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

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

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

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

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

About Filmora

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

About Wondershare Technology

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

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E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited launches AI Robotic Automatic Cleaning Equipment for Intelligent Cleaning of Public Places

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FUZHOU, China, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:EJH) (the “Company” or “eHome”), an integrated home services provider in China, announced today that it has introduced AI robotic automatic cleaning equipment for public place cleaning projects commissioned by e-Home to realise intelligent cleaning services in public places.

With the growing demand for domestic services in society, how to improve the quality of service and optimise the allocation of human resources with the help of modern technology has become an urgent problem. Domestic service industry is the industry of high personnel cost, society and the industry population aging seriously, forcing the industry to accelerate into the unmanned. Because the traditional urban service mode supervision is difficult, low efficiency and other problems, e-home will use unmanned AI robot automatic cleaning equipment in public places, through the “smart car, intelligent road, flexible network” to establish unmanned intelligent city services. The intelligent transformation of the domestic service industry is not only a technological innovation, but also a redefinition of the traditional way of service.

Mr. Wenshan Xie, Chairman and CEO of E-Home, commented: “E-Home has introduced AI robotic cleaning equipment in public place cleaning projects to solve the current situation of tight supply and demand of frontline workers. In other words, with the adoption of unmanned cleaning technology, domestic and other services have been transformed from traditional drudgery to intellectual work, injecting new vitality into the rejuvenation of the team in the domestic service industry, improving the competitiveness and attractiveness of the industry, and achieving sustainable development. At the same time to improve work efficiency, so that public places cleaning more efficient and automated, this initiative can significantly reduce the intensity of manual labour, and further improve the profitability of the enterprise.”

About E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited

Established in 2014, E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited is a Nasdaq-listed household service company based in Fuzhou, China.

The company is mainly involved in: 1. Home appliances, smart home installation, maintenance; 2. Housekeeping, nannies, maternity matron and cleaning services; 3. Internet aging + home care; 4. Units of public places cleaning. After years of development, E-Home has formed two main business channels, ToB and ToC, with two important subsidiaries.

Two main channels: 1. The ToC business to nanny, maternity matron, home care, cleaning, repair, maintenance of family integrated services. 2. The ToB business to public cleaning.

Significant Subsidiary: Chuangying: presidential training, internal training, corporate consulting and counseling, and policy counseling. E-Home has been a comprehensive service enterprise for family life! We have always adhered to the “solving every issue of customers with heart”business philosophy, adhere to do the industry benchmark. For more information, visit the Company’s website at http://www.ej111.com/ir.html.

Forward-Looking Statement

All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to consider risk factors, including those described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, that may affect the Company’s future results. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company and its subsidiaries or persons acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors.

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IGF 2024 Concludes 19th Edition, Calling for Enhanced Digital Cooperation and Sustainable Development

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) successfully concluded its 19th edition, hosted in Riyadh at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center from December 15 to 19, 2024. Organized by the United Nations, the event featured over 100 experts, specialists, officials, and stakeholders from 160 countries, alongside more than 1,000 international speakers.

The forum served as a distinguished platform for global digital transformation experts, fostering discussions on artificial intelligence and digital innovation. It provided an opportunity for the exchange of experiences, information, and best practices, while addressing emerging digital challenges and collaboratively identifying solutions across governments, private enterprises, and non-profit sectors.

This year’s edition was held under the theme “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future” and centered around four key sub-themes: Harnessing Innovation and Balancing Risks in the Digital Space; Enhancing Digital Contribution to Peace, Development and Sustainability; Advancing Human Empowerment and Inclusiveness in the Digital Age; and Improving Digital Governance for the Internet We Want.

Discussions focused on achieving a shared understanding of how to maximize the global internet’s potential, mitigate risks, and address challenges to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key topics included leveraging digital innovation while addressing associated challenges, supporting strategic digital government initiatives, and promoting global peace and sustainability through digital tools.

