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MELBOURNE, Australia, July 9, 2024  — Lucid Software, the leader in visual collaboration software,  announced the launch of its global data residency in Australia. Hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in Lucid’s mission to enhance collaboration, performance, and security across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

“The launch of Lucid’s global data residency program in Australia underscores our commitment to addressing the evolving needs of our customers while including their adherence to local compliance standards,” said James Harkin, APAC Senior Director at Lucid Software. “By offering a world-class data residency, we are empowering organisations in the Asia-Pacific region to collaborate more effectively and efficiently, with the confidence that their data remains secure and accessible.”

In Australia, Lucid’s enterprise customers will have the ability to control where data in the Lucid Suite is securely stored, allowing them to select the region that helps meet their data residence obligations, as well as regional data and compliance requirements. Lucid’s full catalogue of integrations work seamlessly in all data regions along with its developer platform and external API to improve product performance and reduced latency.

Since Lucid’s physical expansion to Australia in 2019, the company has experienced steady momentum and a growing interest from customers in having a global data residency in Australia. As data locality becomes a priority for organisations in the APAC region, this launch is an opportunity to provide a pathway to faster innovation and meaningful collaboration while keeping data secure.

Lucid’s global data residency initiative is yet another testament to Lucid’s unwavering dedication to security and compliance. Lucid not only complies with applicable local and international requirements but also upholds top-tier compliance certifications, guaranteeing customer data is private, safe and secure as their organisations grow.

NAGOYA, Japan, July 9, 2024 — Techman Robot, at the Robot Technology Japan exhibition in Nagoya, Japan, proudly introduced its latest product, the TM30S. This collaborative robot (cobot) redefines the next generation of automation with built-in AI technology and industry-leading high payload capacity.

Leading the pack with 30 kg payload capacity The TM30S boasts an impressive 35 kg payload capacity and a 1702 mm arm length, far surpassing the standard 30 kg capacity of comparable products. Its superior arm design extends the range of motion, allowing for efficient product handling and making it an ideal solution for automation in the automotive industry and smart stacking/unstacking applications. During the exhibition, the TM30S demonstrated its ability to handle heavy tires, using AI technology to recognize complex tire dimensions, brands, and production dates, thus creating comprehensive production records.

AI-assisted mixed-box unstacking solution In addition to its exceptional payload capacity and arm length, the TM30S features built-in smart vision and AI technology. Equipped with a 3D camera, it rapidly identifies box volumes and positions. Even when faced with packages of varying sizes and complex orientations in the logistics industry, the TM30S can effortlessly recognize tilting, fitting, and tape-wrapped scenarios, achieving efficient mixed-box unstacking through AI.

Expanding into the automotive and electronics industries Nagoya, Japan, is home to numerous automotive and manufacturing giants. Automation technology is widely used in automotive manufacturing, electronic product assembly, medical equipment production, and logistics. Techman Robot’s built-in AI and smart vision technology assist the automotive and electronics industries in quality inspection and assembly automation. With rapid multi-angle inspections, it ensures that every component and final product meets high standards. The TM image manager complements this by establishing production records, aiding users in effective management and tracking of inspection results.

Techman Robot has established a technical and after-sales service office in Nagoya, expanding its local service network. Collaborating with numerous dealers and system integrators, they offer a comprehensive one-stop solution from automation assessment to post-sales service.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 9, 2024 — Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, founded in India, is now serving more than 100 million users worldwide across its 55+ business applications. Zoho is the first bootstrapped SaaS company to reach this milestone. This growth comes on the heels of the company reaching 1 billion in annual revenue in 2022. In South Korea, Zoho saw customer growth of more than 25% in 2023, led by strong growth in demand for Zoho Workplace, an integrated productivity suite and Zoho CRM, a customer management solution. As Zoho continues to grow, Zoho remains dedicated to delivering inventive technology and value to our customers of our SaaS solutions. Zoho has built its technology stack from scratch—from apps and platforms to network and datacenters. The stack is horizontally, vertically, and contextually unified, allowing Zoho to deliver the best-in-class solutions at very affordable prices.

