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IHH Healthcare Selects Oracle Exadata Platform to Improve Operational Efficiency and Patient Outcomes

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One of the world’s largest integrated healthcare providers harnesses the power of cloud across Singapore and Malaysia to improve operational efficiency

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle CloudWorld Tour Singapore — IHH Healthcare (IHH), a world-leading integrated healthcare provider, has selected Oracle Exadata Database Service running on the Oracle Exadata platform to modernize its operations in Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to improve patient services, while maintaining the highest level of patient privacy. To meet the unique local market and regulatory needs, IHH Singapore has migrated its core application workloads to Oracle Exadata Database Service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), while IHH Malaysia migrated its database workloads to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer.

IHH is one of the world’s largest healthcare networks with more than 80 hospitals across 10 countries including Singapore and Malaysia. IHH needed a robust database platform to manage massive amounts of data, keep it secure, and use it to improve patient outcomes. IHH Singapore migrated its core application workloads to Oracle Exadata Database Service on OCI including its Electronic Medical Records used by IHH Singapore’s more than 5,000 staff to support its patients, enterprise data warehouse and laboratory information systems. Meanwhile, IHH Malaysia consolidated and migrated its database workloads including its patient management system, appointment booking system, lab information, and billings to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to meet stringent data residency and compliance requirements. By consolidating its disparate on-premises database systems in the cloud, IHH improves patient and clinician user experiences with faster and more reliable access to secure, up-to-date information.

“IHH Healthcare believes in the transformative power of modern technology to enhance patient outcomes,” said Linus Tham, group chief information officer, IHH Healthcare. “With the support of Oracle Exadata Database Service on the Exadata platform in Singapore and Malaysia, we are able to leverage cloud benefits while complying with local regulatory requirements. This migration marks a significant step towards establishing a unified digital healthcare ecosystem, crucial for dismantling data silos, and enhancing data analytics capabilities for our physicians. By alleviating administrative burdens, our physicians can dedicate more attention to patient care. This also aligns with our strategy to use innovative technologies such as AI to deliver world-class healthcare services.”

Oracle Exadata Database Service delivers the versatility of Oracle Database on purpose-built, optimized infrastructure deployed on public and hybrid clouds. Built-in cloud automation, elastic resource scaling, security, and fast performance for all Oracle Database workloads help simplify management and reduce costs. IHH selected the Oracle Exadata platform on OCI and Cloud@Customer deployments for its scalable high performance and integrated high availability, data protection, security, and disaster recovery capabilities which are critical to support continuous operations.

“Today’s healthcare organizations must manage massive amounts of data, keep it secure, and use it to improve patient outcomes, all while keeping costs under control,” said Chin Ying Loong, regional managing director, ASEAN & South Asia Growing Economies (SAGE), Oracle. “Cloud technology serves as the cornerstone for the future of healthcare, facilitating collaboration and unifying data across the healthcare ecosystem. As the need to analyze data in real-time intensifies, the Oracle Exadata platform can provide the industry with high performance database services on OCI or Cloud@Customer options to store, process, and protect patient data.”

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About IHH Healthcare 
A world-leading integrated healthcare provider, IHH believes that making a difference starts with our aspiration to Care. For Good.  

Our team of more than 70,000 people commit to deliver greater good to our patients, our people, the public and our planet, as we live our purpose each day to touch lives and transform care. 

Through our portfolio of trusted brands – Acibadem, Mount Elizabeth, Prince Court, Gleneagles, Fortis, Pantai and Parkway – we offer our patients comprehensive and personalised care ranging from primary to quaternary, and even ancillary services such as laboratory, diagnostics, imaging and rehabilitation. 

With our scale and reach in 10 countries, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare in our key markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Turkiye, India, Greater China (including Hong Kong), and beyond.

In partnership with our stakeholders, we will co-create a sustainable future for all as we work towards our vision to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network. 

More information can be found at www.ihhhealthcare.com.

