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RIGOL Technologies Unveils StationMax at electronica 2020

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Enabling technology exploration across industries with RIGOL’s innovative products and solutions

MUNICH, Nov. 10, 2020 — RIGOL Technologies, a leading global provider of test and measurement instruments and solutions unveils StationMax, a new generation of high performance time domain studio that offers highly flexible test configurations tailored to answer varied needs of engineers, at the first-ever virtual electronica event.

Introducing the All-new StationMax

Powered by RIGOL’s proprietary Phoenix Chipset and built on RIGOL’s data analysis and signal synthesis technologies, the all-new StationMax is RIGOL’s latest measurement solution designed to provide uncompromised performance and quality to engineers across multiple industries. The StationMax comes with four receiving channels up to 4GHz analog bandwidth and four transmitting channels up to 5GHz analog bandwidth, delivering higher speed with accuracy.

StationMax Multifunctional Time Domain Studio
StationMax Multifunctional Time Domain Studio

"We are very proud to introduce the StationMax at electronica this year. Committed to addressing customer needs, RIGOL has enabled technology exploration for many engineers, including with our latest generation of multifunctional time domain studio solutions which now simplifies T&M scenarios of engineers effectively," said Rico Wang, co-founder and president of RIGOL. "Designed by engineers for engineers, our belief in empowering possibilities and more continues to drive the team to achieve higher business value for our customers by turning innovations into practical solutions."

With a revolutionary, software-definable system that offers a wide range of application options for different functions, StationMax is designed with advanced features including high-definition touch screen with ergonomic design, split screen capabilities to meet the demands of multi-window and multi-signal tests, optical encoders to address demands for longer service life and a high-definition intelligent function dashboard.

Specifications Table for StationMax

Receive (RX) channel

Transmission (TX) channel

Analog Channels

4

4

Analog Bandwidth

4GHz

5GHz

Real-Time Sampling Rate

20GSa/s

12GSa/s

Vertical Resolution

8bit-16bit

16bit

Memory Depth

2Gpts

4Gpts

Innovative Products and Solutions to Meet Industry Needs

In the new digital era, device manufacturers and infrastructure providers are investing heavily in test and measurement solutions. Built on world-leading RIGOL UltraVision II oscilloscope architecture, some of RIGOL’s latest digital oscilloscopes include industry-leading DS8000-R, MSO5000 and MSO8000 that comes with significantly faster waveform capture rates, new filtering and triggering capabilities, and unprecedented memory depths and search capabilities.

Meeting stringent requirements for high performance in waveform generation, RIGOL also showcased its multi-function arbitrary waveform function generator under the DG2000 series.

To play a key role in helping IT and business leaders in the future 5G era, RIGOL introduced a new product series RSA5000N under the high performance real-time spectrum analyzer platform UltraReal, designed to solve modern RF technology challenges.

Setting another industry benchmark is RIGOL’s DSG800A RF signal generator. With a small footprint, light weight and superior portability, the DSG800A is winning reviews as an excellent choice for educational laboratories and industrial production lines, development and research applications.

RIGOL UltraVision II oscilloscope architecture RIGOL UltraReal with VNA mode and Advanced Analysis Capabilities
RIGOL UltraVision II oscilloscope architecture RIGOL UltraReal with VNA mode and Advanced Analysis Capabilities

Positive Outlook with Global Footprint

While the unprecedented pandemic has brought about challenges to businesses around the world, RIGOL remains positive on the industry outlook of the global oscilloscope market with opportunities across consumer electronics, automotive, IT & telecommunications, aerospace, medical, and engineering industries.

As a global leading provider of test and measurement instruments and solutions today, RIGOL started as an innovator and remains one, enabling technology exploration to support innovations. Staying committed to enable the world’s future scientists, engineers and technicians in the testing and measurement field, RIGOL shall continue to play an important role in global market recovery to meet increasing demand for modular instrumentation and high-performance and power efficient electronic devices.

About RIGOL Technologies

Founded in 1998, RIGOL Technologies is a global leading provider of test and measurement instruments and solutions. With its unrelenting exploration of innovation and technological breakthroughs, RIGOL Technologies became a fast-growth player in the global test and measurement industry, with 587 patents and more than 1 million units sold worldwide. Committed to helping customers achieve business value through innovation, RIGOL Technologies has enabled technology exploration by providing high-quality products and reliable service with stringent standards. Our line of products includes Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Waveform Generators, RF-signal Generators, Multimeters, Data Acquisition Systems, DC Power, DC Load and application software. With nearly 500 employees including more than 100 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 150 countries, RIGOL Technologies empowers possibilities and more for emerging business opportunities.