In a demonstration of our commitment to our customers, Zoho’s user conference, Zoholics convened in South Korea for the very first time on 25 June, 2024 in Seoul. Attendees were introduced to Zoho’s collaboration and Sales and Marketing Solutions, and had the opportunity to engage with the Zoho team. Zoho’s user conferences are a key opportunity to educate businesses on how software solutions will drive digital transformation, and for Zoho to foster stronger relationships with valued clients and partners.

Leveraging on AI for Business Growth

This year we have seen technology itself being upended with generative AI, as a solutions provider, Zoho has introduced significant enhancements across our product offerings to ensure our customers have the best possible technology for their business needs.

Zoho’s solutions are well positioned to provide businesses in South Korea looking for a partner in their digital transformation journey. For over a decade, Zoho has been executing and implementing AI (Zia) across its product portfolio, developing in-house technology running on the company’s private cloud.

Generative AI in Zoho Applications

Now, Zoho’s new generative AI extensions, powered by ChatGPT, complement the broad portfolio of AI technology Zoho already supports. This new technology has been contextually integrated into Zoho’s applications and can be leveraged right away by all users.

Business users are now able to leverage on generative AI to extract and summarize key information from customer records in Zoho CRM, suggest titles and content in Zoho Writer and Mail just to name a few functionalities, all without leaving the application.

Zoho’s suite of 55+ applications provides solutions for businesses across their entire business operations. This makes artificial intelligence and generative AI accessible to all employees, providing a great benefit to businesses as technology can now be integrated into the daily work of employees in all roles.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 9, 2024– THINKFREE, a subsidiary of the world-class AI technology company HANCOM, has launched the beta version of Refinder AI, an AI search and Q&A solution targeting the global corporate market.

Refinder AI is an AI service that enables integrated searches of massive data scattered across numerous business platforms used by an enterprise, regardless of the data sources and relations. Linking all productivity and collaboration platforms such as Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, Slack and Notion, it provides an all-in-one service for finding web content, office documents, PDF files, emails, messages, etc., saved in the platforms. It is characterized by fast and accurate answers provided on the basis of verified data within the boundaries of the respective enterprise.

Notably, in addition to simple data searches, Refinder AI also plays the role of an assistant. When a user enters a query or a search word, the AI understands the meaning of the query and the user’s intention, and provides an answer in natural language by combining information with the highest accuracy and relevance from the data scattered across the enterprise. It provides results by accessing all platforms through a single search so the user doesn’t have to search every platform or memorize where information is saved.

As the service handles corporate data saved in various platforms, the level of security has been reinforced. Refinder AI is designed to not search critical data for unauthorized users. The AI provides answers by referring only to data that have been authorized by the company that introduced the solution. In particular, unlike other corporate search solutions, it does not require a separate development process. And various applications used by an enterprise can be conveniently loaded.

“While the amount of data generated and retained each year by enterprises across the world is increasing at an exponential rate, the rate of effective data use in business is very low,” said THINKFREE CEO Kim Du-yeong. “THINKFREE will target the global cloud market with Refinder AI, and grow into a company that draws the world’s attention by combining HANCOM’s world-class document technology with advanced AI technologies.”

ODENSE, Denmark, July 9, 2024  — Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, announcing that it has now launched over 500 products through its UR+ ecosystem.

This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions. Today, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs.

“Universal Robots is built on collaboration and this milestone clearly indicates that we are the preferred platform in collaborative robotics,” said Kim Povlsen, President of Universal Robots. “We have an amazing ecosystem with hundreds of partner companies spanning from small developer start-ups to established and well-known brands. It’s truly a versatile and ever-expanding ecosystem.”

The UR ecosystem offers products from simple applications like grippers to full solutions for tasks like palletizing and welding. The development of full solutions has been a clear trend in recent years with an increasing focus within the ecosystem on offering customers turnkey solutions to fit the most common automation needs.

Another important trend is rapid growth in the number of applications and solutions based on AI technology. The company has also added new products designed for compatibility with its new generation heavy payload cobots.

“Our ecosystem is growing faster than ever and with physical AI as the new locomotive in robotics, we will continue to see new and groundbreaking innovations being added to our ecosystem at a high pace. For UR, it’s all about providing choice to our customers through easy-to-use technology and, together with our partners, constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be automated and how simple it can be done,” said Kim Povlsen.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 9, 2024 — Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has been selected as an electronic design automation (EDA) partner for the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE™).

Altair has been selected as an electronic design automation (EDA) partner for the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE™). This collaboration combines Altair’s comprehensive EDA technology with Samsung Foundry’s manufacturing capabilities to establish a more innovative, more efficient semiconductor design and production process.
Through this collaboration, Altair and Samsung Electronics will combine Altair’s comprehensive EDA technology with Samsung Foundry’s manufacturing capabilities to establish a more innovative, more efficient semiconductor design and production process.

“Integrated design and verification solutions are a key element in the semiconductor industry, which demands fast, high-quality production,” said Doha Kim, country manager, Altair Korea. “By providing various design and verification solutions, Altair supports collaboration within the ecosystem, including with Samsung Foundry, design houses, and fabless companies, to enhance productivity and quality.”

Altair was selected as a SAFE EDA partner for its diverse technological capabilities in providing various solutions needed for semiconductor design and verification, including silicon debugging tools. These solutions are used to meet and verify various design requirements for foundry customers by providing chip design, analog circuit verification, production process simulation, and rapid debugging technology.

Among these solutions is Altair® FlowTracer™, a visualization platform for digital circuit design flow that facilitates problem identification and resolution for library and process design kit (PDK) users through visualization. Additionally, it standardizes complex multi-structure design flows, enabling efficient management of semiconductor design and verification processes.

Within the partnership, Altair also plans to offer integrated solutions including high-performance computing (HPC) resource management, AI-based meta-scheduling technology, and data analytics solutions. Together, both companies aim to enhance market responsiveness and product development competitiveness to quickly handle large amounts of data.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 8, 2024– Carrier Transicold, together with Indonesia distributor PT. Midthern Technologies, joined Cold Chain Expo recently. Carrier Transicold is part of the Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.

PT. Midthern Technologies is authorized as one of the Carrier Transicold distributors in Indonesia since 2023 and is part of one of the leading cold chain equipment manufacturers and service providers in Indonesia.

More than tens of thousands visitors and exhibitors, including the Indonesian Cold Chain Association, the Indonesian Logistics Association, the Fisheries Association, and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing delegation, as well as cold chain equipment manufacturers and cold chain logistics related companies in Asia participated in the exhibition.

On May 9, in the forum of “the role of technology & startup companies in food logistics reliability” Cynthia Lu, Managing Director of Carrier Transicold Asia Pacific, delivered a keynote speech of new technology trends in cold chain logistics, which are towards electrification, intelligence, digitalization and sustainability. “Indonesian cold chain market has huge potential to grow, we’re optimistic about that and bring in new technology for the cold chain logistic industry development.”

Carrier Transicold’s booth displayed truck refrigeration units and new high efficiency.

series for both inner and intercity cold chain delivery.

• Citimax 280 thin version for Mini Van cold Chain delivery.
• Citimax 1100 developed for heavy-duty refrigerated trucks with high-roof cabs.
• Supra 1250 with superior performance, robust design and large cooling capacity
• Surpa A series offer more precise temperature control for temperature-sensitive perishables, with high efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and lower fuel consumption.

These models all deliver the reliable quality, strong cooling and accurate temperature control and also offer unique features created for the light-duty and heavy-duty trucks.

Along with Indonesian fast-growing need on food and pharmaceutical health industries, also the rise of e-commerce which created increasing demands for cold chain logistics, and the industry is facing challenges to fulfill the needs.

“Carrier Transicold continues to strive for excellence with the development of energy saving, environmentally sustainable technologies with low greenhouse gas and noise emissions. These advanced cold chain solutions will continue to help the development of Indonesian cold chain industry, and build better solutions for people and the planet,” said Cynthia Lu.

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has launched its second Training cum Internship Programme on Food Technology Entrepreneurship Development on July 1, 2024. This four-week program aims to enhance the technical competency of undergraduate students in Food Technology, Food Engineering, and related fields.

Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Director NIFTEM-K emphasized that the programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industrial applications. The curriculum prepares trainees for roles in the production of baked, extruded, frozen, dairy, and meat products and beverages while focusing on value addition, shelf-life extension, and packaging innovations.

