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9 in 10 Malaysians Choose Shopee for Safe Online Shopping

#ShopSafeWithShopee Reveals Malaysian Savviness in Avoiding Scams

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, today announced the results of #ShopSafeWithShopee survey that found 9 in 10 Malaysians prefer Shopee for safe online shopping. The survey also found that 8 in 10 Malaysians feel that Shopee provides the best scam support when shopping online.

Shop Safe With Shopee Survey Infographic
Shop Safe With Shopee Survey Infographic

Factors Influencing Buyers’ Decisions

When selecting a platform for online shopping, the top factor that influences Malaysian buyers is their ability to have safe shopping transactions, such as secure payment methods, clear return and money back policies, authentic/verified products, and great customer service resolutions.

This is especially true for shoppers aged 35 to 49 years old, whereas younger shoppers aged 18 to 34 years old place greater emphasis on the popularity of the platform (assuming if more people use it, it’s safe) and the wide assortment of products available.

#ShopSafeWithShopee survey was conducted among 1,000 Malaysian shoppers aged 18 and above. It found that the features that give shoppers the most peace of mind on Shopee are:

  • Platform features that allow customers to verify sellers, such as 4-to-5 star store ratings, live demos on Shopee live stream, and seller chat functions (34%)
  • Shopee Mall features, such as genuine premium brands, money-back guarantees, and the Authentic Deals Circle (33%)
  • Shopee Guarantee, which releases money to sellers only when the customer confirms receipt of goods (29%)

“We are committed to providing our shoppers with a safe and secure online shopping experience,” said Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing at Shopee Malaysia. “We have a number of initiatives in place to protect our shoppers, including Shopee Guarantee, Shopee Mall, and our dedicated scam support team. We remain committed to building a safe and secure environment for our users for an enjoyable shopping experience.”

Shoppers’ Awareness Levels about Scams

80% of shoppers consider themselves ‘sufficiently knowledgeable’ to ‘very knowledgeable’ about online shopping scams, whereas 20% have encountered situations involving counterfeit purchases, contact from suspicious sellers, or susceptibility to scams. 50% of respondents are worried about data breach (account stolen/hacked, stolen bank details), and 20% are concerned by fake sellers/counterfeit goods.

The survey also found that 30% of survey respondents have been a victim of an online scam in the last year. However, 70% said they were very lucky to avoid being scammed. The majority of those who were scammed were shopping for home and living products, followed by fashion and lifestyle items, and electronics. Both males and females across all age groups were equally susceptible to being a victim – scammers do not discriminate.

Of those who fell victim to scams, 38% reported it to Shopee Chat’s Live Agents to seek timely support. An equal number of respondents also reported to the relevant authorities, namely, the CCID via the Scam Response Center or Infoline, PDRM via SEMAKMULE, and to the National Scam Response Center hotline. 10% posted the experience on social media to inform the public, and 20% do not report these incidences.

How Malaysians Choose Trusted Sellers Online

In addition to the safety features offered by the platform itself, Malaysians also rely on social proof and other buyer endorsements when choosing a seller to buy from online. According to the survey, 7 in 10 respondents said that other buyer endorsements matter, with 33% looking at testimonials and reviews, 24% looking at store ratings, 12% looking at the number of loyal followers of the store, and 4% looking at top sales for the keywords searched.

The remaining buyers surveyed also check seller chat performance, cancellation rates and seller verification such as Shopee Mall, Preferred and Preferred+ tags to pick sellers to buy from

This data suggests that Malaysians value the opinions of other buyers when making online purchases. They are also likely to choose sellers who have been verified by Shopee or who have a good track record of customer service. Social proof matters especially for buyers of Automotive, FMCG, Toys, Kids and Babies, Groceries and Pets, and Home and Living items.

