Arrow awarded top industry recognition for its dedication to offering a great work environment for employees
BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 –Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been recognized as one of this year’s Certified Great Place to Work® for Best Mid-size Organizations in India.
Arrow Electronics Earns Great Place to Work Certification in India
“Great Place to Work Certification™ is a highly coveted recognition in the business world, and it’s earned by organizations that truly value their employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment,” said Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Great Place to Work, India. “By empowering and supporting employees, these organizations can create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration, which leads to improved business outcomes, employee satisfaction, and overall success. It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time responses about their company’s overall culture. Congratulations to Arrow Electronics and all other organizations for this coveted recognition for their efforts in creating a great workplace culture!”
“We are honored to be recognized a Great Place to Work, as this prestigious award reflects feedback of the current employees at Arrow,” said Vivian Kwok, Arrow’s vice president, human resources. “Special thanks for all the tremendous effort and accomplishments in creating a purpose-driven workplace where everyone can succeed. Earning this award is a result of supporting our team’s success by giving them the tools to grow professionally and personally.”
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About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that help improve business and daily life. Learn more at arrow.com/fiveyearsout
About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Lao Land Rover showcased the
epitome of luxury and power with the unveiling of the Range Rover SV 2023 in a captivating event that exuded opulence and innovation on Wednesday,
30 August. (Photo: Lao Land Rover)
In a highly-anticipated event that exuded opulence and innovation, Lao Land Rover unveiled the new Range Rover SV 2023 on Wednesday, 30 August. The grand affair took place at the Lao Land Rover showroom in Vientiane Capital and was attended by an exclusive group of 20 distinguished guests.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – KLEVV, an emerging memory brand introduced by Essencore today, is excited to unveil its latest M.2 Solid State Drive, the CRAS C910 Lite, packed with advanced specs for unparalleled performance.
EXPERIENCE BLAZING FAST DATA-TRANSFER RATES
As a new addition to KLEVV’s M.2 SSD lineup, the all-new CRAS C910 Lite utilizes PCI Express® Gen4 x4 interface supported by NVMe™ 1.4, ensuring lightning-fast data transfer rates excellent for competitive gaming and content creation.
MASSIVE CAPACITY IN A SLEEK COMPACT FORM-FACTOR
Available in multiple storage capacities, including 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB, the CRAS C910 Lite features strictly-selected 3D NAND Flash components, enabling impressive sequential read/write speeds of up to 5000/4200MB/s and 4K Random Read/Write IOPS of up to 680,000/880,000.
A feather-light weight of a mere 7gram thanks to its revolutionary ultra-thin, single-sided SSD architecture based on the M.2 2280, the CRAS C910 Lite redefines compact performance, making it a perfect fit for a wide array of devices from nimble mini-PCs to sleek laptops.
ADVANCED TECH FOR DATA INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY
The CRAS C910 Lite carries a powerful LDPC ECC engine for enhanced data durability. It protects data integrity with error handling, wear leveling, thermal throttling, and an AES 256-bit encryption for added security. Additionally, the use of S.M.A.R.T. technology provides real-time updates on the SSD’s health and performance.
KLEVV includes a complimentary “Acronis True Image HD” software license with each CRAS C910 Lite SSD to bolster its value further. This software delivers extensive disk-image backup features, allowing users to restore or transfer data from their existing drive effortlessly.
The CRAS C910 Lite is an excellent pocket-friendly choice for entry-level and mid-tier desktop and laptop upgrades. A comprehensive 5-year warranty is also provided for users to rest assured that their systems are in good hands.
The CRAS C910 Lite SSD by KLEVV raises the bar with impressive speed, robust data security, and user-friendly software for efficient data management. Offering high performance and multiple storage options, this SSD is a versatile and reliable solution for all data-intensive tasks.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY AND WHERE TO BUY
The CRAS C910 Lite SSD will be available from September 2023. KLEVV products can be found on Amazon US/UK/FR/ES/DE site and distributed by Integral Memory plc in the United Kingdom/ France/ Spain/ Germany.
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ABOUT ESSENCORE
Established in 2014, Essencore Limited aims to become the world’s top vendor of DRAM modules and NAND flash application products. The company started with one goal: to “Change the world and be a leader in semiconductor distribution”. The business strategies of Essencore is to adopt the newest technologies to differentiate themselves from competitors, deliver dedicated Memory products, and offer various product portfolios for customer’s competition readiness. For more information, please visit www.essencore.com.
