“Ephemeral Moment, Eternal Nature” Photo and Short Film Contest in Which First Prize Winners Will Win Round-trip Flight to Seoul and ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung Tickets

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2023 – It was a year ago in October 2022 when ARTE M HONG KONG – part of the “ARTE MUSEUM” global exhibition brand launched by acclaimed Korean design company d’strict – opened its doors to the public in Hong Kong. Since then, the immersive media art exhibition space has provided art lovers with a one-of-a-kind art-tech experience in a world of compelling visuals, complemented by sounds and scents.

To celebrate its first anniversary, ARTE M HONG KONG will not only present a new series of exhibits starting from today, but also organize the “Ephemeral Moment, Eternal Nature” photo and short film contest, the first prize winners of which will win two Hong Kong-Seoul round-trip flight tickets and two tickets to ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung.

Inspired by the theme “ETERNAL NATURE”, ARTE MUSEUM reinterprets elements and spaces in nature through immersive media art. As a continuation of the theme, four new media art exhibits are being introduced at ARTE M HONG KONG to offer visitors a novel experience: STARRY BEACH, a spectacle of splashing waves on a dark ocean night that resemble stars in the night sky; UNDERWATER, a fantastic journey under the sea with giant egrets as company; PINK LAGOON, a pink-hued space that represents the dreamy color of the sea at sunset in our imagination; and FLOWER COSMOS, which embodies nature in its orderly, ever-renewing state. Each exhibit has been thoughtfully designed to integrate into the unique space of ARTE M HONG KONG to offer the strongest possible visual impact. Aided by sounds and fragrances, the moving images are meant to create a new reality.

Riding on its one-year anniversary, ARTE M HONG KONG is also rolling out a variety of programs to engage the public, including a mask making workshop during Halloween, open to the public for free. The highlight will be the “Ephemeral Moment, Eternal Nature” photo and short film contest, which features two categories, namely photo and short film. To take part, interested parties simply need to share their original works of photography or short videos of the new media art exhibits at ARTE M HONG KONG on their own social media accounts between now and 18 December 2023. Prizes include:

First prize (one winner for each category)

• Two Hong Kong-Seoul round-trip flight tickets and two tickets to ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung (worth over HK$10,000)

First runner-up (two winners for each category)

• ARTE M fragrance (worth over HK$1,000)

Second runner-up (four winners for each category)

• ARTE M souvenirs (worth over HK$500)

For more information, please refer to the social media pages of ARTE M HONG KONG:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ARTEM.HONGKONG
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/artem_hongkong/

Sean Lee, CEO of d’strict, said: “We are grateful to the visitors who have visited ARTE M over the past year, traveling to and from Hong Kong, after inaugurating ARTE M on October 7th last year.” said Sean Lee, CEO of d’strict, producer of ARTE M. He also said ” ARTE M, through a multitude of new artworks, anticipates becoming a space that brings joy and tranquility to even more visitors in Hong Kong, the central hub of culture, arts, and tourism, through its renewal.”

Four new media art exhibits at ARTE M HONG KONG:

STARRY BEACH	As soon as you step into the exhibition space, the sound of splashing water and the faint smell of the sea intrigue your senses. You find yourself transported to the STARRY BEACH as waves undulate in front of your eyes. Under the shiny stars, the sea glimmers gently in the dark. Take a romantic stroll, and if the waves inspire you, play an ode to mother nature on the piano.
UNDERWATER	As you leave the STARRY BEACH, playful tunes will lead you into the UNDERWATER world. Schools of fish swim nonchalantly by when giant egrets suddenly appear. One moment the social birds are motionless, and the next they start strolling, sometimes poking their heads into the water to explore the undersea world with you.
PINK LAGOON	In the flicker of an eye the egrets have disappeared, replaced by another long-legged bird – the flamingos. The sunset has painted the sea a radiant pink. Under the exotic trees, the flamingos walk around elegantly, as if giving you a ballet performance. Curiosity prompts them to move closer until shyness makes them step back. Or perhaps they want to invite you for a game of hide-and-seek?
FLOWER ‘COSMO’	The sea soon fades away and garden cosmos bloom with vigor. The wind blows, sending petals flying and floral fragrance into your nose while a soothing melody plays. Sit on the ground carpeted by fallen petals, relax your mind and body, and let the harmony and beauty of nature engulf you. The universe pulses in rhythm and life begins anew.

