The 22-year high inflation rate has caused an increase in the prices of food, medicines, fuel, and other consumer goods.
According to the Lao Statistics Bureau, the inflation rate has increased by four percent from August’s figures of 30.01 percent to 34 percent in September.
Key technology extends reach and scale of data analytics suite, and gives Altair added capability to meet the region’s evolving data analytics needs
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 October 2022 – Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has completed the acquisition of RapidMiner, a leader in advanced data analytics and machine learning (ML) software.
RapidMiner’s low-code platform is used by more than one million people of all skill levels to develop production-scale data pipelines and ML models, putting advanced data analytics into the hands of those who know the domain problems best. It provides hundreds of powerful, drag-and-drop building blocks to transform and augment data – greatly accelerating work for coders and non-coders alike – and its flexible delivery models provide users and enterprises with the scale they need, from a user’s desktop to on-premises servers to secure, multi-tenant cloud.
“This acquisition significantly strengthens Altair’s end-to-end data analytics (DA) portfolio, which already offers customers the power to understand, transform, act on, and automate their data,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “Machine learning is becoming an essential part of business, but often the barriers to building ML models are too high to get started. Too much data, not enough data science expertise, and insecure or unscalable production environments can all keep a business from executing on their data analytics vision. That’s where RapidMiner can be transformative. Altair is well positioned to execute on the newly acquired technology from RapidMiner and continue to grow its existing business.”
RapidMiner’s cloud platform takes the best of RapidMiner desktop and adds the strength of the cloud, bringing additional scale and governance to the low-code platform. This multi-tenant, SaaS-ready version enables organizations to ramp up their data science workloads easily and safely.
RapidMiner resonates with users in the data analytics community due to its talented, hands-on technical team with decades of experience, led by founder and chief technology officer Dr. Ingo Mierswa, who has joined Altair. Under Mierswa’s leadership, RapidMiner pioneered the entire concept of visual, explainable data science, and was the first platform to introduce automatic data science, text analytics, automated feature engineering, deep learning, and more.
RapidMiner reinforces Altair’s DA market position in several verticals – especially manufacturing and financial services – through industry expertise and industry-specific ML techniques and data source connections. Sitting next to dozens of existing Altair products already in these verticals, RapidMiner presents an exciting new offering for new and existing customers who will be able to access existing Altair and RapidMiner products easily through Altair’s unique units licensing model.
RapidMiner will be integrated with existing tools, such as Altair Knowledge Studio, Altair SmartWorks, and Altair SLC, to provide a comprehensive, code-optional, multi-language, SaaS-ready, cloud-scale platform for enterprise data analytics and data science.
Masatomo Ayame, Senior Vice President for Altair Asia Pacific, said: “Organisations in APAC are eager to adopt data analytics, but are hampered by the lack of data scientists and infrastructure. RapidMiner’s ability to quickly democratise advanced analytics technologies has the potential to be a game changer for many firms.”
“In the coming months as Altair’s customers re-calibrate for a post-Covid world, our engineers and support teams will work closely with them to harness the true power of analytics to transform their business.”
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About Altair
Altair is a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. For more information, visit https://www.altair.com/.
Software and Services Industry Veterans Gordon Lam and Ryan Rodenburg Promoted to New Roles to Further Company’s Global Expansion
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 October 2022 – Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, today announced the promotion of two current senior executives to new global roles at the company: Gordon Lam will assume the newly created role of president and chief revenue officer (CRO), and Ryan Rodenburg will become president and chief delivery officer (CDO). Both will report to Kevin Campbell, chief executive officer.
As president and CRO, Lam will lead Syniti’s global sales, value engineering, marketing, alliances and customer success operations. He will be responsible for planning and executing a global strategy to drive the company’s software-led services growth in collaboration with regional sales leaders, coordinating major system integrator alliances and ensuring the continued success and satisfaction of Syniti’s long-term client relationships. Lam joined Syniti in 2019 to lead the company’s APJ region, where he won multiple awards for leadership and innovation. A seasoned leader in sales, marketing and driving growth, he held various leadership roles at Fortune500 companies such as Microsoft, SAP and NetApp.
As president and CDO, Rodenburg will oversee Syniti’s global professional services organization, as well as its centers of excellence and global delivery centers. He joined Syniti from DMR, Inc., a data management services company he founded and served as CEO until its merger with Syniti in 2021. In his new role, Rodenburg will help drive world class consulting solutions across all regions for every Syniti client. He brings more than 20 years of experience in technology and SAP talent management to the position with a keen focus on driving a talent-first culture and building high-performance teams.