His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Alswaha, expressed his great pride in the forum’s success, saying, “This year’s edition of the forum is the largest to date in terms of participants and working sessions, as confirmed by the United Nations. As one of the fastest-growing countries in the digital sector, Saudi Arabia is committed not only to facilitating internet access and harnessing technological developments to drive progress and sustainable development, but also to enhancing digital cooperation to achieve the SDGs.”

The forum’s activities featured a strong presence from public and private sector institutions and international entities dedicated to enabling digital transformation and fostering innovation. Success stories were showcased, demonstrating how these entities have accelerated digital government services for the benefit of society. Sessions and workshops addressed critical digital challenges, transformative applications of digital innovations, and opportunities for adopting and expanding access to digital technology and governance.

Participants engaged enthusiastically in interactive sessions with experts who shed light on diverse aspects of internet governance and digital collaboration, responding to inquiries and providing valuable insights. These interactions offered Saudi national cadres and emerging talents an exceptional opportunity to expand their knowledge and expertise.

The forum was an opportunity to showcase the Kingdom’s great capabilities in communications and information technology, the tremendous digital developments and achievements in e-commerce, banking, healthcare services, and official government transactions.

The forum also served as a platform to highlight Saudi Arabia’s remarkable advancements in communications and information technology, including progress in e-commerce, banking, healthcare services, and official government transactions. It reaffirmed the Kingdom’s rapid strides in building a thriving digital economy, its leadership in promoting digital inclusion, and its efforts to bridge the global digital divide in alignment with the UN’s SDGs.

By hosting the 19th edition of IGF, Riyadh reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to solidifying its position as a global leader in digital innovation, international cooperation, and shaping the future of internet governance.

For more information about the Internet Governance Forum, please visit: https://www.intgovforum.org/en

For more information about the Digital Government Authority, please visit: https://dga.gov.sa/en

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Hankyung.com introduces: MOAIS, Driving a New Paradigm in the Golf Industry with the Golf Coaching App ‘GolfFix’

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–      MOAIS : A Global Sports Tech Company with AI Technology and Services

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MOAIS (MOtion+AI+Sports), a sports edutech company based on AI and big data technology, is revolutionizing the paradigm of sports education. The company’s name embodies its mission to lead the shift from traditional, unstructured, and experience-based sports education to an innovative approach incorporating AI technology.

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Making Golf Accessible Globally with ‘GolfFix‘

MOAIS’s flagship service, ‘GolfFix’, is an innovative golf coaching app that integrates AI technology. By applying a lightweight model optimized for mobile and on-device AI technology, the app allows users to analyze and improve their golf swings without being constrained by location or equipment. Notably, it provides AI coaching with just a mobile device, eliminating the need for additional sensors or equipment.

‘GolfFix’ has surpassed 1 million global downloads and is used in over 20 countries. To date, more than 14 million AI swing diagnoses have been conducted through the app. It has been selected as the Best App by numerous global golf media outlets and boasts a high app rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, reflecting its popularity among golfers worldwide.

Key features include real-time swing analysis and rhythm-tempo diagnosis provided by AI. Based on this analysis, the app offers personalized practice guides and corrective solutions, supporting users in continuing systematic, self-directed learning. Unlike traditional standardized lessons, ‘GolfFix’ meets the needs of global self-taught golfers by offering a convenient and accurate AI-based coaching solution that is not limited by time or place.

Applying AI Coaching Solutions to National Team Athletes

Leveraging its AI motion estimation and big data analysis technologies, MOAIS has implemented an AI diving coaching solution at national team training facilities to enhance the performance of national diving athletes. By utilizing existing AI coaching technologies, the company provides diving technique analysis and customized training guides, supporting athletes in achieving their highest potential.

The AI-based diving coaching engine incorporates cutting-edge technology grounded in golf coaching experience. It offers precise posture analysis and real-time feedback to diving athletes, contributing to performance improvement. Currently, MOAIS is receiving interest from other national teams and professional sports clubs in disciplines such as weightlifting, athletics, and baseball.

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Announcing Diversified Business Expansion Plans Targeting the Global Market

Building on the proprietary AI technology developed through the ‘GolfFix‘ app, MOAIS is expanding its business globally. In addition to the existing B2C golf coaching service, the company plans to apply its AI coaching engine to various sports through B2B services like ‘M2FIX’ (engine) and B2B2C expansion models like ‘GolfFix APEX’ (an offline premium installed version of GolfFix).

Moving forward, ‘GolfFix’ aims to strengthen its ‘AI Golf Coach Engine’ while continuing to develop solutions that support AI coaching in various disciplines such as baseball, tennis, bowling, and diving. MOAIS has a mid- to long-term vision of achieving 70M USD in sales in the AI sports coaching market by 2027 and is considering an IPO. This business expansion is part of a strategic initiative to solidify its position in the global AI sports coaching market by providing AI coaching solutions in sports beyond golf.

MOAIS’s Challenge Toward the Future

Since its founding in 2019, MOAIS has been innovating sports education by maximizing the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses of traditional offline coaching methods through the use of AI and big data technologies. Possessing world-class AI technology, MOAIS is a global sports tech company that owns both technology and services, and its future endeavors are highly anticipated.

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TIER IV launches Minibus 2.0 autonomous EV

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

Key features

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

Future steps

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

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

About TIER IV

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

Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

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Hankyung.com introduces: Superalink, the easy and fast global eSIM data roaming platform

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gadget Singapore Ltd., a subsidiary of Gadget Korea, was established to drive the company’s global expansion. With its founding, the company launched the Superalink platform to provide eSIM-based data roaming services worldwide and solidify its position in the global market. Recently, Gadget Singapore became a full member of the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association), gaining international recognition for its technical reliability. GSMA full membership signifies the highest level of service quality and technological expertise, providing customers with the assurance of a globally recognized certification.

Superalink provides seamless connectivity anywhere in the world through innovative eSIM technology, allowing for easy data roaming without the need for a physical SIM card. As a GSMA full member, it ensures smooth compatibility and stability with global networks, offering customers fast and reliable communication services wherever they are.

The Korean platform ‘USIMSA’ recently surpassed 2 million users, achieving this milestone approximately seven months after surpassing the 1 million mark. This accomplishment demonstrates the platform’s growing acceleration and proven reliability in the domestic market. It also shows that customers trust the superior service quality and affordable pricing of the eSIM data roaming services provided by Gadget Korea. The satisfaction of these customers is reflected in the trust of the 2 million users.

Superalink is continuously improving its services to meet customer demands. Recently, it has enhanced service quality and expanded its network through new investments and MOUs with telecom operators across different continents. The Superalink eSIM service is easy to install and can be used immediately via a QR code, eliminating the need for complicated local procedures. To further maximize convenience, a feature enabling instant connection with a single button within the app is set to be added in the future. Users no longer need to swap SIM cards and can enjoy data roaming services anywhere in the world.

Why choose ‘Superalink’?

  • GSMA Full Membership: Internationally recognized reliability
  • Global network coverage: Stable communication networks built through partnerships with continental telecom operators
  • 2 million users milestone: Proven service quality
  • Easy eSIM installation: Simple eSIM registration without hassle
  • Competitive pricing: High-quality data at reasonable rates
  • Immediate use: Receive a QR code instantly and start using it immediately in your desired country

Sang-hyuk Yu, CEO of Gadget Korea, stated, “The GSMA full membership is a crucial indicator that proves the global standard of our services. Additionally, the fact that 2 million customers trust and choose us is Gadget Korea’s most valuable asset. We will continue to provide the best services, and we look forward to more customers experiencing safe and efficient data roaming through Superalink’s global eSIM data roaming service.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Shengshu Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Features designed for the global Filipino

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

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

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

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

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

Discounted Philippine Airlines flights

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

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

Win a condo, free round-trip flights

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

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

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About Seafood City

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

About Talino

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

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Vantiva and e& Deploy First eSIM-enabled 5G Fixed Wireless Access Gateway for United Arab Emirates Subscribers

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More powerful Customer Premise Equipment improves wireless service area by 40%;
Introduces self-installation and automated antenna optimization

PARIS, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), a global technology leader enabling Network Service Providers to connect consumers worldwide, today announced it has been selected by longtime partner e& UAE, the telecom arm of e& in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to deploy a new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) gateway in the country. Featuring the region’s first eSIM installed on a customer premises equipment, the gateway allows for a simplified and OPEX saving self-installation, letting the end-user activate the solution without a technician’s visit and physical SIM card.

“Vantiva has proven to be an ideal collaborator in developing a new gateway that could help us address multiple market challenges to keep up with new and emerging customer needs,” said Saleh Ahmed, Senior Vice President, e& UAE Customer Operations. “We have supercharged this gateway with not only the state of the art Wi-Fi 6 technology available but also with the most powerful 5G transmitter that extends our service area to more households and businesses. The addition of the eSIM will also allow our end-users to have a plug-and-play installation process and get online immediately.”

Based on Vantiva’s Cobra FWA platform and designed for residential and business users, the gateway incorporates an innovative Indoor5G™ self-optimizing algorithm and high-gain antenna technology. This enables each device to fine-tune its internal antenna system autonomously, aligning it with e& UAE’s towers for optimal 3.5GHz reception.  Combined with increased transmission power (PC1.5 29 dBm), Vantiva’s Indoor5G™ technology significantly improves connectivity and addresses indoor reception performance challenges by enabling e& UAE to address a 40% larger area around their base stations and connect more homes while reducing the cost of ownership for the FWA service.

“e& UAE continues to transform the broadband experience for its customers, and we have appreciated the opportunity to once again collaborate and develop a 5G FWA gateway for their markets,” stated Mercedes Pastor, Senior Vice President of the Customer Unit, Eurasia at Vantiva. “We have always been committed to innovation, and that commitment shines through with this gateway that sets a new standard for performance and accessibility. With decades of wireless connectivity experience and investment in software, we have extended the amazing e& UAE broadband experience to their 5G FWA subscribers by providing a common application framework.”

Additional Features
Designed with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, this device can be supplemented with Wi-Fi nodes or mesh extenders running EasyMesh R2 software.
It also incorporates Homeware™, Vantiva’s highly modular and application-oriented software stack, based on OpenWrt standards and deployed with over 10 million gateways around the world.

Leveraging Vantiva’s Homeware™ APIs and Vantiva’s NaviGate Companion™ backend, e& will integrate a mobile app to help with the Wi-Fi set-up. This app will let end-users manage their home gateways and extenders using their iOS or Android mobile phones or tablets.

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NEC Indonesia and Sinar Mas Land Forge Partnership for Adaptation Finance Development to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NEC Indonesia and Sinar Mas Land, through its subsidiary PT Samakta Mitra, have started a strategic partnership to mitigate the impact of climate change by leveraging Adaptation Finance and disaster mitigation visualisation technology. Adaptation Finance is an initiative developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), designed to assess the risks and impacts of natural disasters caused by climate change. It aims to identify risks early, plan mitigation strategies, and foster greater business resilience.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin a joint study on Adaptation Finance in Indonesia between Sinar Mas Land and NEC Indonesia was signed by Irvan Yasni, CEO of Technology Advisory and Business of Sinar Mas Land, and Joji Yamamoto, President Director of NEC Indonesia, at the Biomedical Campus, BSD City, last 15 October 2024. Yutaka Ukegawa, Corporate Executive Vice President of NEC Corporation, and Mulyawan Gani, Chief Transformation & Data Officer of Sinar Mas Land, were also in attendance.

Irvan Yasni, CEO of Technology Advisory & Business at Sinar Mas Land (second from the left), together with Joji Yamamoto, President Director of NEC Indonesia (second from the right), signs a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a joint study on Adaptation Finance in Indonesia, witnessed by Mulyawan Gani, Chief Transformation & Data Officer of Sinar Mas Land (far left), and Yutaka Ukegawa, Corporate Executive Vice President of NEC Corporation (far right).
Irvan Yasni, CEO of Technology Advisory & Business at Sinar Mas Land (second from the left), together with Joji Yamamoto, President Director of NEC Indonesia (second from the right), signs a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a joint study on Adaptation Finance in Indonesia, witnessed by Mulyawan Gani, Chief Transformation & Data Officer of Sinar Mas Land (far left), and Yutaka Ukegawa, Corporate Executive Vice President of NEC Corporation (far right).

Joji Yamamoto shares, “This collaboration marks an important first step in realising the Adaptation Finance initiative for mitigating the climate change. We believe that the technology and solutions offered by NEC can contribute to developing adaptive financial solutions that can be applied across various sectors. We look forward to this partnership with Sinar Mas Land’s subsidiary, PT Samakta Mitra. Previously, NEC implemented the same solutions in Japan, supported by major insurance companies. The success of this endeavour emphasises the significant potential of this collaboration to bring positive impacts to Indonesia’s financial services industry, particularly in addressing the growing climate challenges.”

Irvan Yasni adds, “Adaptation Finance presents a great opportunity to create a more sustainable and safer environment in the face of disaster risks resulting from climate change. Together with NEC Indonesia, we will conduct a joint study on Adaptation Finance to develop case studies that anticipate adaptation steps and solutions to climate change across various sectors. By applying technology with disaster risk and climate change mapping, insurance companies can estimate potential losses and mitigate existing risks, allowing for more effective mitigation efforts.”

Through this collaboration, Sinar Mas Land and NEC Indonesia will develop risk visualisation solutions capable of mapping the potential for natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and tropical cyclones. This will thereby accelerate the adoption of disaster risk mitigation solutions among insurance companies, banks, and investment firms. This initiative also supports better protection for communities and infrastructure in the future.

By utilising data-driven solutions, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), NEC Indonesia will identify potential threats, assess environmental impacts, and provide more effective risk mitigation recommendations. This technology enables more strategic and sustainable allocation of funds, allowing Adaptation Finance to deliver positive effects on society, the business community, and the environment. (*)

About PT NEC Indonesia

NEC first established its representative office in Jakarta in 1968. To this day, PT NEC Indonesia continues to play an important role in providing innovative ICT solutions to promote safety, security, and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. As a leading provider of information and communication technology, PT NEC Indonesia provides world-class services and technology including telecommunications networks, biometric identification, intelligent solutions for Banks and other Financial Services, Public Transportation and Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing, as well as government applications and infrastructure and business enterprises to support the digital transformation journey. For more information, visit us at http://id.nec.com/.

About Sinar Mas Land

Sinar Mas Land is a property developer in Indonesia with over 50 years of experience. Sinar Mas Land has developed more than 50 projects across Indonesia. The company’s success in property and real estate development in Indonesia has been recognized by independent and credible institutions, earning various prestigious international awards such as the MIPIM Award in France (2018), ASEAN Energy Awards (2019), Asia Pacific Property Award (2021), Cambridge IFA’s Global Good Governance Award (2021), and FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards (2022).

With the support of a solid management team, Sinar Mas Land is renowned as a developer of independent townships (through the BSD City Development) and a pioneer in the development of the clustered residential concept. In addition, Sinar Mas Land is also a trailblazer in the development of innovative Strata Mall/Trade Center (ITC) projects in Indonesia. Sinar Mas Land is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange as PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk, and on the Singapore Exchange. Sinar Mas Land has strong strategic partners such as Sojitz Japan, Aeon, Itochu, Mitsubishi Corporation, Hongkong Land, and local partners like Kompas Gramedia and Kalbe. For more information, please visit: www.sinarmasland.com.

Source: PT. NEC Indonesia