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ARTE M HONG KONG

ARTE M is a special exhibition space showcasing selected highlights from the d’strict’s ARTE MUSEUM, an immersive media art exhibition space. Here at K11 HACC, you can experience the best of ARTE MUSEUM, which reinterprets the subject and space of nature as media art under the theme of ETERNAL NATURE, in the heart of Hong Kong. Breathtaking visuals, sensuous sounds, and elegant fragrances harmonize to create a spectacularly immersive experience.

ARTE M HONG KONG
Address	2/F, K11 HACC, K11 ATELIER, 728 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
Opening hours	Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm (Last admission: 6pm) Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays 10am to 7pm (Last admission: 6pm)
Ticket price (limited-time offer)	Adult (ages 18 to 64) $88 (Mon to Fri) / $98 (Sat, Sun & public holidays) Concessions – children (ages 3 to 11), students, seniors (aged 65 and above) $68 (Mon to Fri) / $78 (Sat, Sun & public holidays) Infants (aged 3 or below) Free admission * Concession ticket holders must present valid proof (student ID/personal ID) on site
Official website	https://artem-hk.artemuseum.com/

New category of integration platform is necessary to help manage sprawling tech infrastructure. Re-positions Software AG as an enterprise integration company

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 October 2023 – Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW), is re-defining enterprise integration with the launch of the ‘Super iPaaS’ – a new category of integration platform necessary to meet the changing needs of large, modern businesses. The ‘Super iPaaS’ will help manage the chaos of connectivity caused by rapid digital expansion: a growing and formidable challenge for today’s businesses that current integration tools cannot tackle because they are too focused on only one or two relevant capabilities and cannot handle hybrid multi-cloud environments.

A Super iPaaS helps large enterprises maintain good IT governance while giving them ways to become more agile and productive. In order to do this, it must have five key components, the inclusion of which is what makes the Super iPaaS different from all integration tools that came before. The five capabilities are:

1. Integrates Applications + Data + APIs + B2B + Event streams.
2. Enterprise end-to-end hybrid integration: mainframe to cloud.
3. Global to meet data sovereignty laws yet managed centrally to assure governance.
4. A common user-interface across all aspects of the platform.
5. Leverages the power of generative AI to drive agility and productivity.

Software AG fulfils the criteria for the Super iPaaS with its webMethods.io and StreamSets products.

Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of Software AG commented: “Every company wants to innovate; but every company feels some kind of pain when they try. We are more reliant on data and insight than ever before and yet even the largest organizations in the world are forced to use old-gen tools to try and unlock the true value in their data. We’re here to change that. We’re here with an enterprise integration proposition that doesn’t exist anywhere else. Integrate anything. Anywhere. Anyhow. Businesses don’t have this freedom to operate as they need to today. But they will now, with the Super iPaaS.”

Nicolas Betbeder, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Japan, shared insights on the impact of the Super iPaaS in the region, stating: “Integration helps Enterprises become more productive and innovative by tying their modern and legacy systems like in the case of Komatsu. Our hyprid integration platform brings capabilities that address current enterprise integration challenges. Super iPaaS will facilitate organizations’ long-term objectives of providing delightful experiences to their customers, employees and partners, driving digital transformation and fostering a more connected digital future.”

The Super iPaaS helps organizations find benefits in three key areas:

• It enables organizations to be more agile: Organizations become able to adapt as quickly as the technology landscape changes and work the way they want. With a unified platform across data and application integration, they get a seamless flow of data so they can make decisions using their data and put them into action immediately. They can develop integrations anyway and anyhow their teams prefer, and then deploy them in any cloud or region in a click.
• It lets organizations be more productive and get more done: With a unified integration platform, teams need to learn less and can collaborate more. They can build applications and experiences and deploy them as APIs in one motion. It lets business technologists automate workflows using generative AI but manage them centrally to avoid shadow integrations.
• It gives organizations control to reduce their risk: With centralized control and distributed execution, integrations can run anywhere. With a “single pane of glass” across their integrations, APIs and data pipelines for end-to-end visibility across transactions, organizations have a unified experience for all integrations that delivers complete observability and offers compliance without adding chaos.

