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Trend Micro Scores 100% on Attack Visibility in Latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations

AI-powered platform enables 24/7 monitoring and analysis, provides stronger detection and faster response


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its strong performance in threat detection and high actionability rating in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations report for managed services.

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “Not all services are created equal. MITRE set us up against multiple attack scenarios in the style of real-world adversary groups, and our attack visibility earned a perfect score across all major steps. The message is simple: Trend’s MDR reduces the burden and time to identify, investigate, and respond to threats.”

Enterprises worldwide are realizing the value of managed detection and response (MDR). More than 3,000 enterprise customers rely on Trend’s managed services for critical security operations work. MITRE Engenuity’s ATT&CK® Evaluations appraise a solution’s ability to detect targeted attacks leveraging known adversary behavior, closely mirroring advanced real-world attacks.

This year’s evaluation, conducted in early 2024, focused on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of state-aligned group menuPass (aka APT10) and ransomware-as-a-service collective BlackCat/AlphV.

Trend’s MDR capabilities detected 15/15 major attack steps—100% visibility—with 86% of these steps analyzed in an actionable way. The report also revealed Trend’s service minimized the number of alerts flagged to users, which can help reduce analyst fatigue and prevent human error that may impact detection or response.

Trend offers MDR as part of its flagship Trend Vision One™ platform, protecting thousands of global customers by enabling rapid detection and containment of threats before they can spread.

Trend’s MDR service offers:

  • The most native telemetry of any MDR service today, for high fidelity detections, strong correlations and rich context
  • AI-powered plain language alert explanations and response recommendations to accelerate Mean Time to Understand and Mean Time to Respond
  • World-leading threat intelligence from Trend™ Research and our Trend Micro™ Zero-Day Initiative™ (ZDI)

Trend products have achieved a 100% detection rate in MITRE Engenuity’s ATT&CK® Evaluations since 2020.

To learn more about Trend’s industry-leading security service, visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_hk/research/24/f/mitre-enginuity-attack-evaluations.html

Hashtag: #trendmicro #trendvisionone #visionone #cybersecurity #mitre #att&ck




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

Chinese Girl Sparks Debate After Entering Global Math Contest Finals

Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old fashion design student in China, is shortlisted for the 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition finals. (Photo: Courtesy of DAMO Academy)

Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old student in China, has sparked debate on mathematics and education after she was shortlisted for the 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition finals.

iSON Xperiences announces leadership transition with appointment of Vitul Kwatra as Global Chief Executive Officer

iSON Xperiences is steadfast in its confidence that under Vitul’s leadership, clients, business partners, and employees can expect the same level of passion, commitment, and support

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – EQS Newswire – 20 June 2024 – iSON Xperiences, a global leader in Customer Experience Management (CXM) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) announced the appointment of Vitul Kwatra as its incoming Global Chief Executive Officer, effective this month. Vitul Kwatra succeeds Pravin Kumar, who has served as Global CEO since the company’s founding in 2011.

A Legacy of Excellence and a Vision for the Future

“After many years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to our company’s growth and success since its inception, Pravin Kumar will be stepping down from the role of Global Chief Executive Officer to take on a new role as Vice-Chairman of the Board,” said Vivek Gupta, Chairman of the iSON Xperiences Board. “Having an industry thought leader of his calibre on our side will be invaluable.”

Gupta continued, “Pravin’s tenure has been marked by substantial growth and successful entry into new markets. We are immensely grateful for his leadership, vision, and tireless efforts in steering the company through many challenges. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we embark on the next chapter of our journey.”

Welcoming a New Era of Growth and Opportunity

“We are thrilled to welcome Vitul Kwatra as our new Global CEO,” Gupta continued. “He brings more than 25 years of experience in both strategic leadership and hands-on management within leading organizations, including almost a decade with iSON Xperiences. During this time, he has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and expansion across multiple geographies and service lines. His deep understanding of our business, coupled with his exceptional leadership skills, makes him the ideal candidate to lead iSON Xperiences into the next phase of its evolution.”

iSON Xperiences is steadfast in its confidence that under Vitul’s leadership, clients, business partners, and employees can expect the same level of passion, commitment, and support.

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Hashtag: #iSONXperiences

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Vitul Kwatra:

Vitul Kwatra is a seasoned global professional with over 28 years of experience and a remarkable track record of working with multinational conglomerates in the BT 100 and Fortune 500 sectors. Prior to joining iSON Xperiences, Vitul held the position of Group Director: Go to Market Excellence – Africa at Bharti Airtel Netherlands BV. In this role, he led the strategy, vision, and enablement of market-facing functions including Retail Distribution and Customer Experience across 17 countries in Africa. He also served as the India Business Head for the NRI segment at CITIBANK. Vitul has been at the helm of strategic roles with renowned corporations such as General Electric and American Express. At GE-SBI cards, he served as Customer Engagement Head, driving service excellence and revenue generation. Throughout his career, Vitul’s contributions culminated in numerous prestigious awards including the GE India President’s Award, People’s Champion Award at GE, and Operation Excellence Award at Citibank.

About iSON Xperiences:

Ranked among the top global Customer Experience Management (CXM) players in Africa, iSON Xperiences provides a flexible enablement platform for businesses that need help scaling up their workforce, daily business operations, debt collection solutions, or expansion into Africa. With a workforce of over 18,000 employees spanning 19 countries, we take pride in serving a vast base of 50 million global customers and skilfully managing over 500 million transactions each month. Our expertise spans Telecoms, BFSI, Energy, Media, Government, Retail, Aviation, and E-commerce, partnering with top brands and startups. Committed to tailored CX solutions, we prioritize innovation, customer delight, and affordability, reshaping global experiences and creating meaningful job opportunities.

APAC Enterprises’ High Growth Expectations in the AI-Era at Risk from Short-term Focus on Technology

According to Technology Leaders Survey, commissioned by Expereo


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2024 – Expereo, the world leading global intelligent internet company that connects people, places and things anywhere, today announces the release of an IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo, Enterprise Horizons 2024: Technology Leaders’ Priorities on Their Digital Business Journey[1], which details insights from a survey of over 650 global technology leaders and highlights attitudes towards growth and investment as well as the key inhibitors to achieving these ambitions.

The survey results, published in the IDC InfoBrief, reveal that APAC organizations are optimistic about their business outlook for the next 12 months, with 85% of technology leaders[2] expecting to see moderate to high growth in this period. The role of technology in helping deliver that growth has reached new prominence, driven by the pace of AI adoption. However, the survey reveals major obstacles that must be overcome for technology to fully enable growth priorities, notably the emergence of a short-term, opportunistic attitude to technology planning.

Technology’s Role in Business Growth Strategies
When asked about their business outlook for the next 12 months, 50% of APAC enterprises expect to see moderate growth and a further 35% expect high growth. The ability of technology to help deliver this growth has never been higher on the agenda, with almost a third of technology leaders (33%) saying growth (to increase revenue and/or expand into new markets, segments, and/or geographies) is in their top 3 priorities driving tech investments in their organization. In addition, the top priority of technology leaders is now to contribute to business growth / increased turnover.

Short-Termism Putting Growth Ambitions Under Threat for Many
However, only 23% of APAC enterprises have reached full digital maturity – a scenario where a long-term digital business strategy is in place and there’s an orchestrated enterprise-wide digital-first trajectory. The reality is that most of organizations are still working on opportunistic and short-term digital plans with isolated and siloed digital excellences across IT and Business units.

In fact, a third (32%) of APAC enterprises admit to having a short-term focus, meaning digital strategy and initiatives are enterprise oriented but typically have a short lifespan. Interestingly, there are more than a quarter (29%) of APAC respondents who say whilst the CEO supports digital initiatives, they do not work closely enough with technology leaders, putting digital transformation initiatives in jeopardy.

Digital Maturity Vital to Meet Challenges Ahead
The range of challenges identified in the survey reflects the mix of technical, economic and cultural factors that technology and business leaders face today.

When asked what the biggest risks or inhibitors are to their growth ambitions over the next 12 months, 37% of APAC respondents cited geopolitical issues as potentially affecting either their business or their technology providers. This is followed by inflation (31%), economic uncertainty (32%), uncontrolled spending by lines of business (33%) and performance of networks /connectivity globally (30%).

When asked about serious challenges to executing the digital initiatives aimed at enabling growth, IT integration complexity (41%), partners’ capabilities (40%), lack of regional expertise (35%) were identified.

