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Don’t Miss an AI-driven Future at Beijing InfoComm China 2025 (16-18 April)

APAC’s premier Pro AV show set to feature over 400 new-to-market products and renowned industry tech trailblazers

BEIJING, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The future of AI integration in professional audiovisual (Pro AV) takes center stage as Beijing InfoComm China 2025 prepares to open its door from April 16-18 at China National Convention Center (CNCC). Themed “Where China is Shaping the Digital-Forward Future”, the annual show brings together 400 leading global technology brands, presenting APAC’s premier platform for showcasing advanced AI and AV integrations and innovations.

Don’t Miss an AI-driven Future at Beijing InfoComm China 2025 (April 16-18)
Don’t Miss an AI-driven Future at Beijing InfoComm China 2025 (April 16-18)

All-new “AI Tech Application Zone” Debuts with Baidu’s Ernie Bot and PaddlePaddle

Beijing InfoComm China reinforces its position of delivering the latest AI trends, introducing the all-new “AI Tech Application Zone”, in Hall P, Level 4 of CNCC. This dedicated area brings together leading and emerging AI innovators, including Baidu (showcasing its Ernie Bot and PaddlePaddle deep learning platform), Shanghai Vanadium, IDMA, LynkSoul AI, Hanhao Technology, Weshop Al, CCW Technology and Dream Portal, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the future of AI+AV integrated intelligence and creative solutions.

Highlights at AI Tech Application Zone include:

AI Empowerment, Reshaping Experience: From AI digital humans to AI gaming companions, or from AI content capture to AI one-stop movie-grade video generation, come experience how AI technology subverts traditions in creating immersive, intelligent and personalized experiences.

Scenario-driven, Future-powered: Focusing on core application scenarios such as advertising, cultural tourism, e-commerce, conferencing collaboration, education and entertainment, explore how AI technology can empower industry upgrades and open up new future formats.

Direct Access to Innovators & Trends: Connect one-on-one with industry leaders, gain in-depth understanding of the latest AI technology achievements and successful use cases, and stay ahead of the competition with the latest industry trend knowledge.

Over 400 New Products Showcasing AI+AV Integration Trends at Beijing InfoComm China

This year’s show reflects the explosive growth in AI+AV integration and reveals three major trends. First, AI technology has advanced from conceptual stages to widespread practical applications. Second, there is a significant trend of cross-vertical integration, with Pro AV technology becoming deeply interspersed with AI, cloud computing, big data, IoT and other technologies. Third, AI application scenarios are becoming more diversified and innovative.

As such, over 400 global brands, including BARCO, BOSE, Christie, Philips (TPV Group), Shure, Sony, Audio-Technica, Unilumin, Leyard, Absen, AVCIT, DIGIBIRD and Hisense, are set to demonstrate these trends in action, with a collective more than 400 new products and AI technologies debuts.

Over 400 New Products Showcasing AI+AV Integration Trends at Beijing InfoComm China 2025
Over 400 New Products Showcasing AI+AV Integration Trends at Beijing InfoComm China 2025

Game-changers in Cultural Tourism, Enterprises and Sports Events
Leveraging Tech to Disrupt Experiences

The landscapes of cultural tourism, enterprises, and sports events have experienced rapid transformations. Related organizations must focus on user needs, creating differentiated experiences through cross-vertical innovations. Beijing InfoComm China brings together the latest advanced display solutions, AR/VR/MR technologies, holographic immersive projection, and AI digital humans, to create different application scenarios that push creative boundaries. Visitors can look forward to seeing first-hand practical showcases from leading innovators including: Unilumin (transparent displays for commercial spaces); Christie (high-fidelity projection for theme parks, museums, art galleries and science and technology museums); Telycam (highly efficient XR production for live sports events and concerts).

Visitor Show Floor Tours, Networking Session & Awards to Enhance Visitors’ Show Experience

A bevvy of engaging show floor activities is planned to enhance the Beijing InfoComm China experience! Expert-led guided tours offer visitors opportunities to discover the latest new products and technologies, including those by Baidu, Ocean Engine, HIKVISION, Jabra, and more; as well as dedicated intelligent solutions for smart workplaces and classrooms.

