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NaaS Debuts at the 20th China-ASEAN Expo to Showcase Pioneer Services for Global Energy Market

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BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) is set to make its 20th appearance from September 16 to 19, 2023 in Nanning, Guangxi, China. Themed “Work together for a Harmonious Home and a Shared Future”, CAEXPO serves as an international economic and trade event jointly confirmed by the leaders of China and ASEAN. 

NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS), a leading EV charging service provider, is poised to make its premiere at the event, and are set to showcase their innovative products and energy digitalization solutions at the expo. 

NaaS brings a broad portofolio of charing equipment especially for charging scenarios in ASEAN region, including 7kW/11kW/22kW wall-mounted AC piles, 150kW all-in-one high-protection DC fast-charging piles, 180kW/240kW high-power DC fast-charging piles, and 30kW wall-mounted DC fast-charging piles, etc., which are suitable for multiple scenarios such as home use, public station operation, high-speed service areas, fleet charging, and various destinations. 

The automatic charging robot also attracts wide attention, which is wholly designed in-house to streamline the charging process for the future EV ecosystem. Simply placing a order on mobile App would allow vehicle owners to witness the charging robot to complete automatic searching, accurate docking, automatic insertion of the charging gun, drive away and return to replenish, etc., thus effectively enhance the charging experience processes.

In the process of energy transition, the new energy industry stands as the frontier of globalization-a theme that resonates worldwide. Precedence Research’s data highlights that as of 2022, the global renewable energy market size reached USD 103.095 billion and is expected to elevate further to approximately USD 1998.03 billion by 2030.

Against this backdrop, ASEAN has also established ambitious goals for decarbonization and renewable energy development. The ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase 2 aims for a 23% share of renewable energy in the total primary energy supply (TPES) and a 35% share of renewable energy in the region’s installed power capacity by 2025.

The huge market potential has attracted heightened attention from an expanding array of global stakeholders, where NaaS seizes this opportunity well and makes prominent proceeds. As the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, NaaS provides one-stop EV charging solutions for charging station manufacturers, operators, OEMs and enterprises, supporting every stage of the station lifecycle.

According to its latest financial report, number of orders transacted through NaaS’ network reached 98.2 million in the first half of 2023, representing an increase of 110% YoY; and charging volume transacted through NaaS’ network reached 2,251 GWh, representing an increase of 112% YoY. As of June 30, 2023, more than 652,000 chargers in over 62,000 charging stations were connected and accessible on NaaS’ network. 

Recently, NaaS’ subsidiary Nengcang Technology has secured a RMB204 million energy storage order through strategic cooperation agreements with several enterprises, dedicated to improving photovoltaic-storage-charging integrated solutions. NaaS has also teamed up with Fortune 500 companies like Hyundai, PICC, CR, etc., so as to expand a broader range of business scenarios and help build ecosystem in new energy industry. The partnerships will bring out collaboration in charging infrastructure construction as well as digital and intelligent application of new energy. 

With its developed practices of energy digitalization in China, NaaS has also delivered solid movements of its internationalization layout in ASEAN and broader scope. Previously, in June, NaaS announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 89.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of Sinopower HK. On August 22nd, NaaS unveiled plans to fully acquire the Sweden-born leading EV charging solutions provider Charge Amps for SEK 724 million (USD $66.4 million), a landmark deal positioning the company to make significant strides to the global energy market, and its finale goal to become a leading player in the global new energy asset operation and management services market in the long term. 

CONTACT: Sabrina Wang, wangxuedong@newlink.com

Source: NaaS Technology Inc.

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First AlUla World Archaeology Summit wraps up with wide-ranging explorations of what modern society can learn from the past

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  • Inaugural summit attracted over 300 delegates from 39 countries
  • Royal Commission for AlUla announces new prize for young archaeologists  

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Delegates at the final day of the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit participated in a series of lively discussions on the future of archaeology and its ability to enact meaningful change for society.

Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit

The discussions – ranging from the usefulness of ancient wisdom in a modern context to digital archaeology and inclusive archaeology – reflected the ambition of the summit. With its four broad themes of identity, ruinscapes, resilience and accessibility, the summit generated interdisciplinary conversations that moved beyond the specialist mindset in order to promote archaeology to wider audiences.

Abdulrahman Alsuhaibani, Executive Director of Archaeology, Conservation and Collections at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said: “This summit was exceptional. It was unique. We discussed topics vital to the future of archaeology with a broader perspective – and I hope we continue the discussion.”

Organised by RCU, the summit included 327 attendees from 39 countries, 80+ speakers, 50 youth delegates participating in the Future Forum, representation from 167 institutions including 65 universities, and a gender ratio of  47% female to 53% male.

The summit’s final day featured the announcement of a new prize for young archaeologists. The AlUla World Archaeology Summit Award of Excellence is to be awarded at future summits and will promote the science of archaeology, Dr Alsuhaibani said. More details will be announced later.

The summit showcased AlUla’s position as a hub of archaeological activity. RCU is sponsoring one of the world’s largest archaeological research programmes across AlUla and Khaybar, with 12 current surveys, excavations and specialist projects. Rich cultural landscapes are being revealed, including funerary avenues, mustatils, ancient cities, inscriptions in 10 languages, rock art and complex agricultural practices. AlUla is the site of Hegra, which in 2008 was inscribed as Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The summit offered delegates a platform for advancing archaeology and cultural heritage management in their interface with other disciplines. This gathering of leaders from academia, government, non-government organisations, industry, and young people representing the next generation of archaeologists was created to not only enrich the archaeological community and help protect shared history but also to open up a larger reflection of what and how archaeology, and more broadly cultural heritage, can contribute to transformational changes in society.

The summit’s Future Forum provided a platform for young people to engage in meaningful dialogue and debate about the future of archaeology. It offered a space for them to develop their own perspectives and ideas and contribute to the conversation in fundamental ways.

For more on the summit, go to https://www.worldarchaeologysummit.com

About the Royal Commission for AlUla

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) was established by royal decree in July 2017 to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia. RCU’s long-term plan outlines a responsible, sustainable, and sensitive approach to urban and economic development that preserves the area’s natural and historic heritage while establishing AlUla as a desirable location to live, work, and visit. This encompasses a broad range of initiatives across archaeology, tourism, culture, education, and the arts, reflecting a commitment to meeting the economic diversification, local community empowerment, and heritage preservation priorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme.

Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Photographs from Day 2 of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit
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CASETiFY Ultra Bounce for iPhone 15 Becomes the Most Awarded Phone Case at IFA 2023

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The brand has released its Ultra Bounce Case, the most protective yet

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CASETiFY, the global tech accessory brand loved by millennials, Gen Z, and Hollywood celebrities, has showcased at IFA 2023 its brand new Ultra Bounce Case, expected to go on sale in the next few weeks for the iPhone 15 devices. With numerous leading global media naming accessories as “Best of IFA” this year, the 10m (32ft) drop protection provided by the Ultra Bounce Case and its endless customization and design options have been well recognized as superior within the industry.

This year, 7 media houses awarded CASETiFY the “Best of IFA” title. Reviewed, the consumer tech site from USA Today, has commented “Already known for making some of the toughest, most protective phone cases on the market, Casetify unveiled what promises to be its most extreme yet: the Ultra Bounce Case”.

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Global tech media Make Use Of (MUO) had the following : stylish yet hard-wearing, Casetify knows how to keep your phone safe, giving you peace of mind that your new handset isn’t going to meet an untimely demise”.

Yanko Design added” Manufacturers naturally design their phones to be beautiful and durable, but let’s face it, not all designs suit everyone’s tastes and not all phones survive the smallest accidents. That’s why there’s a thriving market for cases, for protection or for decoration, but it’s rare to find designs that attempt to do both. Of course, those do exist, and the new CASETiFY Ultra Bounce Case is one that tries to satisfy both needs.