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LONGi joined EV100 and EP100 Initiative to continue to Inject “Green Power” into Climate Action!

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Abstract: LONGi became the first Chinese company to join the RE100&EV00&EP100 initiatives, becoming the flagship of China’s climate action

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2020 — On November 7, the grand occasion of the 3rd China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as "CIIE") was still in full swing. At the UK Pavilion, LONGi’s founder and president Li Zhenguo announced "Net Zero carbon Photovoltaic, created by LONGi" keynote speech, and announced that LONGi officially joined the "EV100" and "EP100" initiatives by the Climate Group. This is another feat in continuing to promote climate action after LONGi joined the RE100 initiative.

"We joined EV100 and are committed to laying appropriate chargers in all of our premises over the next decade to guide more than 50,000 employees around the world in converting their cars to EVs." Mr.Li Zhenguo said, "At the same time, we are anchoring the EP100’s development goals and are committed to installing Energy Management Systems in all of LONGi’s production and operation sites, the goal is to commit to a ten-year effort to achieve a 35% increase in energy productivity by 2025." Li Zhenguo also said "LONGi will continue to focus on global climate change and energy transformation, continuously reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions, and achieve economic benefits and environmental protection goals."

Helen Clarkson, CEO of the Climate Group, expressed her congratulations to LONGi via video: "We are delighted to see LONGi become the first Chinese business to join all three of our business campaigns – on clean energy, clean transport and energy efficiency. They are showcasing the next steps for ambitious businesses in China."

Reducing emissions over the next decades will be crucial to achieving not just their own Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) but also the global target of 2C set under the Paris Agreement of 2015.

LONGi will uphold the vision of "Utilizing solar energy, Building a green world", by setting strategic goals, paying close attention to carbon emissions in the production and operation process, while sharing energy-saving, carbon emission reduction and new energy technology development experience to create a better living environment for mankind and inject "green power" into the sustainable development of the world.

Background:

EV100 is a global initiative led by international non-profit the Climate Group, which brings together companies committed to making electric transport the new normal by 2030. Over half of all new vehicles on the road go into company fleets, so it’s crucial that businesses lead the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) through their investment decisions and influence on millions of staff and customers worldwide.

EP100 is a global initiative by international non-profit the Climate Group, bringing together a growing group of energy-smart companies committed to doing more with less to improve their energy productivity. Members are driving tech innovation and reducing emissions while making substantial cost savings and improving competitiveness – inspiring others to follow their lead.

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For 2020, The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) Delivers Leading Speakers and Compelling Discussions via an Immersive Virtual Platform

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 9, 2020 — The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) returns on 15 November, 2020, offering an impressive range of speakers, networking opportunities, discussions and presentations that explore global health challenges, and – all presented through a purpose-built 3D virtual platform.

Oscar-winning actor, humanitarian and activist, Morgan Freeman, keynote speaker at the World Innovation Summit for Health 2020 (Photo credit: Nigel Parry)
Oscar-winning actor, humanitarian and activist, Morgan Freeman, keynote speaker at the World Innovation Summit for Health 2020 (Photo credit: Nigel Parry)

In light of the current pandemic, the biennial global gathering of healthcare leaders is being held online, will be free to attend and, for the first time, members of the public are being invited to register. Additionally, WISH 2020 will take place over five days rather than the usual two, running from 15-19 November.

COVID-19 will feature prominently, as will a range of other global health challenges, including climate change and health, childhood toxic stress, mental health and digital technologies, and immunotherapy.

Confirmed speakers include the WHO director general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; Sweden’s chief epidemiologist, Dr. Anders Tegnell; WHO COVID-19 special envoy, Dr. David Nabarro; award-winning, Sudan-based medic and humanitarian, Dr. Tom Catena; and California’s surgeon general Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.

Actor, activist and philanthropist Eva Longoria will add her voice to the discussions around the impact of the pandemic and global health inequalities experienced by women and girls of color. Iconic Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will give a keynote speech around the topic of the need to focus on early childhood health in a world struggling to combat global warming and conflict.

More than 300 speakers and panelists have been confirmed so far, with more to be announced in the lead-up to the event.

Innovators and health entrepreneurs will be showcased in an expansive ‘Innovation Hub’ exhibition space, which will also feature organizations committed to building a healthier world, including The Carter Center, Save The Children, and UNICEF.

The WISH platform will also feature a library, a cinema, a networking area, and a wellness zone.

Sultana Afdhal, CEO of WISH, said: "This year more than ever, we have witnessed the importance of collaborating to tackle global health challenges. While we’re disappointed not to be able to welcome visitors to a physical event in Doha, we are looking forward to virtually welcoming many more people to WISH than would normally be possible."

