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Wondershare and Dolby Join Forces to Bring Dolby Vision Editing Capability to Filmora Users

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare Technology, a leader in creative software solutions, has joined hands with Dolby Laboratories to bring the Dolby Vision capability to Wondershare’s popular video editing software, Filmora. This collaboration aims to empower content creators by enhancing their ability to produce visually striking, high-quality videos with the advanced HDR imaging of Dolby Vision. This is a major step forward in Wondershare’s mission to provide cutting-edge tools for creative professionals and enthusiasts.

Through this collaboration, Wondershare and Dolby are delivering the enhanced video editing experience with Dolby Vision, first to Filmora users on iOS and macOS devices, who can now explore creative possibilities like never before. Filmora users on Android devices can expect to upgrade their editing capabilities with Dolby Vision on the app in 2025.

Dolby Vision – the imaging innovation embraced by the world’s top storytellers – is now in the hands of any creator, so any moment can be captured and shared with stunning picture quality. Whether you’re recording first steps or weekend adventures, capture stunning videos with a dazzling array of colors, sharper contrast, and richer details. Dolby Vision goes beyond HDR and pulls you in with dynamic picture quality that brings your favorite moments to life.

With Dolby Vision, Filmora users can now deliver videos with stunning picture quality like never before.

About Filmora

Filmora is designed with its user in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface. With advanced AI features boosting content generation and editing, over 2,300,000 creative assets, commercially available music, 3D LUTs, effects, and pre-set templates, Empowering over 100 million users worldwide, Filmora stands out as a leader in video editing software. Filmora is available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. Follow Wondershare Filmora on YouTube, TikTok and Facebook to learn more.

About Wondershare Technology

Wondershare is a globally recognized software company, known for its innovative solutions in creativity and productivity. Driven by the mission “Creativity Simplified,” Wondershare offers a range of tools, including Filmora, Anireel, and DemoCreator for video editing; PDFelement for document management; EdrawMax, EdrawMind for diagramming; and SelfyzAI, Pixpic, FaceHub, AniEraser for image recovery and editing.With over 1.5 billion users across 200+ countries and regions, Wondershare empowers the next generation of creators with intuitive software, trendy creative resources, and a dynamic ecosystem, continually expanding the possibilities of creativity worldwide.

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AI and Cyber Security Dominate ASEAN Enterprises’ Digital Transformation Priorities

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Investments in AI surge, but challenges in data quality and cyber security readiness persists

SINGAPORE, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As ASEAN enterprises dive deeper into digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the crown jewel of technology investments. What does this mean? Well, according to the 2024/2025 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview AI has surged to the forefront as the leading investment priority. Insights from over 900 ASEAN business and technology leaders across diverse industries reveal that 75% of businesses plan significant AI investments within the next two years – a leap from just 34% in 2020.

But while the race to adopt AI is accelerating, it’s not all smooth sailing. Data quality and availability remain stubborn roadblocks, cited by nearly 78% of respondents as the biggest hurdle to unlocking AI’s potential.

It’s a complicated relationship status: while AI ambition skyrockets, the groundwork for its success is still a work in progress.

Cyber Security: Rising Threats, Growing Budget

As the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats. ASEAN governments are stepping up their game with stringent regulations, such as Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act this year and Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Act, pushing enterprises to bolster their defences.

Some of the pressures cited include Phishing and Social Engineering attacks (42.9% of respondents), followed closely by malware and ransomware, and not to mention a glaring shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent.

Yet, many businesses seem to be caught in a budgetary bind. While 25.5% of respondents believe ‘more than 15% of IT budget’ should be devoted to cyber security, only 5.9% of respondents are making such allocations.

The result? A widening gap between the security measures organisations know they need and what they’re actually implementing.

ASEAN’s Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges

Beyond AI and cyber security, the report shines a spotlight on how digital technologies are becoming key allies in addressing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Over half of ASEAN enterprises see digital tools as essential to tackling these challenges, underlining a growing alignment between innovation and sustainability.

But hurdles remain. Legacy IT systems and organisational silos still hold back progress, with 41% of businesses identifying these as significant barriers to digital transformation.

Top Challenges in Digital Transformation
Top Challenges in Digital Transformation

What’s Next for ASEAN Enterprises?

