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Stewardship Asia Centre Launches New Edition of Singapore Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors

The enhanced principles were based on feedback from industry participants and stressed the importance of stewardship outcomes.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 March 2022 – Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC) today released the second edition of the Singapore Stewardship Principles (SSP) for Responsible Investors, updating practices to enhance Singapore’s investment environment.

The revisions were driven by a 10-member steering committee, supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Singapore first introduced the principles in 2016, outlining practices related to the core behaviour and actions associated with stewardship to promote active and responsible investment. Since then, capital markets have undergone profound developments as global concerns intensified over the impact of financial investments on the economy, society and the environment. Stakeholders emphasised that investors should become better stewards by demonstrating a genuine intent to deliver sustainable performance and long-term value to clients and beneficiaries, as well as to factor in environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. The steering committee took into account the global market developments in shaping the principles. An industry survey was conducted in March 2021 to garner feedback from the asset management industry on their perspective of investment stewardship. This was followed by an open consultation to obtain stakeholders’ feedback on the draft of the updated SSP in November 2021.

“We received feedback from more than 20 stakeholders. These recommendations were taken into consideration to enhance the principles in the areas of internal structures and governance, stewardship beyond listed companies, and ESG considerations. We urge the financial services and investment industry to adopt the updated SSP and make a greater commitment towards responsible investment,” said Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of SAC.

An as industry-led initiative, compliance to the principles remains voluntary. However, under the enhanced SSP, signatories are strongly encouraged to submit evidence of their stewardship efforts annually to the secretariat of the steering committee.

Abigail Ng, Executive Director and Head of Markets Policy and Infrastructure Department of MAS, said: “MAS is supportive of SAC and the industry’s collective efforts in updating the Singapore Stewardship Principles. Effective stewardship calls for a multi-stakeholder approach by market participants including asset owners, asset managers and service providers. Responsible investment stewardship can help raise corporate governance standards, drive positive change and create sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders – not just for the individual company or investor, but also for the wider economy, environment and society. This is in line with MAS’ efforts to promote sustainable financing in our financial sector. We strongly encourage market participants to become signatories of the SSP and to co-create sustainable business value in an environment of good governance.”

“SGX supports the updated Singapore Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors. Institutional investors, through their investment strategies, play an important role in the allocation of capital to companies. Institutional investors can shape the practices of their portfolio companies through active stewardship and their investment decisions. This is especially pertinent with the market’s increased focus on ESG considerations and outcomes. With institutional investors engaging actively with companies, I hope SGX-listed companies will be more motivated towards creating and sustaining long term value,” said Tan Boon Gin, CEO of Singapore Exchange Regulation.

Industry participants, including asset managers and asset owners, welcome and support the updated principles.

Amar Gill, Head of Investment Stewardship for APAC, BlackRock, said: “The updated SSP and its enhanced rigour reflecting international developments and local trends in stewardship and corporate governance are welcome steps towards creating a positive investment ecosystem in Singapore. Its guidance will help managers like us and companies themselves protect and advance the economic interests of long-term investors like our clients.”

Sherene Ban, CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia of J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), said: “Active ownership is woven into our active management heritage and we constantly evolve our sustainable investing approach to keep pace with the changing requirements of our clients and regulators. The renewed principles, including monitoring investments regularly, staying active through constructive and purposeful engagement, and taking a collaborative approach in exercising stewardship responsibilities, are in line with JPMAM’s approach to stewardship and engagement.”

Prudential Singapore’s CEO Dennis Tan said: “In the drive for sustainability, every voice matters. We are proud to be an SSP signatory as its principles are aligned with our approach to responsible investment. Through active engagement with companies in our investment portfolio, we aim to achieve our net-zero target by 2050. We look forward to working collectively to further our commitment to creating a stronger, healthier future for all.”

Manish Tibrewal, CEO of Maitri Asset Management, a multi-family office, said: “Given the complexities of managing ESG issues, regular communication and collaboration form a key part of how we engage with our portfolio companies. At Maitri, we constantly align ourselves with industry-leading standards to engage with our portfolio companies. This has enabled us to exchange knowledge and further hone our ESG expertise in a transparent manner so both investor and investee are constantly ahead of the curve when it comes to adapting to the latest ESG trends.”