WISH is an initiative of Qatar Foundation. More details regarding the summit, including details of how to register, can be found at www.wish.org.qa

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Toward the Digitalization of Energy: Huawei Launches Smart Modular Data Center 5.0

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 6, 2020 — On October 28, 2020, at the Digital Power Summit 2020 event, Huawei launched its next generation Smart Modular Data Center 5.0.

Zhenfu Fei, President of Huawei Data Center Facility Domain, commented: "With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), increasing demands are placed on data centers, in turn driving their advancement as the cornerstones of the intelligent digital world."

"Huawei Smart Modular Data Center 5.0 uses AI to build next level data center intelligence, making full use of our proprietary smart lithium battery — SmartLi — to implement full lithium battery backup."

Huawei Smart Modular Data Center 5.0

The solution builds a smart and green data center based on SmartLi inside, a big screen visualizing the digital twin, and AI-Robot intelligent Operations and Maintenance (O&M).

Changing the game, with SmartLi inside, now any room can be a data center. Indeed, with far lower requirements placed on net height, Huawei Modular Data Center 5.0 has no need for a traditional raised floor design. Instead, air conditioner pipes and strong- and weak-current cables are routed from the top, meaning that equipment can be accommodated in ceiling heights as low as 2.6 m, far below the 3m minimum height required for a traditional data center.

Elsewhere, the SmartLi Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) has extremely low load-bearing requirements — falling below 1000 kg/m2 for Tier III and Tier IV data centers in TIA-942 – meaning that the power supply system and Information Technology (IT) devices can be deployed in the same room, sharing the same space.

Doing away with the need for a separate power room, this high-density solution slashes the space needed for the lithium batteries by 75%, compared with lead-acid alternatives, meaning more revenue-generating IT cabinets can be deployed instead.

Finally, flexible capacity expansion becomes possible, with the Huawei Smart Modular Data Center 5.0 Solution — with SmartLi inside — offering a fully modular backup power supply. This brings into reality a truly modular system, from the power module to the battery module, where enterprises only pay for what they need now, significantly reducing Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), simply expanding when the need arises.

Simply put, the solution accommodates all budgets, dramatically reducing the size of the initial investment required.

Intelligence is visualized, making O&M more reliable, efficient, and simple.

Huawei Launches Smart Modular Data Center 5.0
Huawei Launches Smart Modular Data Center 5.0

Huawei Smart Modular Data Center 5.0 uses a 43-inch local touch screen to integrate Information & Communication Technology (ICT), AI algorithms, intelligent communications, and infrastructure. Digital twinning is implemented for physical modular data centers and intelligent i3 features — iPower, iCooling, and iManager — are also accommodated on the local smart screen:

  • iPower: Visualized data center power distribution links, key modules to systems, and predictive maintenance.
  • iCooling: Visualized cooling links and AI cooling energy efficiency optimization boost Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by 8%, to 15%.
  • iManager: Global data center visualization, diagnosis, and optimization reduce O&M costs by 35%.

In addition, facial recognition can be used to enable the access control function and log in to the management system, reinforcing security. The goal is to present intelligence, clearly and intuitively, accelerating O&M and, ultimately, bringing down costs.

Huawei’s Smart Modular Data Center 5.0 Solution marks a step forward on Huawei’s journey to promote and lead energy digitalization, building a greener and more intelligent world. Huawei Digital Power will continue to innovate and integrate ICT, AI algorithms, intelligent communications, and infrastructure to enable the automated driving of data centers, harnessing intelligence to create real-world value for customers.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

Huawei’s end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company wholly owned by its employees.

For more information, please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com.

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East China’s Hangzhou puts on online expo to showcase global cultural and creative products

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HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 6, 2020 — The 14th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo was held in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province in southeastern China, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. The expo attracted more than 4,000 cultural institutions and enterprises from more than 60 countries and regions to participate online and offline. The total number of participating brands increased by 60% compared with the previous expo. The exhibition area of overseas brands remained at 40% of the total exhibition area. During the exhibition, the main venue received more than 60,000 visitors, the two online sub-venues received more than 930 million clicks, and completed on-site transactions and project contracts worth 2.19 billion yuan.

The 14th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo
The 14th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo

 

Visitors at the 14th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo
Visitors at the 14th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo

In the past 14 years, amid new culture, new consumption and new life, the expo has not only become one of China’s four major cultural exhibition activities, but also Hangzhou’s cultural landmark and an important platform for building an international cultural and creative center.

Online expo stays open throughout the year

With the rapid development of China’s new economy, more and more consumers are using the Internet to communicate, and online shopping has become a trend. This year’s expo also features two online sub-venues, allowing citizens to visit the exhibition without leaving their homes.