To keep pace with the region’s rapid digital transformation, ASEAN enterprises are also focusing on emerging technologies beyond AI, including big data analytics, Internet of Things, and robotic process automation. However, challenges in talent acquisition, data readiness, and cyber security preparedness persist.

To thrive in this ever growing landscape, enterprises need more than just cutting edge tech. They require robust strategies that balance innovation with sustainability, data governance, and cyber resilience.

Explore exclusive country-specific insights and sector analyses in the AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview 2024/2025. Stay ahead in a dynamic market—register now for your access: https://www.aibp.sg/aibp-reports-2024

About the ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview Report

Since 2016, the ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview Report has served as an insight into how digital transformation is shaping the Southeast Asia region. Each year it gathers insights from hundreds of business and technology leaders from various industries, offering valuable perspectives on trends, challenges and progress in the digital space. The survey highlights key areas like investment focus, technology adoption and challenges across countries. The ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview is a useful resource for business leaders, policy makers and innovators who want to understand the region’s digital growth and make informed choices.

About ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP)

AIBP serves as an avenue for public and private organisations in Southeast Asia to access information about enterprise growth and innovation. With a current network of over 30,000 stakeholders in Southeast Asia, AIBP continues to develop ecosystems by engaging in activities which create value-adding information for our stakeholders seeking to make transformative impacts within their organisations. For additional information about AIBP, please visit www.aibp.sg

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AVATAi Revolutionizes 3D Creation with New Generative AI Platform

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An accessible generative AI platform unleashing a new wave of digital creativity—launching December 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine creating life-like 3D avatars, immersive game worlds, or intricate product prototypes in just a few clicks. That is the promise of AVATAi, launching globally on December 18, 2024, accessible via the web for iOS and Android. AVATAi puts professional-grade 3D tools in the hands of everyone—from professionals to hobbyists.

A New Era in 3D Content Creation 

High-quality 3D creation has long been limited to experts, requiring expensive tools and technical expertise. AVATAi changes the game, making 3D creation faster and easier than ever.

“Our platform breaks down barriers, empowering users to bring their ideas to life,” said Mikail Evloev, Co-Founder of AVATAi. “Whether you’re an indie game developer, student, or creative professional, AVATAi enables limitless creativity.”

The global 3D content market is booming. Valued at USD 3.72 billion in 2023, it is projected to hit USD 23.20 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 20.08% from 2024 to 2033. A 2024 U.S. survey revealed that nearly 40% of people aged 18 to 64 use generative AI, with one-third using it daily or several times a week.

AVATAi: Your 3D Self, Reimagined
AVATAi: Your 3D Self, Reimagined

What Makes AVATAi Unique? 

  • Intuitive Design: The user-friendly and intuitive interface enables anyone to bring their 3D concepts to life.
  • Versatility: Whether you’re working in social media, gaming, or product design, the platform offers customization options to fit your needs.
  • Unmatched Realism: Advanced algorithms deliver high-fidelity, lifelike detail and precision.
  • Speed: The platform handles large datasets quickly, catering to both individuals and businesses.

AVATAI inspires creators across industries, from TikTok creators crafting viral AR filters to game designers building immersive worlds.

Global Launch, Broad Appeal

Available worldwide on December 18, AVATAI offers flexible plans for individuals, creative teams, and enterprises. The platform also provides hands-on training and support, helping users maximize its potential.

“AVATAi is more than software—it’s a catalyst for innovation,” said Magomet Malsagov, Co-Founder of AVATAi. “We’re helping creators and businesses bring their most ambitious 3D ideas to life.”

What You Can Do with AVATAI

  • Transform your selfies into realistic 3D avatars for games or virtual meetings.
  • Build intricate 3D scenes for social media, marketing, or education.
  • Create game assets quickly.
  • Prototype products with vivid detail before production.

Ready to explore the 3D frontier? Visit https://www.avatai.my to learn more and get started. 

About AVATAi

AVATAi is a cutting-edge platform leveraging proprietary 3D reconstruction AI to redefine how users interact with digital and real-world spaces. By transforming simple 2D images into lifelike 3D avatars, AVATAi bridges the gap between virtual and physical realms, enabling users to create, animate, and personalize their digital selves.

With features like augmented reality integration, custom 3D environments, and gaming experiences where you play as yourself, AVATAi offers a revolutionary approach to personalized interaction. Our mission is to democratize access to high-quality 3D avatar technology, blurring the lines between imagination and reality. Experience the future of digital engagement, where your world becomes boundless and interactive.