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Appian Signs a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Deliver Private AI for End-to-End Process Automation

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Collaboration leverages Amazon Bedrock and Sagemaker to power Appian’s Data Fabric with generative AI capabilities

MCLEAN, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announced today that it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make generative artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to enterprise business processes. Appian will invest significant resources to find novel ways to combine Appian’s native AI capabilities and the Appian data fabric with the large language models (LLMs) provided by Amazon Bedrock and machine learning (ML) capabilities from Amazon SageMaker. Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies via a single API, along with a broad set of capabilities organizations need to build generative AI applications with security, privacy, and responsible AI. Amazon SageMaker is a service to build, train, and deploy ML models for any use case with fully managed infrastructure, tools, and workflows.

Appian announces that it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make generative artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to enterprise business processes.
Appian announces that it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make generative artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to enterprise business processes.

Appian is designed to automate mission-critical business processes in some of the most innovative, highly regulated, and security-sensitive industries. These customers want to leverage AI while maintaining the security of their data. They also face shortages of data scientists and increasing information technology (IT) backlogs. Appian’s private AI approach gives enterprises control over their own data and makes sure their data is not used to train public models that other organizations can use. Appian’s low-code AI process platform with its Appian AI Skills capability enables customers to easily incorporate AI into business processes, letting AI and humans work together seamlessly.

“Appian’s collaboration with AWS takes a major leap forward with this announcement,” said Michael Beckley, CTO at Appian. “The AI economy is here and it will quickly create a strong competitive advantage for organizations that know how to use it. Enterprises that upgrade their core business processes with AI and Appian’s data-driven insights will thrive while those that fail to do so will lose control of their data and their future. Amazon Bedrock is an important enabler for our private AI vision. Together, we give organizations the ability to effortlessly use AI for process automation with data privacy and security at the forefront.”

“The Appian AI Skill Designer helps us get real value from AI without needing a team of data scientists to figure it out. The no-code design made it quick and easy for our developers to incorporate AI into our existing applications,” said Matt Richard, CIO at LiUNA.

By harnessing the capabilities of Amazon Bedrock, Appian gains the ability to host LLMs within customer compliance boundaries and privately customize those models, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure and confidential. Amazon SageMaker allows Appian customers to create, train, and fine tune proprietary AI models using their own data. As AWS AI and ML services are designed with security and privacy best practices, Appian customers can leverage their data to receive more accurate and relevant results from their generative AI applications based on the unique needs of their businesses.

“Companies deeply care about security and privacy, especially when leveraging AI. This collaboration between AWS and Appian helps customers streamline mission-critical business processes confidently by leveraging AI and machine learning in a secure and compliant manner,” said Chris Grusz, Managing Director of Technology Partnerships at AWS.

Learn more about Appian’s relationship with AWS and its vision for generative AI-powered developer experiences.

About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world’s most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Pixso – Revolutionary UI/UX Collaboration Tool Releases Lifetime Plan to Global Users

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VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pixso, the revolutionary UI/UX collaboration design tool of Boyun Tech Ltd., is thrilled to launch its Lifetime Plan, offering designers and teams an unparalleled opportunity to harness the full power of Pixso’s suite of tools for a one-time payment. With this offer, users can shed the burden of recurring monthly or annual fees and adopt a forward-looking design experience that adapts to their evolving needs. 

Pixso - Revolutionary UI/UX Collaboration Tool Releases Lifetime Plan to Global Users
Pixso – Revolutionary UI/UX Collaboration Tool Releases Lifetime Plan to Global Users

A New Era in UI/UX Design and Collaboration 

In a landscape where designers are constantly seeking innovative solutions, Pixso emerges as a competitive newcomer in the UI/UX design sector. Distinguished by its integrated workflow that consolidates project management, collaborative design, and prototype delivery into one globally accessible platform, Pixso offers professionals and teams a seamless and efficient UI/UX design process. Its unique pricing strategy, the Pixso Lifetime Plan, further distinguishes it, providing users with unparalleled value and flexibility. 

Main Features of Pixso: All-In-One Platform of UI/UX Design 

Pixso’s Lifetime Plan offers a comprehensive UI/UX design experience that reshapes creativity and collaboration: 

– Seamless Integration of Design and Prototyping: Pixso serves as a holistic platform where UI/UX design, prototype interaction, and developer mode converge seamlessly, empowering designers to transition effortlessly from concept to coding. 

– Real-Time Collaboration: With Pixso, multiple members can collaborate simultaneously on projects, facilitating real-time adjustments and decisions to maintain project momentum. 