As one of the online sub-venues of the expo, Dongjia App is an online shopping platform specially set up for excellent traditional craftsmen at home and abroad. According to Meng Wenbo, president of the app, more than 2,000 exhibitors at home and abroad have "transferred" their offline works to the app, presenting their works in a three-dimensional and diversified manner by means of pictures, videos and live broadcasts. Alexandre Turpault textiles from France, Knit Planet children’s clothing from the UK, Festka bikes from the Czech Republic… Visitors can find all of these global creative products on the platform, and place an order with a few clicks and have them delivered to their home.

"The expo used to be held offline in a relatively short period. With the digitalization of the event, the online venue has opened up more possibilities for people to browse, communicate and buy through mobile phones anytime and anywhere, creating a year-long 24-hour event," Meng added.

Cultural and creative products gain life as part of life

The online expo which enables easy purchase and delivery makes cultural and creative products more accessible. However, Meng believes that the more charming part of Hangzhou’s cultural industry lies in the fact that many designers’ creative works are based on integrating the essence of eastern traditional culture into the daily life of modern people.

Born in 1990, Liu Weixue is a paper umbrella designer who focuses on the innovation of umbrella surface. "Only by making innovations based on a full understanding of the technological core of the past system can traditional techniques be better protected and passed on." In order to make paper umbrella technology with new vitality, Liu is trying to develop different derivatives of paper umbrella.

Yao Yuting, who grew up in a silk workshop, is the inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Hangzhou satin (a thick, smooth and shiny silk fabric made in Hangzhou).

"I hope to make Hangzhou satin closer to life. After all, Hangzhou satin has a history of thousands of years. To better inherit and develop it, more people need to know it, understand it and feel it," she said. Thanks to her efforts, the products produced by the weaving factory now combine silk with landscapes, home decorations, architecture and other elements.

An expo of insights to power industrial growth

In 2018, the expo proposed the goal of becoming an insightful event. This not only means a display of global creative products, but also deep exchanges in the global cultural industry to push cultural and creative innovation to a new level.

The expo drew hundreds of experts and scholars from well-known universities at home and abroad such as German University of Lueneburg, British Schumacher College, Tsinghua University and Zhejiang University. Meanwhile, more than 100 well-known cultural and creative institutions at home and abroad such as Alibaba gathered to hold more than 20 professional activities such as an industry summit and the annual industry index release to jointly discuss the latest trends in the development of cultural industries.

After 14 years of development, the Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo not only gathers creative products with traditional oriental aesthetic flavor and modern life elements, but also attracts more and more overseas established cultural and creative products to enter the Chinese market and innovate local consumption patterns. Just as Hangzhou, a traditional ancient city in the south of the Yangtze River, has become a modern smart city, the expo has never failed to display new vitality and vigor.

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Hytera Envisages the Future of PMR at Critical Communications World Virtual Conference

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 6, 2020 — Hytera, a global leading Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) solution provider, participated in Critical Communications Week (CCWeek) 2020 as a Brand Leader sponsor to showcase its latest innovations and shared perspectives on the evolution of communications technologies from 2G to 5G. CCWeek, a five-day virtual exhibition and conference on Nov. 2-6, offers a new opportunity for stakeholders of the critical communications sector to network after the Critical Communications World 2020 offline event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

On the first day of the fully packed five-day conference progromme, Simon Yin, general manager assistant of Hytera Americas, shared with attendees Hytera’s insight of how the critical communications sector is to move forward in the 5G era. Hytera believes that there is no single technology capable of fixing all problems, instead it will be "2+5+N", a hybrid and convergent way of meeting a multitude of requirements.

Simon Yin, general manager assistant of Hytera Americas, shared with attendees Hytera’s insight of how the critical communications sector is to move forward in the 5G era.
Simon Yin, general manager assistant of Hytera Americas, shared with attendees Hytera’s insight of how the critical communications sector is to move forward in the 5G era.

"2" stands for 2G technologies, such as TETRA, which provides stable and reliable voice services for critical communication users. TETRA, as the most successful PMR technology, will remain as the first choice of mission critical voice services thanks to its great availability, reliability and security. Since the technology itself keeps evolving, Hytera sees TETRA as a viable technology in years leading to 4G and 5G era.

"5" stands for 5G that supports high throughput, low latency and massive connections. In 3G/4G LTE era, in order to satisfy the increasing demand of data services, there are mainly two paths available for mission critical and industrial users. One is private LTE, the other one is Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). One common choice for critical communication on broadband systems is Mission Critical Service (MCS), an open standard defined by 3GPP. When it comes to 5G, the two paths technologically merge and converge, since 5G from bottom up is designed for industries, which not only enables the telco to explore business opportunities into vertical sectors, but also empowers industry users with their private network in ways such as network slicing.