The Ultra Bounce Case is expected to help consumers push the limits of extreme protection by being able to withstand single drop heights of up to 10m (32ft). Beyond sporting 10X Military Grade Standard (MIL-STD 810G 516.7), the case will also be fully customizable in a variety of fonts, patterns and colors, and available in the endless design options that CASETiFY is known for. After the IFA announcement, sales for the Ultra Bounce Case are expected to open mid-September.

About CASETiFY

CASETiFY is a global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY’s products empower self-expression by turning your personal electronics into highly designed, stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists, big celebrities and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. With 30+ retail shops and growing, CASETiFY Studio provides a one-stop, visual retail experience where customers can customize their accessories on the spot.  For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com.

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ROYPOW Showcases its All-in-One Residential Energy Storage System at RE+ 2023

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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Industry-leading lithium-ion battery and energy storage system supplier, ROYPOW unveiled its latest all-in-one residential energy storage system at the RE+ 2023 Exhibition, North America’s largest clean energy event, from September 12th to 14th, with a product launch scheduled on September 13th.

Numerous dealers sign agreements and explore exciting opportunities.
Numerous dealers sign agreements and explore exciting opportunities.

On the product launch day, ROYPOW invited Joe Ordia, a leading industry expert in home energy, including residential energy storage, and Ben Sullins, the tech YouTuber and influencer, to share their insights on how ROYPOW innovative residential energy storage systems contribute to users. Together with the media, they will explore the future of residential energy storage.

The ROYPOW residential energy storage system is an all-new solution for achieving home energy independence. Drawing from years of experience in lithium-ion battery systems and energy storage systems, ROYPOW’s residential system provides whole-home backup power with an impressive efficiency rate of 98%, a substantial power output of 10kW to 15 kW, and a capacity of up to 40 kWh. These combinations are powerful and will empower users to save electricity expenses by optimizing solar power utilization, promote energy freedom by seamlessly transitioning between PV-generated electricity and battery power consumption, and enhance electricity reliability by functioning as an off-grid system that ensures uninterrupted power to critical loads during outages with UPS-level switching time.

With an all-in-one design integrating the battery module, hybrid inverter, BMS, EMS, and more into a compact cabinet, ROYPOW’s residential energy storage system has the best of both worlds for aesthetic appeal and simplified installation. Within hours, it can be up and running, providing sufficient power to live off the grid. The modular design enables the battery modules to be stacked from 5 kWh to 40 kWh storage capacities to run more home appliances, including electric vehicle charging. Additionally, ROYPOW’s solution can be seamlessly integrated into new and existing PV systems.

Safety and intelligent management are also highlighted. The LiFePO4 batteries, the safest, most durable, and most advanced lithium-ion battery technology, have up to ten years of design life and will last over 6,000 cycles. Integrated aerosols and the RSD (Rapid Shut Down) & AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) help prevent electrical problems and fire, making ROYPOW one of the safest systems in the energy storage lineup. With Type 4X protections for water resistance and toughness in all weather conditions, owners will enjoy a significant reduction in maintenance costs. Conforming to the UL9540 for the system, UL 1741 and IEEE 1547 for the inverter, and UL1973 and UL9540A for the battery, it’s a powerful testament to the safety and performance of ROYPOW systems. Using the ROYPOW app or the web interface allows users to monitor solar generation, battery power and usage, and household consumption in real time. Users can set their preferences to optimize for energy independence, outage protection or savings all while controlling the system from anywhere with remote access. A key feature is Instant Alerts, which keep homeowners informed through notifications of system status, completely configurable by the user. 

To ensure peace of mind, ROYPOW systems carry a 10-year warranty. Moreover, ROYPOW has established a local network to provide all-around support for installers and distributors, from installation and sales training and online technical support to local warehousing of spare parts stock.