AVATAi: Your 3D Self, Reimagined

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MiniTool Released MovieMaker 8.0 with Multi-Track Video Editing Features

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has released the latest version of its video editing tool, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0. The completely new edition rebuilds its timeline by supporting multi-track editing to optimize your video creating experience.

A Quick Look at What’s New in MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0

With MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0, now you can do the followings:

  • Enjoy multi-track editing with 9 video tracks and 2 audio tracks, making picture-in-picture (PiP) available.
  • Lock tracks to prevent unintended edits during your workflow.
  • Input values manually while editing videos, photos, audio, elements, texts, or transitions.
  • Use time scale to edit video frame by frame on the timeline.
  • Edit videos, pictures, texts, and elements directly in the player window.
  • Adjust the length of credits and title with ease.
  • Access walkthrough guide and video tutorials which is user-friendly for beginners.
  • Check the project information for a complete overview of your video.

Here’s an in-depth look at the exciting new features introduced in MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0.

Multi-Track Support Allows Freely Video Editing

MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0 now supports 9 video tracks (1 main track and 8 subtracks) and 2 audio tracks (1 main track and 1 subtrack) altogether, empowering you to create videos more flexibly. With these spaces and layers, you can decorate your videos with any combination of small video clips, beautiful photos, fascinating effects, natural filters, funny elements/stickers, dynamic motions, functional transitions, informational captions, vivid title/credits, as well as pleasant sounds/music. It’s a place where you can show your imagination and creativity.

With multi-track supported, you are able to create “complex” videos with easy steps. For example, you can make a picture-in-picture video by simply overlapping more than one video clip or picture within the same period. Therefore, viewers will see different images at the same time. Such kinds of videos are popular in video game commentary and vlogs. Making PiP videos catches up on the trends and brings you more viewers!

The new update also makes it easier to manage your tracks. You can lock tracks to keep them safe from accidental changes and add or remove extra tracks as needed. The main video and audio tracks stay in place, so you don’t have to worry about messing them up. It’s a smoother and more flexible way to edit your project using MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0.

Moreover, you can add effects, filters, elements, motions, and texts to the timeline where there are no video or photo added and save them into a video. Now you have better control over the timeline tracks than ever before!

Manual Adjustments Grants Precise Video Editing

In the new version of MiniTool MovieMaker, basic, color, audio, elements, transition, and text properties can be adjusted by inputting specific values. Exactly, you can manually type in values for video/photo rotate degrees, scale percentages, contrast, saturation, and brightness; audio fade in/out seconds and volume percentages; transition duration seconds; as well as text opacity percentages. All these enable a precise adjustment to your video components. Thus, you can get your specific needs satisfied in a shorter time!

Additionally, the newly added time scale makes frame-by-frame video editing possible. Just put your playhead at the target frame, then add your desired effects, stickers, texts, or sounds. Time scale is also very useful for splitting or trimming a clip. With it, you can precisely cut off unwanted parts, which significantly improves work efficiency!

Preview Window Offers Intuitive Video Editing

MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0 enhances the functionality of its preview window in the Player section. It permits you to directly edit your videos, photos, texts, and animated elements there. Therefore, you can resize, relocate, or rotate the video or photo on the screen while previewing the result in real-time. For texts and elements, you are able to change their sizes, locations, display angles and more. Editing video onsite provides a totally different creation experience!

Comprehensive Guides Enable Effortless Video Editing

MiniTool MovieMaker new version still offers humanized guidance. When you launch MiniTool MovieMaker for the first time, the walkthrough interface will appear, guiding you to create your video step-by-step, which is very friendly for beginners. You can re-access the walkthrough anytime from the top Help menu.

The Help menu now includes a new video tutorial portal, offering step-by-step instructions on video editing with MiniTool MovieMaker. Additionally, the online user manual is still available, providing detailed guides with screenshots for all features in MiniTool MovieMaker.

Miner Changes Optimize Video Editing Experience

When no clips on the timeline are selected, the upper right corner of the software displays the video project information, showing the project name, file location, resolution, frame rate, color space, and duration, giving an overview of the current video editing project.

Switch to the timeline area, when you can adjust the title and credits length on the timeline track. Simply drag the edges of the track, you can extend or shorten the duration of your video. Of course, you are allowed to specify their contents to meet your requirements, creating an attractive start and exquisite ending for a deeper user impression.