The first edition, held from June 3 to June 30, 2024, featured hands-on practicals at NIFTEM-K’s pilot plants and labs, production techniques, and professional lectures on non-thermal processing, cold chain logistics, packaging, labelling, branding, regulations, and food safety. Trainees also benefited from industry exposure visits and interactive sessions on innovation, incubation, start-up development, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Prasanna, the programme coordinator, highlighted the significance of this initiative for UG and PG students from various colleges and universities. This programme is crucial for enhancing their expertise and entrepreneurial skills, driving innovation and growth in the food processing sector.

BENGALURU, July 2, 2024 – The DNEG Group (“the Group”), the London headquartered world leader in visual entertainment technology and services, announced today that United Al Saqer Group (“UASG”) will make a strategic investment of $200 million in the Group, at a total enterprise valuation over $2 billion.

The DNEG Group has a consistent 25-year track record of innovating to lead in the visual effects (VFX) segment and strong profitable growth. Like all parts of the media & entertainment sector, the market in which The DNEG Group operates is undergoing a rapid evolution. The investment by UASG will accelerate The DNEG Group’s strategy of innovation and diversification to evolve from a pure visual effects services provider to a sector-agnostic content production and AI-powered technology partner, ensuring continued technology and creative leadership. In particular:

The DNEG Group will fully activate its technology division, Brahma, which is developing the industry’s most comprehensive AI-powered, photo-real CGI creator, including Ziva, to which DNEG recently acquired the exclusive license from Unity. Brahma will democratize photo-real content creation in a wide range of applications and will be built on over 25 years of industry-leading proprietary data to create a product of unique quality.
The DNEG Group’s intellectual property (IP) and content creation arm, Prime Focus Studios, will be enabled to expand its investment in, and production of high-quality content, following its recent successful co-production of The Garfield Movie.
The DNEG Group will open a new office and visual experience hub in Abu Dhabi, with plans to develop a world-class ecosystem in the Middle East for content production, storage, and distribution. This will support the creation of highly skilled jobs across the media and technology sectors, strengthening the region’s place as a creative powerhouse.

DNEG Chairman and CEO Namit Malhotra will continue in his current role. He will be joined on the Group’s Board of Directors by Nabil Kobeissi and Edouard Zard from UASG, and by Prabhu Narasimhan from NaMa Capital, a leading investor in The DNEG Group, who will also become Executive Chairman of Brahma. Prabhu Narasimhan will take a leave of absence from NaMa Capital to oversee the launch and expansion of Brahma.

The DNEG Group consists of:

• DNEG will continue providing its Academy Award® winning visual effects, animation, and associated creative services to Hollywood and global visual entertainment creators. DNEG is known for its work on numerous high-profile movies and animations, such as Dune, Oppenheimer, Interstellar, Tenet, and Blade Runner 2049, as well as the Harry Potter, James Bond, Fast and Furious, Mission: Impossible, and Marvel Cinematic Universe franchises.
• Brahma, which will be fully activated and will provide the industry’s leading AI-powered, photo-real CGI creator.
• Prime Focus Studios, will increase its content and IP investment and development across live-action, animation, and gaming. Prime Focus is currently co-producing several high-profile feature films, including Animal Friends, the Indian epic Ramayana, and The Angry Birds Movie 3.
• Prime Focus Technologies, is a leader in cloud-based software and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including the CLEAR® AI content creation, content management and content marketing and distribution suite.

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development said, “The strategic investment by United Al Saqer Group in The DNEG Group is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global powerhouse for creativity, innovation, technology, and investment. This partnership not only accelerates technological advancements in the media and entertainment sectors but also underscores our commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem for content creation. By establishing a new visual experience hub in Abu Dhabi, we are creating numerous job opportunities and enhancing our ecosystem that supports high-tech industries and creative excellence. This move reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s status as a prime destination for groundbreaking investments, visionary enterprises, and a thriving environment where creativity and technology converge.”

Nabil Kobeissi, CEO of UASG said, “We are thrilled to join forces with Namit, Prabhu, and the DNEG Group. Namit’s visionary approach to revolutionizing the media and entertainment industry through cutting-edge technology is unparalleled. This strategic partnership not only turbo-charges the development of Brahma, the Group’s ground-breaking AI-powered CGI creator but also, under Namit’s leadership, demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a global epicenter for content creation and distribution. By championing advanced AI technologies and expanding Prime Focus Studios, we are set to drive innovation and generate significant job opportunities across the UAE.”

DNEG Chairman and CEO Namit Malhotra said, “My career has been built on investing in and leading visual creativity with technology. Our partnership with UASG, the launch of Brahma, and the success of our content creation platform are all being fuelled by the power of our technology. We are redefining our business model as a leader in top-end solutions across the world, raising the bar in storytelling by using the latest technology and creative capabilities.

“This investment will accelerate our plans to further drive The DNEG Group’s existing activities and enable the Group to expand its offering, both in terms of the services we provide and the markets we operate in. We are building on our success with the opening of a studio in Abu Dhabi, bringing content creation and technological capabilities to the region, positioning us as a leader there, and allowing us to leverage our global capabilities like no other.”

Prabhu Narasimhan, Executive Chairman, Brahma said, “We aim to enable every storyteller to translate their imagination to screen faster, cheaper, and better, by equipping them with Brahma, which we are developing to be the most comprehensive AI-driven photo-real CGI creator. In the coming months, we will add to the leadership team of Brahma, fusing top technology and AI talent with visual effects creatives to make Brahma available to everyone with a story to tell.”

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 1, 2024  — VinHMS – an innovator in hospitality technology, has been actively pursuing its strategic plans for international expansion. Established in December 2018 as a member of Vingroup, VinHMS specializes in providing high-quality technology products, and aims to optimize business operations for enterprises. After 5 years of establishment, VinHMS is actively expanding its presence in the domestic market, and plans to extend its footprint out of the borders. This expansion strategy underscores VinHMS‘s commitment to becoming a leading provider of hospitality technology solutions in Southeast Asia and the international market, with operations in Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, and Thailand. By leveraging native cloud-based platforms, VinHMS aims to reduce overall costs, streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, accelerate innovations, improve guest experiences, and increase financial performance for hotel operators using AI, machine learning, and proprietary advanced algorithms.

The expansion of VinHMS extends beyond Asia following its successful acquisition by Vemanti Group, Inc., a leading technology holding company. This strategic move positions VinHMS as a frontrunner in digital solutions for the hospitality sector. Leveraging its expertise in digital transformation solutions, VinHMS aims to revolutionize the American hospitality industry. With a strong track record in Southeast Asia, VinHMS brings its innovative solutions to U.S. hotel operators. This strategic move underscores VinHMS’s commitment to global innovation and customer-centric solutions. VinHMS’s acquisition represents a pivotal moment in the Company’s collective history, setting the stage for a future defined by innovation, market leadership and ambitious path to NASDAQ.

A recent highlight for VinHMS was its participation in HoSkar Night Bangkok hosted by WeHub, this is the most vibrant networking event for hospitality and real estate in Southeast Asia. This event provided a platform for VinHMS to showcase its latest innovations and network with industry leaders in Thailand. VinHMS’s involvement in HoSkar Night reinforces its status as a key player in the hospitality technology sector and highlights its ongoing efforts to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

VinHMS offers a range of products designed to meet the diverse needs of the hospitality industry. As a member of HTNG and compliance with international standards, such as ISO 27001:2013 and PCI/DSS, proves the reliability of its solutions in satisfying the most stringent requirements when integrating with leading hotel chains worldwide. This commitment remains VinHMS’s orientation as it builds prestige with international partners. Its flagship solution, the comprehensive hospitality management platform, has been successfully implemented in major hotel brands such as Vinpearl, Melia Hotel International, Marriott, Sheraton, CityHouse and more. Specifically, VinHMS provides offers a suite of innovative solutions in the hospitality technology sector, including:

• CiHMS: VinHMS’s flagship hospitality management solution. It helps hotels streamline operations, maximize revenue, and enhance guest experiences.
• CiAMS: A solution for managing hotel assets efficiently, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring operational effectiveness.
• CiTMS: Designed for theme parks, this system assists in managing operations, ticketing, and guest experiences.
• CiTravel: A digital transformation solution tailored for small hotels, enabling them to enhance their services and improve guest satisfaction.

The vision of VinHMS is to lead the digital transformation in the hospitality industry, providing innovative solutions that drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Mr. Hoang Nguyen, CEO of VinHMS, said: “We want to provide an open platform that acts as a foundation for hotels to do innovations. All standard hotel operation tools are there, but the most important thing about our platform is that we can easily connect and integrate with many technology providers to improve cost, increase revenue, and enhance hotel customer experiences.”