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About Software AG

Software AG helps companies create effortlessly connected experiences for their customers, employees and partners. Its enterprise-grade iPaaS integrates anything, anywhere, any way users want by bringing application, data, B2B, API and event integration together in the same generative AI-enabled platform.

Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG enables end-to-end visibility and governance across geographies, IT environments, and complex business ecosystems, with hybrid multi-cloud connectivity, and enterprise-grade security relied on by banks, governments, and corporations around the world.

Software AG is majority owned by Silver Lake, the global technology investment firm. For more information, visit www.softwareag.com. And follow on LinkedIn and Twitter.

NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 25 October 2023 – Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of its second property in Nairobi, further establishing its presence in the Kenyan capital. This exciting development comes less than a month after the signing of its previous hotel in the city.

The renowned Nairobi Safari Club will be rebranded as ‘Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel’. The transition, culminating in a full takeover, is slated for 1st March 2024. Initially, the focus will be on embedding Swiss-Belhotel International’s standards and minimal branding, with subsequent plans to refine the property’s offerings.

Built in 1984, Nairobi Safari Club is Nairobi’s only all-suite hotel and stands as a landmark in the city’s central area. The 4-star property boasts 146 rooms, ranging from studio, panorama rooms to executive and presidential suites. The hotel offers extensive conferencing facilities, including exclusive private rooms on the top floor.

The hotel is owned by Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Limited.

The Directors of Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Limited, Clare Njeri Githunguri and Lilian Joy Nyagaki Githunguri, expressing their delight, stated, “Joining forces with Swiss-Belhotel International is not just a business decision, but a commitment to elevating the Nairobi Safari Club experience and setting new hospitality benchmarks. The fusion of our legacy with Swiss-Belhotel International’s global expertise will craft a distinctive hospitality experience for travellers in Nairobi.”

This strategic signing by Swiss-Belhotel International not only amplifies its presence in the African continent but also aligns with its broader vision of capitalizing on emerging markets with robust potential.

Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, stated, “As the tourism industry continues to grow in Africa, we are seeing an increased appetite for our world-class brands from hotel owners in the continent. Our accelerated growth trajectory in Nairobi reflects our confidence in the Kenyan market.”

Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President – Operations & Development, EMEA & India, and Senior Vice President – Group Human Resources & Talent Development at Swiss-Belhotel International, added: “This is a significant milestone for us. With an eye on the changing market dynamics, we are strategically building our portfolio to inspire more guests to experience our brands and hotels. Nairobi Safari Club’s iconic status combined with Swiss-Belhotel’s operational excellence will undoubtedly create a unique hospitality offering in the heart of Nairobi.”

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 October 2023 – OOm, a leading digital marketing agency in Singapore, proudly announces its recent triumph at Marketing-Interactive’s Marketing Excellence Awards 2023. The agency was awarded the Bronze award for ‘Excellence in Search Marketing’ in recognition of their campaign, ‘From Clicks to Conversions: Harvey Norman’s Digital Sales Transformation.’

The Prestigious Marketing Excellence Awards 2023

The annual Marketing Excellence Awards is a distinguished event designed to honour and acknowledge exceptional achievements within Singapore’s vibrant marketing industry. With 42 enterable categories, the awards encompass a diverse range of marketing disciplines, ensuring that all remarkable efforts find their well-deserved recognition. The judging process is managed by an independent panel of industry leaders and seasoned marketing professionals.

The 2023 edition witnessed an outstanding display of talent and innovation, and OOm is pleased to have been a part of it. This recognition not only showcases the digital marketing agency’s commitment to excellence but also underscores its profound impact on the marketing landscape.

Celebrating Excellence With OOm’s ‘From Clicks to Conversions: Harvey Norman’s Digital Sales Transformation’ Campaign

OOm’s ‘From Clicks to Conversions: Harvey Norman’s Digital Sales Transformation’ campaign was a testament to their expertise and dedication to delivering optimum results for their clients. Crafted to boost digital sales for Harvey Norman (Pertama Merchandising Pte Ltd), the agency’s strategy blended innovative solutions with data-driven techniques to transform clicks into conversions.