Besides, you are able to slide the split icon (scissors) on the playhead up and down to prevent it from bothering your editing process, enabling you to focus on what you are working on.

Additionally, you can see the duration of the clip on the timeline when your mouse hovers on it, no matter if it is a video, photo, audio, text, element, effect, filter, or motion. However, this does not apply to transitions. If you want to view or edit the duration of a transition, you can go to the Transition Property in the upper right section when the target transition is selected.

Lastly, you can adjust the timeline panel height to show more tracks you are editing, so you don’t have to scroll your mouse up and down to shift from one track to another. This brings convenience and saves time.

About MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker, developed by MiniTool Software Ltd., is a powerful, and feature-rich application that combines the capabilities of a video/audio editor, video/audio player, video/audio converter, and video compressor. It offers a variety of editing functions including but not limited to splitting, trimming, cropping, flipping, rotating, reversing, and merging videos; adding filters, transitions, effects, stickers, and 3D LUT; as well as enabling you to edit videos without watermarks.

Besides, MiniTool MovieMaker can play video/audio files of different formats, including MP4, 3GP, MPG, WMV, MOV, FLV, MP3, M4A, FLAC, etc. You can create or watch videos at a different aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, or 4:3.

MiniTool MovieMaker can also function as a media file converter that changes files between video and audio. It supports multiple output formats like MP4, MP3, GIF, AVI, MOV, and so on. Moreover, you can export videos that are compatible with iPhone or android phone from MiniTool MovieMaker. By adjusting the parameters of target video like resolution, frame rate, and bit rate, you can reduce the file size.

About MiniTool® Software Ltd.

MiniTool® Software Ltd. is a committed software development firm that offers complete business software solutions in video editing, data recovery, data backup, partition management, and system performance boosting industry. Today, MiniTool is trusted by millions worldwide for its product security, efficiency, and ease of use, and remains dedicated to continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of its users.

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TIER IV launches Minibus 2.0 autonomous EV

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TOKYO, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is excited to announce the launch of Minibus 2.0, the latest addition to its fanfare lineup of electric vehicles. This new model builds on the success of Minibus 1.0, incorporating high-demand features to meet the evolving needs of the autonomous vehicle market. TIER IV launched fanfare in 2023 as a solution for brands aiming to develop autonomous vehicles under their own names, with Minibus 2.0 setting a new standard in innovation and customization.

Key features

Minibus 2.0 has been designed to comply with the Japanese government’s Level 4 autonomous driving criteria. A key upgrade from Minibus 1.0 is the enhanced redundancy system that is essential for safety in Level 4 operations. The autonomous driving development kit powering Minibus 2.0 features a next-generation architecture, optimized for compatibility with TIER IV’s reference designs*. The vehicle is equipped with an array of advanced sensors, including long- and short-range LiDARs, object and traffic light detection cameras, radars, an inertial measurement unit, and a global navigation satellite system sensor. These sensors are fully compatible with TIER IV’s electronic and vehicle control units, optimizing the autonomous driving performance.

Future steps

Minibus 2.0 is scheduled for delivery to initial customers by late 2024, with initial deployments planned in regions across Japan. Moving forward, TIER IV aims to expand local enterprise-led deployments and explore international opportunities to meet the rising demand for autonomous buses.

* TIER IV’s Pilot.Auto platform includes reference designs for autonomous driving systems and use cases that customers can freely copy and customize.

About TIER IV

TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving Harnessing Autoware, we build scalable platforms and deliver comprehensive solutions across software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, we are committed to reshaping the future of intelligent vehicles with open-source software, enabling individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving field of autonomous driving.

Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

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Vidu 1.5 Launch Marks New Emergence in Multimodal AI, to Introduce Groundbreaking Consistency Controls that Reshape the Future of AI Video Production

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Shengshu Technology officially releases Vidu 1.5, marking the global debut of long-context capabilities similar to those in Large Language Models within its visual model, showcasing a new emergent capability. This is a major upgrade to its groundbreaking multimodal generative models. Vidu 1.5 introduces the world’s first Multiple-Entity Consistency capability, which seamlessly integrates people, objects, and environments to create stunning video effects—something that couldn’t be achieved, until now.