Additionally, visitors can participate in pre-show voting for the ‘Most Anticipated New Product’, and the ‘Most Anticipated New Solution’ awards. Voting is conducted via the show’s official WeChat channel and will end on 14 April at 1400 hours. Be among the first to see the industry’s latest advancements unveiled!

Register Now to Explore the Future of AI+AV Technology

Beijing InfoComm China offers overseas buyers unparalleled access to suppliers and partners and within the high-potential markets in China. The event has attracted significant international interest, with industry professionals and buyers from over 38 countries and regions already registered to visit, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Canada.

Visit www.infocomm-china.com for the latest show information and pre-register at https://bit.ly/4iUEdGl for a free admission badge, applicable to all industry and trade professionals.

About InfoCommAsia

InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd. extends its influence through three marquee shows: InfoComm Asia; InfoComm China, Beijing; and InfoComm India. Each show features an exhibition that showcases the world’s most cutting-edge and in-demand professional audiovisual and integrated experience technology solutions and a summit that presents learning opportunities. The shows bring together professional audiovisual industry players and top-level decision-makers from across different markets to tap into the vast potential presented by pro AV solutions.

For more information, visit infocomm-asia.com; infocomm-china.com; infocomm-india.com

For media enquiries:

Ms Angie Eng, Marketing Director
InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd
T: +65 8163 2091
E: angieeng@infocommasia.com 

Hong Kong, China; Macao, China;
Taiwan, China & Others
Ms Vivian Yu
T: +852 3520 3638
E: vivian.yu@baobab-tree-event.com

Mainland China
Ms Coris Liang
T: +86 20 3758 3765 Ext. 8013
E: coris.liang@baobab-tree-event.com

 

Akamai Supports Devsisters in Strengthening Its Global Game Services Infrastructure

Akamai’s cloud infrastructure contributes to improving the satisfaction of users of the CookieRun game around the world

SEOUL, South Korea, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Akamai Technologies, Inc., the cybersecurity and cloud company that powers and protects businesses online, announced today that Devsisters Inc., the developer of the globally popular CookieRun series, has adopted Akamai Cloud to strengthen its global game services infrastructure.

The adoption of Akamai Cloud is a decision by Devsisters to ensure stable service operations amid its rapid global market expansion. Devsisters is adding new items, stages, and features; improving its system; and hosting events for its games CookieRun: Kingdom and CookieRun: OvenBreak to improve user satisfaction while increasing the influx of new users. Thanks to these efforts, Devsisters’ CookieRun series is rapidly expanding its user base around the world.

Key features

  • Global performance improvements: Compared with conventional public clouds, Akamai Cloud features a more distributed edge and a wider range of points of presence, which enable the infrastructure to automatically scale up and down to deliver the same game experience to users around the world, even when traffic is concentrated in certain regions.
  • Cost optimization: When there are periods of peak user traffic, the system automatically allocates more server resources. In off-peak periods, it scales them back, preventing unnecessary operational costs.
  • Scalability: During new game launches, large-scale updates, or other events when hundreds of thousands to millions of users connect simultaneously, the system detects traffic surges in real time and automatically allocates the necessary resources, minimizing server downtime and service delays.

Devsisters expects that the adoption of Akamai Cloud will enable the swift deployment and scaling of new game launches, large-scale updates, and events so that users around the world can enjoy the same game experience anytime, anywhere.

“In mobile gaming, latency is a critical factor in determining the quality of service that users experience,” said KJ Lee, Regional Vice President and Managing Director of Akamai Korea. “With Akamai Cloud, a global gaming company like Devsisters can grow their global user base in a stable manner by providing services that are closer to users wherever they access the game in the world,” he added.

About Akamai
Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense-in-depth to safeguard critical data and applications at every touchpoint. Akamai’s full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver superior performance and affordability on the world’s most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.

About Devsisters
Founded in 2007, Devsisters is a Korea-based game developer and creator of the popular CookieRun series with more than 200 million users worldwide. The company provides entertainment to users while building a unique universe centered around captivating characters and storytelling through various games across different platforms and genres, including CookieRun: OvenBreak and CookieRun: Kingdom. The company is also increasing its brand awareness through various IP-based businesses and is quickly becoming a global game company through continuous growth.

