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Cloud Comrade is first locally-headquartered partner in South East Asia to achieve AWS Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider Competency

The designation sets Cloud Comrade apart as a Managed Services Provider with deep specialization and expertise protecting and monitoring essential AWS resources on behalf of their customers.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – Cloud Comrade announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Competency. The Singapore-headquartered cloud computing consultancy is the first ASEAN-headquartered AWS partner to attain the status.

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This designation recognizes that Cloud Comrade has successfully met AWS’s extensive list of requirements for a baseline of managed security services to protect and monitor essential AWS resources 24/7, known as Level 1 Managed Security Services (MSS). AWS introduced the Level 1 MSS baseline detailing ten foundational capabilities for MSSP partners to align their managed services to in August 2021, along with the Level 1 MSSP Competency, establishing an industry-first quality standard for customers to measure their security operations to.

These ten baseline categories, which Cloud Comrade has been validated against, include vulnerability management, cloud security best practices, and 24×7 threat detection and response.

Customers can confidently get the help they need for a holistic managed security service tailored for their uniquely challenging environments from validated Level 1 MSSP Competency Partners with these additional areas of specialization.

To attain the new AWS Level 1 MSSP Competency, Cloud Comrade underwent a rigorous validation process. AWS Partner Solution Architects validated Cloud Comrade’s technical proficiency and architecture for previously completed customer use cases and thought leadership in Managed Security Services.

Achieving the AWS Level 1 MSSP Competency differentiates Cloud Comrade as an AWS Partner Network Premier Tier Consulting Partner with essential managed cloud security skill sets and industry-leading expertise in deploying customer solutions, seamless migration, proactive monitoring, and security on AWS. It also highlights Cloud Comrade’s proven track record and solid experience in helping its customers secure different stages of cloud adoption, from initial migration through ongoing day to day management.

“The AWS Level 1 MSSP Competency provides a faster and easier experience for customers to select the right MSSP to help them achieve their goals for business risk and cloud strategy confidence,” says Kirsten Gilbertson, Partner Sales Leader ASEAN at AWS. “It is no easy task to achieve the AWS Level 1 MSSP Competency. Cloud Comrade is a valued partner of AWS, and its dedication to delivering the best-in-class cloud services for their customers propelled it to becoming the one of the first MSPs in Asia to obtain this competency.”

Cloud Comrade customers can now easily extend the benefits of their cloud infrastructure by leveraging the AWS MSSP-certified capabilities to help them find and address vulnerabilities, detect intrusions, and enable faster response to incidents while minimizing business disruptions.

Global Remote Vitals Monitoring platform provider HealthBeats is one satisfied customer of Cloud Comrade. “In the healthcare industry, we deal with highly sensitive and confidential health data. This makes security and data protection all the more paramount.” says Aileen Lai, CEO and Founder of HealthBeats. “Since day one we are founded, Cloud Comrade has helped us to create a reliable, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure, complete with 24/7 managed security services to protect our cloud environments globally. This has enabled us to focus on strategic business priorities such as improving our product capabilities and services for our customers. With the achievement of the MSSP Competency, we get an even greater peace of mind knowing the security services are AWS-certified. I believe more companies will benefit from the top notch security standards that Cloud Comrade provides.”

Says Andy Waroma, Co-managing Director, Cloud Comrade, “As digital transformation accelerates and cyber attacks become more sophisticated, cloud security is increasingly critical for organisations undergoing digital transformation. With AWS’s validation of our MSSP expertise, our customers will be able to increase their cloud security posture and maintain it with experts watching 24/7. This way, they can forge ahead and capture the new opportunities of their cloud innovation with a greater peace of mind, knowing they are getting an AWS-certified security service. We look forward to working even more closely with AWS in future to deliver highly secure workloads for our customers across the region.”

