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NetApp Accelerates Critical Block Storage Workloads with New High-Performance Systems

Advances in intelligent data infrastructure enable simplicity, powerful high-end capabilities, and affordability for enterprise storage


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2024 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the release of its new all-flash NetApp ASA A-Series storage systems, optimized for block storage, to enable storage modernization for every organization. With these new systems and continued advancements to NetApp’s intelligent data infrastructure, customers no longer need to make tradeoffs between operational simplicity, high-end capabilities, and affordability in their storage.

The new all-flash NetApp ASA A-Series systems are positioned to help customers manage their most advanced block storage workloads by providing three key benefits:

  • Simplicity: Customers will be able to leverage a storage solution so simple that anyone can deploy, manage, and upgrade it. With deployment in minutes and provisioning in seconds, adopting ASA systems is fast and hassle-free. And day-to-day management, driven by built-in AIOps and deep integration with VMware, consists of just a few steps that anyone can handle.
  • Power: IT teams can use the new systems to accelerate VMware and database apps with market-leading performance, proven reliability, and intelligent data management. The ASA A-Series delivers abundant performance and efficiency, from millions of IOPs to consistent sub-millisecond latency. With advanced features like scale-out clustering, seamless workload balancing, a “six 9s” availability guarantee, the Ransomware Recovery Guarantee from NetApp, and application-aware backup, users get market-leading storage that is ready to power and consolidate their block workloads.
  • Affordability: Organizations will get unmatched value with a 25-50 percent lower upfront price and better return on investment over time. With this pricing, organizations can modernize to simple, powerful all-flash storage with industry-leading raw-to-effective storage efficiency while meeting budget limits. And low power consumption can increase savings while low operational overhead slashes the total cost of ownership (TCO) over time.

To support the new ASA A-Series, NetApp has enhanced its Data Infrastructure Insights service, formerly Cloud Insights, to elevate the monitoring and analysis capabilities for the ASA platform. With these updates, customers can better manage visibility, optimization and reliability for their data infrastructure to increase savings and performance.

“Our customers tell us that the demands on their infrastructure keep intensifying so they need storage systems that deliver real value through power, affordability and simplicity,” said Sandeep Singh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Storage at NetApp. “With the new NetApp ASA A-Series systems, our customers can modernize their operations to meet the demands of more powerful workloads on block storage without having to choose between operational simplicity and high-end capabilities. Simpler operations at an affordable price point ensure our customers have the time and resources to apply their powerful storage systems to drive innovation across their business.”

Continuing Investment in Intelligent Data Infrastructure
In addition to the ASA A-Series, NetApp is continuing to advance intelligent data infrastructure with the release of several new enhancements to its portfolio, including:

  • New FAS Systems: NetApp has added to its portfolio of hybrid flash storage arrays with new FAS 70 midrange and FAS 90 high-end FAS systems. NetApp FAS is ideal for achieving a low cost of data over its lifecycle by auto-tiering cold data. These systems deliver affordable, yet high-performing backup storage, enabling a secure cyber vault for recovery from ransomware attacks.
  • Updates to Cloud Volumes ONTAP®: NetApp ONTAP Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP) and WORM are available for no additional cost with Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO). NetApp customers’ CVO licenses now include ONTAP’s industry-leading cyber security features—no additional license needed—strengthening IT teams’ ability to fight ransomware attacks.
  • Enhancements to Native Cloud Services: There are now new features generally available for two of NetApp’s native cloud storage services, Google Cloud NetApp Volumes and Azure NetApp Files. For Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, the Premium and Extreme service levels now can provision large volumes starting at 15TiB that can be scaled up to 1PiB dynamically in increments of 1GiB. Additionally, Google Cloud customers can achieve cost savings through auto tiering, which efficiently moves less frequently accessed data to lower-cost storage service levels. Azure NetApp Files now has new features for cost effective pricing and enhanced reliability. Azure customers can achieve cost savings through cool access auto tiering, which efficiently moves less frequently accessed data to lower-cost storage services. Additionally, users can improve data availability with cross-zone replication, enhancing data protection by replicating volumes across Azure availability zones.
  • New Features for BlueXP: NetApp released new features and updates to BlueXP to make unified management in a hybrid multicloud world simpler for IT. BlueXP’s newest software updates streamline the ONTAP upgrade process with a service that identifies potential candidates, validates compatibility, reports on recommendations and benefits, and executes selected updates through intuitive wizards.