CONTACT: Akamai PR, akamaiPR@akamai.com

WireBarley Enhances Reliability with SOC 1 and SOC 2 Compliance Audits

SEOUL, South Korea, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WireBarley has strengthened its service reliability by obtaining global compliance audits.

WireBarley, a cross-border payment solution provider, has successfully completed both the SOC 1 compliance audit for global internal control over financial reporting and the SOC 2 compliance audit for information security.

System and Organization Controls (SOC) is a framework established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to evaluate and certify the internal controls of service providers. Financial and IT service companies obtain a SOC report under these frameworks to demonstrate their credibility and security at an international level. SOC 1 assesses the adequacy of internal controls related to financial reporting, while SOC 2 assesses the information security management system of a company’s services. SOC 2 consists of five key principles: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy, with WireBarley completing the compliance audit with Security and Availability.

Each SOC report is classified into two types: Type 1, which evaluates whether internal controls are properly designed, and Type 2, which assesses whether these controls operate effectively over a period of time.

WireBarley previously obtained SOC 1 Type 1 and Type 2 reports, followed by the SOC 2 Type 1 report in 2024. In February of this year, the company achieved the final SOC 2 Type 2 report.

The SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits for WireBarley were conducted by KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp. as an independent auditor.

Joongwon John Yoo, CEO of WireBarley, stated, “This achievement of the SOC reports is a significant milestone that demonstrates WireBarley, in collaboration with over 50 global partners, is establishing itself as a reliable service in the global finance and fintech industry. We will continue strengthening our security and compliance efforts to ensure our customers and partners can use our services with confidence.”

Notably, SOC 2 reports require systematic security controls, which is why these reports have primarily been obtained by large IT companies. WireBarley, as a fintech startup, receiving the reports is a meaningful achievement, as it signifies official recognition of the company’s global-level security and internal control capabilities.

Additionally, WireBarley has maintained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification for three consecutive years, demonstrating its top-tier global security capabilities in protecting card payment data. The company also operates a Compliance Committee comprising compliance professionals from all the countries where it provides services, ensuring adherence to local regulations.

WireBarley currently offers individual and business remittance services in seven sending countries and regions, including South Korea, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, and Vietnam, with transfers available to 46 countries worldwide.

WireBarley Corp.
Founded in 2016, WireBarley Corp. has rapidly expanded, establishing a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region. As the first Korean overseas remittance company to enter the U.S. and Canadian markets, WireBarley continues to solidify its position as a global fintech leader. Headquartered in South Korea, WireBarley operates multiple subsidiaries worldwide, including in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and the U.S. WireBarley’s FX and corporate treasury center in Hong Kong, which is one of the largest FX trading hubs in the world, plays a crucial role in enabling effective FX management and strong compliance practicality and formulating strategic partnerships with critical banks and payment player. With 7 outbound and 46 inbound countries, WireBarley currently facilitates over 520 remittance corridors and serves 1 million customers, with its mobile app reaching 2 million downloads. Expanding beyond remittances, the company has integrated B2B remittance platform, e-wallet services, and multi-currency cards, aiming to transform into a comprehensive global payment platform and establish itself as Asia’s foremost remittance provider.
www.wirebarley.com 

 

L’Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program 2025: Innovating for a Smarter, More Sustainable Future

Regional Synergy for Shared Success
Mainland China Challenge Now Open for Applications

SHANGHAI, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At L’Oréal China’s 2024/2025 Annual Results Press Meeting, 2025 L’Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program (“BIG BANG”) was unveiled, centered around the theme of “Elevate the Innovation Game For the Future”. The program, which has now broadened its reach throughout North Asia, continues to encourage startups and SMEs to accelerate their innovative efforts, aiming to catalyze significant advancements in beauty technology solutions and reshape the future of beauty.

Vincent Boinay, President of L’Oréal North Asia and CEO of L’Oréal China, emphasized: “We are enhancing and unlocking the full potential of China’s open innovation ecosystem. BIG BANG, a pioneering platform born in China, exemplifies this vision—harnessing innovation to transform our industry.”