"N" stands for various applications based on different technologies. Numerous services and apps will be made available for industries by developers. Hytera believes the key is how to get the best out of each technology and converge them into an interconnected network. When multiple technologies and vendors are involved, the optimal situation for mission critical users is that they can choose freely from an open ecosystem and establish the critical communications infrastructure following an open protocol, which is important now and in the future.

To watch the presentation video, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g_RLsXunsU&feature=youtu.be

To find out more about Hytera’s new products, please visit https://www.hytera.com/2020/en/home

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Frost & Sullivan Intelligent Mobility Summit 2020 to Spotlight Industry’s Digitally-driven Roadmap for Post-COVID Recovery, Resilience and Resurgence

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TOKYO, Nov. 5, 2020 — COVID-19 has affected the four cornerstones of connectivity, shared, electric and autonomous (C.A.S.E.) in the mobility industry, even as it continues to incubate new consumer behaviors, competitive responses, innovation strategies, and business models. The crisis has provided a massive impetus to digital initiatives across the mobility value chain. Stakeholders are accelerating digital transformation with innovative, digitally-driven business models and value-added services that will underpin the push towards a stronger, more resilient future.

Frost & Sullivan Intelligent Mobility Summit 2020 to Spotlight Industry’s Digitally-driven Roadmap for Post-COVID Recovery, Resilience and Resurgence
Frost & Sullivan Intelligent Mobility Summit 2020 to Spotlight Industry’s Digitally-driven Roadmap for Post-COVID Recovery, Resilience and Resurgence

To understand how digitization is reinventing the mobility landscape, the theme of this year’s Frost & Sullivan’s Intelligent Mobility Summit 2020 is "Intelligent Mobility: The Digital Acceleration".  The two-day online summit, scheduled to be held on November 24-25, 2020 will offer unique insights into the role of digital technologies in helping stakeholders, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region, navigate the new normal and shape the future of mobility in a post-COVID scenario.

To register your attendance at this premier, must-attend flagship Intelligent Mobility Summit, please visit: http://frost.ly/4su

This year’s complimentary event brings together Frost & Sullivan’s mobility experts and industry thought leaders, including Ashwani Gupta, Director, COO/CPO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.; Christopher Wehner, Managing Director, BMW Group Asia; Pras Ganesh, Project Executive Vice President, Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; and. Juan Carbonell, Head of Solutions APAC, Moovit.

Panel discussions and industry presentations will focus on six thematic areas:

  • The Future of Connectivity
  • New Paradigms – New Business Models
  • Shared Mobility & Delivery on Demand Trends
  • Future of Electrification & Autonomous Driving
  • Digital Retailing in Automotive Industry
  • Future of Last Mile Delivery

As connectivity capabilities and services improve, the challenge will be to reconcile privacy and data security concerns with the need for more real-time vehicle information. Meanwhile, mobility companies will confront the dilemma of whether to adopt go-it-alone strategies or push for greater interoperability and open standards.

"New digitally empowered business models—usership-based, services-oriented or data monetization-driven, among them—are gaining momentum across the mobility value chain," notes Vivek Vaidya, Associate Partner and Senior Vice President, Mobility Practice, Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan. "Start-ups are upsetting traditional value chains, creating new use cases, and fostering novel ideas about value creation."

Participants in the hard hit shared mobility segment are evaluating new business approaches. For instance, several ride hailing, e-scooters, and e-hailing companies are repurposing their offerings by riding on the boom for last mile food and grocery deliveries.

Vehicle electrification and autonomy are long-term strategies that have remained largely insulated from the impacts of the pandemic.  Automakers are continuing to develop electric vehicle/ autonomous driving (EV/AD) platforms and architectures, while pushing forward on circular economy and innovating to zero practices.

Digital automotive retail has received a massive fillip during the pandemic. "Changing customer behaviors are compelling automakers to streamline the customer journey from vehicle purchase to delivery, and promote seamless access to contactless parts/services delivery and online retail finance," says Vaidya. "Simultaneously, evolving online-offline dynamics are altering dealership and distribution models."

Advances in enabling technologies are expanding the potential of urban air mobility (UAM) applications. Cargo drones are being spotlighted as last mile delivery solutions, while passenger UAM vehicles offer promise in resolving urban congestion woes. Continued innovation and regulatory oversight will be key to boosting market prospects.

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More than 350,000 brands and sellers to join Lazada’s 11.11 Shopping Festival

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Biggest One-Day Sale event provides opportunities for businesses and brings non-stop happiness to Southeast Asia’s consumers

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2020 — Lazada, the region’s leading eCommerce platform, kicks off this year’s 11.11 Shopping Festival with more than 350,000 brands and sellers across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam joining its Biggest One-Day Sale. Thousands of new brands will also participate in Lazada’s highly anticipated shopping event for the first time this year.