“What sets NetApp apart is not just the strength of its storage systems, as displayed by its new ASA A-Series, but also its comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support data operations both on-premises and in the cloud,” said Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group, part of TechTarget. “The definition of value is changing for IT customers. It isn’t just about price or performance anymore; it’s both. Organizations are running increasingly advanced workloads but need to do so with budgets that they can sustain for the long term. By packaging incredible simplicity for block storage workloads with impressive performance and affordable TCO in its ASA A-Series, NetApp is giving organizations the tools they need to succeed in the era of data and intelligence.”

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About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, combining unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions to turn a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. NetApp creates silo-free infrastructure, harnessing observability and AI to enable the industry’s best data management. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in the world’s biggest clouds, our data storage delivers seamless flexibility. In addition, our data services create a data advantage through superior cyber resilience, governance, and application agility. Our CloudOps solutions provide continuous optimization of performance and efficiency through observability and AI. No matter the data type, workload, or environment, with NetApp you can transform your data infrastructure to realize your business possibilities. Learn more at or follow us on , , , and .

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JustMarkets Won Best Broker Award at UF Awards APAC 2024


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2024 – A multi-asset global broker JustMarkets has been awarded the Best Broker at the UF Awards APAC 2024. This is the second time the company has won in this category within the past year, confirming its leading status across the whole Asian-Pacific region.

JustMarkets APAC Malaysia 2024 Best Broker
JustMarkets APAC Malaysia 2024 Best Broker

The Best Broker category at UF Awards APAC recognizes brokers that excel in providing the best possible trading conditions and perks: environment, instruments, tools, commission structure, rewards, support, and many more. In simple words, it tells the story of those who prioritize clients and who influence, cherish, and transform online trading like no one else.

Why JustMarkets is the Best
Let’s examine JustMarkets’ success step by step to understand why JustMarkets earned the most votes in the UF Awards.
#1. Strict Adherence to the Company’s Mission
During 12 years in this industry, the company’s been loyal to one global mission: to create a convenient and transparent trading environment where everyone can reach their full investment potential.
This mission concerns all traders and partners who choose JustMarkets. With a strong track record history, the company is recognized for its reliability and excellence, offering investors the foundation to thrive.
#2. Superior Trading Conditions for Everyone
JustMarkets stands out with its top trading conditions for all users. These include tight spreads, high leverage, fast execution, and instant withdrawals, offering a unique experience for everyone. Such a beneficial trading package allows partners to advance based on their clients’ trading volumes.
What’s more, partners can benefit from flexible reward systems like revenue sharing and multi-tier commissions, making it an excellent choice for those aiming to maximize their earnings and see no limits.
#3. Partnership Programme and Advanced Tools for Faster Growth
JustMarkets is committed to satisfying the diverse needs of all users. With this goal in mind, the company provides its partners with a range of management and tracking tools through the Partner Area. All the tools are available immediately after registration, enabling partners to monitor their performance and access commission tracking.
To make things easier for partners and motivate them more, the partnership is divided into six different levels. Each level is based on trading volume, with increasing commissions for partners as they expand their client base.
Looking Ahead, Aiming Higher
“This is the second time we have won in this category in just one year, and we are honored to be recognized by the trading community once again,” said a JustMarkets representative about the reward. “As a Team, We are so proud and grateful to know that our hard work in developing a superior partner program is valued and seen. JustMarkets’ journey goes on, and we plan so many great things to come for our partners.”
JustMarkets continues to develop its offerings, the company remains dedicated to providing its clients and partners with superior service, competitive spreads, and fast execution. The Best CFD Broker award is simply another proof of the broker’s ongoing efforts, and its team doesn’t plan to stop here.