– Unlimited Whiteboard Files: Pixso provides unlimited capacity for whiteboard files, crucial for team management and idea organization. 

– AI-Powered Design Enhancements: Pixso leverages AI capabilities to accelerate the design process, from image and icon generation to providing design inspiration and language translation. 

– Extensive Design Resource Library: Equipped with a vast library of freely accessible design resources, Pixso provides a treasure trove of templates, icons, and elements to expedite the design process. 

Lifetime Plan Highlights 

  • Unlimited Access: Gain lifetime access to Pixso’s design and whiteboard tools, ensuring uninterrupted creativity without the hassle of subscription renewals.
  • Scalable Team Sizes: From solo designers to large teams, it accommodates various team sizes, supporting up to 30 team members in the premium tier.
  • Storage and AI Credits: Enjoy generous whiteboard and design file capacities and AI credits.
  • Continuous Innovation: Lifetime plan holders will automatically be granted access to upgrades for all future free features.
  • Special Offers: Pixso is offering an unprecedented limited-time discount on its lifetime plan tiers for global users.

Price and Free Trial for Pixso’ Lifetime Plan 

For a trial experience and detail plans, please visit Pixso or follow Pixso on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

About Pixso 

Pixso is an online UI/UX design platform dedicated to seamlessly blending collaborative design tools with an online whiteboard. The Pixso crew is committed to addressing the collaborative requirements of product teams worldwide. With a focus on teamwork, innovation, and project management, Pixso offers a comprehensive suite of services, including design tools, digital whiteboard, AI assistance, and enterprise-level support. 

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LattePanda Team Launches LattePanda Mu – a Micro x86 Compute Module for Custom Design Solutions

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SHANGHAI, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The LattePanda team launched the LattePanda Mu, an exceptional micro x86 compute module poised to swiftly empower custom design solutions. With an Intel N100 CPU, it is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. The LattePanda Mu demonstrates superior CPU performance compared to the Raspberry Pi 5 and excels in GPU capabilities, guaranteeing seamless operation for complex computational tasks and demanding applications. Thanks to its compact form factor measuring 60mm x 69.6mm, the LattePanda Mu seamlessly integrates into diverse applications, including IoT, robotics, digital signage, and edge computing, ensuring efficient task handling and reliable performance across various scenarios.

LattePanda Mu - A Micro x86 Compute Module Fits Unique Solutions
LattePanda Mu – A Micro x86 Compute Module Fits Unique Solutions

The most significant attribute of the LattePanda Mu is its customizability. Users can design carrier boards according to their functional requirements, such as creating a dual-Ethernet port board for a router or providing a SATA interface for a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solution. Additionally, with up to 9 PCIe 3.0 lanes, the LattePanda Mu can be equipped with a dedicated graphics card for more powerful applications, or expanded with the high-performance NIC to build a computing cluster.

The LattePanda Mu provides an adjustable TDP range of 6W to 35W, meeting diverse applications and performance demands. This compute module empowers users to design and integrate custom carrier boards, providing an extensive array of interfaces, including 3 HDMI/DisplayPort ports, 8 USB 2.0 ports, up to 4 USB 3.2 ports, and 9 PCIe 3.0 lanes.

The LattePanda Mu offers open-source carrier board designs and libraries in KiCAD format as reference materials, available for access and download from its GitHub repository. This enables developers to make necessary modifications and refinements, resulting in a significant reduction in development time. By integrating the most intricate components, the LattePanda Mu provides users with the freedom to design simpler elements. Moreover, customization services cater to various specialized requirements, enabling users to unleash the full potential of the LattePanda Mu and achieve exceptional results.

Specification:

  • Processor: Intel Processor N100 4 Cores up to 3.4GHz
  • Memory: 4800MT/s 8GB with IBECC supported
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1 64GB
  • Display: 3 Ouputs; Max Resolution 4096 x 2160@60Hz
  • I/O:
    PCIe 3.0: up to 9 lanes
    SATA 3.0: up to 2 ports
    USB 3.2 (10Gbps): up to 4 ports
    USB 2.0 (480Mbps): 8 ports
    I2C, UART and GPIOs
  • Power: 9~20V
  • Operating System: Windows; Ubuntu
  • Environment: 0~60°C; 0~80% relative humidity
  • Size: 69.6 x 60mm

“I am filled with confidence and passion for this innovative product. LattePanda Mu is not just a micro x86 compute module; it is a breakthrough design solution that offers users unlimited customization possibilities. With its powerful computing performance, GPU capabilities that surpass traditional options, and flexible thermal design power range, it becomes the ideal choice for various applications and performance needs. The customization options of the LattePanda Mu allow users to design carrier boards according to their requirements, providing perfect solutions for diverse application scenarios. I firmly believe that LattePanda Mu will lead innovation in the industry and achieve outstanding success,” said WangBo, the product manager of LattePanda Mu.

The original price for LattePanda Mu is $139, with an early bird price of $99 for one week. The LattePanda Mu Kit includes LattePanda Mu, LattePanda Mu Lite Carrier and LattePanda Mu Active Cooler, originally priced at $190, with a promotional price for the first 100 users at $149. For further details on the LattePanda Mu and its remarkable capabilities, kindly visit the official LattePanda Mu website.

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IBM and The Government of Spain Collaborate to Advance National AI Strategy and Build the World’s Leading Spanish Language AI Models

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Strategic collaboration will strengthen Spain’s open and ethical AI initiatives to stimulate economic and technical efforts

MADRID, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the Senior Vice President of IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Director of IBM Research, Darío Gil, met this afternoon at the Moncloa Complex, where they celebrated the new agreement reached between the Executive and IBM that will allow the development of foundational models for Artificial Intelligence, native in Spanish and co-official languages. During the meeting, which was also attended by the Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, José Luis Escrivá; the director of the Office of Economic Affairs of the Presidency of the Government, Manuel de la Rocha, and the president of IBM Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel, Horacio Morell, they shared challenges and initiatives that are opening up in the field of artificial intelligence and supercomputing.  

From left to right, Horacio Morell, General Manager IBM Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel; Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain; Darío Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research; and José Luis Escrivá, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function of Spain, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, headquarters of the Presidency of the Government of Spain.
From left to right, Horacio Morell, General Manager IBM Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel; Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain; Darío Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research; and José Luis Escrivá, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function of Spain, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, headquarters of the Presidency of the Government of Spain.

Afterwards, the Government of Spain, through its Ministry for Digital Transformation, the Civil Service, and IBM today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote their collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI supercomputing, advance the development and practical deployment of open, ethical and responsible generative AI in Spain, and sharing the vision to create a leading suite of foundation models including both large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs), proficient in the Spanish language and co-official languages.

During the meeting at La Moncloa, the President stressed that agreements such as this one demonstrate Spain’s commitment to accelerate the ethical and responsible use of AI, particularly in the public sector, with great impact on productivity for many sectors of the economy and on Europe’s strategic autonomy.

The document was signed today in Madrid by Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, and José Luis Escrivá, Minister for Digital Transformation and Civil Service of the Government of Spain. Tapping into IBM’s open-source AI framework, communities will be able to shape and contribute to the Spanish LLM, that will also include co-official languages (Catalan, Basque, Galician and Valencian) increasing innovation, transparency and safety while ensuring a more cost-efficient yet technologically competitive position in the market. The collaboration also reflects the intention to develop AI-enhanced techniques to accelerate the discovery, development, and validation of new materials to increase the sustainability of the semiconductors value chain.

“AI positions us at the threshold of a new industrial revolution, with a very significant potential impact in terms of productivity gains for a large number of economic sectors and in providing better public services to our citizens,” said the minister José Luis Escrivá. “The Government of Spain is promoting a useful and ethical development of the opportunities offered by this technology. IBM, with its experience, knowledge, and resources, is an excellent partner to accompany us in our vision.”

“IBM shares this bold vision to accelerate the Government of Spain’s AI strategy and to be the national AI partner for Spain,” said Darío Gil, IBM SVP and Director of IBM Research. “We will leverage IBM’s deep investments across the entire AI stack, from compute to models, we will enable an open community to drive the full potential of AI technologies. Together, we will work to foster the responsible use of AI to drive sustainable growth in Spain, and all Spanish speaking countries worldwide.”