For more information about the updated principles, also known as SSP 2.0, please click here or visit http://www.stewardshipasia.com.sg/sites/default/files/2022-03/SSP_For%20Responsible%20Investor%202.0.pdf.

Notes to Editors:

Steering Committee of SSP 2.0:

Members Stewardship Asia Centre (Chair and Secretariat)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Asia Pacific Real Assets Association Ltd.

CFA Society Singapore

CPA Australia

Investment Management Association of Singapore

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants

Securities Investors Association (Singapore)

Singapore Institute of Directors

Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

Supported by Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore Exchange

About Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC)

SAC is a non-profit organisation established by Temasek, dedicated to helping business and government leaders, investors and individuals activate stewardship practices through research, executive education and engagement. We define stewardship as creating value by integrating the needs of stakeholders, society, future generations and the environment.

#StewardshipAsiaCentre #SAC

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Experience a vibrant world of color with the OPPO Find X5 Pro Billion Colour Bionic Display

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 March 2022 – The OPPO Find X5 Pro has the most advanced display ever seen in an OPPO phone: The 1 Billion Colour Bionic Display. It uses a 120Hz Adaptive Dynamic Refresh Rate and 1000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate panel with multi-point calibration, 8192-level bionic dimming and support for HDR10+, among other highlights. In this generation of the Find series, OPPO has taken a renewed focus not just on display quality, but how the eyes see.

Its 6.7-inch ultra-clear AMOLED curved screen is matched with ultra-tough contoured Gorilla Glass Victus protection for flagship-grade drop and scratch resistance.

The curve catches the light, a charming visual effect in itself, but also helps OPPO achieve a superb 92.7% screen to body ratio. This maximizes the canvas for users’ favorite apps, games and photos, relative to the size of the phone.

The world in color

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The OPPO Find X5 Pro displays more than 1 billion colors

The OPPO Find X5 Pro 1 Billion Colour AMOLED display is capable of rendering 100% of the colors in the DCI P3 gamut, the standard used by Hollywood colourists to perfect movies for big-screen reproduction. Careful calibration is key here, though. The Find X5 Pro has received one of the highest accolades available to phones as a result, a DisplayMate A+ rating.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro advanced color engine will also adapt the array of colors used to match the content. While users are editing the holiday photos, rest assured the bright tones of tropical flowers and deep oranges, reds and umbers of an ocean sunset are not simply flattered by the OPPO Find X5 Pro’s rich display. Such memories are made for sharing with others.

Accuracy in all places

New for this generation of Find phones, the OPPO Find X5 Pro also offers Multi-Brightness Colour Calibration. Most phones, even those with excellent-quality displays, are made to look their best at a specific brightness level. OPPO’s Find X5 Pro is tuned for peak performance at the display power used both indoors and outdoors. Perfect display calibration is like a fragile ornament, broken by changes in multiple factors, but OPPO adjusts to compensate for them all.

However, color tone is not always the most important factor in a phone display. Brightness matters more if the users are out at a picnic with friends and want to video call another who couldn’t make it. Or if the user wants to compose a picture of a sun-baked beach while on holiday. The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s screen panel provides peak brightness of a searing 1300 nits, enough to cut through the most dazzling sunny days.

Such versatility is just as important at the other extreme. In a dark room our pupils constrict, making even a dim phone screen seem ultra-bright, even painful. The OPPO Find X5 Pro can simmer all the way down to 20 nits of brightness, so everyone can read articles or watch videos under the covers in comfort.

In addition, OPPO Find X5 Pro’s blue light filter reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the screen, which can affect the sleeping patterns.

It’s a screen made for all occasions. But fidelity plays a part here too. The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s Auto Brightness mode can tune the display to 8192-level bionic dimming levels.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s brightness scaling mirrors the way the eyes and brains function, with 12 scaling modes. These gears of modulation alter the rate at which display power changes depending on its current level. The end result is it appears smooth, consistent and pleasantly gradual to the eyes in all conditions.

Life at high frame rates

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The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s adaptive refresh rate automatically adjusts between 1-120Hz

The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s 120Hz Adaptive Dynamic Refresh Rate further enhances the smoothness provided by the fine-grain brightness control and self-calibrating color enhancement. It lets Android apps display at twice the usual frame rate, making menus glide with such grace the term “scroll” no longer seems to do them justice.