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About JustMarkets:

JustMarkets is a globally recognized multi-asset broker providing reliable and transparent trading services since 2012. The company has earned over 50 industry awards, highlighting its excellence in the financial sector. JustMarkets offers a diverse array of trading instruments, including forex, stocks, commodities, indices, metals, energies, and cryptocurrencies, serving clients in over 160 countries.

The company is renowned for its competitive pricing, featuring low spreads and zero commissions. JustMarkets caters to both new and experienced traders by providing a wide range of services designed to enhance their trading experience.

Dongfeng Motor Participates in the 21st China-ASEAN Expo


GUANGXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – On September 24, the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) opened in Nanning, Guangxi. Dongfeng Motor participated with a unified group image, showcasing over 60 products. The company fully utilized the CAEXPO platform to seize opportunities for international trade cooperation and actively explore new markets in ASEAN.

During the four-day CAEXPO, Dongfeng showcased a range of vehicles, including its passenger vehicles such as MHERO I, VOYAH DREAM, DONGFENG 008, DONGFENG BOX, and DONGFENG MAGE, as well as commercial vehicles like DONGFENG GX, DONGFENG KL, DONGFENG KC, and DONGFENG X7. Additionally, the company also exhibited the pure electric powertrain iD4-200, agricultural machinery like the ENZ60, and automotive parts such as the IGBT module. Many of these products feature innovative technologies that have garnered attention and recognition from all participants.

As a key representative of passenger vehicles, Dongfeng Motor’s premium intelligent new energy brand the VOYAH DREAM, newly unveiled in September, has also debuted at the China-ASEAN Expo. Positioned as the “Technological Castle of Dreams”, it boasts a suite of standard features including intelligent electric four-wheel drive, pioneering SPA zero-gravity seats, the largest 13L dual-door refrigerator in the MPV category, and multi-screen interaction. These configurations provide intelligent technology and comfortable driving experience. In addition, DONGFENG BOX is positioned as “Versatile Chic EV.” It comes with ten-in-one electric drive system, one-button lie-flat function and fully automatic parking function, providing consumers with an impressive driving experience. The right-hand drive version is set to be launched in countries such as Malaysia in the fourth quarter of this year, and it has been well-received in the market since its introduction in Nepal in August.

In terms of commercial vehicles, Dongfeng not only showcased the DONGFENG GX tractor but also introduced models tailored for the ASEAN market, including right-hand drive and new energy vehicles. For instance, the DONGFENG KL series cargo trucks, known for powerful performance and fuel efficiency, fully meets the diverse applications and conditions of the right-hand drive vehicle market in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the right-hand drive electric tractor within the same DONGFENG KL series focuses on lower energy consumption, lighter weight, enhanced safety, and smarter technology. It features “Separation of Vehicle and Battery”, which significantly reduces the initial purchase price.

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Hong Kong’s Legendary Cha Chaan Teng Waso Cafe Officially Unveils in Galaxy Macau

Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong and Stephanie Cheng celebrated the official opening on September 24, the brand’s first and only branch in Macau


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – Galaxy Macau™ integrated resort continues to welcome renowned restaurant brands from all over, allowing guests to savor authentic culinary delights. And this autumn sees Hong Kong celebrity hangout Waso Cafe officially opening its doors at the multi-award-winning integrated resort on September 24, marking its first and only branch in the city. Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, and Stephanie Cheng celebrated the opening ceremony and tried preparing the various signature dishes from the café. The strong nostalgia for traditional Hong Kong-style Cha Chaan Teng has offered guests a taste of the unforgettable, classic Hong Kong cuisine.