“As the world moves toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, residential energy storage systems that support whole-home power backup, high power capacity, enhanced intelligence, and more are the way to go, which is what ROYPOW works for, providing a promising way to produce and store renewable energy at the household level increasing energy resilience and self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on the grid,” said Michael, Vice President of ROYPOW Technology.

For more information and inquiry, please visit www.roypowtech.com.

We had Joe Ordia, the home energy guru, and Ben Sullins, the tech YouTuber, sharing their insights on how this innovative system empowers users.
We had Joe Ordia, the home energy guru, and Ben Sullins, the tech YouTuber, sharing their insights on how this innovative system empowers users.

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Discover the Future of AI: Ubi-chan at Tokyo Game Show 2023

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TAIPEI, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ubitus K.K., a global leader in cloud gaming solutions, will demonstrate potential AI applications in games, based on customized large language models (LLM), graph diffusion models, and other generative AI tools. Come talk to Ubi-chan, the AI avatar of Ubitus, at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show in Convention Hall BM-10.

Advancing AI in Games

Ubitus is at the forefront of providing AI solutions in games, encompassing content, interface, and visual presentation. By training LLM with game data and local language, AI can converse like a knowledgeable Japanese gamer. By incorporating voice recognition and text-to-speech, AI can chat like a real person. By synchronizing body, facial, and lips movements with voice, avatar and human characters can come to life. All these AI technologies consummate to Ubi-chan, an AI avatar who is fluent in spoken Japanese and knowledgeable of Japanese games. Ubi-chan can be a receptionist at TGS, an NPC in games, a moderator in game forums; as long as there is a browser and an internet connection, Ubi-chan is there to serve and accompany you. 

“AI can dramatically enhance productivity and enrich user experiences. As a solution provider, we want to help our customers gain the upper hand in this fast AI revolution,” Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus, commented. In addition to Ubi-chan, Ubitus can provide support for game companies to apply AI in their production process, as illustrated by Ubi Art, an image generative tool like Stable Diffusion.

Experience the future of AI with Ubi-chan

From September 21st to 22nd, visitors are invited to interact with Ubi-chan firsthand at Ubitus booth or via online https://tgs23-chat.ubitus.ai

Interested companies can make appointments during our meeting sessions to learn more about specific AI applications.

About Ubitus

Ubitus operates the world’s best GPU virtualization technology and cloud streaming platform, and is dedicated to providing a superior user experience via its advanced technology. As long as users are connected to a broadband network, they can enjoy AAA gaming experience across various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, game consoles, smart TVs, and personal computers.

With innovative Game Cloud® technology, Ubitus is able to stream interactive media content with immersive experience on multi-devices for platform operators and digital content developers, to accelerate metaverse popularization with broad applications.

Leveraging the power of GPUs, Ubitus has ventured into AI development. Large language models (LLM), graph diffusion models, and other generative AI tools aim to provide innovative solutions for unique challenges across various industries. 

Source: Ubitus K.K.

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PFT unveils Ad Break Automation powered by CLEAR® AI at IBC 2023

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Transforming revenue generation across FAST, AVOD, and Linear TV Platforms

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), a leading creator of AI technology solutions for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, is proud to announce the launch of Ad Break Automation, powered by CLEAR® AI at IBC 2023. This significant advancement is poised to generate revenue for content on Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST), Ad-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD), and Linear TV platforms.

The Ad Break Automation feature enables content owners to automatically identify the best spots for ad placement according to the specific policies of FAST and AVOD platforms. It gives keywords within the content between ad markers to facilitate contextual ad placement. Content owners can now avoid the cumbersome manual placement of ads for each platform. Overlay ads, including banners, lower thirds, and L-bands, can be intelligently placed with the content. This creates an additional revenue stream for content owners. The Ad Break Automation user interface lets you set rules for each destination, and you can conveniently review and edit them when necessary.

