitals. When the COVID-19 crisis subsides, the ownership of the factory will be transferred to one of Bangkok’s public hospitals.
  • Support to employees: Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, the CEO of C.P. Group announced on April 8th, 2020 to staff that the Group is committed to not making layoffs as a result of COVID-19 across the Group worldwide, and will work together with its subsidiaries in accordance with local laws and regulations. In addition, the Group will cover medical expenses to treat COVID-19, provide education loans for their employees’ children, and provide food to quarantined employees who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 in Thailand. The Group also announced plans to create new jobs, including hiring 20,000 new employees for food delivery services across Thailand.
  • Free delivery of food and essentials supplies to hospitals: In response to COVID-19, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) has provided free food delivery to 88 hospitals across Thailand. To cope with rising demand for food supply throughout Thailand, CPF has increased production capacity of certain essential food such as eggs and will ensure sufficient supplies without an increase in food prices.
  • Upgrade digital infrastructure for remote working and e-learning: C.P. Group’s telecommunications arm, True Corporation Public Company Limited (True Corporation), tripled domestic and international bandwidth capacity to provide customers with enhanced services on digital platforms for e-learning, remote working and e-payment services. To provide digital solutions that help with social distancing, True Corporation has offered free access to a cloud-based integrated solutions platform – “True Virtual World”- that was developed in less than a month during COVID-19 to support work from home arrangements and e-learning for students. True Corporation, in collaboration with CPF, is also providing free mobile phone SIM cards to suspected COVID-19 patients who register to receive free food delivery from CPF. In addition, through the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), of which C.P. Group’s CEO Suphachai Chearavanont is President, True Corporation announced that they will work alongside other Council members to launch digital platforms and applications to help source medical supply donations as well as track, trace and contain the spread of COVID-19.

Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Group, said, “During these dark times, we must unite and tackle COVID-19 together. Critical to our fight against this pandemic is to make sure our frontline medical workers have the essential medical equipment they need, and surgical masks are critical for them at this time. At this moment, we are also very focused on keeping people employed and do what we can to help our employees and their families, our customers and our local communities. With the mask factory now open along with all our other COVID-19 initiatives, we are using the best of our capability throughout the areas and sectors our Group operates in to contribute to the fight against COVID-19. Our Group was founded on the Three-Benefit Principle, which places the countries and communities in which we operate as well as our people before the company’s interest. This remains central to everything that we do, especially during difficult and challenging times.”

Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont, Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, said, “We are committed to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic alongside Thailand until the very end. We strongly believe that through the global partnerships we have with our network of suppliers and most importantly employees, we can pool together skills and resources as we continue our joint efforts to tackle COVID-19. We recognize that this is a challenging time for us all, and as a Group, we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to help our local communities and to support all our stakeholders. This is the right thing to do at this time and I believe by working together, we can get through this unprecedented challenge that COVID-19 has presented to all of us both locally and globally.”

Suphachai Chearavanont (center), CEO of C.P. Group, visiting the production line inside the surgical face mask factory
Suphachai Chearavanont (center), CEO of C.P. Group, visiting the production line inside the surgical face mask factory
C.P. Group Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont (sixth from left), Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont (fourth from left), and CEO Suphachai Chearavanont (third from left), handed 100,000 masks to the Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross
C.P. Group Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont (sixth from left), Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont (fourth from left), and CEO Suphachai Chearavanont (third from left), handed 100,000 masks to the Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross

About Charoen Pokphand Group:

The Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group) is a leading Thai multi-national conglomerate that operates 3 core businesses in agro-industry and food, marketing and distribution, and telecommunications. C.P. Group invests in 21 countries with over 200 companies and 300,000 employees located around the world. The organization operates under the ‘3-Benefits’ principle of ‘Benefiting the Country, the Society and then the Company’ where ever we operate, thereby enabling C.P. Group to play a role in the development of Thailand’s economic and social development as well as all countries we have invested in. Since September 2017, three of C.P. Group’s listed businesses have been admitted to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Emerging Markets, signalling C.P. Group’s long-term commitment to ensuring a sustainable future.

For more information, please visit: www.cpgroupglobal.com/en/

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Pearl Abyss Begins Final Beta for Shadow Arena

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl Abyss announced that its action battle royale Shadow Arena has entered its final phase of Beta testing today at 4PM (KST). Players across the globe can now experience the improved gameplay of Shadow Arena on Steam until April 20.

Pearl Abyss Begins Final Beta for Shadow Arena
Pearl Abyss Begins Final Beta for Shadow Arena

In Shadow Arena, 40 Heroes battle against each other in fierce, action-packed showdowns to become the final survivor. New content, such as a more sophisticated matching system, has been introduced to the final Beta to provide a higher level of gameplay for global players. 

The new AI Matches mode allows a maximum of 5 players to fight as allies against 40 AI opponents. A Normal Match mode, where the game’s results are not recorded, is also available along with other additions including a new giant monster the Stoneback Crabs, and a Blessed Area, which will greatly increase a Hero’s HP regeneration. 