Vincent Boinay, President of L'Oréal North Asia and CEO of L'Oréal China, delivering a speech
Vincent Boinay, President of L’Oréal North Asia and CEO of L’Oréal China, delivering a speech

As the first beauty tech open innovation challenge in North Asia, BIG BANG was launched in China in 2020 and has since been expanded to include five markets across the North Asia region. By 2024, the program, had engaged over 2,200 startups and SMEs over the past five years, incubating over 60 market-ready projects. In the 2025 Mainland China challenge that opens today, BIG BANG continues to collaborate with the Oriental Beauty Valley, Business France, and Shanghai Meicifang Investment Co., Ltd (L’Oréal China first regional market venture capital company) with the aim of empowering tech startups and SMEs to harness the transformative power of beauty tech.

Katia Lan, Sustainability Director of L'Oréal North Asia & China, sharing BIG BANG's five-year achievements
Katia Lan, Sustainability Director of L’Oréal North Asia & China, sharing BIG BANG’s five-year achievements

 

Milestones of L'Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program
Milestones of L’Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program

BIG BANG 2025 Upgraded: Defining the Future of Beauty

1.  Accelerating Sustainability With Innovation

Beauty is one of the most consumer-facing industries, and BIG BANG has been driving beauty technology innovation in digitalization, operations, and R&I to help consumers move towards a better life and sustainable future. To further accelerate to sustainable consumption in beauty, BIG BANG has added the “Sustainability” as the fourth independent track for the first time this year, hoping to lead the future of sustainable beauty with innovative and upgraded beauty technology solutions.

2. Synergizing Regional Collaboration: Transcending Traditional Localized Evaluation Mechanism

Building on its success in Mainland China, BIG BANG has been expanded to cover all five markets of L’Oréal North Asia, unlocking powerful regional synergies in beauty tech. This year, the competition introduces groundbreaking innovations to its format by moving beyond traditional localized evaluating mechanisms, taking regional collaboration to new heights. First, through the new “Sustainability” track, BIG BANG will showcase breakthrough solutions from beauty pioneers across China, Japan, and South Korea, leveraging the synergistic power of North Asia’s beauty ecosystem. Meanwhile, the “Phygital Consumers Experience” track will bring together innovators from Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR for the first time, jointly unleashing the beauty tech potential of the Greater Bay Area. Additionally, Hong Kong SAR has deepened its tie-up with Business France to establish a dedicated French track, creating a gateway for more French enterprises to enter the Chinese market.

3. AI-Powered Transformation Across Four Tracks

After five years of continuous refinement and deep insights into industry trends, technological advancements, and market demands, BIG BANG has defined its strategic priorities. 2025 BIG BANG will sharpen its evaluation focus across four tracks, with AI integration as the core enabler:

  • Phygital Consumers Experience: AI-driven content creation and consumer engagement.
  • Future Science: Breakthroughs in AI-powered biotech, longevity science, and other fields.
  • Operation 4.0: AI-optimized production safety and intelligent supply chain operations for higher efficiency in order fulfillment.
  • Sustainability: Localized environmentally responsible business models enhanced by AI for beauty sustainability.

BIG BANGER Community Forum: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Expanding the Open

Innovation Ecosystem

Beyond the competition itself, BIG BANG remains committed to empowering startup entrepreneurs, jointly advancing beauty technology, and fostering an open innovation ecosystem that connects the entire industry value chain.

At today’s “‘Elevate the Innovation Game For the Future’ BIG BANGER Community Forum”, representatives from past BIG BANG participants, the L’Oréal China BIG BANG team and ecosystem partners, including the Oriental Beauty Valley, Business France, government agencies, and VC/PE firms, gathered under one roof. Guided by the concept of “Elevate the Innovation Game For the Future”, they engaged in discussions on key industry opportunities and trends, including sustainable beauty, the rise of China’s biotech sector, and a 2030 outlook for the beauty landscape.

Laurence Ma, Deputy CEO of L’Oréal China, shared her leadership insights based on personal experience: “Expertise is our foundation, especially in beauty tech, we must play to our strengths. Stay resilient, optimistic, and authentic to build a brighter future with like-minded partners.”

Laurence Ma, Deputy CEO of L'Oréal China, delivering a speech
Laurence Ma, Deputy CEO of L’Oréal China, delivering a speech

As the driving force behind this ecosystem, Zhenzhen Lan, President of Public Affairs of L’Oréal North Asia and China, highlighted the significance of open innovation and win-win collaboration: “BIG BANG is not a solo performance, but a symphony of beauty innovators. Together with our partners, L’Oréal aims to stay ahead of emerging trends and make decisive moves, channeling the potential of beauty tech into a thriving destination for high-quality living.'”

Zhenzhen Lan, President of Public Affairs of L'Oréal North Asia and China, delivering a speech
Zhenzhen Lan, President of Public Affairs of L’Oréal North Asia and China, delivering a speech

For the first time, media partners were invited to join the BIG BANGER Community Forum, reflecting the Big Bang’s commitment to expanding the ecosystem backed by a growing number of partners.

Group photo at the "Elevate the Innovation Game For the Future" BIG BANGER Community Forum
Group photo at the “Elevate the Innovation Game For the Future” BIG BANGER Community Forum

L’Oréal BIG BANG 2025 – Mainland China Competition Now Opens for Applications, calling all startups with groundbreaking technologies to co-create the future of beauty with innovations.

Four Challenge Topics:

  • Phygital Consumers Experience: Fueling the future of content creation
  • Future Science: New ingredients or solutions, sensors or technologies, diagnostics tools or in-vitro models, and sustainable manufacturing processes
  • Operation 4.0: Innovative and safe production, package design simulation, enhanced operations with RAG, robotic technology in factory and fulfillment center
  • Sustainability: Business models, products, brands with innovative technology to solve sustainability challenges in beauty industry

Four Key Selection Criteria: Solution Innovativeness (25%), Technology Frontier (25%), Scalability in L’Oréal (25%) and Business Impact (25%)

Timeline:

  • As from today – 31 May: Online application
  • 1 June – 31 July: Shortlist and mentor
  • 15 August – 15 September: Grand Finale
  • November onward: Pilot, incubation project and award ceremony

Winning Perks: Media exposure + co-created project testing and implementation.

For registration and more information, please click the link: https://bigbang.lorealchina.com/

About L’Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program:

L’Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program (BIG BANG) is the first regional initiative focused on driving open innovation, inspiration and co-creation of innovative beauty products and experiences. The program discovers, supports and nurtures promising start-ups and companies with innovative technology that can be scaled regionally and globally.

About L’Oréal Group

For 116 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality. 

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (e-commerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 20 research centers across 11 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 6,400 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom 

About L’Oréal China

L’Oréal, the world’s largest beauty company, entered Chinese mainland in 1997. L’Oréal China is headquartered in Shanghai and has five offices across the country. L’Oréal China currently has 32 brands and one R&I center in China, as well as two factories in Suzhou and Yichang, owning more than 15,000 employees. After 28 years of high-quality, steady and sustainable growth, China has become the second-largest market in the world, the headquarter of the North Asia “Beauty Triangle”, and one of three Beauty Tech Hubs worldwide. L’Oréal founded the Group’s first venture capital firm of regional markets in China, “Shanghai Meicifang Investment Co., Ltd”. L’Oréal Group’s first self-build smart fulfillment center has been officially opened in Suzhou.. As one of the best corporate citizens in China, L’Oréal China has always implemented and kept the “L’Oréal for the Future Sustainable Development Commitment 2030” in mind. China is L’Oréal’s first market to reach 100% renewable energies for its sites, and L’Oréal China actively contributes to the good development of Chinese society through CSR programs.

Cohesity Streamlines Protection and Increases Resilience of Critical Database Operations Through Integration with Nutanix

First Data Protection Vendor to Achieve Database Protection Nutanix Ready Validation for Nutanix Database Service (NDB)

SINGAPORE, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, today announced it is the first data protection provider to achieve Nutanix Database Service (NDB) database protection Nutanix Ready validation. Receiving the Nutanix Ready designation signifies that the solution has undergone a series of Nutanix Ready interoperability validations and unique feature integrations, which can give customers added confidence regarding the compatibility of the solution. NDB is the market leading database lifecycle management platform for building database-as-a-service solutions in hybrid multicloud environments. It enables enterprises to efficiently deploy, clone, manage, and scale databases while ensuring security, performance, and compliance.