Celebrating the eighth edition of its annual big show, Lazada is reinvigorating its 11.11 Shopping Festival with attractive promotions, exclusive deals, rewards, and exciting Shoppertainment content to bring non-stop happiness to 80 million consumers who have embraced eCommerce as part of their daily purchasing routine this year. The event will also play an important role in helping to revive many businesses following the disruptions caused by the pandemic.

"This has been a pivotal year for many businesses, and 11.11 will be a new experience for many who have embarked on the eCommerce journey. These year-end mega shopping festivals will be opportunities for brands and sellers to acquire new customers and boost their sales performance," said Lazada Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Chun Li.

Products and promotions will vary by country.
Products and promotions will vary by country.

In the last six months, Lazada has seen a sharp increase in new brands including Isetan, Under Armour, Swatch and Castrol join LazMall to give their retail mix a digital overhaul, and more businesses from the F&B, hospitality, recreation and personal service sectors adopting an omnichannel approach.

Consumers can also look forward to a wider assortment this 11.11, with leading international brands including Lancome, Marks & Spencer, Miniso, Swatch, and TopShop participating in Lazada’s 11.11 for the first time this year. Over 70 brands including 3M, Adidas, Kiehl’s, Lego, Pampers, Philips, Polo Ralph Lauren and Xiaomi have also partnered with Lazada to create a visually fun brand showcase, featuring signature and loved products from their exclusive 11.11 catalogue this year.

Products and promotions will vary by country.
Products and promotions will vary by country.

Adding to this year’s 11.11 celebrations, consumers will also be able to enjoy a little stardust from Lazada’s first regional brand ambassador, popular Korean superstar Lee Min Ho. He has joined the Lazada family to spread happiness with his encouraging personality and put a smile on fans’ faces as they shop for their favourite brands and products.

Local brands take centerstage, powered by Lazada’s technology and logistics infrastructure

From Prism+ in Singapore, Signature Markets in Malaysia to Wardah in Indonesia, homegrown local brands take centerstage as Lazada promotes the development and sustainability of young brands, some who have only made the online switch this year, to take on their first 11.11 shopping festival with Lazada.

In support of over 150,000 local brands and sellers in our markets, Lazada extended stimulus packages offering cash funds to subsidise start-up costs, and helped small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) optimize cash flow by partnering with financial institutions. Being able to leverage Lazada’s technology and logistics infrastructure boosted the operational capabilities of local businesses from agri-farmers in Malaysia and the Philippines, to artisanal craftsmen in Thailand and Vietnam, and helped them diversify their revenue source.

Lazada’s logistics network covers six countries across Southeast Asia and is ready to handle peak-time order volumes. This network, which includes over 15 warehouse facilities, over 400 sortation centres and hubs and is supported by 45 logistics partners, is ready for volumes from domestic and cross-border sales of over 30 times the norm this 11.11 season. In addition, Lazada is expecting its logistics fleet to see a 25% increase in mileage fulfilling orders this 11.11, compared to last year.

"Our data-driven technology and smart algorithms enhance the user experience by improving product relevancy and buyer-seller matching, helping our sellers achieve better results," said Li. "Each 11.11 sets a new benchmark for our technology and logistics infrastructure to deliver the best service to our customers – this year will be no different as we prepare to serve even more buyers and sellers."

Consumers enjoy vouchers, promotions and deals through new Shoppertainment features

Besides an improved browsing and product discovery experience, shoppers can anticipate benefits including over 200 million deals with maximised value and free shipping where available. With over 700 million vouchers offering discounts of 10% off or more, there will be at least eight vouchers available for each of Lazada’s active consumers.

"We are grateful for the support of our local businesses and international brands for choosing Lazada for this annual big show. The Lazada team believes we have a duty to help consumers find lighthearted joy and spread happiness with family and friends, especially right now," said Jessica Liu, Co-President and Regional Head of Commercial, Lazada Group. "With that spirit, we will have the most attractive promotions and deals at the lowest prices, together with non-stop entertainment like LazGames and livestreams."

Fans of LazGames can also play Happy Bounce, Lazada’s newest game, where shoppers can navigate a cute "Kitten" avatar through different levels by swiping left and right to collect Lazada coins and vouchers. Almost USD2 million worth of rewards from over 5,000 brands and sellers are up for redemption. Shoppers can also earn extra points to access more deals by inviting friends to join the game. Coins earned through LazGames can now be converted to vouchers to make purchases on the platform.