In his welcoming remarks, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group emphasized the commitment of Galaxy Macau to offering visitors a diverse array of authentic and delectable dining experiences.
In his welcoming remarks, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group emphasized the commitment of Galaxy Macau to offering visitors a diverse array of authentic and delectable dining experiences.

In the grand opening spectacle of Waso Cafe at Galaxy Macau, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, Stephanie Cheng and Waso, the beloved Waso Cafe founder made a special appearance to offer their congratulations. They presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a momentous occasion witnessed by a bevy of media and social media influencers from the Greater Bay Area.

(From left) Venus Wong, Waso, the founder of Waso Cafe, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, Pakho Chau and Stephanie Cheng were joined the grand opening ceremony.
(From left) Venus Wong, Waso, the founder of Waso Cafe, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, Pakho Chau and Stephanie Cheng were joined the grand opening ceremony.

“With the opening of Waso Cafe at Galaxy Macau, we now offer more than 120 dining options where guests can experience a wide variety of cuisines, further reinforcing our pledge to showcase “Authentic Flavor from the Heart” while infusing the resort with a fresh burst of vitality.” Kevin Kelley said.

The three celebrities eagerly took to the kitchen after the ribbon-cutting ceremony to craft their personal favorites. Pakho Chau took on the challenge of crafting the Iced Milk Tea with Red Bean and Grass Jelly, meticulously measuring and combining the perfect portions of grass jelly, crushed ice, and chilled milk tea before pouring them into a cup and topping it off with sweet, fresh red beans. The resulting drink was visually stunning, a testament to his culinary prowess. Venus Wong opted for the iconic “Waso Pineapple Bun,” carefully inserting the scramble egg, fresh tomato slices, and butter into the golden, freshly baked bun, all while preserving the delicate crust and neatly arranging the ingredients—a feat that required skill and precision. Meanwhile, Stephanie Cheng attempted the exclusive Galaxy Macau exclusive—Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun, skillfully paired Portuguese-style sardines with tender pork chops, then artfully stuffed the rich filling into the pineapple bun, maintaining its structural integrity while ensuring an even distribution of flavors, a task that proved more intricate than it seemed. Each of them concurred that only by trying their hand did they fully appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and years of dedication that go into every Waso Cafe dish, the accolades Waso Cafe has received from the public are well-deserved.

Under the guidance of (second from left) Waso and (fifth from left) Chef Tam Kwok Sing – Vice President of Chinese Culinary, Galaxy Macau, celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, Stephanie Cheng crafted three popular dishes: Iced Milk Tea with Red Bean and Grass Jelly, the Signature Pineapple Bun, and the Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun.
Under the guidance of (second from left) Waso and (fifth from left) Chef Tam Kwok Sing – Vice President of Chinese Culinary, Galaxy Macau, celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, Stephanie Cheng crafted three popular dishes: Iced Milk Tea with Red Bean and Grass Jelly, the Signature Pineapple Bun, and the Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun.

In Waso Cafe Galaxy Macau Branch, can customers not only served with its iconic combination of “Waso Pineapple Bun and Milk Tea”, also menu that incorporates elements of Portuguese cuisine, such as the unique “Tossed Noodles with Portuguese Style Minced Pork”, “Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun”, “Crispy Bun with Chorizo and Egg”, “Deep-fried Chicken Drumstick Marinated with Coloane Shrimp Paste”, and “Foie Gras, Beef and Egg with Rice Noodles in Tomato Soup”. The cuisines create full of enjoyment and happiness to our diners.