With Vidu’s Multiple-Entity Consistency feature, images with no relation to each other, be it characters, objects and even environments, can be integrated into a single video featuring all three characteristics. Moreover, the resulting generated video from Vidu 1.5 is capable of ensuring visual consistency even with complex inputs that require the processing of multiple subjects or environments – and this has not been possible until today. For example, if Vidu 1.5’s generated video features multiple entities, their unique attributes will remain distinct throughout the footage, instead of character traits that tend to blend or become inconsistent midway.

Multiple-Entity Consistency works by enabling users to upload multiple images—for instance, a photo of a person, an image of a rose detailed outfit, and also a shot of a moped. Vidu 1.5 will combine these images into a single continuous, fluid video featuring the person dressed in a rose-accented shirt, riding on a moped. Or by uploading two images of the same individuals alongside a photo of the pyramids, and using a prompt like “a man looking up at the pyramids,” Vidu 1.5 would seamlessly combine these elements, delivering a cohesive video that aligns perfectly with your expectation.

Taking it a step further, Vidu 1.5 also introduces Multiple Angle Consistency, a feature that allows you to either generate videos using any inputted images as references or by uploading three photos of a single subject. The model ensures visual continuity and fills in missing details, providing a seamless 360-degree view of the subject. The result is a cohesive video that accurately presents the subject from any angle, enhancing realism and dynamic storytelling. And this also applies to facial movements, accounting for a more natural-feeling continuity between subtle facial expressions.

Beyond presenting stronger character emotions, Vidu 1.5 also introduces Advanced Control. This enables greater precision over camera movements, angles, and cinematic techniques, of course without detracting from the visual consistency that would otherwise yield unwanted transitions or skipping between frames. In fact, advanced cinematography styles including adjustable dynamic ranges offer a higher degree of control over speed and scale resulting in complex shots like zooming, panning and tilting or a combination of these.

With Vidu 1.5, we’ve significantly enhanced detail generation and clarity at up to 1080p, bringing to life visuals like never before. For instance, you can now clearly see the intricate patterns on a cake or the vivid texture of a sizzling steak amid flames and oozing red juices. This level of detail transforms the storytelling experience, making every frame richer and more immersive.

Vidu 1.5 expands its appeal to animators and anime creators with Expanded Animation Styles, including Japanese fantasy and hyper-realistic styles. This upgrade caters to both casual creators of short-form content and professional filmmakers, delivering polished, production-ready videos with superior clarity and precision compared to other generative AI platforms.

The breakthrough in Vidu 1.5’s controls lie in major advancements Shengshu Technology has made in semantic understanding. The update offers more nuanced language comprehension, interpreting text prompts with impressive precision and enabling video outputs that better reflect complex storytelling and scene requirements. Last but not least, Vidu 1.5 generates a 4-second clip in just 25 seconds, showcasing Vidu’s ongoing advancements with improving the speed and accuracy of generating video.

“The future of content creation is here, and it is powered by the limitless possibilities of AI,” said Jiayu Tang, CEO and co-founder of Shengshu Technology. “Together, we can ignite a global wave of inspiration, reshaping industries, and democratizing creativity. At the core of this transformation lies the ability for anyone to engage in high-quality content production, unlocking new opportunities and breaking down traditional limitations.”

To learn more about Vidu 1.5, please visit https://www.vidu.studio/

About Shengshu Technology

Founded in March 2023, Shengshu Technology is a leading innovator in deep generative models, specializing in advanced diffusion probabilistic techniques. In 2022, Shengshu introduced the world’s first new technical framework, U-ViT, which explores the fusion of Diffusion Models and Transformer architectures for a wide assortment of multimodal generation tasks. Shengshu Technology made the leap from research to commercialization with the launch of its flagship product, Vidu, in July 2024. This AI video generator enables creators to bring their visions to life, whether for art design, game development, film post-production, or social content creation. Our mission is to develop the world’s most advanced multimodal generative models, seamlessly integrating text, images, videos, and 3D content. We are at the forefront of applying generative AI to art, design, gaming, filmmaking, and social media, with the goal of enhancing human creativity and productivity.

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SFC+, the most comprehensive digital marketplace app for global Filipinos, is now available on App Store and Google Play

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Seafood City, the largest Filipino grocerant in North America with 1 million weekly in-store foot traffic, over 400,000 active membership base, and the largest Filipino online and in-store collection of vendor partners, has partnered with leading Filipino brands to launch its one-stop digital marketplace app for global Filipinos in North America, SFC+.