“With the exponential growth anticipated in FAST revenues—predicted to triple and exceed $18 billion by 2028, as per Digital TV Research—there’s no better time to transform your monetization approach,” said Murali Sridhar, Senior Vice President of Product Management at PFT. “No more cumbersome and counterintuitive spreadsheets for ad break management; bring automation within advertising workflows, deliver contextual advertisements, and supercharge your top line with CLEAR® AI.”

Utilize CLEAR® AI to:

  • Harness the power of multi-modal AI analysis and Machine Wisdom technology to discover scenes, segments, and in-content metadata.
  • Automatically identify the best potential ad break opportunities within your content, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
  • Efficiently manage your content distribution by accessing predefined ad break policies tailored for various FAST/AVOD platforms and automatically exporting ad break markers that align with platform requirements.
  • Empower users to preview the potential breaks, AI-recommended ad overlays, and contextual metadata through an intuitive user interface.

Join us at IBC 2023 for a demo of Ad Break Automation. To arrange a meeting with us, click here. We are at stand Hall 3, C23.

PFT has recently secured its third distinctive non-adjacent US Patent for AI-enabled Scene Detection, with four more AI patents pending grant.

About Prime Focus Technologies

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is the creator of CLEAR® and CLEAR® AI. It offers streaming platforms, studios, and broadcasters transformational AI-led technology and media services powered by the cloud that help them lower their Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) by automating their content supply chain. PFT works with major companies like Walt Disney-owned Star TV, Channel 4, ITV, Sinclair Broadcast Group, A&E Networks, Warner Media, PBS, CBS Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Studios, Lionsgate, Showtime, HBO, NBCU, TERN International, Disney+ Hotstar, BCCI, Indian Premier League and more.

For more information, visit: www.primefocustechnologies.com.

Press Contact:

T Shobhana
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing
Prime Focus Technologies
Los Angeles, CA
t.shobhana@primefocus.com 

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CORNEX Showcases Full Energy Storage Line-Ups at RE+, Bringing New Innovations that Drive Performance and Cost Efficiency

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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CORNEX NEW ENERGY CO., LTD. (“CORNEX” or “the Company”), a global new energy company focused on the innovation of lithium-ion batteries, has come to RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America, showcasing its latest offerings that are at the cutting-edge of energy storage technology. Products highlighted at the CORNEX’s booth (L1, 21046) included its Conergy π 314Ah high-capacity battery cell and 5MWh liquid-cooling energy storage container, both equipped with CORNEX’s proprietary technology designed to maximize cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

CORNEX
CORNEX

Being held at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, from September 11 to 14, RE+ offers an unparalleled space for new energy players across the globe, once again staging a recording-breaking trade show that connects with over 27,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibiting companies.  Eying to create high-performance renewable energy products to empower the world to transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, CORNEX aims to leverage the platform to unveil solutions with upgraded features developed to trim down costs while delivering better performance and stability.

“As CORNEX continues our path to explore new solutions to unlock the potential of renewable energy, we have hit a new technological milestone with our 280Ah energy storage solution that reduced the price to RMB 0.5 per Wh excluding tax, a standard-setting achievement that is set to usher in a new era for energy storage. Now, we have revved up our R&D efforts to further lower the costs for new energy investments, bringing our next-gen products that feature unmatched benefits that enable the world to accelerate toward energy transition and make clean energy accessible to all,” said Dai Deming, Chairman of CORNEX.

Conergy π 314Ah High-Capacity Battery Cell

Conergy π 314Ah high-capacity battery cell offers industry-leading performance and reliability that sets a new industry benchmark for energy storage solutions, crafted with innovative carbon-coating treatment and manufacturing process to boost its life cycle and quality to address challenges related to battery longevity and safety.  Thanks to the optimization of the electrolyte and the ceramic-coated separators for greater thermal stability, the cell’s design is effective in preventing internal short circuits and thermal runaways.