ABOUT KLEVV
KLEVV, is a premium brand of Essencore, the major Module and NAND Flash application product vendor. The KLEVV range focused on superior gaming memory modules and solid-state drives. KLEVV is committed to delivering world-class products with first-rate quality, and all products are engineered for enthusiasts who are pursuing the best things in life. KLEVV memory/SSD have been recognized by Germany’s Red Dot Design Award for its innovative product design in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2022. For more information, please visit www.klevv.com.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart, a distinguished chemist and Nobel Laureate, as a Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart
“I look upon my role as a professor to be more about mentoring and helping young people to come up with fresh ideas and fulfil their ambitions in their research endeavours. By my providing lots of support, they can explore their ideas, bring them to fruition, and produce results that end up being published in the high-profile scientific literature,” said Professor Stoddart.
Professor Stoddart brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of chemistry, materials science and molecular nanotechnology. He has served as a Board of Trustees Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University in the United States for the past 16 years.
As a result of his transformative research that led to the establishment of a new bond, i.e., the mechanical bond, in chemistry, Professor Stoddart has changed the way chemists think about chemical bonding. By employing the tenets of molecular recognition, he was able to develop highly efficient syntheses of mechanically interlocked molecular topologies and architectures, e.g., catenanes and rotaxanes. He went on to demonstrate that some of these molecular topologies and architectures can be endowed with bistability, leading to the construction of molecular switches that can be integrated into nanoelectronic devices and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS).
Recently, his research has been targeted towards the fabrication of molecular pumps and electric molecular motors. By leveraging the concepts of kinetic asymmetry and trajectory thermodynamics, he has designed pumping cassettes which preside over the unidirectional movements of the components of mechanically interlocked molecules. The precision with which these pumping cassettes operate can be harnessed to synthesize molecularly homogeneous polyrotaxanes with prescribed numbers of rings. Some of these contemporary polymers exhibit unique stimuli-responsive properties.
Professor Stoddart’s ground-breaking research has earned him numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious 2007 King Faisal International Prize in Science. In 2016, he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, along with Bernard L. Feringa and Jean-Pierre Sauvage, for his fundamental investigations on the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
At HKU, he will continue to expand the repertoire of molecular machines with a keen interest in collaborating with willing partners in the broader scientific community in Hong Kong and beyond.
“The HKU community will share my enthusiasm in extending a warm welcome to Professor Stoddart at the University, and we anticipate the valuable contributions he will bring to our research and academic pursuits,” said Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU.
“Professor Stoddart’s global reputation and recognition will enhance our internationally leading research strengths. His appointment demonstrates our commitment to attracting the best and brightest minds to HKU and testifies to HKU’s academic excellence.” Professor Zhang added.
The appointment of Professor Stoddart reinforces HKU’s position as a leading institution in research and teaching. The University looks forward to the fundamental advances that his work will bring to chemistry, materials science and molecular nanotechnology.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has named Vincent Banton as head of Construction and Infrastructure for Asia, effective Aug. 1. He reports to Paul Young, head of Commercial Risk Solutions, Asia and James MacNeal, global industry specialty leader for Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) and will join the global C&I leadership team.
Based in Singapore, Banton works closely with local, regional and global teams to develop strategies and provide end-to-end services to clients in the region ensuring seamless transition from project development to commercial operations.
“We are thrilled to have Vincent on the Aon team. His deep experience in both the insurance and construction industries will further strengthen Aon’s capabilities to help clients make better decisions as they navigate the volatility and unpredictability of the market. We are excited to tap into Vincent’s strong understanding and insights to drive more synergy and continue to help organisations be better informed on the issues that matter,” Young said.
Banton brings 23 years of experience across the insurance and construction industries and has held roles at Munich Reinsurance, Balfour Birse UK, Leighton Contractors Australia (CIMIC) and Broad Construction Australia. He joins Aon from Zurich Insurance, where he worked for the past five years, most recently as national technical manager for Australia and New Zealand.
“Rapid urbanisation, infrastructure development and foreign investments will make Asia one of the fastest growing construction markets over the next 15 years. I’m excited to join the Aon team as the firm continues to innovate and combine advanced data with analytical solutions, providing our clients with better advice. The construction industry is one of the least digitized industries in the world and I look forward to working with the team to continue delivering insights with scalable solutions that help improve transparency and certainty and help organisations protect and grow their business,” said Banton.