The comprehensive strategy encompassed Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Programmatic Marketing, Performance Max campaigns, and Google Display ads, carefully tailored to every stage of the marketing funnel.

The impressive results of this campaign were evident in the notable growth experienced by Harvey Norman (Pertama Merchandising Pte Ltd). There was a substantial increase in website traffic, accompanied by a boost in online sales, and a rise in store visits. This well-executed campaign helped OOm secure the esteemed Bronze medal for ‘Excellence in Search Marketing’ at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023.

OOm Pledges to Continue Setting Industry Standards

Ian Cheow, CEO of OOm, expressed his delight at the recognition: “We are honoured to receive the Bronze award for ‘Excellence in Search Marketing’ at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023. Our agency is committed to delivering top-notch digital marketing solutions that drive real business results, and will continue to do so. We extend our gratitude to our dedicated team, our client Harvey Norman (Pertama Merchandising Pte Ltd), and the judges of the awards.”

“We are thrilled to add the Bronze award for ‘Excellence in Search Marketing’ to our achievements. Our team is not only pleased but also inspired by this accolade. We are determined to build upon this success, constantly innovating and staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving digital landscape. We sincerely thank our clients for their continued support and trust,” shared Wyvan Xu, COO and Co-Founder of OOm.

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About OOm

Since its establishment in 2006, OOm has emerged as a force in the realms of e-commerce and digital marketing, earning the position as one of the industry’s leading enterprises.

OOm also attained the distinguished status of a 2023 Premier Google Partner. This recognition places OOm in the league of the top 3% of Google’s esteemed partners in Singapore. The agency is a Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) pre-approved vendor for digital marketing and e-commerce development solutions. SMEs that are looking to thrive in the digital age can leverage these solutions to achieve enhanced visibility and conversions.

At its core, OOm is a full-fledged digital agency that specialises in crafting bespoke campaigns for clients through services such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Management (SMM), Content Creation, and Web Design & Development, and more.

• Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage.
• Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as is the number of incidents becoming public.
• Cyber breaches that are not detected and contained early can be 1,000 times more expensive than those that are.
• Companies’ cyber security priorities should include bolstering their detection and response capabilities.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 October 2023 – Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, Allianz Commercial warns in a new report.

Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and physical supply chains, launching mass cyber-attacks, and finding new ways to extort money from companies, large and small. Most ransomware attacks now involve the theft of personal or sensitive commercial data for the purpose of extortion, increasing the cost and complexity of incidents, as well as bringing greater potential for reputational damage. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is increasing every year – doubling from 40% in 2019 to almost 80% in 2022, with 2023 significantly higher.

“Cyber claims frequency has picked up again this year as ransomware groups continue to evolve their tactics,” says Scott Sayce, Global Head of the Cyber Center of Competence for Allianz Group. “Based on claims activity during the first half of 2023, we expect to see around a 25% increase in the number of claims annually by year-end. The attackers are back, and focused again on Western economies, with more powerful tools, enhanced processes, and attack mechanisms. Given this dynamic, a well-protected company is necessary to stand up to the threat and, increasingly, the most important element of this is developing strong detection and fast response capabilities.”

How is ransomware risk evolving?

According to the Allianz Commercial report, Cyber security trends 2023: The latest threats and risk mitigation best practice – before, during and after a hack, the frequency of cyber claims stabilized in 2022, reflecting improved cyber security and risk management actions among insured companies. Law enforcement agencies targeting gangs, together with the Ukraine Russia conflict, also helped curtail ransomware activity. However, ransomware activity alone was up 50% year-on-year during the first half of 2023. So-called Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) kits, where prices start from as little as US$40, remain a key driver in the frequency of attacks. Ransomware gangs are also carrying out more attacks faster, with the average number of days taken to execute one falling from around 60 days in 2019 to four.

“Double and triple extortion incidents – using a combination of encryption, data exfiltration and Distributed Denial of Service attacks – to obtain money are not new but they are now more prevalent,” says Michael Daum, Global Head of Cyber Claims, Allianz Commercial. “Several factors are combining to make data exfiltration more attractive for threat actors. The scope and amount of personal information being collected is increasing, while privacy and data breach regulations are tightening globally. At the same time, the trends towards outsourcing and remote access leads to more interfaces for threat actors to exploit.”