Conergy π 314Ah cell boasts new technological breakthroughs that allow it to achieve longer duration, with its single-cell energy capacity reaching up to 1,004Wh and a lifespan of over 12,000 cycles. Its enhanced electrolyte formula and pole lug structure result in a 15% reduction in internal resistance and a 10% decrease in temperature rise, coupled with special coating treatments and granulation process to ensure its stability for long-term use.

5MWh Liquid-Cooling Energy Storage Container

With Conergy π 314Ah cell as its core, CORNEX’s 5MWh liquid-cooling energy storage container features the “Submerge” battery safety system and high energy storage capacity, significantly lowering the initial investment for energy storage as well as the overall energy cost over its lifecycle. Meanwhile, the synergy of the Conergy π 314Ah cell and the container targets the need for an all-in-one, large-capacity energy solution that can withstand high temperatures, further expanding the possibilities of renewable energy integration.

As an innovation powerhouse in the new energy sector, CORNEX has rapidly risen to the forefront of energy storage since its inception in 2021 with its robust technological prowess and production capacity. The company has now established three manufacturing bases in Hubei, China, with a combined production capacity of 350GWh. On the R&D front, the Company has been granted over 1,500 domestic patents in China, securing its leadership as one of the leading forces that drive the changes in the renewable new landscape. Looking forward, CORNEX will continue to provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions that meet the global ever-evolving demands, facilitating the world to build more renewable power sources as it moves towards a greener future.

About CORNEX

As a new energy innovative high-tech enterprise, CORNEX NEW ENERGY CO., LTD. (“CORNEX”) focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services of energy storage batteries, EV batteries, and energy management systems, and is committed to providing world-class solutions, products and services for new energy applications worldwide.

Source: CORNEX New Energy Co., Ltd.

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Huawei Cloud in Token2049: Fueling Web3 Advances with Key Breakthroughs

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — From September 11 to 12, Huawei Cloud showcased staking node engine, confidential computing, and ZK rollup at Token2049 in Singapore. In this event, Huawei Cloud discussed the future of the Web3 industry with top vendors, builders, and developers, and stated its commitment to accelerating Web3 innovation with technical breakthroughs.

Node Creation in Seconds, 99% Staking Effectiveness: A New Engine for Web3

Web3 is in the early stage of development and faces many technical challenges regarding performance and security of transactions on chains. On September 12, in the MetaEra Summit, Zhang Ziyi, Chief Architect of Huawei Cloud Blockchain, introduced Huawei Cloud’s Ethereum staking node hosting service. With innovative algorithms, this service achieves up to 99% staking effectiveness and higher rewards. QingTian Enclave security framework supports environment and identity authentication and full-link data encryption and decryption. With this security framework, applications and data can run secured on Huawei Cloud Elastic Cloud Servers (ECSs). In addition, Huawei Cloud accelerates ZK rollup hardware innovation. With Huawei-developed XPU, architecture innovation, and algorithm optimization, the average confirmation time of ZK rollup transactions plummeted from hours to minutes.

Zhang Ziyi, Chief Architect of Huawei Cloud Blockchain
Zhang Ziyi, Chief Architect of Huawei Cloud Blockchain

Huawei Cloud QingTian Enclave Safeguards Transactions

Security has been significant to Web3. Currently, Web3 wallet applications still face severe security challenges when it comes to the storage and attack defense of wallet private keys. Blockchain Security Alliance Meetup, initiated by the Blockchain Security Alliance, is one of the major activities of Token2049 and has become the focus of the global blockchain security and Web3 ecosystem. Jia Xiaoqiang, Director of Huawei Cloud Virtualization Products, introduced Huawei Cloud’s confidential computing solution and Web3 solution aiming to secure systems, applications, and sensitive data in wallet scenarios.

Jia Xiaoqiang said, “Huawei Cloud QingTian Enclave confidential computing solution is just like a safe for wallet private keys. It supports environment and identity authentication and full-link data encryption and decryption. Applications and data can be run with protection on Huawei Cloud Elastic Cloud Servers (ECSs). Unauthorized users and third parties are isolated to maintain transaction security of private keys and wallets.” Huawei Cloud is committed to building a highly secure and available solution for Web3, and all the efforts turned into QingTian Enclave, an end-to-end solution securing the execution environment for applications and sensitive data through software and hardware.