Lazada’s signature 11.11 Super Show – country-hosted concerts featuring local celebrities and performers – will also take the stage on the eve of 11 November. Consumers will also have the opportunity to win exclusive vouchers through various interactive segments, such as Balloon Rain, Voucher Rain and Shake It!, which will be localised in each market.

About Lazada Group 

Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. We are accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of our consumers’ daily lives in the region and we aim to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada has been the Southeast Asia flagship platform of Alibaba Group powered by its world-class technology infrastructure.

Media Contact:

Sherwin Loh

Fiona Heng

WE Communications on behalf of Lazada Group

sherwin.loh@lazada.com 

fiona.heng@lazada.com

WE-Lazada@we-worldwide.com

 

 

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THE REGION’S PREMIER DIGITAL CONFERENCE IS GOING FULL-VIRTUAL!

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  • Expect BIG names you’ve not seen elsewhere. Book video-networking appointments online now!
  • An online experience with all the hallmarks of the Wild Digital physical event and more, plus our brand-new #startupshowcase initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3, 2020 — Powered by Catcha Group, the region’s premier tech conference – Wild Digital Southeast Asia 2020, is taking place this 3-6 November 2020! The 4-day conference will be fully virtual for the first time – with an expected 3000+ attendees, 180+ speakers and 30+ hours of content.

Wild Digital SEA 2020 is set to be the biggest virtual tech conference in the region
Wild Digital SEA 2020 is set to be the biggest virtual tech conference in the region

This 6th edition is reflective of a year of constant, and at times, exhaustive changes. However, we are seeing an even more vibrant tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia emerging from this pandemic. Our structure and content format might be different this time, but nothing has stopped us from gathering the region’s top internet players, entrepreneurs, founders, chief executives and investors for another phenomenal #WildDigital experience!

 "Like many others, we found ourselves scrambling to adjust as our flagship conference kept getting new dates later and later into the year," said Patrick Grove, Catcha Group CEO & Co-Founder. "But, here we are. Bigger and better! We’re gearing up for what will be the biggest virtual event in the region, and hopefully break another record this year!

Right now, we are witnessing first-hand the effects of remote working, the boom of ecommerce platforms, the rise of telehealth and other tech-centric impacts on the collective community. We’re excited to bring these topics to the fore on our Main Stage."

We’re no longer limited by location, and as such, we’re able to gather even more top-tier speakers from around the region. Some of the speakers include (bit.ly/SEA20-speakers):

  • Peter Van Zyl: President & CEO Indonesia (Allianz) – Serves 86 million customers in > 70 countries
  • Chee Soon Ng: Managing Director (Carousell) – One of the world’s largest marketplaces, valuated at USD900M
  • Sam Canavan: General Manager, APAC (ClassPass) – Decade’s 1st Unicorn, valuated at >USD1B
  • Wai Mun Lim: Founder & CEO (Doctor Anywhere) – Raised USD27M Series B funding, expanding in MY & PH
  • Dan Roberts: Global Head of Business Banking, Interim (HSBC) – 6th largest bank in the world, with total assets of USD2.9TN
  • Melisa Irene: Partner (East Ventures) – Invested in over 400 startups, with 4 Unicorns in their portfolio
  • Hamish Stone: CEO (iCar Asia) – ASX-listed, ASEAN No.1 automotive portals network
  • Minette Navarrete: Co-Founder & President (Kickstart Ventures) – Most active Corporate VC firm in the Philippines
  • Firas Alsuwaigh: Chief Strategy Officer (Ninja Van) – Region’s fastest-growing last-mile logistics company
  • Shahid Nizami: Managing Director, APAC of HubSpot – A leading global growth platform: total revenue at USD203.6M for Q2’20

With so many eminent speakers, what of Wild Digital’s signature networking sessions? Don’t worry, because we’ll be having virtual networking lounges for our attendees to mingle in, as well as the ability for attendees to schedule 1:1 video meetings with whomever they chose to network with!

A platform to highlight disruptive startups

Southeast Asia has a vibrant, young and tech-savvy population, and the potential for us to become the Silicon Valley of Asia is immense! One of our main aims has always been to showcase and support the most disruptive and innovative startups in the region. We want to be the launching pad where they can pitch their billion-dollar ideas in front of leading investors, mentors, senior executives and media during our conference.

We have once again partnered exclusively with Startup World Cup to organise Startup Disruptor Arena (SDA) – a highly-anticipated live pitching session where we’ve seen some of the region’s most innovative startups battle it out. We’re gearing for a bigger, better experience – SDA will be the SEA regionals, and the winner will go on to compete at Startup World Cup in Silicon Valley next year for a Grand Investment Prize of USD1million!