Through this validation, Cohesity DataProtect now integrates with NDB’s native time machine capabilities and streamlines protection for PostgresSQL databases on NDB through a single control plane. This seamless integration helps provide large enterprise customers with greater resilience against growing threats.

Cohesity’s 2024 Global Cyber Resilience Report found that 67% of global organizations were the victims of a cyber attack last year, and the threat landscape is only worsening. Together, Cohesity and Nutanix are providing these organizations with new tools to deploy, manage, and protect their critical database operations and enhance their overall cyber resilience strategies.

“Every second of downtime and byte of data lost has an associated dollar and reputational cost. Large enterprises, particularly those in critical sectors like global banking, financial services, and the Fortune 500, are under nearly constant threat and need solutions that can keep their data safe, reduce or eliminate downtime, and recover critical services quickly,” said Vasu Murthy, Chief Product Officer, Cohesity. “Nutanix and Cohesity are trusted by so many organizations because of our speed, scalability, simplicity, and security. With this integration, we’re working closely together to help them safeguard their most critical operations.”

Facing proliferating attacks, global organizations are looking for comprehensive solutions which help them with cyber resilience while complying with data protection strategies to keep their business more resilient, like the 3-2-1 backup rule. As a Nutanix Ready partner, Cohesity offers joint customers modern protection for their AHV environment with simple backup and rapid recovery across sites and integrated cybersecurity and protection against ransomware attacks.

By combining Cohesity DataProtect with NDB’s native time machine capabilities, customers now have seamless protection from everyday application and user-related errors and disasters like a complete site failure or malicious attack. Additional benefits include:

  • Enhanced security and multilayered cyber resilience and ransomware protection: Objects are safeguarded from being overwritten and are protected against deletion for a specified amount of time. With no single point of failure, the solution is highly resilient and fault-tolerate and uses AES-256 and FIPS-compliant encryption of data in flight and at rest to give customers additional peace of mind their data is protected
  • Unmatched efficiency and cost savings: Advanced deduplication and compression optimizes storage efficiency and reduces data footprints.
  • Improved speed and simplicity: Scale-out architecture and unlimited scalability improves backup and restore times to meet growing business needs. Customers are also able to streamline operations using Cohesity’s single-pane-of-glass to manage and define their backup strategy

“Global financial services institutions and Fortune 2000 enterprises are looking for solutions that help them improve their database infrastructure’s performance, security, and regulatory compliance,” said Ashish Mohindroo, Nutanix Database Service General Manager and SVP. “By partnering with Cohesity, we’re giving those customers even more comprehensive features to streamline their infrastructure and protect their data, enhancing their overall cyber resilience strategy.” 

About Cohesity
Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe. To learn more, follow Cohesity on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

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APP Group Leading the Way in Sustainable Packaging for Singapore’s Growing Eco-Conscious Market

JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore is among the highest plastic waste producers per capita in the Asia-Pacific region, generating approximately 87 kilograms of plastic waste per person annually. As environmental awareness grows, so does the demand for sustainable solutions to reduce waste and promote a circular economy.

Recognizing packaging waste as a key issue, Singapore has implemented initiatives like the Green Plan 2030 and the Mandatory Packaging Reporting Act (2019) to encourage waste reduction and corporate responsibility. A YouGov poll in April 2024 found strong public support for banning single-use plastics, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to sustainability.

To address this demand, APP Group introduces Foopak Bio Natura, a biodegradable and compostable packaging solution designed for the Singaporean market. This product line offers eco-friendly alternatives, such as food containers and paper straws that maintain functionality while reducing plastic dependency.

“The Singaporean government’s push toward a circular economy aligns with our mission to provide sustainable solutions,” said Ricca Windysari, Foopak SEA Regional Sales Head. “Foopak Bio Natura empowers businesses to support the Green Plan 2030 by reducing plastic waste and adopting eco-friendly packaging.”

As industries adapt to global sustainability trends, APP Group remains committed to innovation and responsible practices. Through Foopak Bio Natura, the company supports Singapore’s waste reduction goals, helping businesses transition toward a greener, more sustainable future.