These new global appointments follow Syniti’s strong performance during the first half of 2022, including its highest revenue in history, as well as the launch of its next generation cloud-native Syniti Knowledge Platform, with major enhancements to its migration, matching and data quality components.
Kevin Campbell, CEO, Syniti, said: “We are thrilled to promote Gordon and Ryan to these two key new roles. They bring impressive track records in driving software and services revenue, and in motivating the best talent in data to achieve great outcomes for our customers. Their leadership is critical to help us grow and scale Syniti as the foremost provider of enterprise data management solutions and to deliver on our robust pipeline for the remainder of 2022.”
Bill Green, chairman of the board, Syniti, said: “Digital transformation isn’t going anywhere, even in an uncertain market. Syniti’s software and solutions are well positioned as the management of data becomes critical for the success of organizations’ long-term transformation initiatives. The board is pleased to see the company promote key senior leaders to help steer current and future growth.”
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About Syniti
Syniti solves the world’s most complex data challenges by uniquely combining intelligent, AI-driven software and vast data expertise to yield certain and superior business outcomes. For over 25 years, Syniti has partnered with the Fortune 2000 to unlock valuable insights that ignite growth, reduce risk and increase their competitive advantage. Syniti’s silo-free enterprise data management platform supports data migration, data quality, data replication, master data management, analytics, data governance, and data strategy in a single, unified solution. Syniti is a portfolio company of private equity firm Bridge Growth Partners LLC. Read more at www.Syniti.com.
HUNTERSVILLE, US – News Direct – 10 October 2022 – Microban International is proud to present LapisShield™, a novel, non-heavy-metal technology designed to seamlessly integrate antimicrobial functionality into any water-based coating formulation. This broad-spectrum antimicrobial technology is proven to inhibit bacterial growth by up to 99.99 %, and prevents the growth of mold and mildew, helping to protect treated surfaces from various sources of microbial degradation.
LapisShield a non-heavy-metal antimicrobial technology inhibits bacterial growth by up to 99.99 %
LapisShield is the newest coatings innovation from the leader in antimicrobial technologies, demonstrating the company’s continuing drive to deliver more sustainable solutions to deter microbial growth. With this state-of-the-art technology, manufacturers can enhance their coatings with the power of product protection against the detrimental effects of microbes – including stains, odors and premature degradation – extending the lifetime of coated products. LapisShield offers superior quality and stability by optimizing processing and manufacturing requirements. It also allows coating batches to be stored for future use, preventing unnecessary waste and optimizing resources for more sustainable coatings manufacturing.
LapisShield is specifically designed to meet the needs of the water-based coatings industry, a sector that is constantly striving for clearer and more environmentally friendly systems that create a seamless finish. This ground-breaking technology is compatible with thin coating systems and offers enhanced UV stability, limiting impacts on the optical properties of water-based coatings, and making them ideal for transparent glass or plastic applications. Michael Ruby, President of Microban International, commented: “We are excited to introduce LapisShield as the latest example of Microban’s commitment to developing sustainable, non-heavy-metal antimicrobial technologies for its partners worldwide. Our coatings experts have worked tirelessly to deliver a more environmentally friendly technology that offers the best quality and compatibility for water-based coating systems. The fantastic stability and clarity of LapisShield allows it to be easily integrated with a wide variety of coatings systems, including anti-fingerprint and anti-smudge formulations, and applications requiring optically clear performance.”
LapisShield is available to water-based coating manufacturers across the world to help prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on a variety of substrates, including glass, metal, wood and plastics. Partners will also benefit from Microban’s 38 years of expertise in antimicrobial technologies, with renowned turnkey support services.
Part of Barr Brands International (BBI), Microban International is home to the most trusted and well-known global brands in the antimicrobial, odor control, and sanitization / disinfection markets – Microban® and Ultra-Fresh®. Our organization has experienced over 100 collective years of growth and has revolutionized the industry. As the global leader, our proactive systems keep products cleaner, and control odors better by preventing problems before they start. Microban International drives innovation by combining science and creative solutions that enhance high-quality consumer, textile, industrial and medical products around the world. Today, the Microban and Ultra-Fresh brands and our technologies are featured on thousands of products worldwide. The company is headquartered in North Carolina with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.microban.com.