Data exfiltration can significantly add to the cost of a loss or cyber claim. Such incidents can take longer to resolve, while legal and IT forensics can be extremely expensive. If data has been stolen, companies must know exactly what data has been exfiltrated and will likely have to notify customers, who could seek to claim compensation or threaten litigation.

This year has also seen several large mass ransomware attacks as threat actors used exploits in software and weaknesses in IT supply chains to target multiple companies. For example, the MOVEit mass cyber-attack, which exploited a data transfer software product, impacting millions of individuals and thousands of companies, contributed to the increase in the frequency of claims in 2023 to date, affecting multiple policyholders simultaneously.

“More mass cyber-attacks can be expected in the future,” says Daum. “Companies and their insurers need to better understand the interconnectivity and dependencies that exist between organizations and within digital supply chains.”

Growing number of public cases

In the past the number of cyber incidents that became public knowledge was low. Today, it is a different story, as with data exfiltration, hackers threaten to publish stolen data online. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses (€1mn+) shows that the proportion of cases becoming public increased from around 60% in 2019 to 85% in 2022 with 2023 set to be even higher. “Today, if you have data exfiltration it will likely go public, and every company needs to be prepared for this,” says Rishi Baviskar, Global Head of Cyber Risk Consulting, Allianz Commercial.

With potentially costly financial and reputational consequences, companies may feel under more pressure to pay ransoms where data has been stolen. The number of companies paying a ransom has increased year-on-year – from just 10% in 2019 to 54% in 2022, again based on analysis of large losses only (€1mn+). Companies are two-and-a half times more likely to pay a ransom if data is exfiltrated, on top of the encryption.

However, paying a ransom for exfiltrated data does not necessarily resolve the issue. The company may still face third party litigation for the breach of data, especially in the US. Indeed, there are few cases where a company should believe that there is no other solution other than paying the ransom to be able to re-access its systems or data. Any impacted party should always inform and cooperate with the authorities.

The importance of early detection and fast response

Protecting an organization against intrusion remains a cat and mouse game, in which cyber criminals have the advantage. Allianz analysis of more than 3,000 cyber claims over the past five years shows that external manipulation of systems is the cause of more than 80% of all incidents. Threat actors are now exploring ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and accelerate attacks, creating more effective AI-powered malware, phishing, and voice simulation. Combined with the explosion in connected mobile devices – Allianz Commercial has seen a growing number of incidents caused by poor cyber security in this area – attack avenues only look likely to increase.

Preventing a cyber-attack is therefore becoming harder and the stakes higher. As a result, early detection and response capabilities and tools are becoming ever more important. Around 90% of incidents are contained early. However, if an attack is not stopped in the early stages the chances of preventing it becoming something much more serious and costly greatly reduce.

“Traditional cyber security has focused on prevention with the goal of keeping attackers out of a network,” says Baviskar. “While investment in prevention reduces the number of successful cyber-attacks there will always be a ‘gap’ remaining that will enable attacks to get through. For example, it is not possible to stop all employees from clicking on increasingly sophisticated phishing emails.”

Companies should direct additional cyber security spend on detection and response, rather than just adding more layers to protection and prevention. Only one third of companies discover a data breach through their own security teams. However, early detection technology is readily available and effective.

“Detection systems are constantly improving and can save lots of pain, decreasing detection and response times. This is something we look for in our cyber risk assessments and underwriting,” adds Baviskar.

Cyber breaches that are not detected and contained early can be as much as 1,000 times more expensive than those that are, the report highlights, with Allianz Commercial analysis showing that early detection and response can stop a €20,000 loss turning into a €20mn one.

“Prevention drives frequency of attacks and response is responsible for how significant the loss will be – whether it is a minor IT incident or a corporate crisis,” says Daum. “We believe companies can meaningfully prepare and there is room for improvement in how they respond to these attacker threats. Ultimately, early detection and response capabilities will be key to mitigating the impact of cyber-attacks and ensuring a sustainable cyber insurance market going forward.”

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Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or Hollywood film productions. Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand, as ranked by Interbrand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services, as well as seamless claims handling. The trade name Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2022, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated more than €19 billion gross premium globally.