The Find X series has had a 120Hz Adaptive Dynamic Refresh Rate since the OPPO Find X2 Pro, but the Find X5 Pro can scale its refresh rate more dramatically than ever before. It can drop as low as 1Hz for static content, refreshing pixels just once a second, use 60Hz for apps that don’t support 120Hz, and the full rate for ultra-smooth scrolling in others.

A low refresh rate reduces power consumption, letting users to spend more time enjoying the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in the latest games before needing to give the 5000mAh battery a turbo 80W SuperVOOC Flash Charge and 50W AirVOOC Wireless Flash Charge to top-up, or spend longer relaxing with an HDR movie.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro supports HDR10+ video as standard, and even if the favorite is not available in HDR, the advanced video engine can upscale it to HDR.

The display makes composing photos easier outdoors, is a great way to watch movies on-the-go, and can adapt to the users’ needs in almost every situation. Setting new standards for smartphones, there’s something everyone can appreciate in the OPPO Find X5 Pro screen.

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JY Grandmark Announces 2021 Unaudited Annual Results

Prominent Advantage of “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property”

Contracted Sales and Contracted ASP Grow against the Market Trend

Adhere to the “Three Red Lines”

Diversified Business Strategies Demonstrate Resilience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 March 2022 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited (“JY Grandmark” or the “Company”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 2231), a property developer, operator and property management service provider based in the People’s Republic of China, is pleased to announce its unaudited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the “Year”).

JY Grandmark positions itself as an “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property Developer” and acquired land reserves in strategic locations with abundant natural resources, rich culture and potential for growth. The Group takes into account the natural and cultural resources of its project site in the design of properties to develop homes and communities that the Group considers to be truly liveable for buyers. This accurate positioning differentiates the Group from other property developers in the PRC.

During the Year, the Group’s annual contracted sales amounted to approximately RMB4,216.0 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.7% as compared to RMB3,523.6 million in 2020. The contracted average selling price (“ASP”) increased by approximately 25.8% year-on-year to RMB12,631 per sq.m. in 2021. The total contracted sales GFA was approximately 334,000 sq.m.. The recognised revenue during the Year was RMB2,043.1 million. Profit attributable to shareholders of the Group was RMB216.4 million.

Focus on the “Traffic-Oriented” Urban Property Sector, Impressive Sales Driven by New Projects

During the Year, the Group’s property business was restructured to continue its established strengths in home upgrading and vacation property sectors, while focusing on the expansion of the “traffic-oriented” urban property sector, which improved the comprehensive benefits of the Group.

As to urban property, the Group launched three new projects throughout the Year in two hotspot cities, namely Zengcheng District of Guangzhou (two projects) and Liuhe District of Nanjing (one project). The two projects launched in the first half of 2021 were both located in the new and old centres of the city, above the metro and targeting urban residents with rigid demand of housing, and continued to record impressive sales throughout the year. In the second half of the year, another project of the Group in Zengcheng District of Guangzhou was fast-tracked to the market. The project, located in the core development zone of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, was recognised by the market for its new Chinese-style landscape in line with the local cultural and aesthetic trend, low density community space planning, extremely high utilisation rate of household space and higher delivery standards than surrounding competing products. Therefore, it realised hot sales despite the tightening of the property market in the second half of the year.

Enhancement in Revenue and Branding of Property Management Services

In 2021, revenue from property management services of the Group amounted to RMB22.2 million, representing an increase of 21.3%, thanks to the increase of GFA under management by Zhuodu Property under the Group. Through the overall increase in service level, Zhuodu Property achieved a good brand reputation in 2021, with record high customer satisfaction and a steady improvement in reputation in terms of safety service, engineering service and environmental service, etc. Among the communities served by Zhuodu Property, JY Mountain Lake Gulf Project in Zhuzhou was awarded the three-star property demonstration community of Zhuzhou.