HONG KONG SAR – News Direct – 10 October 2022 – Huobi Global has announced its global advisory board composed of industry leaders across blockchain and traditional organizations. The board was established to guide Huobi Global’s business development as well as its strategic roadmap for global expansion.
Huobi Global is of the view that the establishment of a well diversified advisory board, with a global vision and international resources, is essential to the success of our global expansion in light of the ever-changing dynamics of the blockchain industry. In particular, we welcome industry leaders who are in sync with blockchain technology and industry development in order to stay ahead of the competition. They may also include shareholders of Huobi Global, leaders in the traditional financial industry, as well as experts and scholars, and established figures from political and business circles.
Following extensive engagement with international candidates for the advisory board, the initial list of Huobi Global advisors is as follows:
Ted Chen, CEO of About Capital Management (HK) Limited
Du Jun, co-founder of Huobi Global
Wang Yang, Vice President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
H.E. Justin Sun, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO
Leah Wald, CEO of Valkyrie Investments (Issuer of BTF, one of the first Bitcoin ETFs in the US)
We are grateful to the five advisory members for recognizing Huobi Global’s potential and agreeing to take up the position. We believe that as the advisors fully and deeply guide Huobi Global’s work in various areas such as business, marketing, branding, compliance and risk control, their proven experience, industry resources and global vision will lead Huobi Global to an unprecedented stage.
At the same time, Huobi Global Advisory Board will continue to welcome the addition of global leaders in order to further strengthen institutional cooperation, enhance the Huobi Global brand and increase market competitiveness. We are confident that Huobi Global will gain the trust of more international users and reward our global community with further new initiatives.
Founded in 2013, Huobi Global is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, with tens of millions of users across five continents and 160 different countries and regions. We are dedicated to empowering financial freedom and creating new global wealth, having led the cryptocurrency industry in spot, derivatives, and Bitcoin transactions for many years. Our infrastructure, operations and offerings are built on processes and standards that prioritize user safety and industry compliance, backed by strong global customer supports underpinned by local expertise. It offers a unique trading environment that is truly customer-first, safe and sustainable for all users, enabling their long-term success. For more information, visit www.huobi.com
CHIAYI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 10 October 2022 – As National Day fireworks light up the sky over the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, also making their debut in Chiayi County are exquisite gifts meticulously picked for this felicitous day. Of these gifts that Magistrate Weng Chang-liang presents to distinguished domestic and international guests, representations of both Chiayi as “City of the Sun” and imagery distinctly emblematic of Taiwan stand out.
Gifts for 2022 National Day Fireworks in Chiayi
It is no coincidence to bring together local industry, Taiwanese art, and aesthetic economics for this auspicious occasion. With Chiayi County’s Culture and Tourism Bureau at the helm, 10 products uniquely of the county’s cultural heritage are selected as gifts for celebrating “Fireworks in Chiayi” on National Day this year. The artist Lin Pan-sung, an esteemed member of the international designer community, adorns packaging for these gifts with his portrayals of Taiwan. Among his best-known works is the “My Homeland” series that comprises more than 3,000 renditions of the map of Taiwan. Tu I-zen, director of Air Library, is charged with overseeing the entire project and giving final touches. A DFA Design for Asia Awards winner, Tu has accumulated a wide-ranging repertoire that helps drive Taiwan’s aesthetic economics. In addition to Air Library, a boutique café not far from the Alishan National Scenic Area, his works include “Mountain Ali Tea No. 35” and “Descry Taiwan-Alishan.”
Chiayi’s mountains, sea, plain incorporated
Chiayi is fondly known as “City of the Sun.” The county’s mountains, sea, and plain come under the spotlight as key features that characterize some of Chiayi’s most representative cultural offerings. To be exact, six choice gifts promise to help with the appreciation of Chiayi’s beauty:
Mountains: Zhuo-Wu Coffee Sea: Zhou Nan Salt Field’s Flower of Salt Plain: Shijia Organic Farm’s Organic Rice Peace: Hao Han Creative Boutique Embroidery Chiayi County Select: Fenchifu Rice Cracker National Day Memento Mug: “City of the Sun—Chiayi”
Integrating the design of gift packaging for Taiwan’s 2022 National Day, says Chiayi’s Culture and Tourism Bureau Director General Hsu Yo-jen, goes a long way toward projecting the cultural appeal of both Chiayi and Taiwan to the international community.