IPFS Cloud Data Ecosystem with Tenfold Rewards

Decentralized storage is another key infrastructure of Web3. However, the industry shares the same headaches in migrating data to the cloud, reducing costs, and improving effectiveness. At the Fil Dev Summit on September 12, Bai Tao, Chief Cloud Storage Solution Architect of Huawei Cloud, shared InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) data service and elastic cloud deployment solution jointly developed by Huawei Cloud and partners. Huawei Cloud’s cloud data entry simplifies the process of storing data on IPFS, resulting in a 10-fold increase in data rewards and reduced data storage overhead for enterprises. Additionally, Huawei Cloud’s large-ratio EC technologies enable 91% effective capacity usage of disks and scalable storage for data up to 10 EB-level. With the elastic cloud deployment solution, users can choose offline encapsulation, cloud verification, or end-to-end cloud deployment. Huawei Cloud, with over 18 years of experience in enterprise-level storage, aims to deliver cloud storage services that are not only cost-effective but also highly efficient.

Providing “Everything as a Service”, Huawei Cloud aims to offer robust infrastructure that enables advanced, distributed computing power for Web3. This commitment extends to building an open, efficient, and secure blockchain platform that can foster innovation in the Web3 ecosystem.

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China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023 Builds up International Consensus and Facilitates Media Innovation

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WUXI, China, Sept. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023, hosted by China Media Group and the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu on September 7 to 9.

China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023
China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023

The forum has been held twice since 2021, building a high-end platform for international exchanges and cooperation in intelligent communication. Themed on “A New Journey towards Boundless Connectivity”, this year’s forum brought together former political dignitaries, representatives of international organizations, ambassadors to China, as well as Chinese and foreign media representatives, experts, scholars and entrepreneurs. They shared views and achievements on the development trend of intelligent communication, media responsibility in the era of intelligence, and so forth.

Participants of the forum included relevant leaders of China Media Group and the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, relevant officials of the Wuxi Municipal People’s Government, Lin Shangli, President of Renmin University of China, Matteo Renzi, Former Prime Minister of Italy, Erik Solheim, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and President of the EU-Asia Centre, Shahbaz Khan, Representative of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for East Asia, and John Collins, Academician of Cambridge University. They attended the forum in person or via video link and delivered speeches. During the forum, China Media Group grandly released the “CMG Algorithm”.

Representatives of young people at home and abroad were invited for a round-table dialogue, to seek solutions from a multicultural perspective through discussions, which centered around new opportunities and challenges faced by the young generation in the era of intelligent media.

Three sub-forums on “Intelligent Technology” , “Intelligent Consumption” and “Intelligent Culture” were held, together with activities such as “‘Wuxi onto the World Stage’ Global Livestream”, “Internet Celebrity’s Journey to Wuxi ” , and “Ambassadors’ Wuxi Tour”.

Wuxi, the host city, has long been known as “A Shinning Pearl of Taihu Lake and A Prosperous Land of Jiangnan Region”. With over 3,000 years of written records, Wuxi was one of the birthplaces of Wu culture and became the cradle of Chinese national industry and commerce in the 20th century. In recent years, Wuxi has taken the forum as an opportunity to develop intelligent media industry and apply cooperation achievements.

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Prime Focus Technologies will showcase vendor-agnostic CLEAR® AI Platform for unparalleled speed and flexibility at IBC 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is thrilled to showcase its purpose-built CLEAR® AI Platform for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry at IBC 2023. This represents a seismic shift in providing enterprises with a readily deployable, vendor-agnostic AI Platform, complete with AI modules and integrations, to accelerate their enterprise AI strategy with speed and innovation. 