Elewin Rebaya, SFC+ President and CEO
Elewin Rebaya, SFC+ President and CEO

A comprehensive digital marketplace app, SFC+ brings together U.S. and top Filipino brands and services, allowing its members to easily shop for authentic products, pay bills, send remittances, and even invest in the future of their loved ones in the Philippines. 

“SFC+ is a digital hub for Filipinos in North America that gives them exclusive access to U.S. and top Philippine brands, discounts, rewards, and a host of exciting benefits every time they shop, save, earn and pay with Suki Points using the app,” said SFC+ Inc. President and CEO Elewin Rebaya. “We created this app with the goal of reaching and serving more Filipinos globally, as well as to enrich and meet their ever-evolving lifestyle demands.”

Through SFC+, users can seamlessly connect with leading brands like ABS-CBN, the SM Group, Philippine Airlines, SMDC, BDO Unibank, Smart, Globe, East West Bank USA, and BayaniPay, among others, simplifying global transactions and bringing the best of the Philippines to North American shores.

“From purchasing items and services to paying bills and even investing in the future of families and relatives they support, SFC+ will make these experiences rewarding for every global Filipino through our membership program,” said Rebaya, who is also the Executive Vice President of Seafood City.

With every partner brand, SFC+ members enjoy exclusive access, curated deals, discount savings, and Suki Points. SFC+ members further enjoy the privilege of paying with Suki Points for their purchases at any Seafood City store including online.

SFC+ will add more brands to its roster to expand its service offerings to global Filipinos.

Features designed for the global Filipino

Some of the key features of SFC+ include zero-fee remittance, bills pay, and embedded banking services by BayaniPay with East West Bank USA and BDO Unibank; opening of BDO Kabayan Savings in the U.S.; digital shopping for Seafood City locations; discounted iWantTFC subscription; converting Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles into Suki Points and vice versa; end-to-end purchase of SMDC condominiums including access to 91 SMDC prime properties while enjoying services from experienced specialists; premium access to thousands of SM brands and outlets through the SM Gift Pass Choice; discounted balikbayan box shipping with LOGO; and direct donations to the ABS-CBN Foundation International and Gawad Kalinga USA.

SFC+ is the official marketing and service partner of SMDC in North America.

“By partnering with SFC+, we are extending our reach to global Filipinos, offering them a seamless platform to invest in the good life, no matter where they are in the world. Through this collaboration, we reaffirm our commitment to building communities that enhance lives and connect people to progress,” said Jessica Sy, SMDC AVP and Head of Corporate Planning and Development.

“We are proud to be part of SFC+ to deliver tailored banking solutions to the Filipino community in the U.S.,” said Parker Shi, Chief Operating Officer of East West Bank USA. “Through this collaboration, we aim to enhance the financial well-being of Filipinos by providing convenient access to essential banking services and exclusive rewards.”

“There’s a thriving community of global Filipinos in North America that we aim to serve strongly and vibrantly through SFC+,” said Talino Venture Studios CEO Winston Damarillo, who also helmed the creation of SFC+. “We didn’t just build an app; we built a home, and its doors will remain open to Filipinos who long to connect and celebrate their Filipino roots wherever they are in the world.”

Discounted Philippine Airlines flights

SFC+ members can now book discounted Philippine Airlines flights and earn Suki Points by using promo codes upon purchase of PAL tickets. For business class purchases, 1,000 Suki Points will be awarded, while 500 Suki Points for economy class.

“We welcome SFC as our latest partner under the Mabuhay Miles program. Our shared values of promoting Filipino culture and tradition have made our partnership truly special and memorable,” said Philippine Airlines President and COO, Stanley Ng. “Surely the Suki Points of SFC+ customers can take them to exciting destinations and even help them fly home once they start redeeming with Mabuhay Miles or convert their Mabuhay Miles into Suki Points,” he added.

Win a condo, free round-trip flights

Everyone who downloads and signs up on SFC+ will get a chance to win a grand prize of an SMDC condominium and round-trip PAL tickets to the Philippines through the Suki Condo Sweepstakes. About 20,000 people who have signed up on SFC+’s waitlist will each receive 1,500 Suki Points while non-waitlisters will each get 1,000 Suki Points. Both may also choose between 15 lbs Calrose rice and a $10 gift card while supplies last.