Hashtag: #CloudComrade

About Cloud Comrade

Cloud Comrade () is a Singapore-based cloud computing consultancy company with a regional footprint in Indonesia and Malaysia. The company offers a comprehensive range of services from strategy and design to deployment, migration, and management of customers’ IT infrastructure. Cloud Comrade partners with the best solution providers in the field of cloud computing and is a preferred Amazon Web Services (AWS) consulting partner in ASEAN, as well as a managed service provider for AWS, Google, and Alibaba Cloud. In January 2019, ST Telemedia (), an active strategic investor specializing in communications & media, data centers, and infrastructure technology businesses, acquired a majority stake in the company. For more information on Cloud Comrade, visit

Magnetic Workplace Barometer: Businesses must put people first to retain and gain talent, and to drive sustainable business growth, new report reveals

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – A new report by Economist Impact, sponsored by Kyocera Document Solutions, has revealed that human-centric strategies are needed for businesses to drive sustainable business growth, focusing on three pillars: productivity and infrastructure, employee engagement and culture. The Magnetic Workplace Barometer gauges confidence both today and five years across three main pillars of productivity and infrastructure; employee engagement; and culture. The barometer scores are scaled from 1 to 7, 7 being the most confident.

Key findings from the report include:

  • The US and Australia have shown commitment to developing workplace technology, employee engagement and culture, whilst Japan comparatively performs less well on the barometer, due to a less flexible working culture.
  • 74.8%* of surveyed companies globally are confident about the future of digital collaboration, saying they are confident about providing their organisations with the tech infrastructure needed to facilitate greater productivity within the next five years.
  • The retail, media and IT and financial industries will perform best in the workplace of the future, whilst the construction and real estate industries will struggle.
  • Employees care about workforce diversity and wellbeing now more than ever, and 68%* of respondents feel confident their organisations have introduced recruitment processes that enhance diversity, with demand for D&I only set to grow following recent global reckonings on issues of race and gender.
  • Investment in virtual reality will enable teams to bridge physical distance and boost productivity, but companies must simultaneously invest in human-centric policies that are considerate of individual employees’ needs.

Drawn from a survey of 250 business executives from Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US, The magnetic workplace: Keys to unlock sustainable growth for business examines the human-centric strategies and attributes that make somewhere a ‘magnetic’ place to work, as organisations continue to evolve with a shifting employment landscape. Participants from companies including Stripe, PwC and Google were asked to quantify their confidence in the appeal of their workplace for employees both now and in five years’ time.

In the wake of the pandemic’s impact on workplace norms, the challenge of attracting and retaining talent is more prevalent than ever. Increasingly, organisations are being obligated to shift their focus onto previously underexplored facets of the workplace. In addition to digital technology’s importance link with improved productivity, addressing issues of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality, establishing workforce culture and meeting a growing demand for hybrid work are all key elements that are shown to establish “magnetic workplaces” and lead sustainable business growth.

The Barometer also highlighted a need for companies to rethink performance management, due to a growing decentralisation of the workplace. Shifting to an outcome-driven style of management is shown to encourage transparency and trust between managers and employers, whilst more frequent assessments and personal goals suggested to encourage transparency and trust between managers and employers. Job-crafting, which is defined as allowing employees to have a hand in shaping their role, was also found to have improved employee job satisfaction and engagement.

The Magnetic Workplace Barometer reveals that the US is the leader when it comes to confidence in establishing magnetic workplaces, scoring above the global average, and displaying a strong commitment to investment in tech tools, flexible work and conscious leadership. In contrast, Japan is less certain about facilitating flexible working, or bolstering technological infrastructure, though 52%* of Japanese respondents expressed optimism for flexible working arrangements in the future.

Commenting on the report, lead editor Naka Kondo at Economist Impact said: “Organisations must put their people first if they want to remain an attractive workplace. Digital technology will be the key resource for companies to facilitate and engage with existing and prospective employees’ changing demands and help to mitigate against an increasingly decentralised workplace. Whilst companies globally are optimistic, they must ensure they continue to prioritise human-centric strategies in order to drive sustainable growth.”

*where we state a certain % of respondents are confident, it means they indicated a confidence level of 5 or greater

Read the full report and see the full barometer results here.