Hotel Operations Revenues Grow Steadily

Thanks to the Group’s efforts to enhance customer experience and boost its marketing campaigns, revenue from the Group’s Just Stay Hotel and Just Stay Resort under its hotel operations business amounted to RMB78.8 million in 2021, representing a growth of over 28.3% from RMB64.1 million in 2020. In the face of operational challenges posed by the recurrence of the pandemic, Just Stay hotels enhanced customer experience and service quality by upgrading and improving the facilities and equipment, diversifying the operating projects, adding value to the product experience and other operational initiatives. At the same time, the hotels strengthened online marketing and promotion by seizing major nodes such as Canton Fair, holidays and themed peak seasons to increase the occupancy rate and repeated occupancy rate of new and existing customers through online marketing to attract traffic, offline experience and word-of-mouth communication, resulting in a steady growth in turnover for the year.

Exploit the Urban Renewal Layout, Acquire Quality Land Bank through Diversified Channels

In 2021, the Group inaugurated the Zhujiang Village Redevelopment Project in Huangpu District of Guangzhou, which would increase approximately 268,700 sq.m. financing area in the centre of the city, thereby initiating the layout of urban renewal and bringing greater expected value to the Group’s development. Urban renewal, as a channel to acquire prime land in core cities, will continue to be an important driver of land bank expansion and business growth for the Group. The Group will continue to expand into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, actively develop its urban renewal business and seek strong alliances with competent and qualified partners to enhance its comprehensive competitiveness in the same sector. In addition, the Group will continue to pursue a diversified land acquisition strategy, and increase its quality land bank with a flexible approach through strengthened mergers and acquisitions, joint development and other models, in addition to tenders, auctions or listing-for-sale.

Sound Financial Position Gains Recognition in the Capital Market

The Group has been continuously perfecting its financial structure and further broadening its financials channels, its stable financial situation and diversified financing channels enable the Group to achieve sustainable and high-quality development under the tightening industry background. In February 2021, the Group successfully issued 7.5% senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$155 million, including completion of the exchange offer of the existing senior notes amounting to US$137.5 million due 2021. After the reporting period, in January 2022, the Group successfully issued 7.5% senior notes due January 2023 in an aggregate principal amount of US$152,100,000 (the “2022 New Notes”). The issue of the 2022 New Notes comprised of the exchange offer of the existing 2021 Notes amounting to US$149,600,000 and completion of concurrent new money issuance amounting to US$2,500,000.

Mr. Michael Chan, Chairman and Executive Director of JY Grandmark said, “In 2021, the property market showed the characteristics of normalised regulation, intensified competition and market differentiation during the year. In the challenging market environment, JY Grandmark has achieved steady development: in terms of finance, we held tight to the cash flow and optimised our financial structure adhering to the “three red lines”; in terms of land bank, we implemented diversified land bank strategies, and broadened the channels of land bank by both acquisition and expansion as well as strong alliances; in terms of business, we pursued diversified development, with our property development, property management, hotel and other business segments keeping pace with the market, and achieved steady growth on the basis of innovative ideas; in terms of brand, by virtue of our quality management, we continued to be listed on the “Top 20 Creditworthy Property Developers of Guangdong (廣東地產資信20強) “, and also selected as one of the “Top 200 Real Estate Enterprises in China (中國房地產200強企業)” and the “2021 Best Real Estate Enterprises with Greatest Growing Potential in China (2021中國房地產成長力卓越榜)”.

Looking to the future, under the current market environment, “stability” will be the theme of the Company’s development. We will optimise our investment structure based on the principles of cash utilization, debt reduction and leverage lowering, acquire projects with development potential through multiple channels and, leveraging industry trends and policy directions, explore new types of diversified businesses, including urban renewal, asset operation, leasing or old-age care and other sectors with growing demand. Meanwhile, we will strengthen the effective integration of our own diversified businesses, revitalise our assets with an operational mindset and explore new business growth points, so as to cope with market changes under the business environment with normalised regulation in a better way and pursue for long-term, stable and quality development.”

About JY Grandmark Holdings Limited

JY Grandmark is a property developer, operator and property management service provider based in the PRC. It runs four principal businesses, namely (i) property development and sales, (ii) hotel operations, (iii) property management and (iv) commercial property investment. The shares of JY Grandmark have been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since December 2019 and the Group has been included as a constituent of the MSCI China Small Cap Index since May 2020.

JY Grandmark has land resources in Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan, Jiangsu and Hunan provinces for its future development. The Group positions itself as an “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property Developer” and acquired land reserves in strategic locations with abundant natural resources, rich culture and potential for growth. The Group takes into account the natural and cultural resources of its project site in the design of properties to develop homes and communities that the Group considers to be truly liveable for buyers. This accurate positioning differentiates the Group from other property developers in the PRC.