Increased automation, enhanced cost containment and efficiencies, and greater innovation seen as key growth enablers
When asked how their organisations were planning to deliver global growth over the next 12 months, the number one driver is via increased automation for more than half (52%) of respondents; a further 63% agree that automating business operations and processes is now considered important or extremely important. Additional growth initiatives include an increased focus on cost containment and efficiencies (49%) and increased innovation (38%).

AI is the number one technology investment priority
43% of respondents named AI as their number one technology investment priority, narrowly beating security (39%) and cloud or multicloud networking/ connectivity (37%). 34% of respondents believe AI/ML will be critical to fulfilling business ambitions, a further 60% say it will be important.

Ben Elms, Chief Executive Officer at Expereo, comments: “This year’s Enterprise Horizons report brings encouraging news: there is a growing optimism about global growth, and the critical role of technology in driving this progress is widely acknowledged. Many organizations are eager to accelerate their journey toward the future through digital transformation, but the path forward remains a work in progress for many. Bridging the gap between the fifth of global organizations that exhibit full digital maturity and the rest is imperative.

To move swiftly into the future with digital transformation, organizations need a comprehensive long-term 360-degree digital strategy. This strategy must encompass every aspect of the technology stack — from AI/ML, automation, and analytics, to cloud performance, security, network visibility, and connectivity. Such a strategic approach is essential for ensuring the performance, agility, and scalability necessary for sustained high growth.”

For the full IDC InfoBrief, please visit: https://www.expereo.com/whitepapers/enterprise-horizons-2024


[1] doc #EUR252162924, May 2024
[2] doc #EUR252049924, April 2024

Hashtag: #Expereo

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Expereo

Expereo is the world leading intelligent internet company that connects people, places, and things anywhere. Solutions include Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, with the ability to connect to any location worldwide, working with over 2,300 partners to help customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility, and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance.

Expereo was acquired in Feb 2021, by Vitruvian Partners which acquired a majority shareholding from Seven2.

UNHCR Presents 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival for World Refugee Day 2024


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2024 – On 14 June, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will launch the 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival to Mark World Refugee Day 2024. This year’s festival seeks to heighten public awareness of the refugee cause and galvanize collective efforts to address the global displacement crisis by showcasing the power of solidarity and durable solutions through film.

UNHCR: 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival
UNHCR: 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival

Furthermore, the UNHCR is pleased to announce its upcoming post-screening event on 30 June, where a special guest, former Hong Kong badminton player Yip Pui Yin, will be hosted. Yip Pui Yin has been invited to share her inspiring journey of hard work and training in preparation for past Olympic competitions. Yip will also offer invaluable insights into her emotional journey and personal reflections after watching the movie centered around the inspiring stories of refugee athletes.

World Refugee Day is the international observance designated by the United Nations to rally global support for refugees, to create a world where refugees are welcomed.

Over the past year, the scourge of war has enveloped the world. The war in Ukraine entered its third year, a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in the Middle East, millions are facing imminent famine in conflict-ravaged Sudan and so many more. These crises and others have forced more than 114 million people to flee their homes. Yet even after escaping from the frontlines of conflict and disaster, refugees face daunting challenges — finding safety in unfamiliar surroundings, healing emotional wounds, and rebuilding shattered lives.

Through stories like these, UNHCR aims for audiences to be inspired to extend support to forcibly displaced people, including integration into welcoming communities. This empowers refugees to become self-reliant and contributing members of society. By fostering unity and inclusion, the global community can work towards lasting solutions to the ongoing refugee crisis.

As such, this year’s film festival features two films – The Old Oak and We Dare to Dream – to be screened at the Broadway Cinematheque and PALACE ifc. The films showcase how refugees persevere through hardship, forge community ties, and courageously overcome challenges with hope in their hearts.

All proceeds from the Charity Refugee Film Festival will be used to support the lifesaving work of UNHCR. Each ticket sold represents a direct contribution towards making a tangible difference in the lives of people forced to flee. A single ticket, for example, can provide two refugee or host community children with sports uniforms and equipment, allowing them to participate in sports activities with confidence, promoting unity and wellbeing.