“Since 1989, millions of Filipinos in the U.S. and Canada have found a home away from home in Seafood City stores,” Rebaya said. “This is our way of giving back to our countrymen who keep on giving. Our ecosystem of benefits is the advantage they unlock once they download the app and become SFC+ members.”

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About Seafood City

Seafood City Supermarket is the largest Filipino grocerant in North America. A de facto community town center or hub for Filipino-North Americans wherever it operates. It is anchored by a full service supermarket, various food service operations, including iconic Philippine brands, plus services and merchants relevant to the lifestyle of the Filipinos in the region. From its humble beginnings in San Diego, California, Seafood City now has numerous operations in the United States and Canada including those in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Arizona, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. The push towards the Midwest and the East Coast is part of its expansion plans.

About Talino

Talino Venture Studios is an award-winning global venture studio for inclusive fintech. Born in the intersection of Silicon Valley and Southeast Asia, Talino Venture Studios is on a mission to bridge financial inclusion for over 1.7 billion people around the world. It uses the successful venture studio model to build repeatable, scalable, and profitable fintechs that empower underserved, underrepresented groups around the world with financial access and mobility. Talino Ventures Studios (talinolabs.com)

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AI Automation Company bluesheets rebrands as fileAI

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — bluesheets, a pioneer in financial data AI automation, is rebranding to fileAI, reflecting a significant evolution in its mission and services. This name change marks a strategic shift from a focus primarily on automating financial data to a broader commitment to automating all file types and business processes with flexible, agentic AI-driven workflows.

As businesses seek greater efficiency and innovation without expanding their workforce, fileAI is poised to lead the way. The company focuses on eliminating manual file processing, redefining business operations with AI-driven solutions. Its new name reflects a commitment to streamlining operations across sectors, helping organizations boost effectiveness and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.

“Transitioning from bluesheets to fileAI represents more than just a name change; it embodies our dedication to revolutionizing how businesses use their data,” said Christian Schneider, CEO of fileAI. “Our advanced automation solutions streamline manual file handling and workflows, allowing teams to focus on what truly matters—building strong client relationships, empowering employees, and fostering growth and innovation. With fileAI, we lay the groundwork for effective, agent-driven business processes.”

Key Highlights:

  • Comprehensive File Automation: fileAI’s platform now supports automation for any file type, such as spreadsheets, PDF, images and more, significantly broadening its applicability across industries. The system is designed to understand, parse, index, tag, and enrich file data without the need for upfront data training.
  • Future-Ready Solutions: With a focus on agentic, AI-driven workflows, fileAI is committed to evolving its offerings to meet the dynamic needs of modern businesses.
  • Enhanced Business Workflows: The new capabilities aim to improve efficiency by integrating seamlessly into existing business processes (fileAI already integrates with over 200+ platforms!)

To learn more about how your business can leverage AI to automate your manual and repetitive business processes, visit file.ai.

About fileAI:

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HGS launches its AI Hub in Manila to boost digital experience for clients

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MANILA, Philippines and SYDNEY, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) (listed on BSE & NSE), a leading provider of solutions in digital experience, business process management (BPM) and digital media services, today launched a state-of-the-art ‘HGS AI Hub’ in Manila, Philippines to boost digital experience for its clients. This hub will serve as an interactive space where clients, partners, and employees can leverage advanced technologies to co-create digital solutions.

The HGS AI Hub is a unique facility in the Philippines, offering an immersive experience with digital technologies such as automation, analytics, AI, virtual reality, visual AI, and speech AI, all under one roof. Clients can interact with various technologies in real-time, providing an ideal setting for leveraging design thinking techniques to reimagine customer experience and develop practical solutions.

The HGS AI Hub was inaugurated by distinguished dignitaries, including His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Philippines; Partha DeSarkar, Group CEO – HGS; Pushkar Misra, President and CEO – HGS APAC; Mon Ibrahim, Executive Member National Innovation Council Philippines, and other senior HGS leaders.

His Excellency, Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Philippines added, “I’m delighted to attend the inauguration of the HGS AI Hub in Manila – a testament to the city’s growing global business prominence. HGS has been a major contributor to the Philippines’ BPO industry providing jobs as well as driving innovation. Manila’s vibrant energy and talent pool make it the ideal location for HGS’ success. I commend them for their dedication to fostering positive impact on the business landscape by leveraging technology solutions.”