Waso Cafe originally sits in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, when Waso took over from her father, she often drew inspiration from daily life to create new menus. The seemingly simple “Toast with Egg Salad” was actually the favorite of Waso’s youngest son in his childhood. She prepared it for him with love, creating cherished memories that have become a hallmark of Waso Cafe’s motherly touch. The human touch, perhaps, is the most exclusive seasoning of Waso Cafe while Waso has a deep appreciation for the varied palates of her neighbors and constantly adapted and innovated her menu based on their request. When regulars walk in and order their “usual,” it’s the close bonds forged over a shared meal. Over time, Waso Cafe grew in popularity among locals, becoming a dining destination across the region and a popular hangout for celebrities. Its walls are adorned with photos of stars, attracting fans from far and wide who hope to catch a glimpse of their idols in this humble yet iconic cafe.

(From left) Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong and Stephanie Cheng presented their personal favorites food at Waso Cafe.
(From left) Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong and Stephanie Cheng presented their personal favorites food at Waso Cafe.

Waso Cafe’s iconic Hong Kong delights are serving from 7am to 2am daily. Whenever you’re seeking a classic milk tea to start your day with hyper energy or a steaming bowl of macaroni to soothe the late-night hunger, there’re something warm, delicious and comforting here to satisfy your cravings, as always. Stay tuned to Galaxy Macau’s official website: www.galaxymacau.com, or follow our social media accounts on WeChat, TikTok, and RED to keep up with the latest news about Galaxy Macau Waso Cafe. Exciting promotions are coming soon, so gather your friends and make plans to check out the authentic charm of this Hong Kong-style cafe!

Galaxy Macau Waso Cafe

G114, Ground Floor, Galaxy Macau (near Banyan Tree Macau, West Galaxy Promenade)

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavors & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavors at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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AstraZeneca earns 3 different workplace certifications across its operations in North Africa and Levant in 2024

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – AstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, has been recognized with three prestigious workplace certifications across its operations in North Africa and the Levant. The company has been certified as a Best Place to Work, Best Place to Work for Women, and Best Place to Work for Millennials, reinforcing its commitment to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

These certifications were awarded based on independent assessments by the Best Places to Work program, a globally recognized employer certification initiative that highlights organizations with exemplary workplace environments. AstraZeneca received these accolades across several countries, including Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, reflecting its dedication to fostering a positive and supportive culture for all employees.

Best Place to Work Certifications:

  • Best Place to Work for All: AstraZeneca was certified across Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to employee well-being and excellence in HR practices.
  • Best Place to Work for Women: This certification was awarded to AstraZeneca in Jordan, Morocco, and Algeria, in recognition of its efforts to promote gender diversity, offer career growth opportunities, and create a supportive work environment for women.
  • Best Place to Work for Millennials: AstraZeneca was certified in Iraq, Morocco, and Algeria for its focus on creating a workplace that resonates with the values and aspirations of millennial employees, particularly through innovation and engagement.

Rami Scandar, AstraZeneca’s Country President for the Near East and Maghreb region, expressed pride in these accomplishments: “At AstraZeneca, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing an environment where every employee can thrive and reach their full potential. It is an honor to be recognized for our dedication to creating a workplace that empowers all employees, particularly women and millennials.”

Noha Zannoun, HR Director for Near East and Maghreb, emphasized the importance of mental well-being and career development: “Our focus on employee well-being, diversity, and inclusivity has been a driving force in our success. These certifications are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams.”

For more information about the Best Places to Work certification, visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org.
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Agroecological Practices Empower Farmers in Xieng Khouang Province

Vegetable indoor farming (Photo supplied)

Xieng Khouang, the first province to embrace the Agroecological and Safe Food System Transitions (ASSET) program funded by the French Agency for Development (AFD) and the European Union (EU), is leading the way in transforming agriculture in Laos. 

Record 4 Million Robots on Factory Floors Worldwide

  • World Robotics 2024 Report by International Federation of Robotics released

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 24 September 2024 – The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.

“The new World Robotics statistics show an all-time high in the number of industrial robots automating production around the world,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics. / ©ABB

“The new World Robotics statistics show an all-time high in the number of industrial robots automating production around the world,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “The annual installation figure of 541,302 units in 2023 is the second highest in history. It is only 2% lower than the record of 552,946 units installed in 2022.”

Asia, Europe and the Americas – overview

China is by far the world´s largest market. The 276,288 industrial robots installed in 2023 represent 51% of the global installations. This result is the second highest level ever recorded (2022: 290,144 units). The share of Chinese manufacturers in the domestic market has grown considerably since 2022, reaching 47% in 2023. It has fluctuated around 28% over the past decade. The operational stock was just shy of the 1.8-million-unit-mark in 2023, making China the first and only country in the world with such a large robot stock. Demand for robots is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2024, contributing to a more stable market by the end of the year. In the longer term, there is still a lot of growth potential in Chinese manufacturing, with the potential for 5-10% average annual growth until 2027.

Japan remained the second largest global market for industrial robots, behind China. Robot installations reached 46,106 units in 2023 – down 9%. This followed two strong years, peaking at 50,435 units in 2022 – the second-best result after 2018 (55,240 units). Demand for robots is expected to remain stagnant in 2024 but recover in 2025 and the following years to medium and upper single-digit rates.

The market in the Republic of Korea is trending sideways: Installations reached 31,444 units in 2023 – down 1% year-on-year. The country was the fourth largest robot market in the world in terms of annual installations, after the United States, Japan, and China.

India is one of the fastest growing emerging Asian economies. Robot installations increased by 59% to 8,510 units in 2023, a new high. Demand from the automotive industry soared to 3,551 units – an increase of 139%. Both car manufacturers and suppliers contributed to this development.

Europe

Industrial robot installations in Europe rose 9% to a new high of 92,393 units. In total, 80% of installations in 2023 could be attributed to destinations in the European Union (73,534 units, up by 2%). Delayed projects were completed, and the backlog was cleared in 2023. Robot demand in the region also benefited from the nearshoring trend. In 2023, growth was strongly driven by the automotive industry investing in traditionally strong car manufacturing countries such as Spain (5,053 units +31%) but also in smaller markets such as Slovakia (2,174 units, +48%) or Hungary (1,657 units, +31%).

Installations in Germany, the largest European market and the only European one in the global top five, were up 7% to 28,355 units. Installations in the second largest European market, Italy, declined by 9% to 10,412 units. The third largest European market, France, was down 13%, installing 6,386 units.

In the UK, industrial robot installations increased by 51% to 3,830 units in 2023. Investment was driven by installations in the automotive industry, mainly for assembly tasks.

The Americas

Robot installations in the Americas exceeded 50,000 units for the third year in a row: 55,389 units were installed in 2023, just 1% below the record level reached 2022.

The United States, the largest regional market, accounted for 68% of installations in the Americas in 2023. Robot installations were down by 5% to 37,587, this is the third highest record figure after 2022 and 2018. Demand from the automotive industry fell by 15% to 12,421 units. This was in line with the average for the past decade. Installations in the metal and machinery industry were up 8% to 4,171 units. Installations in the US electrical/electronics industry remained steady at 3,900 units (+1%).

In Canada, robot installations rose 37% to 4,311 units. Installation figures in Canada largely depend on automotive investment cycles. The share of the car industry was 58% in 2023.

Robot demand in Mexico is driven by the automotive industry, which accounts for 70% of the market: Installations from this sector fell by 5% to 4,087 units, showing the cyclical demand pattern well known in this customer segment. Total installations reached 5,832 units in 2023, a decrease of 3%.

Outlook

The OECD expects global growth to stabilize. However, geopolitical headwinds are still perceived as a major risk and uncertainty factor. Recent crises have raised political awareness of domestic production capacity in strategic industries. Automation allows manufacturers to locate production in developed economies without sacrificing cost efficiency. By 2024, the global economic downturn will have bottomed out. Global robot installations are expected to level off at 541,000 units. Growth is expected to accelerate in 2025 and continue in 2026 and 2027. There are no signs that the overall long-term growth trend will end in the near future.

Orders for World Robotics 2024 Industrial Robots and Service Robots reports can be placed online. Further downloads on the content are available here.

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IFR graphs, market presentation and press releases on selected markets in Chinese, German, and Japanese language are available at: https://ifr.org/ifr-press-releases/record-of-4-million-robots-working-in-factories-worldwide

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About IFR

The International Federation of Robotics is the voice of the global robotics industry. IFR represents national robot associations, academia, and manufacturers of industrial and service robots from over twenty countries:

The IFR Statistical Department provides data for two annual robotics studies:

World Robotics – Industrial Robots: This unique report provides global statistics on industrial robots in standardized tables and enables national comparisons to be made. It presents statistical data for around 40 countries broken down into areas of application, customer industries, types of robots and other technical and economic aspects. Production, export and import data is listed for selected countries. It also offers robot density, i.e. the number of robots per 10,000 employees, as a measure for the degree of automation.

World Robotics – Service Robots: This unique report describes marketable products, tasks, challenges and new developments by service robots application. The report includes the results of the annual IFR service robot survey* on global sales of professional and consumer service robots and an industry structure analysis including a full list of all service robot producers known to the IFR. The study is jointly prepared with the robotics experts of Fraunhofer IPA, Stuttgart.

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Trend Micro Retains #1 Ranking in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform 2023 Market Share

Data reveals 11% revenue increase in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform market


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cybersecurity leader, today celebrated that it has retained its #1 ranking for worldwide cloud-native application protection platform market share in the IDC, Worldwide Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform Market Shares, 2023: A Bull Market (doc # US52472324, September 2024).

Philip Bues, Senior Research Manager, Cloud Security, IDC: “CNAPP is becoming essential for securing organizations. Organizations realize that cloud risk is business risk. IDC research shows that IT spending on security, risk, and compliance is the most resilient to downward trends or cutbacks.”

The worldwide CNAPP market grew 31.5% in 2023, to reach a total valuation of $3.5 billion, according to IDC.

As organizations invest in multi- and hybrid cloud infrastructure to support their business growth plans, their attack surface continues to expand. With cybercriminals exploiting in-house skills shortages, IT complexity and the security gaps created by point solutions, CNAPP is an increasingly popular option.

According to the IDC report, Trend recorded global CNAPP revenue of $457.9 million in 2023, marking an 11.3% year-over-year increase.

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “In the last few years, Trend has been pivotal in shaping the CNAPP market as we know it. And we continue to lead by example, solving customer pain points with robust security solutions.”

Trend’s market leadership is driven by the unmatched attack surface management capabilities of the Trend Vision OneTM platform, which delivers enhanced cloud risk management, agentless detection and real-time monitoring. This platform is designed to continuously assess the cloud attack surface, alert teams to security and compliance gaps, and auto-remediate where possible.

Trend delivers centralized visibility, control, powerful scanning, profiling, and discovery from a single platform, enabling customers to seamlessly manage their cloud security as part of their broader cybersecurity strategy. This aligns with IDC’s opinion that “the market wants consolidation of tools and vendors: it wants simplicity to manage risk.”

IDC also notes in its report that, with compromised credentials now the leading cause of breaches, the security perimeter is increasingly identity focused.

Robert Miller, VP of Corporate Security, Sierra Cedar: “Trend expands our security wheelhouse and makes our jobs a lot easier. Trend Micro solutions just work out of the box. By the time we hear about a threat most times, Trend has already implemented the functionality or added the alert. That’s the kind of partner we have in Trend.”

To stay ahead of this demand, Trend has developed new data security posture management (DSPM) and cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) tools. These additions enhance Trend Micro’s CNAPP strategy with Trend Vision One™ – Cloud Security, offering organizations a more comprehensive, proactive platform for better risk management across multi-cloud environments.

To read the IDC report, Worldwide Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform Market Shares, 2023: A Bull Market, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/idc-cnapp-market-shares-report
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