“The goal of the CLEAR® AI Platform is “making AI development accessible to all.” It will empower enterprises with rapid in-house AI development and productization,” stated Murali Sridhar, Senior Vice President and Head of Product Management at Prime Focus Technologies. “Enterprises can achieve a substantial acceleration of at least two years in reaching their AI objectives, from conceptualization to realization.”  

This Platform empowers users with advanced features, an intuitive user interface (UI), pre-configured optimizations, and industry-leading third-party AI integrations. It provides the flexibility for organizations to adopt multi-vendor AI solutions, accelerating their AI journey. A key component is Machine Wisdom, a patented technology that blends AI capabilities from various providers, boosting accuracy and simplifying its integration into specific M&E workflows. It seamlessly incorporates cutting-edge AI models for video, audio, image, text, and Generative AI processing.

Key features & benefits of CLEAR® AI Platform:

Flexibility to innovate with no exclusive dependency on one vendor:
The CLEAR® AI Platform allows enterprises to combine AI from various providers and in-house developed AI engines to solve specific business use cases. This approach fosters independence and will enable businesses to diversify their AI resources, mitigating risks associated with vendor exclusivity. Enterprises also have the option to connect any new third-party engines of their choice and quickly integrate them into the Platform. This enables them to create new visualizations, expose APIs, and accelerate innovation by switching on/off the engines used.

Elegant UI for data visualization and insights:
The CLEAR® AI Platform has an intuitive UI for visualizing data and insights, seamlessly adaptable to M&E workflows. This UI offers meaningful representations of AI-generated data and provides the necessary tools to employ this data in real-world M&E use cases effectively.

Smart optimizations, best for run-time deployments:
The CLEAR® AI Platform comes equipped with smart optimizations that utilize existing data and generate AI data only when necessary. This will deliver maximum cost savings on a run-time basis.   

Cloud-scale Ready:
It leverages highly optimized cloud technologies to create, test, and deploy cost-efficient AI solutions, including just-in-time scaling and minimal overheads. This approach guarantees rapid processing speeds and smooth handling of workload bursts, all while maintaining optimal cost management on the cloud.

Metering and Analytics:
The Platform incorporates detailed metering capabilities per workflow, service, and per-function basis. This empowers users to gain valuable insights into AI-related cost allocations, optimization opportunities, and enhanced control over their AI usage.

Security:
The Platform has enterprise-grade security features tailored for M&E organizations. It includes built-in capabilities for user management, administration, file management, and more right out of the box.

Consulting and Services:
The Platform comes with a choice to use consulting services that allow enterprises to leverage our high-caliber AI team. These experts can collaborate with your in-house teams to foster innovation in AI integrations, create new AI models, oversee Machine Learning operations, design custom user interfaces, integrate Generative AI, and deliver timely engineering support.  

If you are building AI, consider leveraging the CLEAR® AI Platform alongside our team or your own. This robust, finely tuned, and scalable Platform is ready to integrate into your ecosystem seamlessly.   

Join us at IBC 2023 for a demo of the CLEAR® AI Platform. To arrange a meeting with us, click here. We are at stand Hall 3, C23.     

PFT has recently secured its third distinctive non-adjacent US Patent for AI-enabled Scene Detection following rigorous inspections with the US Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO), with four more patents pending grant.

About Prime Focus Technologies

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is the creator of CLEAR® and CLEAR® AI. It offers streaming platforms, studios, and broadcasters transformational AI-led technology and media services powered by the cloud that help them lower their Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) by automating their content supply chain. PFT works with major companies like Walt Disney-owned Star TV, Channel 4, ITV, Sinclair Broadcast Group, A&E Networks, Warner Media, PBS, CBS Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Studios, Lionsgate, Showtime, HBO, NBCU, TERN International, Disney+ Hotstar, BCCI, Indian Premier League and more.

For more information, visit: www.primefocustechnologies.com.  

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Prime Focus Technologies
Los Angeles, CA
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