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Hashtag: #ShopSafewithShopee #ShopeeMY #ShopSafe #Shopee

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About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

Bupa Hong Kong’s Office Awarded LEED Gold Certification, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

Recognising Bupa’s efforts in reducing carbon footprint and enhancing employee wellbeing

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – Bupa Hong Kong proudly announces that its office at The Quayside has been awarded the esteemed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification under ‘LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors’. This recognition not only underscores Bupa’s commitment to sustainability as a core pillar of its business strategy but also serves as a testament to the exceptional accomplishments in waste reduction, energy efficiency and employee engagement that are deeply embedded in its office design.

Fiona Harris (left), Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong, receives the LEED Gold Certification under “LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors” from Jing Wang (right), Vice President of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) North Asia ” data-caption-display=”” align=”” style=”display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px 10px”>Fiona Harris (left), Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong, receives the LEED Gold Certification under


The LEED certification, a globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), has played a vital role in guiding Bupa’s transition to a healthier, more efficient and cost-saving green office environment. In 2021, Bupa strategically relocated its office to The Quayside, a LEED Platinum-certified building, reflecting its dedication to fostering a sustainable workplace culture for employees and partners.

Bupa’s achievements in sustainable office design

Sustainability forms the bedrock of Bupa’s strategic goals, underpinning our eco-friendlier business operations that strive to mitigate environmental impact. In collaboration with Ryder (Lead Consultant, Architect and Interior Designer), NV5 and Asian European Engineering, all renowned experts in sustainable design, Bupa’s new office space integrates sustainability and carbon reduction principles into its office design by incorporating cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials specification and innovative solutions.

“We are honoured to receive the prestigious LEED Gold recognition for our headquarters in Hong Kong,” said Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong. “This achievement validates our efforts in creating an eco-friendly workplace that positively impacts both our employees and the environment. LEED-certified buildings aim to raise the standards in reducing carbon footprint and embracing green technology. These principals align perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, where we focus on areas where we can drive the greatest impact for ‘making a better world’ that is core to our purpose.”

To achieve the LEED certification, Bupa Hong Kong’s office project underwent a thorough assessment in areas such as water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, and materials and resources. The project stood out due to the following features and achievements:

  • By optimising the design of the electrical, lighting, and all mechanical systems, the energy consumption was reduced by 28% below the baseline, which is equivalent to 170,608 kWh
  • 50% reduction of water consumption from choosing suitable water fixtures certified with the Hong Kong Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Grade
  • Human-centric lighting that adjusts light levels according to employees’ body clocks, enhancing performance and productivity while optimising energy consumption
  • Conscious selection of sustainable products and materials such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood, materials with a high recycled content, and locally sourced materials. The selected furniture items are also certified with sustainability credentials and are fully recyclable at end of their life
  • Providing a healthier environment through high-grade air filtration using MERV 13 filters and a ventilation system equipped with sensors to monitor and maintain the indoor carbon dioxide concentration
  • Promoting eco-friendly practices such as separate waste collection facilities and collection points for items like batteries, mercury-containing lamps, and electronic waste
  • Effective metering system to monitor, report and optimise energy consumption and operational energy performance

Bupa is committed to becoming a Net Zero business by 2040, partnering with CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd (CLP) to source clean energy, resulting in annual savings of over 1,500 tonnes of CO2e, equivalent to taking approximately 340 cars off the road each year. The company’s dedication to implementing sustainable practices extends beyond its physical office and workplace design. Bupa strives to create an office environment that is not only environmentally friendly but also conducive to the overall wellbeing of its employees.

Hashtag: #BupaHongKong

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About Bupa insurance and health services in Hong Kong

Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We are an international healthcare company serving over 38 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.

In Hong Kong, we offer one-stop solutions across domestic health insurance, international health insurance, as well as healthcare services through Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS).

Our expertise in healthcare insurance has gained the trust of more than 400,000 customers and 3,200 companies. We have provided quality health insurance for Hong Kong’s civil servants for more than 20 years.

Our healthcare provision arm, QHMS, became part of Bupa in October 2013. We offer Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Dental, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services through a network of provider service points in Hong Kong. We also operate a private nursing agency and Bupa medical centres and dental centres in Hong Kong.

FBS Awarded for Best Islamic Forex Account

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – FBS, a leading global broker, received the Best Islamic Forex Account award from the Forex Expo Dubai. Excellence in this nomination recognizes FBS’s commitment to improving people’s access to financial markets and inclusion in trading.

FBS Global Broker
FBS Global Broker

“The number of users who use Islamic trading conditions has more than tripled since the beginning of 2023. Thus, FBS is especially honored to receive the Best Islamic Forex Account award. It is a testament to our success in delivering tailored trading tools that cater to the needs of traders of different backgrounds. Offering swap-free, FBS contributes to the growing demand for faith-compliant forex trading options,” said Ala Mohammed, Manager of Partnership in Arabic Region, FBS.

FBS’s ‘Islamic Trading’ or ‘Swap-Free’ empowers Muslim traders, enabling them to participate in forex and CFD-trading without incurring overnight swap fees under the principles of Islamic finance. What sets FBS apart is the accessibility of this feature – swap-free is available across all FBS account types, including Standard, Cent, and Pro.

Traders based in countries where Islam is the predominant religion can seamlessly activate the swap-free feature directly from their FBS account and engage in trading without compromising their beliefs. Additionally, FBS extends this privilege to traders from other parts of the world, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of swap-free conditions by contacting FBS client support for activation.

With the “Best Islamic Forex Account” award, Forex Expo Dubai recognized FBS’s solid position as a trusted partner for traders of different background.

“The 6th edition of Forex Expo 2023 marks a milestone in the world of foreign exchange trading. This grand event offers a luxurious platform for Forex traders, Investors, IBs, Financial Institutions, and Brokers, uniting experts and enthusiasts from every corner of trading and investment world. It serves as the ideal stage for invaluable connections and partnerships,” commented a representative of HQ MENA.

For more information about FBS, visit www.ms-brokerfbs.com/news.

Hashtag: #FBS #trading


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About FBS

FBS is a licensed global broker with over 14 years of experience and more than 75 international awards. FBS is steadily developing as one of the market’s most trusted brokers, with its traders numbering more than 27,000,000 and its partners exceeding 500,000 around the globe. The annual trading volume of FBS clients is over $8.9 trillion. FBS is also the Official Partner of Leicester City Football Club.

BingX Announces the Listing of New Coins: BIGTIME , Islamic Coin (ISLM)

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – BingX, a premier cryptocurrency exchange platform, is thrilled to announce the addition of three new trading pairs to its platform: BIGTIME , Islamic Coin (ISLM) and Carrieverse (CVTX).
  • Trading Pair: BIGTIME/USDT
Bigtime is founded by the former CEO of “decentralized”. The production team has experienced members from the web2 gaming industry, having worked on titles such as Overwatch. During the past year’s testing phase, they often collaborated with web2 game streamers and platforms for live demos and promotions and garnering huge support for their game.
The listing of Carrieverse has been accompanied by a trading event with the partnership of BingX and CVTX.
Throughout the event, users depositing a net amount of 2,500 CVTX (valued at 100 USDT) or more will receive a 10% cashback on their deposited sum. A collective reward pool of 58,596 CVTX is up for grabs!
Each participant can receive up to 1,200 CVTX, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To qualify for the rewards, users are required to achieve a minimum trading volume of 500 USDT in the CVTX/USDT pair during the event.
Islamic Coin, the native currency for the HAQQ blockchain, seeks to bring 1.8 billion Muslims into digital finance while upholding their values. Merging modern fintech with Islamic traditions, it offers Shariah-compliant products like interest-free investments and halal trading. This coin not only respects Islamic principles but also propels the crypto movement, emphasizing an ethical financial ecosystem. Additionally, the HAQQ Wallet aids in managing these digital assets, with the platform offering educational tools for an informed financial journey.
BingX emphasizes the importance of ensuring that users select the correct chain or network when performing withdrawals or deposits to avoid unnecessary losses. The platform will also adjust the relevant parameter limits for spot trading based on market liquidity.

These listings mark a significant step in BingX’s commitment to providing its users with a diverse range of trading options. As always, BingX reminds its users to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before trading.

Hashtag: #bingx #cryptoexchange #copytrading #coinlisting

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About BingX

BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering spot, derivatives, grid, and copy trading services to users in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. With a user base of over 5 million, BingX facilitates connections between users, expert traders, and the platform itself in a secure and innovative manner.

Infineon Lighting Shoe: Infineon develops worldwide unique shoe prototype with adidas that listens to music and reacts to it with lighting effects

MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – As a leading global semiconductor manufacturer for power systems and IoT, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) enables solutions for a digitized world that is constantly setting new standards. Together with adidas AG, Infineon has now developed the Lighting Shoe: Equipped with high-end sensor technology, this innovative and intelligent adidas originals NMD S1 shoe senses music and beats from the environment and then reacts with different and programmable lighting effects. Microphones and microcontrollers convert the audio information into dynamic colorful LED effects on the shoe.

The Infineon Lighting Shoe is a unique example showing how technology and style combined can bring IoT closer to people.
The Infineon Lighting Shoe is a unique example showing how technology and style combined can bring IoT closer to people.

The Infineon Lighting Shoe is a prototype that illustrates and brings to life the effect of state-of-the-art semiconductor technology in a fashion product. Thanks to the high-quality XENSIV™ MEMS microphones, the shoe can hear the finest acoustic signals. An integrated PSoC™ microcontroller processes the audio input. The EZ-PD™ Barrel Connector Replacement (BCR) solution allows the shoe to be charged using USB-C Power Delivery (PD) in combination with high-efficiency OptiMOS™ power MOSFETs. The adidas originals NMD S1 offers the perfect fit and enough space to place the highly sensitive technology components inside without compromising comfort.

With this prototype, Infineon and adidas illustrate how technology is combined with style. “Contextual Awareness through Intuitive Sensing makes it easier to use IoT gadgets – when the devices can hear, see or feel through technology. The Infineon Lighting Shoe is a unique example showing how technology and digitalization can be brought closer to people. We are proud to have worked with adidas to implement this innovation collaboration,” said Adam White, Division President Power & Sensor Systems at Infineon.

“Innovation and performance are core drivers at adidas. When we create innovations, they must be mind-blowing, go beyond the normal, surprise and above all: be fun. With the Lighting Shoe prototype, we have succeeded in this in our collaboration with Infineon. We show that technology and style complement each other to create a digital product,” said Burkhard Dümler, Director Innovation at adidas.

Find out more about the Lighting Shoe here.Hashtag: #Infineon #adidas #collaboration #oktobertech


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About Infineon

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 56,200 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €14.2 billion in the 2022 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

DHL survey finds 94% of Asia Pacific online shoppers abandon shopping cart if delivery options are not flexible

  • Ability to re-direct shipment deliveries or manage delivery locations and dates are important to online shoppers
  • High smartphone penetration rate has propelled social media to be a source for online shopping
  • Greener delivery options are becoming vital considerations for e-commerce consumers

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – The new online shopper survey “Global Online Shopper Survey 2023” by DHL eCommerce has found that 94% of the e-commerce shoppers in Asia Pacific will abandon their shopping carts if they were not offered their preferred delivery options. This includes different delivery locations, the ability to redirect the shipment or a change of delivery date. Nearly one in five shoppers in Asia Pacific frequently abandon their shopping carts, highlighting the importance of making flexible delivery options available.

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Commissioned by DHL eCommerce, the study examines the shopping behaviors of 11,500 e-commerce customers from 13 countries worldwide, including Australia, China, India, Malaysia and Thailand. The survey participants answered questions on their attitude towards cross-border shopping, delivery and returns and sustainability. It aims to provide insights into the international e-commerce industry, consumer expectations from e-commerce businesses, and delivery providers.

Asia Pacific online shoppers want flexible shipping options

Visibility of the shipment’s journey from purchase to delivery is important to online shoppers in Asia Pacific. Almost 82% expressed their desire to have end-to-end tracking of all their shipments, regardless of value or origin. Additionally, while most still prefer home deliveries, about 18% want other delivery options. This is especially evident in China with 45% preferring to have the option of leaving their parcel with a neighbor or other safe place, parcel locker or parcel shop.

About half of the survey respondents in the region also indicated that they are frustrated when delivery times are long (53%) and costs are high (52%) whenever they shop online. These figures are slightly higher than the global average of 45% and 52%. To improve these sentiments, one in two respondents in Asia Pacific indicated that they want faster delivery of their purchases. Additionally, 65% of respondents preferred free delivery, while 41% expected free returns.

“People’s online shopping behaviors are changing. As they shop more online domestically and internationally, they are exposed to many more options and want to have a sense of control over their purchases. They now have even higher expectations towards e-commerce companies as well as delivery providers, including how they want the shipments to be delivered and the industry’s stance towards sustainability. This survey equips us with insights so that we can pinpoint where the gaps are to offer more current and valuable solutions to customers,” said Pablo Ciano, CEO for DHL eCommerce.

Inclination to shop cross-border

As cross-border e-commerce continues to gain traction, consumers are increasingly open to purchasing from international retailers. The survey finds that 52% of Asia Pacific consumers buy from overseas frequently. The Chinese and the Thais shop most frequently internationally, with 20% of Chinese and 23% of Thai shoppers buying at least once daily.

Asia Pacific respondents voted better quality products (44%) as the top reason for buying cross-border, followed by the lack of product or brand in their country (43%). On the other hand, the barriers to cross-border shopping for Asia Pacific online shoppers are long delivery times (55%) and fear of fraud (49%). This means that online retailers and delivery providers need to be able to give shoppers the confidence their purchases will arrive safely and quickly.

Turning to social media to shop

Asia Pacific is seeing a growing interest in social media commerce. Already, an average of 48% of online shoppers in Australia, India, Malaysia and Thailand have purchased from Facebook. Yet, TikTok is more popular in Malaysia and Thailand, where 57% and 52% respectively indicated that they are using the platform. In China, Douyin and WeChat are preferred, with 70% of online shoppers shopping on Douyin and 47% on WeChat.

This trend is driven by various factors including the region’s large Gen Z population. By 2025, Gen Z consumers (born 1996–2012) are expected to make up a quarter of the region’s population. This segment of consumers actively consumes content on social media platforms, making it the channel to watch for businesses to tap into for cross-border selling. The other factor is the strong smartphone penetration in the region where adoption rate was at 76% in 2022, resulting in 78% of consumers shopping using their smartphones.

Sustainability matters to consumers

There is a growing prominence of sustainable and eco-friendly delivery solutions in consumers’ shopping considerations, with 77% of the region’s respondents saying so – surpassing the global average of 71%. Moreover, respondents from India (92%) and Thailand (87%) are among the top three countries concerned with sustainability when shopping online, after Nigeria (96%).

More than one in three (38.8%) online shoppers in the region are also more willing to pay more for sustainable packaging compared to the global average of 28%. Similarly, 38% are also prepared to pay more for a greener delivery option. These observations underscore the need for e-commerce retailers to incorporate sustainability into their product offerings or work with sustainable delivery providers.

The DHL Online Shopper Survey 2023 is available for free download at:
2023 Online Shopper Survey

Hashtag: #DHLeCommerce #OnlineShopperSurvey #Ecommerce

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DHL – Excellence. Simply delivered.

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

Infobip identifies five frauds impacting the messaging ecosystem

New report outlines the five common security challenges impacting mobile users and the steps enterprises and MNOs can take to combat them

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – Global cloud communications platform Infobip has identified five common frauds impacting mobile users in the messaging ecosystem. Infobip explains the security challenges enterprises and mobile network operators (MNOs) face in the application-to-person (A2P) messaging ecosystem. Company also explains its role as a co-guardian of the A2P ecosystem with MNOs, helping protect brands and mobile users with its firewall.

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With more and more brand-to-consumer interactions moving to digital channels, ensuring the security and privacy of this communication is vital to deliver a great customer experience. But, while the A2P market will grow to $29 billion by 2024, fraud and the revenues lost to fraud are also increasing. So, now more than ever, all organizations in the A2P ecosystem must protect mobile users and consumers by providing secure communication.

Infobip, which operates a state-of-the-art omnichannel firewall, has identified five critical security challenges MNOs and enterprises need to tackle:

  • Artificially inflated traffic: Artificial inflation of traffic fraud uses bots to generate one-time PIN requests to generate undue costs and financially benefit the fraudster
  • Flubot: spreading like flu, flubot starts with a fraudulent link leading users to a malicious site to download an app or security update, which infects a phone with malware
  • Smishing: SMS phishing, or smishing, is where fraudsters deceive consumers into revealing sensitive data which is misused. It costs consumers $10.1bn, according to RoboKiller
  • Grey routes: routes that bypass MNO’s charging systems to deliver messages to end users, costing MNOs revenue and leaving mobile users unprotected from security and privacy risks
  • Spam: unsolicited messages have been plaguing mobile users and consumers for some time

Cédric Gonin, VP Global Business Support at Orange International Carriers, said: “As a leading connectivity wholesaler catering to the needs of operators and content providers globally, Orange International Carriers has been securing its customers’ and partners’ international voice and messaging traffic for decades. And we’ve witnessed a steady increase in the number of attacks over the years, with fraudsters getting smarter and new types of fraud emerging, causing financial and reputational losses to telcos and businesses but also emotional distress for the end-user. Orange and Infobip/Anam therefore took advantage of their joint expertise in telecommunications security to develop a robust A2P SMS protect solution, which identifies current and emerging risks, and proactively safeguards telcos, businesses, and end-users on most channels.”

To help protect consumers, Infobip recommends MNOs work with well establish Messaging providers who have direct relationships with the large brands and also introduce technically superior firewall solutions to their networks to protect the A2P ecosystem. Infobip also calls for regulatory change to remove the restrictions on MNOs using particular modules like content analysis to protect the end users from different fraud scenarios, particularly in Europe. Content analysis is crucial for improving security standards while maintaining high privacy norms. For Enterprises, Infobip recommends using Messaging providers who have direct connections with MNO’s, protecting consumers security and privacy through established communications platforms with global infrastructure.

Matija Ražem, Vice President of Business Development at Infobip, said: “As the largest player in the SMS firewall market, we take our responsibility to protect MNO, enterprises, and consumers seriously. But we are all co-guardians of the A2P messaging ecosystem. While fraudsters are becoming ever more sophisticated, we can reduce AP2 fraud with a combined effort from all involved. The system is only as strong as its weakest link, so MNOs and enterprises should invest in their security and adopt the latest technology to combat fraudsters and protect their customers and business. That is why we have developed features like data anonymization, where our firewall separates sensitive customer data from the content, so customer’s privacy can’t be compromised.”

Infobip has been voted the number one SMS Firewall for four years straight, as voted by MNOs. Its Anam Protect firewall helps protect some 120 MNO networks and safeguards 1.2 billion mobile users combined with MNOs as co-guardians of the messaging ecosystem. Infobip processes around 63 billion transactions over its firewall solutions and blocks more than one billion fraudulent messages monthly every month. Infobip has more than 800 direct connections to mobile network operators, enabling higher security and quality connectivity for their customers. Apart from its SMS Firewall, Infobip have launched officially its Signals as part of its telco security portfolio, which stands out by using advanced technologies like machine learning to detect and blocking fraudulent traffic precisely.

Hashtag: #Infobip

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About Infobip

Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip’s omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. With over a decade of industry experience, Infobip has expanded to 75+ offices globally. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and ‘things’ in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić.

Recent award wins include:

  • Infobip named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2023 Report
  • Infobip named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US50607923, May 2023)
  • Infobip named a leader in the CPaaS Leaderboard, Juniper Research (Feb 2023)
  • Infobip named a leader in the CCaaS Leaderboard, Juniper Research (Aug 2022)
  • Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader in CPaaS Universe Report (May 2022)
  • Ranked the leading service provider in CPaaS by Juniper Research in its new Competitor Leaderboard CPaaS Vendors (October 2021)
  • Infobip named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US46746221, May 2021)
  • Best A2P SMS provider for the fourth year running by mobile operators and enterprises in ROCCO’s annual Messaging Vendor Benchmarking Report
  • Best CPaaS Provider of the Year, Best RCS Provider of the Year, and Mover & Shaker in Telco Innovation at the 2021 Juniper Digital Awards

Teledyne e2v Develops Space Computing Reference Design featuring Microchip’s Radiation-Tolerant Gigabit Ethernet PHYs

New QLS1046-Space reference design provides high-speed data connectivity in space applications

GRENOBLE, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – Teledyne e2v is developing, in collaboration with Microchip Technology, a ground-breaking space computing reference design to enable high-speed data routing in Space applications. This innovative reference design will be presented at EDHPC 2023 (European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference, October 2-6, 2023, Juan-Les-Pins, France).

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Featuring Teledyne e2v’s Radiation Tolerant Qormino® QLS1046-Space processing platform, alongside data communication technology from Microchip, the space computing reference design is fully radiation-tolerant (RT) . It delivers a combination of robust, high-performance processing, plus enhanced subsystem connectivity capabilities. Thanks to the 30,000 DMIPS computing capability offered by the quad Arm® Cortex®-A72 cores and 4 to 8 GB of high speed DDR4 of the QLS1046-Space, and its multiple high-speed interfaces, the architecture can process and route large incoming data rates from various sources, including telecommunication RF front ends, high-resolution image sensors, radars, and other processing devices in the spacecraft.

The high-speed connectivity is ensured with the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, supported by Microchip’s RT Ethernet PHYs. The space computing reference design uses the VSC8541RT PHY to offer two RGMII links, as well as the new VSC8574RT to offer two SGMII interfaces, leading to a total of four Gigabit Ethernet connections. This number could even be ported up to seven Ethernet interfaces by exploiting all high-speed interfaces available on the QLS1046-Space, and up to 18 with the future LX2160-Space.

This enables high-speed transfers between the QSL1046-Space and the other devices placed on different accompanying boards within the satellite or spacecraft. Target use cases for this space computing reference design include, among others, Earth observation, SATCOM applications, defense in space, and space debris monitoring.

“In the vast majority of cases, modern Space hardware will have a decentralized architecture. Normally communication between the constituent subsystems relies on 10-100Mbit data transfer rates. Greater levels of functional sophistication are now being incorporated for purposes like advanced telecommunication schemes, real-time image processing, AI-driven analysis, and navigation. This means that augmented performance is being mandated,” explains Thomas Porchez, Application Engineer at Teledyne e2v. “By working with Microchip, we’ve been able to significantly boost the interfacing capabilities for designs using the QLS1046-Space, leading to accelerated speeds plus extended propagation range. Consequently, they are completely aligned with what Space customers are now demanding for edge computing applications.”

“Integrating Microchip’s family of radiation-tolerant Gigabit Ethernet PHYs into Teledyne e2v’s space computing reference design will provide space customers with high reliability and high-speed connectivity in a variety of space applications,” said Nicolas Ganry, senior marketing and applications manager of Microchip’s aerospace and defense business unit. “For over 60 years, Microchip remains committed to the enablement of space missions.”

Staff from both Teledyne e2v and Microchip will present papers relating to their involvement in edge-located processing and inter-board communication for Space deployments at the EDHPC conference.

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