Pushkar Misra, President & CEO, HGS APAC, said, “Innovation is more than just a new idea; it’s the courage to challenge the status quo and the drive to find better ways of doing things. Our AI Hub in Manila is a testament to this commitment. With this hub, we aim to bring together the best people from across HGS to develop innovative solutions that champion every moment for our clients. The hub is fully equipped to offer technology-led solutions that meet current needs and pave the way for future customer experience journeys.”

The hub will showcase platforms such as HGS Agent X, Computer Vision, Speech and Text Analytics, Robotic Automation, and web development capabilities, along with leading-edge partner products.

About Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS):

A global leader in optimizing the customer experience lifecycle, digital transformation, business process management, and digital media ecosystem, HGS is helping its clients become more competitive every day. HGS’ core BPM business combines automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence with deep domain expertise focusing on digital customer experiences, back-office processing, contact centers, and HRO solutions. HGS’ digital media business, NXTDIGITAL (www.nxtdigital.in), is India’s premier integrated Digital Delivery Platforms Company delivering services via satellite, digital cable and broadband to over 6 million customers across 1,500 cities and towns.

Part of the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate Hinduja Group, HGS takes a “globally local” approach. HGS has 18,036 employees in nine countries, including 32 delivery centers, making a difference to some of the world’s leading brands across verticals. For the year ended March 31, 2024, HGS had total income of Rs. 5,087.8 crore (US$ 614.5 million). Visit https://hgs.cx to learn how HGS transforms customer experiences and builds businesses for the future.

HGS AI Hub in Manila, Philippines was inaugurated today by distinguished dignitaries, including His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Philippines (center right);Mon Ibrahim, Executive Member - National Innovation Council Philippines (center left); Partha DeSarkar, Group CEO – HGS; Pushkar Misra, President and CEO - HGS APAC; and other senior HGS leaders.
HGS AI Hub in Manila, Philippines was inaugurated today by distinguished dignitaries, including His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Philippines (center right);Mon Ibrahim, Executive Member – National Innovation Council Philippines (center left); Partha DeSarkar, Group CEO – HGS; Pushkar Misra, President and CEO – HGS APAC; and other senior HGS leaders.
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SEMIFIVE Extends Partnership with Arm to Advance AI and HPC SoC Platforms

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Strengthening SoC platforms for high-performance custom silicon with Arm Neoverse CSS technology

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SEMIFIVE, a leading design solution provider and pioneer in platform-based custom silicon, today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Arm to deliver the proven high-performance computing capabilities of Arm® Neoverse™ to SEMIFIVE’s SoC platform customers. As part of the Arm Total Design ecosystem, SEMIFIVE’s collaboration with Arm facilitates the seamless integration of Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems (CSS) into custom chips, while continuing to leverage a broad range of Arm IP, including Cortex®-A, Cortex-R, and Cortex-M CPUs, Mali™ GPUs, Ethos™ NPUs, and various system and subsystem IP.

SEMIFIVE’s Arm-based SoC platforms have empowered several AI silicon startups to develop advanced AI accelerator SoCs demonstrating the platform’s efficiency and reliability for rapid custom silicon development over the last three years. As an Arm Total Design member, SEMIFIVE is also equipped to offer even more comprehensive Arm-based solutions, bringing cutting-edge computing technology to a wider range of customers. SEMIFIVE is building on this collaboration to lead the future of computing and will showcase its advancements at the upcoming Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose later this month.

“Our platform has evolved to deliver even greater value, from the world’s most advanced tech companies to the most innovative startups, thanks to our ongoing and broader partnership with Arm,” said Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE. “We are grateful for Arm’s support and look forward to continuing to drive innovation together with the Arm Total Design ecosystem, helping our customers unlock the full potential of custom silicon.”

About SEMIFIVE

SEMIFIVE is the pioneer of platform based SoC design, working with customers to implement innovative ideas into custom silicon in the most efficient way. Our SoC platforms offer a powerful springboard for new chip designs and leverage configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated key IP pools. We offer comprehensive spec-to-system capabilities with end-to-end solutions so that custom SoCs can be realized faster, with reduced cost and risks for key applications such as data center or AI-enabled IoT. With a strong partnership with Samsung Foundry as a leading SAFETM DSP partner, as well as the larger ecosystem, SEMIFIVE provides a one-stop shop solution for any SoC design needs. For more information, please visit www.semifive.com.