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Bitrue Enhances User Experience with USDC & USDT Integration on NEAR Protocol Network
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Canaan debuts Avalon A15 New Product Series
HONG KONG, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. launched the star product A 1566 of Avalon A15 series, an upgraded bitcoin mining machine with Canaan's most advanced technology. Building on the pioneering 1xJ/T series, the Avalon A15, particularly the A1566 model, with an industry-leading energy efficiency ratio of 18.5J/T, with its 185T hashing power and 3420W power consumption, sets a new benchmark in performance with improved power... Read More
Digital Realty Expands NRT Campus, Commences Construction of Third Data Center to Support Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation in Japan
SINGAPORE, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, today announced it has commenced construction of its third data center at its NRT campus in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, in Japan. Read More
WSPN Empowers Digital Transactions by Teaming Up with 12 New Exchanges for Enhanced Accessibility
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WSPN, a leading global digital payments company renowned for its commitment to transparency, speed, and efficiency, is excited to announce its latest milestone. In April 2024, WSPN has forged strategic partnerships with 12 new exchanges, marking a significant step forward in advancing digital payment innovation and fostering the widespread adoption of digital asset trading.... Read More
Forrester Announces Full Conference Agenda For CX Summit APAC 2024
SYDNEY, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced the full conference agenda for its CX Summit APAC event being held in Sydney, Australia, and digitally on May 28, 2024. Utilizing generative AI (genAI) to improve or personalize customer experience (CX) is a top use case for 42% of AI decision-makers in 2024, yet Forrester predicts that only 30% of firms in Asia Pacific that have more mature IT practices are well... Read More
Ranking No.1, Unilumin Reshapes the Market Landscape of LED Video Wall Industry
SHENZHEN, China, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 20th anniversary year, Unilumin recorded remarkable business performance. It achieved a revenue of RMB 7.41 billion (+4.73% YoY), and a net profit of RMB 144 million (+127.06% YoY). On profitability, with an improvement in the gross margins of both domestic and overseas business, Unilumin's overall gross margin increased by 2% to 28.8%. On a revenue scale basis (LED video wall business... Read More
Microsoft and LinkedIn Release the 2024 Work Trend Index on the State of AI at Work in Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and LinkedIn released the 2024 Work Trend Index, a joint report on the state of AI at work titled, "AI at work is here. Now comes the hard part." Alongside this research, Microsoft announced new capabilities in Copilot in Microsoft 365, and LinkedIn unlocked more than 50 learning courses for LinkedIn Premium subscribers designed to empower professionals at all levels to advance their AI... Read More
The seconds 5G contract in India
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) has inked another significant commercial contract to deliver a Private 5G System in the Indian market. United Telecoms Limited (UTL Group), a distinguished telecommunications corporation in India, with extensive expertise and the capability to research, manufacture, and deploy communication products, has joined forces with... Read More
Thousands set to gather in Singapore for Rotary's international convention, the Garden City's largest association event post-pandemic
SINGAPORE, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 13,000 Rotary members and participants from over 120 countries will gather in Singapore from 25 to 29 May 2024 for the membership service organisation's annual gathering. The convention is expected to account for more than 20,000 hotel room nights, and benefit food beverage establishments, retailers and attractions. Held in a different city each year, Rotary's conventions serve as a hub for... Read More
i2Cool Attracts Close to HKD100 Million in Series A Financing to Propel the Development of Green and Energy-Efficient Radiant Cooling Solutions
SHENZHEN, China, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- i2Cool, a company specializing in electricity-free cooling technology, has attracted nearly HKD100 million (USD13.8 million) in its Series A round financing from Trustar Capital (the private equity investment business under CITIC Capital Holdings Limited), Future Times Technology Holding Company Limited, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), along with investors from earlier funding... Read More
Chula Secures Top Spot in Thailand in THE Asia University Rankings 2024
BANGKOK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University has clinched the top spot in Thailand according to the THE Asia University Rankings 2024, released on May 1, 2024. Among the 19 Thai universities assessed, Chulalongkorn University has surged 102 places from its previous ranking, out of a total of 739 participating universities (excluding those that did not meet the minimum criteria or were designated as 'Reporter' status).... Read More