“The Old Oak”

Acclaimed director Ken Loach, a two-time winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his films The Wind That Shakes the Barley and I, Daniel Blake, once again showcases his distinctive cinematic voice in The Old Oak. This heartwarming movie tells the story of TJ, a former labour movement leader who runs a pub called The Old Oak in a remote mining town in northeast England. The pub is a place of gathering and the last remaining public space for the local community.

However, a crisis soon unfolds. A group of displaced Syrian refugees arrive in the small town, triggering xenophobic sentiments among the local community and plunging the previously harmonious town into a state of tension and conflict. The compassionate TJ, while hearing the locals’ harsh criticisms of the refugees, actively reaches out to help, assisting volunteer efforts to support the refugees and forging a deep friendship with a young Syrian woman named Yara. The division in the community leaves TJ torn, and he must find a way to bridge the divide and foster understanding and integration among the residents.

With his empathetic approach and warm narrative style, director Ken Loach passionately advocates for social solidarity and the rebuilding of trust among residents in the face of adversity.

“We Dare to Dream”

We Dare to Dream, directed by Waad Al-Kateab, tells the inspiring stories of a group of refugee athletes. Having endured harrowing journeys after being forced to flee their homelands, they now strive to fulfil their Olympic dreams. These young individuals hail from Iran, Syria, South Sudan and Cameroon. Displaced and adrift, they have fought tirelessly, swimming or running, until finding refuge in different host countries, where they continue to seek safety and a brighter tomorrow.

Despite the overwhelming hardships they face, the refugee athletes remain steadfast in pursuing their athletic ambitions. They compete at the Olympic Games, representing their countries and people. The film sensitively portrays their moving journeys of rebuilding their lives and training relentlessly in foreign lands, while grappling with the heavy sorrow of losing their homes and loved ones.

Through the real-life experiences of these refugee athletes, the documentary provides a profound exploration of the arduous struggles faced by refugees striving to survive. It also embodies the most admirable of human qualities: courage, resilience – and an unwavering belief in their ideals.

17th Charity Refugee Film Festival

Date 14 June 2024 (Friday) – 7 July 2024 (Sunday)
Movies “The Old Oak” and “We Dare to Dream”
Venue Broadway Cinematheque
Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong

PALACE ifc
Podium L1, ifc Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Ticket Purchase Tickets can be purchased on Broadway RFF website:
https://www.cinema.com.hk/en/movie/special/31
Promotion From now until 30 June, fill out the form below to claim a 20% discount coupon for films from any session of the “17th Charity Refugee Film Festival”: https://unh.cr/666820540

Showing Schedule

Date Time Movies Venue
22/6 5:45pm “The Old Oak” Broadway Cinematheque
28/6 7:30pm “We Dare to Dream” Broadway Cinematheque
29/6 1:15pm “The Old Oak” PALACE ifc
30/6 1:00pm “We Dare to Dream” Broadway Cinematheque
(Post-screening sharing session will be held)
7/7 1:00pm “We Dare to Dream” Broadway Cinematheque

Hashtag: #WRD #WRD2024 #世界難民日 #聯合國難民署 #與難民同行 #Withrefugees #UNHCR #UNHCRHK #奧運 #電影 #olympics #movie





The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

About World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

UNHCR Presents 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival for World Refugee Day 2024


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2024 – On 14 June, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will launch the 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival to Mark World Refugee Day 2024. This year’s festival seeks to heighten public awareness of the refugee cause and galvanize collective efforts to address the global displacement crisis by showcasing the power of solidarity and durable solutions through film.

UNHCR: 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival
UNHCR: 17th Charity Refugee Film Festival

Furthermore, the UNHCR is pleased to announce its upcoming post-screening event on 30 June, where a special guest, former Hong Kong badminton player Yip Pui Yin, will be hosted. Yip Pui Yin has been invited to share her inspiring journey of hard work and training in preparation for past Olympic competitions. Yip will also offer invaluable insights into her emotional journey and personal reflections after watching the movie centered around the inspiring stories of refugee athletes.

World Refugee Day is the international observance designated by the United Nations to rally global support for refugees, to create a world where refugees are welcomed.