Startup World Cup is helmed by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a US Silicon Valley VC, and consists of a global series of startup conferences and pitch competitions that spread across 40+ countries. More information on Startup Disruptor Arena here.  

To make our online conference experience even better for our attendees, we have launched an ALL NEW #STARTUPSHOWCASE initiative as a bonus feature for participating startups! For the first time, startups may apply for complimentary virtual booths to network and promote their product directly to the C-suites and top level executives that will be in attendance! This initiative is only available with purchase of our Startup Promo package. Find out more about the #StartupShowcase initiative here. 

Wild Digital – bringing "digital" to the forefront

What’s new this year:

  • FOUR DAYS, ONE MAIN STAGE, OVER 180 SPEAKERS – Bringing 30+ hours of content to you
  • FIRST-CLASS PROGRAM – Specially-curated topics to navigate through this crisis
  • BUILD YOUR OWN AGENDA – Create personal schedule with your favourite talks
  • INTERACTIVE LIVE SESSIONS – Chat with attendees, live Q&A and polling
  • BRINGING FACE-TO-FACE NETWORKING ONLINE – Schedule 1-on-1 video meetings with 3000+ attendees with our new & improved Rapid Mingle (online booking system) tool
  • STARTUP SHOWCASE – First time ever, a virtual exhibition of the #nextunicorns and #nextbigthings.
  • STARTUP DISRUPTOR ARENA – Taking it up a notch this time by partnering with Startup World Cup, the largest global startup pitch competition.

There is still time to get your tickets. Head over to bit.ly/sea-2020-overview to find out more about how you too can be a part of this year’s most exciting virtual conference yet!

ABOUT CATCHA GROUP
Established in 2004 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Catcha Group is Southeast Asia’s leading digital group which builds and invests in disruptive tech companies across emerging markets globally. The Group’s historical focus has been on online classifieds, new media and OTT, where it has successfully taken five companies from startup to IPO and created over US$2.0bn+ worth of value. Today, the Group holds over 60 investments, either directly or indirectly as sole, majority or minority shareholders.

Find out more: www.catchagroup.com

ABOUT WILD DIGITAL
Wild Digital is a platform created for internet leaders to come together and share their bold and wild visions for building great disruptive companies. It brings together top internet players, entrepreneurs, founders, chief executives and investors to gain insights into the future of technology and digital creativity with its first-class main stage program. Wild Digital provides excellent exposure in the industry and unprecedented networking opportunities to connect with some of the best minds in the digital ecosystem.

For more information, kindly contact:

Ong Yi Lyn
Content Marketing Lead, Wild Digital
Email: lyn@wilddigital.com

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National Business Daily: SW China’s Chengdu to unveil new products in intelligent manufacturing

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CHENGDU, China, Nov. 2, 2020 — Southwest China’s Chengdu is to hold a special event for intelligent manufacturing on November 2, as the city hastens digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.

The event, as a part of the 2020 Chengdu New Economy Double Thousand Project, will focus on how advanced technologies, like AI, 5G, big data and internet of things (IoT) can play a role in the upgrading of manufacturing.

100 new products and 100 new scenes centering on these fields will be unveiled, demonstrating the opportunities in Chengdu as well as offering a stage for local new economy companies.

IoT and intelligent sensing are set to change the ways of our production and life. At the event, Chengdu Hikvision Digital Technology will showcase how IoT and big data, powered by its video technology, can be applied in various scenes including autonomous driving, facial recognition, drone cruising, and automatic drip irrigation. Chengdu Ada Space Cloud is to demonstrate its comprehensive management platform for satellite data applications.

Technologies like 5G and IoT are essential for the digital transformation of manufacturing. At the event, Siemens will show how it builds digitalized factories, and local conglomerate Tongwei will unveil its intelligent connected factory for solar batteries.

Tongwei intelligent factory, File photo/Xie Zhenyu (NBD)
Tongwei intelligent factory, File photo/Xie Zhenyu (NBD)

Keynote speaker Li Yizhong, former minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and chairman of China Federation of Industrial Economics, will share his expertise on the strategies of promoting digital and intelligent manufacturing.

On that issue Chengdu has an innovative approach, which is to build an ecosystem for innovation in industrial internet. The Chengdu Public Service Platform for Industrial Internet, which brings together the premium industrial internet resources from government, enterprises and research institutes, is the most recent fruit of that approach and will be officially launched at the event.

Moreover, to bridge the information gap among enterprises along the industry chain, Sichuan Industrial Design Cloud Platform will launch a service platform for identification and resolution in industry internet at the event, in order to promote coordinated development.

The event is organized by Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Economic and Information Technology and Chengdu New Economic Development Commission, hosted by Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, and carried out by National Business Daily.