Cision's 2024 State of the Media Report: Journalists Battle Misinformation, Embrace Data, and Seek PR Partnership
HONG KONG, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, a leader in consumer and media intelligence solutions, unveiled its 15th annual State of the Media Report, a highly anticipated benchmark study on media industry trends. The report, based on a survey of over 3,000 media professionals worldwide, highlights journalists' keen focus on combating misinformation, their growing reliance on data, and the surprising shifts in the social platforms to which... Read More
Approximately USD 10.8 Million Invested in New Drug Development for Malaria and NTDs in Partners Including Japanese Pharma Shionogi, Mitsubishi Tanabe, and Eisai and Europe-Based Institutions
TOKYO, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced today a total investment of approximately JPY 1.64 billion (USD 10.8 million1) in four projects for the development of new drugs for malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).2 The GHIT Fund invests in the development of new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics for neglected infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and NTDs, which... Read More
A Heartwarming World: HUAWEI XMAGE Global Exhibition Officially Launched
DUBAI, UAE, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei unveiled its inaugural HUAWEI XMAGE Global Exhibition, titled "A Heartwarming World – 12 Years of Huawei Photography" on May 8th, 2024, at the cultural district of Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, UAE, which marks the largest photography exhibition in Huawei's history. HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024, the annual competition that celebrates Huawei's open platform for smartphone photographic excellence, was also... Read More
Omdia: OLED monitor display shipments to surge by 123% YoY as top brands embrace its technology in 2024
LONDON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OLED monitor display shipments significantly increased in 2023, following an upsurge of 415% year-over-year (YoY), according to Omdia's Monitor Display OEM Market Tracker. This trend is set to continue with Omdia forecasting a 123% YoY increase in 2024, reaching 1.84 million units, driven by industry leaders Samsung Display and LG Display. "OLED monitors are mostly used for gaming and have gained further... Read More
Josys SaaS Management Platform Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification
PALO ALTO, Calif. and SINGAPORE, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Josys, the SaaS and device management platform that simplifies how IT works, is proud to announce that it has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification. This certification affirms Josys' commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security, confidentiality, and compliance within its operations. The SOC 2 Type 2 certification, issued by Accorp Partners , validates that Josys'... Read More
Volet.com launches new prepaid cards
QUEBEC CITY, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volet.com payment platform announces the launch of its prepaid cards in USD available in most supported countries, making these cards the company's product with the widest international coverage. Existing Volet.com cards usually target specific regions and countries, like its most popular Europe cards for the European Union and a few select countries outside the EU. The new Global Plus cards are... Read More
AgriBusiness Global™ Announces 2024 Event Line-Up: Connecting Crop Input Leaders Worldwide
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgriBusiness Global, the premier business source for leaders in the global crop input value chain, is thrilled to announce its lineup of events for 2024. For 37 years, AgriBusiness Global has been the go-to resource for quality, trustworthy information and analysis, leading the industry in providing the next generation of crop solutions covering synthetic crop protection, biologicals, and plant... Read More
Australian green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturer, Hysata raises $111m USD led by bp Ventures and Templewater
WOLLONGONG, Australia, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia-based company Hysata is developing new high-efficiency electrolysers that aim to produce green hydrogen at scale with higher energy efficiency and lower costs than alternative technologies. The company's technology combines engineering and science in a unique capillary-fed alkaline electrolyser that uses less energy to convert water to hydrogen. Read More
Xencelabs Unveils Industry First 16-Inch 4K OLED Pen Display: The Ultimate Blend of Professionalism and Portability
VANCOUVER, Wash., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xencelabs, the global provider of digital drawing solutions and new choice for creative professionals, announces the Xencelabs Pen Display 16, its new pen-on-screen solution for creative content professionals, educators, and students. Create Where, When and How You Want Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of the Xencelabs Pen Display 16 and the number of ways you can use the device is a testament... Read More
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