About APP Group

APP is a leading pulp, paper, and forestry company based in Indonesia, supplying high-quality tissue, packaging, and paper to over 150 countries. With operations in Indonesia and China, we prioritize sustainability, ethical practices, and the well-being of our employees, society, and the environment. Our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030, aligned with ESG principles, guides our efforts in environmental protection, community support, biodiversity preservation, and carbon neutrality.

 

MIAS 2025 Celebrates 20 Years, With VinFast in the Lineup


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – VinFast will make its first appearance at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 as the event celebrates its 20th anniversary, showcasing its growing commitment to the Philippines’ electric vehicle market amid the country’s push for sustainable transportation.

At MIAS 2025, VinFast aims to demonstrate how its EV lineup can meet the diverse needs of Filipino drivers.
At MIAS 2025, VinFast aims to demonstrate how its EV lineup can meet the diverse needs of Filipino drivers.

In recent years, people around the world have been paying more attention to electric vehicles. In 2024, global sales of electric cars jumped by 25%, hitting 17.1 million units, a clear sign of the accelerating shift toward sustainable transportation.

Government actions worldwide are fueling this surge, too. Several countries have ambitious plans, aiming for electric vehicles to make up half of all new car sales by 2030. These policies underscore a shared global effort to cut carbon emissions and clean up the air. As governments push for a greener future, automakers and consumers alike are responding to the call for change.

The Philippines, in particular, is emerging as a promising market for electric vehicles. Home to over 110 million people, the country presents a significant opportunity for EV adoption. And the government has also noticed. With the introduction of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), the country aims to reduce its dependence on imported fuels and advance its journey toward energy independence.

Yet, even with a promising outlook, hurdles remain. The country’s EV adoption still faces key challenges, including limited charging infrastructure and a general lack of awareness about the benefits of electric vehicles. To accelerate the transition, improvements in infrastructure and stronger public education efforts will be essential.

Amid this evolving landscape, VinFast has positioned itself as a key player in the Philippines’ electric mobility shift. The Vietnamese EV manufacturer entered the market in 2024, and following a year of rapid expansion, the company is now set to participate in the highly anticipated Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025, one of the region’s premier automotive events.

At MIAS 2025, VinFast aims to demonstrate how its EV lineup can meet the diverse needs of Filipino drivers. From compact city cars to spacious SUVs, the company’s models offer a wide range of choices for different lifestyles. Leading the lineup is the VF 3, a stylish mini-SUV perfectly suited to city commutes. Measuring just 3,190 mm long and powered by a punchy electric motor, it’s an ideal companion for navigating urban environments.

For practical and tech-savvy drivers, the VF 5 stands out with its sleek design and smart features. The VF 7, meanwhile, delivers a sporty yet versatile driving experience, available in single or dual-motor options. At the top end, VinFast’s VF 9 SUV comfortably seats seven, combining luxury with impressive performance—making it an ideal choice for long road trips and family outings.

Notably, outside of Vietnam, the Philippines is the only country in the world to offer such a diverse VinFast lineup. This highlights the market’s strategic importance to the company and reinforces its commitment to making electric vehicles accessible to a wide range of consumers.

Visitors to VinFast’s booth at MIAS 2025 will experience firsthand what electric mobility feels like. Beyond simply viewing the vehicles, attendees will have the opportunity to test drive them, allowing them to explore the benefits and practicality of VinFast’s models.

However, VinFast’s long-term vision extends beyond vehicle sales. Recognizing the current gaps in infrastructure, the company aims to work closely with local partners like Motech and JIGA to establish over 100 service centers and expand the charging network across the country by late 2025.

These steps demonstrate VinFast’s vision of creating a “For a Green Future” ecosystem with a strong focus on developing key supporting infrastructure. This model has already proven successful in Vietnam, and the company is working to replicate that success in the Philippines.

More broadly, these efforts also align with the Philippines’ sustainability goals. By providing affordable, reliable electric vehicles and backing them up with solid infrastructure and incentives, VinFast helps cut carbon emissions and reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuels.

With its expanding presence in the market and a diverse product range, VinFast is giving Filipino drivers more choices as they embrace cleaner transportation. By offering accessible options tailored to different lifestyles, the company is helping the Philippines move confidently toward an electric-driven future.
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