Banton is an experienced leader specialising in Construction and Erection All Risk policies along with Delay in Start-Up for business interruption. He also has extensive experience in constructing large infrastructure programs and has completed projects involving highways, railways, airports, bridges, deep foundations and large reinforced structures.
For more information about Aon in the Asia Pacific region, please visit www.aon.com/apac.
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About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries and sovereignties with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
Dr. Kikeo Chanthaboury during an interview with local media. (Photo: Pathet Lao Daily)
A senior economist and former deputy minister of Laos spoke with the media on what he believes are major factors contributing to the current economic crisis in the country.
Deploying Augmented AI technology for quality assurance
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 September 2023 –QualiSense has entered into a five-year agreement with Johnson Electric to become the preferred software vendor for inspection and quality control (QC) using Augmented AI technology. Johnson Electric manufactures over 3 million micro-motors and motion-related components each day on 1,500 production lines in 17 countries spanning four continents. The AI technology will help reduce the cost of quality, as well as help improve manufacturing processes. There are also plans to integrate the insights into the design process to improve the manufacturability of new products.
The five-year deal was formalised following the successful installation and piloting of QualiSense’s technology on a number of Johnson Electric production lines in Canada and China. Johnson Electric Group and Cortica Group founded Lean AI as a start-up joint venture in 2021 and, as the AI technology and its functionality has matured, the Lean AI business has been rebranded as QualiSense.
Johnson Electric and QualiSense have commenced the agreement by targeting 100 inspection points. These projects cover a variety of complex metal surface inspections. Over the next five years, the project will expand into different use cases, production processes and sensors, covering Johnson Electric’s manufacturing needs globally.
“Our proven solution for quality assurance has already been successfully deployed on the production floor and this agreement gives us the opportunity to roll it out on an even larger scale,” explained Erez Tsur, CEO and co-founder of QualiSense. “With the complexity and capability of AI changing so rapidly, entering a five-year deal with one of the world’s largest micro-motor manufacturers highlights the growing confidence in QualiSense’s Augmented AI disruptive technology.”
Austin Wang, senior vice president at Johnson Electric added, “QualiSense AI is crucial for maintaining and strengthening Johnson Electric’s leading position in the Industry 5.0 era, bringing state-of-the-art inspection capabilities to ensure that our products are consistently of the highest quality. This will deepen our software and AI capabilities within our business – as well as strengthen the foundations for a unique and exciting software product for the worldwide quality inspection market.”
Qualisense’s mission is to deliver a fast and scalable, universally accessible, augmented AI platform for quality assurance on the production line. Its technology is already enabling manufacturers to deploy their AI training model in days, compared to weeks and months with a traditional AI approach. In addition, it can be deployed on multiple cameras thanks to the technology’s knowledge-transfer capabilities, with no expert in AI or machine vision required.
The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in the manufacture of electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. The group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals across 22 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179).
For more information on QualiSense’s solutions for quality assurance, visit www.qualisense.ai.
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About Johnson Electric Group
The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals in 22 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For further information, please visit: www.johnsonelectric.com.
About QualiSense
QualiSense was founded in 2021 in partnership by Johnson Electric and Cortica to develop a groundbreaking augmented AI platform that processes non-labelled production data to train itself to detect defective parts with minimal user guidance. QualiSense mission is to deliver a fast and scalable universally accessible augmented AI platform for production quality assurance. The platform significantly reduces the cost and time required to deploy automated inspection systems and autonomously adapts to production and environmental changes with minimal human intervention. QualiSense is a software-only solution designed from the ground up for the production floor, offering high throughput and easily integrates with any camera system for retrofitting to existing or new production lines. QualiSense has several production systems serving top automotive OEMs,18 patents pending and 14 in the pipeline.
Niels' 1992 Land Cruiser HDJ 80 aptly named "Toto." (Photo" MuddyBumper360)
Last year, Niels Borum, a 61-year-old former lawyer from Denmark, embarked on a remarkable three-year, 200,000-kilometer journey around the world in his faithful 1992 Land Cruiser HDJ 80, which he calls “Toto.” He was recently in Laos and spoke to the Laotian Times about his memorable experience in the country.