#JYGrandmark

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Laos Confirms 2,762 New Cases of Covid-19

Savannakhet Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 2,762 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.

Melco’s signature Chinese fine dining restaurants Jade Dragon and Yí are honored Four Diamonds by Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2022

MACAU – Media OutReach – 31 March 2022 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s signature Chinese restaurants Jade Dragon and Yí have been honored with a collective total of four diamond accolades by Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2022. Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Jade Dragon (City of Dreams) received Three Diamonds and was hailed as a ‘Once-in-a-lifetime Dining Experience’, while Melco’s contemporary Chinese restaurant Yí (Mopheus, City of Dreams) achieved One Diamond and was named ‘Best for Gathering’. This marks the third consecutive years for both Jade Dragon and Yí’s achievements of Three Diamonds and One Diamond accolades from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide respectively.

Jade Dragon


Jade Dragon – Three Diamonds

Three Diamond Cantonese restaurant Jade Dragon showcases exquisite culinary masterpieces created with the freshest seasonal ingredients and delectable delicacies. With spectacular designer décor and superlative personalized service, Jade Dragon sets the benchmark for fine dining in Macau. Honors and awards include:

  • Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2018, 2020 – 2022 (Three Diamonds)
  • Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2019 (Two Diamonds)
  • Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 – 2022 (Three Stars)
  • Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 – 2018 (Two Stars)
  • Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2014 – 2015 (One Star)
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2014 – 2021
  • Trip.com Group Top Global Restaurant List 2021 (Black Diamond)
  • Tatler Dining Best Restaurants Hong Kong & Macau 2017 – 2021 (Best Restaurant)
  • SCMP 100 Top Tables 2014 – 2021
  • Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2014 – 2021

Yí – One Diamond

One Diamond award winner Yí on the 21st-floor Sky Bridge of Morpheus offers the very heights of innovative fine dining and Chinese cuisine served in a modern seasonal tasting menu format. Its degustation menu is inspired by the 24 Solar Terms of the Traditional Chinese Calendar (Jie Qi), changes 12 times a year and highlights many of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Yí’s honors and awards include:

  • Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2020 – 2022 (One Diamond)
  • Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 – 2022 (Recommended)
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2020 – 2021
  • Trip.com Group Top Global Restaurant List 2021 (Platinum)
  • Tatler Dining Best Restaurants Hong Kong & Macau 2019 – 2021 (Best Restaurant)
  • Tatler Dining Best Restaurants Hong Kong & Macau 2019 (Top 20 Best Restaurants)
  • SCMP 100 Top Tables 2019 – 2021
  • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2019 – 2021

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company is currently developing City of Dreams Mediterranean () in the Republic of Cyprus, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe. For more information about the Company, please visit .

The Company is strongly supported by its single largest shareholder, Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

#Melco

Provinces in Laos Tighten Covid-19 Restrictions Ahead of Lao New Year

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The 22-year high inflation rate has caused an increase in the prices of food, medicines, fuel, and other consumer goods.

Some provinces in Laos have tightened restrictions in response to rising Covid-19 infection rates before Lao New Year.

SonicWall Posts Record-Breaking Year as Channel Partners Thrive with Unparallel Product Demand

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 March 2022 – SonicWall today announced that 2021 was its best year on record. Propelled by the delivery of high-demand products, including the evolution of its Generation 7 next-generation firewalls and a laser focus on its customers, SonicWall delivered record levels of sales and profitability in 2021.

“An unwavering commitment to SonicWall customers has had a major impact on the last 12 months of business,” said SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner. “We have more than 17,000 active SonicWall partners helping protect our customers every day, and those same partners have increased market share in key price bands and market segments, confirming SonicWall’s place as one of the unquestioned leaders in the cybersecurity space.”

Despite a difficult economic climate, the company posted strong financial results strengthening its pipeline growth, including a 33% increase in new customer growth and generating a 45% increase in new customer sales. Additionally, SonicWall has seen incredible growth in cloud-delivered products and services, which are up 36% year-over-year. Plus, new Generation 7 products have represented 90% of sales over the past year.