Over the past year, the scourge of war has enveloped the world. The war in Ukraine entered its third year, a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in the Middle East, millions are facing imminent famine in conflict-ravaged Sudan and so many more. These crises and others have forced more than 114 million people to flee their homes. Yet even after escaping from the frontlines of conflict and disaster, refugees face daunting challenges — finding safety in unfamiliar surroundings, healing emotional wounds, and rebuilding shattered lives.

Through stories like these, UNHCR aims for audiences to be inspired to extend support to forcibly displaced people, including integration into welcoming communities. This empowers refugees to become self-reliant and contributing members of society. By fostering unity and inclusion, the global community can work towards lasting solutions to the ongoing refugee crisis.

As such, this year’s film festival features two films – The Old Oak and We Dare to Dream – to be screened at the Broadway Cinematheque and PALACE ifc. The films showcase how refugees persevere through hardship, forge community ties, and courageously overcome challenges with hope in their hearts.

All proceeds from the Charity Refugee Film Festival will be used to support the lifesaving work of UNHCR. Each ticket sold represents a direct contribution towards making a tangible difference in the lives of people forced to flee. A single ticket, for example, can provide two refugee or host community children with sports uniforms and equipment, allowing them to participate in sports activities with confidence, promoting unity and wellbeing.

“The Old Oak”

Acclaimed director Ken Loach, a two-time winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his films The Wind That Shakes the Barley and I, Daniel Blake, once again showcases his distinctive cinematic voice in The Old Oak. This heartwarming movie tells the story of TJ, a former labour movement leader who runs a pub called The Old Oak in a remote mining town in northeast England. The pub is a place of gathering and the last remaining public space for the local community.

However, a crisis soon unfolds. A group of displaced Syrian refugees arrive in the small town, triggering xenophobic sentiments among the local community and plunging the previously harmonious town into a state of tension and conflict. The compassionate TJ, while hearing the locals’ harsh criticisms of the refugees, actively reaches out to help, assisting volunteer efforts to support the refugees and forging a deep friendship with a young Syrian woman named Yara. The division in the community leaves TJ torn, and he must find a way to bridge the divide and foster understanding and integration among the residents.

With his empathetic approach and warm narrative style, director Ken Loach passionately advocates for social solidarity and the rebuilding of trust among residents in the face of adversity.

“We Dare to Dream”

We Dare to Dream, directed by Waad Al-Kateab, tells the inspiring stories of a group of refugee athletes. Having endured harrowing journeys after being forced to flee their homelands, they now strive to fulfil their Olympic dreams. These young individuals hail from Iran, Syria, South Sudan and Cameroon. Displaced and adrift, they have fought tirelessly, swimming or running, until finding refuge in different host countries, where they continue to seek safety and a brighter tomorrow.

Despite the overwhelming hardships they face, the refugee athletes remain steadfast in pursuing their athletic ambitions. They compete at the Olympic Games, representing their countries and people. The film sensitively portrays their moving journeys of rebuilding their lives and training relentlessly in foreign lands, while grappling with the heavy sorrow of losing their homes and loved ones.

Through the real-life experiences of these refugee athletes, the documentary provides a profound exploration of the arduous struggles faced by refugees striving to survive. It also embodies the most admirable of human qualities: courage, resilience – and an unwavering belief in their ideals.

17th Charity Refugee Film Festival

Date 14 June 2024 (Friday) – 7 July 2024 (Sunday)
Movies “The Old Oak” and “We Dare to Dream”
Venue Broadway Cinematheque
Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong

PALACE ifc
Podium L1, ifc Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Ticket Purchase Tickets can be purchased on Broadway RFF website:
https://www.cinema.com.hk/en/movie/special/31
Promotion From now until 30 June, fill out the form below to claim a 20% discount coupon for films from any session of the “17th Charity Refugee Film Festival”: https://unh.cr/666820540

Showing Schedule

Date Time Movies Venue
22/6 5:45pm “The Old Oak” Broadway Cinematheque
28/6 7:30pm “We Dare to Dream” Broadway Cinematheque
29/6 1:15pm “The Old Oak” PALACE ifc
30/6 1:00pm “We Dare to Dream” Broadway Cinematheque
(Post-screening sharing session will be held)
7/7 1:00pm “We Dare to Dream” Broadway Cinematheque

Hashtag: #WRD #WRD2024 #世界難民日 #聯合國難民署 #與難民同行 #Withrefugees #UNHCR #UNHCRHK #奧運 #電影 #olympics #movie





The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

About World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

Skyborn advances Gennaker offshore wind project with turbine supply agreement

  • Master Supply Agreement for the delivery of 63 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 15 MW from Siemens Gamesa
  • Gennaker project continues to progress
  • Adding 945 MW to the clean energy transition in Germany

HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 19 June 2024 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) advances the Gennaker offshore wind project with an updated Master Supply Agreement signed today with Siemens Gamesa for the delivery of 63 SG 14-236 DD wind turbines with a power boost of up to 15MW and a rotor diameter of 236 meters. This agreement strengthens the long-term partnership between the two companies and upgrades the wind turbine technology to state-of-the-art wind turbines, replacing the 2022 Master Supply Agreement which provided for the delivery of 103 SG 8.0-167 DD Siemens Gamesa wind turbines (with a power boost of up to 9 MW). The Gennaker project continues to progress with the main soil investigation nearing completion, foundation design contract signed, and responses to tenders for other main wind farm components and installation vessels under review.

(Photo Credits: Siemens Gamesa)

“Securing this new Master Supply Agreement for the wind turbines is an important milestone for the Gennaker project, solidifying further planning – especially important in today’s tight supply chain environment. It is also testament to the strong commitment of all parties involved in realizing the project,” says Patrick Lammers, CEO of Skyborn. “Offshore wind power is critical for boosting renewables in the energy mix. The Gennaker project will directly contribute to Germany’s and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s climate goals,” Lammers adds.

At 945 MW, Gennaker will become the most powerful offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea to date. Located approximately 15 kilometers north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, the project area sits within a designated priority zone for offshore wind energy in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania coastal sea. Skyborn secured the initial building permit for the Gennaker site in May 2019 and maintains site exclusivity for development. Offshore construction works are planned to commence in 2027.

(Photo Credits: Siemens Gamesa)
Hashtag: #skyborn

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience, headquartered in Germany. Our capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, commercialization / corporate power purchase agreements, construction management, as well as operations and asset management. Skyborn is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a world-leading independent global infrastructure investor with headquarters in New York, USA.

For more information, visit www.skybornrenewables.com

Skyborn advances Gennaker offshore wind project with turbine supply agreement

  • Master Supply Agreement for the delivery of 63 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 15 MW from Siemens Gamesa
  • Gennaker project continues to progress
  • Adding 945 MW to the clean energy transition in Germany

HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 19 June 2024 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) advances the Gennaker offshore wind project with an updated Master Supply Agreement signed today with Siemens Gamesa for the delivery of 63 SG 14-236 DD wind turbines with a power boost of up to 15MW and a rotor diameter of 236 meters. This agreement strengthens the long-term partnership between the two companies and upgrades the wind turbine technology to state-of-the-art wind turbines, replacing the 2022 Master Supply Agreement which provided for the delivery of 103 SG 8.0-167 DD Siemens Gamesa wind turbines (with a power boost of up to 9 MW). The Gennaker project continues to progress with the main soil investigation nearing completion, foundation design contract signed, and responses to tenders for other main wind farm components and installation vessels under review.

(Photo Credits: Siemens Gamesa)

“Securing this new Master Supply Agreement for the wind turbines is an important milestone for the Gennaker project, solidifying further planning – especially important in today’s tight supply chain environment. It is also testament to the strong commitment of all parties involved in realizing the project,” says Patrick Lammers, CEO of Skyborn. “Offshore wind power is critical for boosting renewables in the energy mix. The Gennaker project will directly contribute to Germany’s and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s climate goals,” Lammers adds.

At 945 MW, Gennaker will become the most powerful offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea to date. Located approximately 15 kilometers north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, the project area sits within a designated priority zone for offshore wind energy in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania coastal sea. Skyborn secured the initial building permit for the Gennaker site in May 2019 and maintains site exclusivity for development. Offshore construction works are planned to commence in 2027.

(Photo Credits: Siemens Gamesa)
Hashtag: #skyborn

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience, headquartered in Germany. Our capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, commercialization / corporate power purchase agreements, construction management, as well as operations and asset management. Skyborn is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a world-leading independent global infrastructure investor with headquarters in New York, USA.

For more information, visit www.skybornrenewables.com