HONG KONG SAR – News Direct – 10 October 2022 – According to Huobi Global, His Excellency Mr. Justin (Yuchen) SUN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, has been invited to serve as one of the first advisors to the Huobi Global Advisory Board, which is led by global leaders. The Advisory Board is responsible for guiding Huobi Global’s strategic layout and development and promoting a new chapter of Huobi Global’s international development.
Invited advisors for the same period are: Ted Chen, Founder of Bacera Capital, formerly Founder of Jinglin Asset Partners Du Jun, Co-founder of Huobi Global Wang Yang, Vice President, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Leah Wald, Co-Founder of Valkyrie Investments and Founder of the first ETFs in Bitcoin
Advisory board members will guide Huobi Global’s business, marketing, branding, compliance, risk control and other areas, and jointly promote a new chapter of Huobi Global’s global development.
Founded in 2013, Huobi Global is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, with tens of millions of users across five continents and 160 different countries and regions. We are dedicated to empowering financial freedom and creating new global wealth, having led the cryptocurrency industry in spot, derivatives, and Bitcoin transactions for many years. Our infrastructure, operations and offerings are built on processes and standards that prioritize user safety and industry compliance, backed by strong global customer supports underpinned by local expertise. It offers a unique trading environment that is truly customer-first, safe and sustainable for all users, enabling their long-term success. For more information, visit www.huobi.com
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach – 8 October 2022 –Recently, a billboard featuring Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, and TRON’s stablecoin USDD appeared in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA, to promote the blockchain industry to one of the world’s finance strongholds. Analysts believe that Sun was trying to send a positive signal to blockchain practitioners during the crypto winter to boost their confidence.
The billboard in the Financial District is believed to be Sun’s third appearance within a month to promote the industry in a landmark area, after one occasion in Times Square, NY, and one at the JFK Airport. In addition, Justin Sun has recently appeared on the world’s leading finance media Bloomberg, renowned blockchain media Coindesk, and TechCrunch, a famous American technology blog, to expand the influence of the crypto world online.
Moreover, recent days have frequently seen Justin Sun appearing at social events, calling for the revival of the crypto industry. He first represented TRON in Binance Blockchain Week in Paris, and then delivered an online speech at the Upbit Developer Conference (UDC) in South Korea. In Paris, Sun joined other members of the panel to discuss the status quo of Web 3.0, key projects, user experience, security concerns, and other pressing matters concerning the industry’s future.
Justin Sun Speaks at Binance Blockchain Week in Paris
In his recent speech at the Upbit Developer Conference (UDC) in South Korea, Justin Sun stressed again the promising prospect of Web 3.0 to the audience. He commented that the scale of virtual assets had expanded exponentially over the past decade, and such rapid growth would not slow down in the future. Although Web 3.0 still confronts obstacles including government regulation and the lack of public consensus, Sun believes, the future belongs to digitalization.
Since the downturn of the crypto market began in April 2022, Justin Sun, one of the leading figures in the industry, has expressed his optimism on many occasions, actively building up confidence among practitioners and investors. In an exclusive interview with Swiss business media Bilan in June, Jun said that the industry is now different from that in 2018: after years of development, blockchain and cryptocurrency are more and more accepted and adopted by the world, which is an unstoppable trend. Meanwhile, he added, “Restoring confidence takes time, but a bear market will not be the end for the industry.”
During the market crisis in July, Sun and the TRON DAO Reserve provided a safety net for the industry by purchasing BTC and other liquid digital assets. Moreover, Sun and TRON planned to provide $5 billion to rescue those crypto companies struggling for survival. More recently, he and TRON held a series of Hackathon competitions, setting up a $1.2 million prize pool to discover innovative, high-quality projects and better help developers with technical development during the crypto winter.
As Sun suggested, the crypto industry has yet to reach the end of innovation, and TRON will never give up support for those Web 3.0 enthusiasts. Meanwhile, TRON will strive to popularize blockchain technology and innovative cross-chain solutions, hoping not only to empower better research and development but also to facilitate connecting the overall blockchain ecosystems around the world.
The San Francisco Financial District serves as the city’s main central business district. Home to six Fortune 500 companies, it provides over 370,000 jobs. Montgomery Street, sometimes called “Wall Street of the West”, is the traditional heart of the district. San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area are the most important financial center on the West Coast of the United States. The city proper has a population of around 880,000, with around 180,000 residents of Chinese descent, the density of whom is the highest in the western hemisphere and the number of whom is only second to New York.
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