Boundless 2022: The Benchmark of Partner Enablement

Created and produced exclusively for SonicWall partners, Boundless 2022 — the company’s global virtual partner experience — provided unparalleled content, insight and expert analysis to help partners succeed in 2022 and beyond. The attendance for the event was up 16% to the previous years, with over 47,000 live reactions throughout the content.

At Boundless 2022, SonicWall applauded its partners for the following successes in 2021:

  • Double-digit growth across all customer segments, from SMBs to enterprise and government customers
  • Over 90% customer retention rate
  • 10% increase in partner annual recurring revenue
  • 34% growth in new customer unit volume, with a 40% increase in per-transaction value
  • 24% increase in the creation of new deal registrations

“No question we had a record-setting year,” said SonicWall Chief Revenue Officer Bob VanKirk. “What’s equally important is that 2021 was a record-setting year for many of our partners. We continue to be completely committed to our channel and our go-to-market model, welcoming over 5,000 new partners last year alone due to SonicWall’s momentum and strong value proposition.”

SonicWall partners who missed the live Boundless 2022 event may still visit boundless2022.com to watch the on-demand content.

Capture ATP Earns Four Consecutive ‘Perfect Scores’

The SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service, which includes patented Real-Time Deep Memory InspectionTM (RTDMI) technology to catch the most advanced and unknown malware faster, was the only solution to receive four consecutive perfect scores in ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) certification testing across the last four quarters. ICSA Labs is an independent third party that tested SonicWall’s solutions using never-before-seen malware samples.

During 128 total days of testing in 2021, SonicWall detected 2,578 (100%) malicious samples of new and little-known threats, while weeding through 3,010 innocuous apps without issuing a single false positive — the only vendor in the security industry that can make that claim.

The ICSA Labs ATD test is unique in that it uses never-before-seen malware samples not found in any of the well-known third-party malware reputation services. Additionally, some malware samples are custom-modified by ICSA Labs, thus making them completely unique to the ICSA ATD test environment.

The conditions make it virtually a certainty that in order for a malware detection solution to produce a high score on such tests, it would have to have a superior dynamic analysis capability that’s accurate at identifying malware while ignoring truly benign samples.

“The past year was an important chapter in our journey, especially in the creation of numerous and successful product generations while navigating the fast-moving global threat landscape,” said Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President, Regional Sales-APAC at SonicWall. “Our mission to provide technology that is as affordable and effective, still remains unchanged today – and we will continue to stay one step ahead to safeguard the needs of our customers, partners and growing networks across the 215 countries and territories.”

SonicWall Excellence Recognized with Industry Accolades

SonicWall has been recognized consistently by cybersecurity industry experts over the last several months for the quality of its programs and the prominence of its partner program and employees.

On its most recent analysis of the global network firewall market, Frost & Sullivan awarded SonicWall with its 2021 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Frost & Sullivan applies a rigorous analytical process to evaluate multiple nominees for each award category before determining the final award recipient.

In addition, SonicWall was named as one of the 20 Coolest Network Security Companies of 2022 in CRN’s coveted Security 100. CRN’s Security 100 examines 100 vendors across five market segments to guide solution providers on where to place their bets in a crowded market.

CRN also spotlighted SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner in the 2022 CEO Outlook, while also recognizing three SonicWall channel team leaders as 2022 CRN Channel Chiefs: Bob VanKirk, HoJin Kim and David Bankemper.

SonicWall’s SecureFirst Partner Program earned a five-star rating in the 2022 CRN Partner Program guide. The perfect rating is given only to an elite set of vendors that deliver the ‘best of the best’ to solution providers, going above and beyond in their partner programs.

About SonicWall

SonicWall delivers Boundless Cybersecurity for the hyper-distributed era in a work reality where everyone is remote, mobile and unsecure. SonicWall safeguards organizations mobilizing for their new business normal with seamless protection that stops the most evasive cyberattacks across boundless exposure points and increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled workforces. By knowing the unknown, providing real-time visibility and enabling breakthrough economics, SonicWall closes the cybersecurity business gap for enterprises, governments and SMBs worldwide. For more information, visit or follow us on , , and .

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More Factories Begin Producing Molnupiravir Covid-19 Medication in Laos

Laos to increase production of molacovir.
Laos to increase production of Molacovir.

The government of Laos has authorized three more pharmaceutical factories to produce Molnupiravir to treat Covid-19 patients across the country.