Heroes who have signed up for a Beta key can receive a Premium Beta Key that will give them special in-game rewards. These rewards are the highest grade sealed items, such as the Matchlock and Red Dragon’s Offering. Heroes can play Shadow Arena more strategically with these sealed items. 

As the current test is being conducted as the “final” Beta, Pearl Abyss is preparing to release the early access of Shadow Arena soon.  

For more information on Shadow Arena, visit the official website, Discord, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console, and is developing Shadow Arena for PC and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s own proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company is also developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 and is poised to continue its growth through 2020 and maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.

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SHL Announces Free Access to RemoteWorkQ For Individuals

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SHL’s groundbreaking new questionnaire provides insights into remote-work skills, allowing individuals to showcase their ability to flourish in the new world of remote working

MINNEAPOLIS, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SHL, the market leader in talent solutions, announced yesterday the release of a free version of the new RemoteWorkQ for individuals seeking to discover their personal strengths, areas for development and need for support in a remote working environment.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of employees are now working from remote locations, while others have been furloughed or lost their jobs. Furthermore, nearly 74% of organizations intend to continue a remote work model even after COVID-19 restrictions subside.

The RemoteWorkQ, created by SHL and based on decades of research, data, and scientific expertise, is rooted in eight specific competencies necessary for individuals to excel in a remote working environment – with an emphasis on maintaining productivity, healthy workplace relationships, and overall well-being.

Individuals who complete the short 10-minute RemoteWorkQ receive a personalized report that outlines their remote working strengths, areas for development, and need for support – all with the scientific credibility that only SHL can provide. The report also includes development tips for increasing success as a remote employee.

“There are millions of people in the world adjusting to a new way of working, as well as others who are looking for a competitive edge back into the workforce,” said Andy Bradshaw, SHL CEO. “We have created a free version of the RemoteWorkQ specifically for these individuals so they can discover the unique value they add to this new world of working. Life will go on after COVID-19 and the RemoteWorkQ will play a key role in ensuring individuals are prepared to thrive.”

The RemoteWorkQ is also available as an enterprise offering through subscription on SHL’s TalentCentral; it includes robust reporting and analysis for organizations to understand their strengths and areas for development at scale.

Individuals can take advantage of the new RemoteWorkQ today.

About SHL 
SHL exists to help you win. At a time of unprecedented change, we provide deep people insights to predict and drive performance.

Our world-class talent solutions empower leaders and their teams to make unbiased decisions throughout the employee journey. With 40+ years of talent expertise, cutting-edge assessment science and more than 45 billion data points, we have an unparalleled view of the workforce. SHL partners with organizations of all sizes – from start-ups to multinational firms – worldwide to deliver proven business results from people investments. www.shl.com 

Contact 
Kristina Iniguez
PR@shl.com 

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Tukatech Introduces Industry’s First Virtual Digitizing and Home Printing

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LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — There have been many firsts for Southern California based Tukatech Inc. Today, the leader in fashion technology announced the first ever virtual digitizing and home plotting/printing system to the apparel industry. These new features, accessible through TUKAcad subscription, allow users to digitize patterns on any flat screen and print them in the comfort of their home, no need for a clunky station with large digitizing and plotting equipment.

Tukatech Introduces Industry’s First Virtual Digitizing and Home Printing
Tukatech Introduces Industry’s First Virtual Digitizing and Home Printing

Users can access the Virtual Digitizer in TUKAdesign (pattern making and grading system) to trace physical patterns using a flat screen monitor in place of a digitizing board. Digital photos or scans of patterns can also be imported for a more flexible workspace.

Plotting is now possible with any home printer. The new printing tool breaks the pattern pieces across a grid of standard-sized pages. A simple layout guide shows where to join the pages, at which point the pattern pieces can be cut out with scissors. Watch an overview of Virtual Digitizing and Home Printing.

“As people continue to work from home due to COVID-19, these new features become significant for designers and pattern makers. They can easily equip themselves with a complete end-to-end solution without the bulk. One CAD system, a monitor and a printer are all you need,” says Sean Kim, Director of Technical Services at Tukatech.

Earlier in January, Tukatech disrupted the industry with the first ever Automatic Pattern Making solution, TUKA-APM. With TUKA-APM, a person of any skill level can complete a graded pattern in seconds. “Since the start of Tukatech in 1995, my focus has and remains to simplify the product development process. Tukatech is known to be the innovators of fashion technology and the first to introduce many new features and solutions,” says Ram Sareen, Founder and CEO of Tukatech. “The virtual digitizer and home plotting features not only simplify the process but put less strain on those strapped with cash and do not have a digitizer or a plotter in their current budget. This is an affordable and quality option for home businesses to help run their business,” continues Sareen.

For more information about TUKAcad subscriptions please visit: www.tukaweb.com/subscriptions.

About Tukatech – Tukatech was founded in 1995 with the objective to have pattern makers create patterns digitally on the computer. On their silver anniversary, Tukatech is an influential fashion technology company known worldwide for innovative solutions and superior technical support. They are the industry’s leading provider of fashion software and machinery for product development, cloud collaboration, and garment manufacturing. Visit us at: https://tukatech.com/.

Contact: tukateam@tukatech.com