The keys to unlocking the magnetic workplace

Pillar 1: Technology and productivity

Digital technologies are the bedrock of the magnetic workplace. With strong investments in the latest technologies and a culture of upgrading legacy systems, organisations are able to realise the gains from allowing employees to work where and when they are most productive. Remote work technologies, collaborative and automation technologies will be necessary ingredients to empower workers with more autonomy and access to skills development opportunities.

Performance management is changing, as more companies rethink what values and outcomes matter to them. The growing decentralisation of the workplace will require companies to shift to a style of performance management that is outcome-driven and continuous to encourage transparency and trust between managers and employers.

Pillar 2: Employee engagement

Flexible work is here to stay, especially among industries where remote work arrangements have the biggest impacts such as media and IT (5.76), finance and insurance (5.57), and retail (5.56). Magnetic workplaces can leverage flexible work options to provide employees with more autonomy, but also to access more diverse talent. Flexible work allows employees to work in a way that maximises their performance and increases productivity for sustainable business growth.

Magnetic workplaces are not focused on just attracting and retaining talent, but upskilling and developing existing employees. Employees are actively looking for companies that foster upskilling and career growth, and companies that can meet these demands will see their retention improve.

The advent of more flexible work will require more skilled managers equipped with new approaches to employee engagement. This next generation of managers need to be able to manage scattered workforces and encourage effective communication via digital communication tools.

Pillar 3: Culture

Going all-in on diversity and inclusion can boost talent retention and attraction. Recent events have pushed issues of diversity and inclusion into the spotlight, especially as employees are actively looking to work with firms that share their values. Technology can help firms bolster their diversity and inclusion initiatives, but strong internal values are foundational to ensuring a magnetic workplace make them a reality.

A strong sense of alignment with a business’s overall goals can help drive employee retention. When employees feel tethered to a core set of values and a sense of purpose, they report better job satisfaction and productivity. Technology can help mediate this sense of disconnection by fostering better communication of company goals and in-team collaboration.

Work-life balance is a paramount concern in magnetic workplaces, especially as mental wellbeing is increasingly becoming an important factor for job-seekers. Companies that ensure workers’ personal time is protected tend to see improvements in worker productivity, health and satisfaction.

Read the full report and see the full barometer results here.

About Kyocera Document Solutions Inc:

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organisations put knowledge to work to drive change.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera), a leading supplier of semiconductor packages, industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Kyocera Group’s consolidated sales revenue totaled 1.8 trillion yen (approx. US$15.1 billion). Kyocera is ranked #665 on Forbes magazine’s 2022 “Global 2000” list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, and has been named by The Wall Street Journal among “The World’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies.”

About The Magnetic Workplace: keys to unlock sustainable growth for businesses
considers how experimenting with human-centric strategies, such as workplace flexibility, employee engagement and an identifiable culture, can help companies establish sustainable business growth. The report is based on a survey of 250 business executives from Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US who were asked to quantify their confidence in their workplace’s attractiveness for employees both now and in five years’ time, on a scale of 1-7.

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Freshworks Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – FRSH

New York, US – Newsfile Corp. – November 21, 2022 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s initial public offering conducted in September 2021 (the “IPO”), of the important January 3, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Freshworks securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Freshworks class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9546 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 3, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company’s IPO were false and misleading and omitted to state that, at the time of the offering, the Company’s business had encountered obstacles. As a result, Freshworks’ net dollar retention rate was plateauing, and its revenue growth rate and billings were decelerating. As the truth about Freshworks’ business reached the market, the value of its shares declined dramatically, causing Freshworks investors to suffer significant damages. Indeed, by the commencement of the action, Freshworks’ shares traded as low as $10.51 per share, representing a decline of over 70% from the IPO price.

To join the Freshworks class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9546 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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

ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages FIGS, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – FIGS

New York, US – Newsfile Corp. – November 21, 2022 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the stock of FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company’s 2021 initial public offering (the “IPO” or “Offering”); and/or (ii) between May 27, 2021 and May 12, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 3, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased FIGS securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the FIGS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9629 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 3, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the registration statement supporting the IPO and defendants’ statements throughout the Class Period were false and/or misleading and/or failed to disclose that defendants: (1) inflated FIGS’ true ability to successfully secure repeat customers; (2) failed to disclose FIGS’ increasing dependence on air freight; and (3) inflated the expected net revenues, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA margin for 2022. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the FIGS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9629 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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

Dozens Killed and Hundreds Injured as Massive Earthquake Shakes Indonesia

Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Indonesia (Iman Firmansyah/Reuters).
Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Indonesia (Iman Firmansyah/Reuters).