Spanish is the second leading spoken language in the world (6.2% of the world’s population1). One of the priority areas under this MoU is to collaborate in a leading suite of foundation models, including both large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs), proficient in the Spanish language and co-official languages. Creating models that are entirely designed in Spanish will enhance AI sustainability by reducing biases and providing competitive alternatives for the Spanish industry. These models will be refined using advanced tuning and alignment techniques, encompassing innovative methods that facilitate direct community enhancements and foster an ecosystem of AI creators and builders, utilizing assets developed through this collaboration.

Recent advances in generative AI and AI supercomputing hold tremendous promise for governments and economies who can realize the productivity gains enabled by these technologies. With this collaboration, the Government of Spain is taking decisive action to seize this opportunity with timely and transformative commitments to invest in the AI revolution.

The coordination within the government institutions in this field will facilitate both widespread use of AI across national, regional, and local economies, as well as the timely and sufficient resources needed to build competitive advantages within a rapidly evolving AI-driven commercial landscape. This includes investment in human capital (upskilling and tooling) and community-driven adoption of AI to ensure that the productivity benefits and economic gains can positively impact across the economy of Spain, from small-medium sized businesses (SMBs) to large enterprises and the public sector.

Taking this into account, the Memorandum of Understanding is based on five principles;

  1. Promote the development of a suite of foundation models, including both large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs), proficient in the Spanish language and co-official languages.
  2. Collaborate on the research and development of a full stack generative AI platform, including software built on open-source frameworks and tools as well as infrastructure enabling hardware diversity.
  3. Promote national and regional AI strategies through a cooperative approach that promotes a responsible use of the foundation models and the associated generative AI platform. This collaborative effort aims to benefit the public sector and SMEs throughout Spain.
  4. Foster an ecosystem of AI creators and builders, utilizing assets developed through this collaboration, to establish Spain as a global leader in AI. 
  5. Develop AI-enhanced techniques to accelerate the discovery, development, and validation of new materials to advance the sustainability of the semiconductor industry value chain. 

An additional priority described under this memorandum is to collaborate on the research and development of AI technology for supercomputing applications.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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Miguel Giménez de Castro
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IBM Spain, Portugal Greece & Israel
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1 https://www.exteriores.gob.es/en/Comunicacion/Noticias/Paginas/Noticias/20231030_MINISTERIO06.aspx

Darío Gil (left), IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, converses with Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, during his meeting in La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, headquarters of the Presidency of the Government of Spain.
Darío Gil (left), IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, converses with Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, during his meeting in La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, headquarters of the Presidency of the Government of Spain.
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SETIGO: A New Way of SETI and Gamification of Public Science, AI Avatar Supported by Openverse

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VANCOUVER, BC, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a bold step forward for the exploration of extraterrestrial intelligence, SETIGO announces its initiative aimed at revolutionizing public science engagement and introducing a new era of accessibility and inclusivity in the quest for cosmic understanding, technically supported by Openverse on 3D real-time avatar technology.

The SETIGO focuses on next-generation gamification and social network to encourage public participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, through user-level mobile applications (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality) and AI-driven real-time gamified community operation.
The SETIGO focuses on next-generation gamification and social network to encourage public participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, through user-level mobile applications (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality) and AI-driven real-time gamified community operation.

The SETIGO project focuses on next-generation gamification and social network to encourage public participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, through user-level mobile applications (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality) and AI-driven real-time gamified community operation.

At the heart of SETIGO lies a visionary approach to public science, where individuals from diverse backgrounds are invited to join the exploration of the cosmos through immersive 3D digital platforms. Powered by next-generation gamification and social networking, SETIGO’s innovative model fosters active participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, transcending barriers and inspiring a new generation of public scientists.

The SETIGO project has garnered support from a wide range of scientists and experts in the fields of astronomy and SETI, as well as from prominent telescope projects globally.

Central to SETIGO’s mission is its commitment to collaboration and innovation. Through a multi-platform mobile application, users are transported into immersive simulations of outer space environments, where they can explore celestial phenomena and engage in scholarly discourse with seasoned astronomers and enthusiasts alike.

The gamified community, inhabited by E.T. Avatars (ETA) and fueled by wearable NFTs, Drake Equation Artifacts (DEA), offers a dynamic space for collective exploration and discovery. “SETIGO is more than just a project; it’s a movement to make science popular and fun,” remarks the founder of Openverse, the early stage supporter of SETIGO initiatives.

For more information about SETIGO and its missions, visit setigo.org.

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About SETIGO

SETIGO is a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing public engagement with scientific research, particularly in the field of extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). By harnessing immersive gaming technologies, SETIGO invites individuals of all backgrounds to join the exploration of the cosmos through immersive digital platforms and collaborative networks.

About Openverse

Openverse, smart IP maker, a Singapore based technology company specializes in world-class IP development and commercialization, using patented AIGIS (AI-generated IP Service) technologies to empower creators. It provides comprehensive services, integrating diverse IP operations to connect communities, and span across specific domains including science, trends and entertainment.

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MoEngage Debuts in the Real-Time Interaction Management Report by Independent Research Firm

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MoEngage, the insights-led customer engagement platform, has debuted in The Forrester Wave™: Real-Time Interaction Management, Q1 2024 report under the “Contenders” category.

MoEngage has received top scores across the digital marketing and experience personalization criteria. MoEngage’s reference customers complimented its local on-the-ground support and its ability to integrate into their existing ecosystems. One customer also spoke about the support teams always being available during testing times.

“We are thrilled to make this debut as we are the youngest player in this space. Our founding principle at MoEngage was the understanding that consumer brands want to understand their customers and engage with them in real-time. However, they are hindered by legacy tools that focus on campaigns rather than the end consumer’s preferences.

Over time, our hypothesis has been proven correct. Last year, we successfully onboarded a record number of customers from outdated marketing clouds, including brands migrating from our largest competitor. This validates our belief that major consumer brands seek to upgrade their outdated marketing technology systems, which have become unnecessarily complex, frustrating to use, expensive, and resource-intensive. Over 1200 global brands from 60+ countries have chosen MoEngage due to our comprehensive product offerings, innovation, user-friendly interface, and ability to handle the complexities, security, scalability, and migration processes associated with enterprise-level operations,” said Raviteja Dodda, CEO and Co-founder of MoEngage.

Last year, MoEngage made significant investments to strengthen its personalization suite and bridge the gap between businesses and consumers. The company developed products to ensure enterprise brands could access the latest channels and capabilities, including generative AI from a single platform. This has helped MoEngage’s enterprise customers simplify the tech stack and eliminate the need to switch platforms while lowering the total cost of ownership. 

The Forrester WaveTM highlights Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders, and Challengers. In its 30-criterion evaluation of real-time interaction management vendors, Forrester has identified the most significant ones and researched, analyzed, and scored them as part of this report. Forrester recommends brands look for providers that maximize cross-functional CX investments, facilitate the adoption of responsible AI, and help align customer outcomes with business goals. You can access the full report here.

About MoEngage

MoEngage is an insights-led customer engagement platform trusted by over 1,200 global consumer brands such as Ally Financial, McAfee, Flipkart, Domino’s, Nestle, Deutsche Telekom, Travelodge, and more. MoEngage empowers marketers and product owners with insights into customer behavior and the ability to act on those insights to engage customers across the web, mobile, email, social, and messaging channels. Consumer brands across 60 countries use MoEngage to craft personalized experiences in real-time for over 1.6 billion customers every month. With offices in 13 countries, MoEngage is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, B Capital, Steadview Capital, Multiples Private Equity, Eight Roads, F-Prime Capital, Matrix Partners, Ventureast, and Helion Ventures.

To learn more, visit www.moengage.com.

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SONATRACH and Huawei Jointly Innovate a Smart Oil and Gas Pipeline Fiber Sensing Inspection Solution

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At the MWC Barcelona 2024, SONATRACH, the state-owned oil company of Algeria shared the achievements of the smart oil and gas pipeline fiber sensing inspection solution deployed with Huawei. The solution ensures high security, intelligence, and high efficiency of pipelines through automated pipeline inspection, which is enabled by distributed fiber optic sensing technology.


As a key contributor in the oil industry of Algeria, SONATRACH runs about 43 oil and gas pipelines, accompanying with 14,000 km optical cables. Traditional manual inspection is costly and inefficient, and it is difficult to obtain the pipeline running status 24/7 in real time. The SONATRACH Joint Innovation Center hopes to work with Huawei and other partners to reduce O&M costs, proactively warn pipeline damage, and quickly locate fiber cuts using innovative technologies.

Huawei has developed an innovative pipeline fiber sensing solution using the distributed fiber optic sensing technology. In the solution, Huawei OptiXsense EF3000 (an optical sensing device) is deployed to implement 24/7 high-precision automatic pipeline inspection and warning.

The smart oil and gas pipeline fiber sensing inspection solution is based on Huawei’s optical fiber sensing solution and live-network service management process. When external construction occurs around a pipeline, the accompanying optical fiber deployed along the pipeline collects vibration information and transmits the information to the optical sensing device deployed in a station or block valve station (BVS) equipment room, thereby achieving precise positioning.

Joint innovation practices show that the fiber warning solution has excellent performance in pipeline inspection scenarios, for example:

  1. Different events such as fiber cuts, manual excavation, and mechanical excavation can be accurately analyzed, so that a valid site visit can be arranged.
  2. The alarm accuracy is high, with a false positive rate of only 0.012 times/km/day. All alarms within 2 meters above the optical fiber can be reported normally.
  3. The positioning capability is powerful. The average positioning error is less than 10 meters, and the GIS location information on the optical cable map is accurate.

Sana Lallali, manager of SONATRACH Joint Innovation Center, said, “Fiber Sensing Inspection Solution helps solve problems such as difficult manual inspection and slow risk identification. We are satisfied with the joint innovation achievements with Huawei. We hope to further cooperate with Huawei to promote the intelligent transformation of the oil industry.”

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PaperCut: How to assess the performance of your hybrid workforce

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PORTLAND, Ore., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Laura White, PaperCut Head of Talent, provides industry insights: 

Laura White, PaperCut Software's Head of Talent
Laura White, PaperCut Software’s Head of Talent

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed hybrid working into the mainstream, and it looks like the trend is here to stay. While employees are slowly starting to return to office, many prefer to continue working from home for at least part of the week.

I felt deeply during Covid that we were going to swing back to office work very quickly. But people have built their life on being at home five days a week for about two years. They’ve moved away, there are cost of living rises and family care for children to consider, so employers must manage the expectations of how feasible that is.

But with traditional talent evaluation based on visibility and performance, how can organizations assess their employees’ commitment and leadership in a hybrid working environment?

Understanding the challenges

According to my colleague Caz Butcher, Global Head of People and Culture at PaperCut, one of the key challenges in a hybrid working environment is employee engagement. For a global organization like PaperCut, it’s important not only to connect people with their direct team but across functions as well.

“The engagement element is about how you share knowledge and bring people together – getting people aligned outside of individual teams is a big thing,” Caz says. “If your business is growing, you need to build those foundational elements of communication and connection when people are new. That’s much harder in a global and hybrid business, so things take longer, and your expectations might need to change.”

Particularly when organizations have employees around the world and across time zones, effective communication is critical to ensuring everyone is on the same page. “From the business perspective, it’s how you communicate your strategy, your purpose, and your values so that it lands, even though people are all working at different times,” Caz says.

From performance reviews to feedback loops

While the move towards remote work has accelerated since the pandemic, a broader shift was already taking place in how companies review and assess talent. There was a school of thought that was evolving prior to hybrid: some people are throwing out the annual review process altogether and instead having more regular feedback though consistent check-ins.

Because hybrid working has limited face-to-face time between managers and direct reports, this has impacted on the ability to provide immediate feedback and to ensure people are prioritizing the right work. Says Caz: “Feedback is always difficult but it’s even harder over a virtual meeting. In a global hybrid business, giving feedback is something you really have to work at.”

In a hybrid environment, managers may also be at home for much of the week – forcing a change to their approach to assessing performance. They rely on a lot of virtual connection with the team, measuring output through deliverables and milestones, and really optimizing their time when they do come into the office.

For many organizations, this has actually led to a more structured approach to feedback. PaperCut is working on putting systems in place such as 360-degree feedback surveys to determine a more holistic performance rating. With hybrid working, businesses need to be more intentional in creating feedback because they can’t just grab someone at any time of the day in the office and have a chat.

Nurturing talent in a hybrid environment

Although hybrid working has become commonplace, not all workers are impacted equally. There’s a combination of lifestyle and economic factors that make it easier for senior leaders to come into the office more often. They’re more likely to live closer to the city because they can afford it; they may be older and have children already at school, so care isn’t as big of an issue.

In fact, people seeking remote-only roles will find themselves competing among the highest level of job applications – putting them at an immediate disadvantage for career opportunities. But even employees who are in the office only part of the week run the risk of being less visible than their peers, which is a more significant issue for those who are in junior positions or new to the business.

Work is still very much a relationship-driven environment. The more junior you are in your career and the newer you are in your organization, the more time you realistically need to spend in the office, to build up those capabilities and contacts.

But employers can take steps to nurture hybrid talent through coaching and mentorship programs that connect workers with more senior team members. If you have relationships at all levels, then you have multiple people looking out for you. That must be more prevalent in this environment because we don’t learn by osmosis from having people around us every day like we used to.

The next generation of hybrid workers

So where is hybrid work headed?  A generational shift is also underway as Millennials start taking on senior management roles and Gen Z move up in the workforce. The greater role played by younger talent is driving a change in attitudes towards both work and technology.

 Young people understand that you can stay highly connected without being face-to-face. At the same time, they’re requesting more flexibility than any previous generation. They’re forcing us to adapt to their needs because we already have a talent shortage, and we don’t want to lose out on great talent.

As the baton for executive leadership is handed between generations over the coming years, we’re likely to see a greater push for new models of talent evaluation. I think we have an opportunity to evolve how we assess the quality of someone’s output.

We’ll get better at understanding that just because you can’t see someone physically, doesn’t mean they aren’t a huge asset to the organisation – and therefore would be great for promotion or leadership position or investment in their development.

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ViewSonic Leads 2023 Global Interactive Display Market

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Sets Industry Benchmark with its Comprehensive Education Ecosystem

BREA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, secured the top position in the global interactive display market (excluding China) in 2023 with a prominent 15.6% market share, as reported by Futuresource Consulting’s Quarterly Market Insights Track Reports. Despite challenging conditions, ViewSonic outperformed the market’s 2.6% year-on-year contraction, recording an impressive 10.4% growth over the period. This milestone underscores ViewSonic’s commitment to excellence in visual solutions and education, demonstrated through relentless innovation and an unwavering dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

ViewSonic Leads 2023 Global Interactive Display Market
ViewSonic Leads 2023 Global Interactive Display Market

“Our commitment to ingenuity and quality has propelled us to this industry-leading position. The trust our customers place in our products is a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work,” said Clifford Chen, General Manager of the Presentation Group at ViewSonic. “Despite the overall market contraction, our strategic focus on quality, user experience, and attentive customer service, along with our innovative educational and corporate solutions, has enabled us to navigate and thrive in these challenging times. This milestone is just the beginning as we continue to strive for excellence and expand our offerings.”

ViewSonic’s Education Ecosystem of hardware, software, and services encompasses a wide spectrum of solutions tailored to the multifaceted needs of contemporary educational settings. Its cutting-edge hardware, available in various sizes, is meticulously designed to meet diverse requirements. For instance, the 105″ ViewBoard interactive display, with a 21:9 aspect ratio and impressive 5K ultra-high-definition visuals enhances multitasking and collaboration. Similarly, the 110″ 4K ViewBoard empowers dynamic presentations, while ViewSonic’s versatile Android EDLA-certified solutions expand the possibilities for classroom interactivity.

Developed to boost student engagement and enhance learning outcomes, ViewSonic’s powerful suite of software—including myViewBoard, ClassSwift, and “TeamWork“—seamlessly integrates with its hardware. Robust service offerings covering EdTech integration, support, and professional development complete the Education Ecosystem, creating collaborations that foster streamlined and conducive learning environments.

In its commitment to sustainability, ViewSonic’s ViewBoard interactive displays are developed with environmental considerations at the forefront. These models are EPEAT® certified and meet ENERGY STAR® 8.0 standards, featuring recycled materials in their construction, modular components for easy upgrading, and eco-modes for energy-efficient use. Complemented by a recycling program, ViewSonic strives to minimize the carbon footprint of ViewBoard® models across all stages of their lifecycle, from development through to responsible end-of-life disposal.

Looking forward, ViewSonic remains committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, expanding its comprehensive portfolio of visual solutions to enhance communication, collaboration, and sustainability across various markets.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global visual solutions provider, conducting business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, myViewBoard software, and its ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual technology, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.