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Indonesia’s main island of Java on Monday, killing nearly 60 people and injuring over 700.

UN Expert Urges Korea Play Enhanced Role in Addressing Myanmar Crisis

UN Expert Urges Republic of Korea Play Enhanced Role in Addressing Myanmar Crisis
UN Expert Urges Republic of Korea Play Enhanced Role in Addressing Myanmar Crisis

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar today urged the Republic of Korea (ROK) to take even stronger action to help reverse the international community’s failure to address the crisis in Myanmar.

Tia Lee breaks free from control and embraces her true self

Continues with the Third Episode of “Goodbye Princess” Animation Series

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 November 2022 – With almost 50 million views on the internet, the first two episodes of “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animations by Tia Lee, Asian fashion icon, C-POP singer, film and television actress, have become an instant hit. Tia is happy to reveal that the full set of animation, poster, motion and still images for episode 3 has been released.

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Thematic image echoing content of the third animated episode.

The Puppet is the third episode of the “GOODBYE PRINCESS” pre-release animation series. At the end of the second episode, the princess abandons the carriage and lands on a stage, where her singing career shines brightly. But behind the glittering scenes, others are trying to fit her into a stereotypical mould, while the “fairy godmother” continuously appears from the side of the stage to give her ever tighter outfits. The princess feels helpless and sad, but the audience reacts enthusiastically to the distorted image. The princess sees a sewing machine in the distance, making the dress of her dreams. As she reaches out for the dress, her hands appear to be attached to strings, like a puppet, leaving her with no agency of her own. With no escape in sight, her body turns into a wooden puppet, and she falls into the abyss.

The poster for “The Puppet” depicts:

  1. The princess’s outfit while performing on stage represents Tia’s style in the beginning of her entertainment career.
  2. The metaphorical audience’s grotesque reaction to evolvingly more twisted images of Tia.
  3. The ups and downs that reflect the difficulties Tia has faced in real life, from sinking into the ocean in episode 1, to leaping from the carriage in episode 2, and falling back into the abyss again in this episode.

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The third set of motion and still images around “The Puppet” was released today together with Vogue Hong Kong, another masterpiece curated by Tony C. Miller. Featuring Tia in an iconic red Poem dress and Christian Louboutin heels, being manipulated like a puppet, the motion image ends with Tia breaking free from the tight holds of what’s holding her back.

How much more hardship will she endure? Keep watching and more will be revealed.

Episode 4 release schedule:

Animation: 22 November
Animation Poster: 23 November
Motion & still images: 24 November

Official press materials:

“GOODBYE PRINCESS” Animation Episode 3: https://youtu.be/2g0e1LzeawI
“GOODBYE PRINCESS” Episode 3 Poster: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClIiSlbNz8B/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=679726430187248&set=a.231904644969431 (for downloading)

“GOODBYE PRINCESS” Episode 3 Still Image: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClNsINkNfnG

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=685865652906659&set=a.231904644969431 (for downloading)

“GOODBYE PRINCESS” Episode 3 Motion Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puKsO1zIisU
Vogue Hong Kong「The Voice」Digital Cover:

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https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7_neKsh_w/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=681908259969065&set=pcb.681909583302266 (for downloading)


Tia Lee Official Channels:
Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

Hashtag: #TiaLee

About Tia Lee:

Tia Lee (李毓芬), born in Taipei, is an Asian C-POP singer, film and television actress, model, and former member of the girl band Dream Girls. In addition to her acting roles and musical career, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a fashion icon and trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

Film Festival in Luang Prabang Announces Official Lineup

The UNESCO Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos will once again host a film festival, previously known as the Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF).