HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 August 2022 – Apidays Hong Kong 2022, the biggest API-first virtual conference in Hong Kong, unveils the schedule & agenda today with the theme “API-First Digital Transformation & Platform Economy”. This event is proudly hosted by beNovelty Limited, a Hong Kong homegrown API company. More than 1000 attendees are expected to join the virtual event, being held on 24th and 25th August, 2022, with a series of talks, workshops & roundtables from regional and local experts.
Apidays Hong Kong 2022: Open API, API-First Transformation & Platform Economy in Hong Kong
Since 2019, Hong Kong, one of the world’s leading international financial centers, launched the Open API Framework for banks. The purpose of the Open API Framework is to create a more streamlined and efficient banking system through open collaboration. The framework allows all participating institutions to access common functionality such as deposit account information or online merchant payments in Phase 3 and 4. Additionally, the Insurance Authority (IA), Hong Kong’s insurance regulator, has also started exploring ways to develop an Open API Framework for the insurance sector. Some insurers are already utilizing technology through which they connect their platforms with partners who provide services related to its products & protection plans.
“With the public awareness of Open API Framework for banking and insurance sectors, more companies are now exploring possibilities from collaboration with Open APIs. They are now more open to collaborate with 3rd parties partners via sharing data and creating embedded finance scenarios in order to deliver better & more effective services to customers.” explains Patrick CS Fan, organiser of apidays Hong Kong & founder of beNovelty Limited. “Open Banking is a How and Embedded Finance is the Why. The key success factors are not only API (Application Programme Interface) technology itself, but how the embedded context addresses customer needs at the right time. Nowadays, customers are less willing to walk into specific branches or turn on a not so often used mobile app for a specific service. The services need to be distributed through different channels under various scenarios, which ends up requiring services and data sitting in third-party applications. It also leads to new business models with the platform economy – where banks or enterprises become a platform to empower partners in doing contextual business”
The platform economy has been on the uptick for years now. APIs are at its core, and they provide an easy way to share data or functionality between different applications and systems. Many leaders are asking how they can best adopt a platform mindset to retain a competitive edge. Developers are at the center of change under API-First transformation. With developer-facing models emerging to support nearly every industry, APIs not only drive efficiency for internal developers but can also help enterprises unlock new business models by sharing valuable data and functionality with third parties – and evolving to be the platform economy.
“We believe there are some commonalities in challenges from different regions and we should learn from the successful and failed experience from each other to speed up the progress.” Patrick says, “That’s why we bring apidays Hong Kong here for the 3rd year and line-up sessions with API domain thought leaders from the east and the west.”
The 2-day API conference has confirmed 40+ sessions with speakers from regional banks, leading enterprises, technology companies and fintech companies with 2 focused tracks
Industry Focus
BFSI & Platform Economy – How Banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) players build up API use cases in regulated environments as a platform
Data Driven API Practices – How enterprises leverage API & Data technologies in maximizing their business efficiency & growth
Open Banking & APIs – Overview of essential technologies in building up Open Banking platforms
API Architecture & Development Focus
API First Architecture – How should we better design, architect & govern API infrastructure
API First Challenges – Learn about the best practices in API product design, with security considerations and more
API First Development – Understand the needs of developer experience and how it helps accelerate API adoption
The apidays Hong Kong 2022 is lead organised by beNovelty Limited with the Hong Kong Computer Society, the Hong Kong Science Park Startups Alumni Association and OpenAPIHub Community as supporting organisations. The 2022 API conference is sponsored by Confluent. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and New Relic.
beNovelty is a Hong Kong API technology company founded in 2015 and the lead organiser of apidays Hong Kong since 2020. The team dedicates to the development of Open API ecosystem & community in Hong Kong and empowering 1000+ API Portals / Providers in APAC area. beNovelty is an API ecosystem partner of various leading banks and enterprises accelerating their Open API adoption, including the API Ecobooster program that connects startups and the developer community with the bank to co-create API solutions with HKSTP and HSBC. beNovelty is an acceleratee company of HKSTP Acceleration Programme and awardee of Hong Kong ICT Start-up Awards (2020) , IFTA Fintech Achievement Awards (2019) etc.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 August 2022 – EasyHear Hearing Centre will be opened at “Shatin Central Plaza” on September 1, 2022! EasyHear, with international champion awards in “5G Beamforming Noise Cancelling Hearing Aids”, is dedicated to providing services to people with hearing problems in Hong Kong and other countries like Canada, United States, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Taiwan etc. Starting from September 2022, hearing impaired people in New Territories of Hong Kong, including Tai Wai, Shatin, Ma On Shan, Tai Po, Fanling and Sheung Shui can enjoy EasyHear’s topnotch services also.
37.1% of the elderly in Hong Kong suffer from moderate to severe hearing loss
According to Hong Kong government statistic data, by the Year 2028, New Territories (including Tai Wai, Shatin, Ma On Shan, Tai Po, Fanling and Sheung Shui) will be the area with the largest number of elderly people. The number of people with hearing loss in Hong Kong is on the rise, which is estimated to be related to the ageing population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in three people aged 65 or older has hearing loss problem. This is an issue that needs to be faced by all governments and healthcare providers.
Hearing loss is a natural phenomenon of aging and is very common. In 2004, the Institute of Human Communication Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong conducted an “Elderly Hearing Survey” and found that among 1,019 elderly people aged 60 or above, 43% were diagnosed with mild hearing impairment. 32.9% had moderate hearing problems, and 4.2% were severely deaf.
The Services of EasyHear Shatin Hearing Centre
EasyHear places high priority on the hearing health of the elderly and hearing-impaired patients. EasyHear aims at providing more convenient services to patients in Shatin and other New Territories areas. The centre provides professional hearing assessments and 5G noise reduction hearing aid fitting services to help the elderly and other people in need to regain the sound of happy conversations!
The Shatin branch is equipped with high-standard sound-proof hearing room and advanced equipment to provide more accurate hearing tests for the elderly and hearing-impaired people. The newly built hearing room is spacious and comfortable, allowing family members to accompany the patients for hearing tests. EasyHear Shatin is located in the city centre of Shatin and close to the railway station, which is convenient for the elderly and their families to visit. In Central Plaza, there are facilities for the disabled and wheelchairs. EasyHear Hearing Center is run by experienced audiologists and provides professional products and services for the hearing-impaired.
From now on, seniors aged 65 or above can experience the international award-winning advanced “5G Beamforming Noise Reduction Technology” in most areas in Hong Kong, including Tuen Mun, Shatin, Mong Kok and Causeway Bay. The latest technology enhances and highlights the human voice, which is especially important for the elderly and children! The technology is applied to EasyHear’s hearing aids, which are characterized by 360-degree sound reception. 5G hearing aids have artificial intelligence to calculate and strengthen important sound signals, make the voice clearer while the surrounding noise will not be amplified. This scientific breakthrough is particularly important for people with hearing loss, allowing them to hear enhanced speech clearly in noisy environments while interfering noises are removed.
Hearing-impaired persons living in New Territories in Hong Kong, including Tai Wai, Shatin, Ma On Shan, Tai Po, Fanling and Sheung Shui are eligible to get free hearing tests from now until the end of October 2022. Register for a free hearing test immediately at https://easyhear.com.hk/ to enjoy this offer.
Hashtag: #EasyHear
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 August 2022 – Crio Collective will soon offer a new lifestyle studio space and photoshoot studio for rent in Singapore. The new workspace, Studioto, will be positioned within their existing studio, and is expected to be available for rent in early September. It will target creatives, entrepreneurs and freelancers who need a professional environment to craft different visual concepts for photo and video projects, and initiate opportunities for collaborations between clients looking to broaden their network.
Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art digital equipment and resources, this sophisticated and modern professional photoshoot studio differs from Crio’s existing hybrid space, featuring 4 different lifestyle concepts alongside specially curated furniture and props to accommodate different types of shooting. As part of Crio’s ongoing quest to offer its clients innovative services, the space itself will allow creatives to shoot eye- catching images for a wide range of projects such as fashion lookbooks, e-commerce and commercial photography, as well as social media content.
With the inception of Studioto, Crio aims to provide uniquely crafted experiences that are both memorable and special for its clients, and cater more effectively to individual needs, enabling customers to produce high-quality works at affordable prices. To that end, it will be launching an annual package in August for Studioto, where clientele will be able to access the studio 24/7 and maximise usage of its facilities at a cheaper rate, while incurring no additional charges. The result is a more effortless process than ever, combining strategic consultancy with creative flair and changing how individuals and organisations craft remarkable images that appeal to consumers across all platforms.
Crio Collective is a creative production company in Singapore that provides photography and videography services, as well as studio spaces where clients can create visual materials. Having worked with a diverse lineup of organisations and brands across various industries, Crio’s team of experienced videographers, filmmakers and photographers have built a reputation for helping clientele create moving pieces that speak volumes about their brands.
For more information on Crio Collective or to enquire about Studioto’s annual packages, please contact +65 9469 1000 or visit https://www.crio-collective.com/
Hashtag: #CrioCollective
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Setting itself up as a leading home-grown designer furniture brand, Cellini sustains its promise to deliver quality craftsmanship, exclusive designs, and timeless furniture pieces. Reimagining the creations of its in-house craftsmen, Cellini’s latest launch draws much of its inspiration from the vibrant hues of the colour wheel and the increased demand for exuberant furnishings for revamping one’s abode. Putting its signature artistic spin on everyday pieces for the modern individual, this launch aims to bring true art into the space we live in.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 August 2022 – As a local brand steeped in old tradition and modern technology, Cellini is back once again producing furnishings designed in a cacophony of colours and structures. Launching a fresh line of furniture that features thoughtfully crafted pieces that pushes the envelope of design, the brand is delivering on its goal to rejuvenate the interior and furniture-making landscape. From display cabinets to coffee tables that fuse functionality with harmonious design, the new arrivals now available both online at Cellini’s various showrooms directly cater to those with a finely attuned eye for furniture that exudes liveable elegance.
Debuting New Colours on Novel Mainstays
Already boasting a wide selection of furniture that has been making waves with its fine craftsmanship and cutting-edge construction, Cellini expands its collection, highlighting the best in furniture design. A core theme of colour combination and material play rings through the new Cello Colour series that comprises display cabinets, coffee tables, and TV consoles. Handcrafted from engineered wood and steel, the collection also features the vibrant hue of Cello Orange. Abiding by Cellini’s overarching design ethos of creating characteristic designs, the Cello Colour Display Cabinet employs modular construction techniques, giving homeowners the freedom to install the Cello boxes in various ways to create a chic display-cum-divider that reflects one’s individual style. Also boasting a similar sleek and refined silhouette and bold colour contrasts are its Cello Colour Coffee Table and CelloColour TV Console.
Blurring the Lines Between Art & Function
In Cellini’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life at home, its list of new arrivals also includes other sophisticated yet functional modern living and bedroom furniture. Embodying the spirit of innovation, the revolutionary Tourner Sofauses an ingenious mechanism to provide versatility and flexibility for its sofa that transforms into a daybed in mere seconds. Blending modern interpretations and eclectic visions, the beauteous line also features exquisite pieces like the Fliq Leather Bed Frame and Carrara Quartz Top Dining Table with Marble Accents that epitomise opulence without compromising comfort and practicality.
Cellini’s new range of furniture is a testament to its incessant dedication to unparalleled craftsmanship, premium finishes, and modern innovations. With its curation of top-of-the-line designs that are products of the brand’s long-standing design sensibility, customers can now experience the passion of this lifestyle brand and a piece of its exceptional mastery in the fine art of furniture-making in their homes. Hashtag: #Cellini
About Cellini Singapore:
Cellini is a home-grown designer furniture brand in Singapore. Investing in state-of-the-art technology, Cellini’s furniture showrooms boast specially curated pieces that are second-to-none in terms of quality craftsmanship. It has also expanded its services to offer timeless furniture pieces across Asia, in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan, in addition to making its mark as a successful e-commerce business. For more information, please visit: https://www.cellini.com.sg/.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 August 2022 – Sisram Medical Ltd (the“Company”or“Sisram”, stock code: 1696.HK; together with its subsidiaries referred as the “Group”),a global leading provider of energy-based surgical and medical aesthetics solutions, today announced that it expects to hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the first half of 2022, ended June 30, 2022, on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Members of Sisram Medical’s management team and board of directors will host a conference call to discuss the first half financial results in more detail on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Speakers will include Mr. Liu YI, Sisram’s Chairman and Executive Director, and Mr. Lior DAYAN, Sisram’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Guojun BU, Sisram’s CFO, Mr. Doron YANNAI, Alma’s CFO, Ms. Qianli FANG, Sisram’s Company Secretary, Investment & IR Director, following the prepared remarks they will also be available for a Q&A session.
The Company encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call using the follow link: https://AlmaLasers.activetrail.biz/Sisram-IR-form. Callers will receive dial-in details upon registration, which enables immediate access on the day of the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
The conference call will be commenced at:
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time 3:30 p.m. Israel Time
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About Sisram Medical Ltd
Sisram Medical Ltd ( 1696.HK) is a global consumer wellness group, featuring a first-of-its-kind synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding, ranging from medical aesthetics devices, injectables therapy, aesthetic and digital dentistry, personal care and more. The company is majority-owned by Fosun Pharma, one of China’s leading healthcare groups. On September 19, 2017, Sisram Medical went public, becoming the first Israeli company ever to trade on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Exchange.
The Thai Minister of Transport will visit Laos at the end of this month to discuss the construction of a railway connection between Thailand and the Laos-China Railway.
Schneider Electric-commissioned research exposes sustainability action gap in the data center and IT industries
Latest innovations support the next wave of sustainability and resiliency in data centers and distributed edge IT, including:
o Launch of the 3kW and 5kW models of APC™ Smart-UPS™ Ultra
o Expansion of EcoStruxure™ IT DCIM software; and
o EcoStruxure Data Center solutions
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 August 2022 – Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today shared the initial findings of three independent research studies to betterunderstand the maturity of sustainability initiatives within IT and data center organizations, and more specifically, where the IT and data center industry stand in achieving this visionof net-zero IT operations. To help IT professionals and solution providers address ongoing IT deployment pain points in data centers and distributed edge IT, Schneider Electric introduced APC Smart-UPS Ultra, the industry’s first 3kW 1U single-phase Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and the lightest 5kW 2U single-phase UPS. Simultaneously, Schneider Electric announced the modernization of its EcoStruxure ITData Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software portfolio for the monitoring and management of hybrid IT infrastructure, and the latest evolution of the company’s integrated systems, EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions, to support deployment of distributed IT networks in all environments.
Steven Lee, Director, Secure Power, Schneider Electric Hong Kong (left) and Joanne Ng, Product Marketing Manager, Schneider Electric Hong Kong (right) introduced the latest innovations that support the next wave of sustainability and resiliency in data centers and distributed edge IT,including the launch of the 3kW and 5kW models of APC™ Smart-UPS™ Ultra, the expansion of EcoStruxure™ IT DCIM software and EcoStruxure Data Center solutions.
451 Research, Forrester and Canalys independently collected data from more than 3,000 global participants, including the largest colocation and cloud providers, IT solution providers and IT professionals across many segments and organization sizes. Overall, findings consistently demonstrate that across the data center and IT industry, there is a discrepancy between where companies think they are and where they actually are in implementing full lifecycle sustainability programs across their IT infrastructure. According to the 451 Research findings, in surveying 1,100 IT professionals responsible for core and distributed IT, whereas 26% of participants self-identified as having a full lifecycle sustainability program covering all the infrastructure, only 14% are taking the actions to have implemented the programs. The analysis further identifies 22% as not addressing sustainability as a major focus, though may have efficiency initiatives to improve specific areas of operations.
Steven Lee, Director, Secure Power, Schneider Electric Hong Kong shared the initial findings of a few commissioned research, exposing the sustainability action gap in the data center and IT industries. He also shared his insights on the current landscape and needs of data center development.
“The data center boom is leading to an energy paradox. Electricity 4.0 is the fastest route to a net-zero future. All data centers – including distributed edge data centers — must be more sustainable, efficient, adaptive, and resilient,” says Steven Lee, Director, Secure Power, Schneider Electric Hong Kong. “According to the research findings, sustainability is the top agenda in the industry, while challenges still exist to taking action and will take a collaborative effort to overcome. The good news is the technology already exists to deliver Electricity 4.0 today.”
APC Smart-UPS Ultra – lightest single-phase 3kW and 5kW UPS on the market
The acceleration of digital technologies and smart applications is driving the need for compute, network, and storage resources that are localized and in close proximity to enable business-critical processes and experiences that rely on network connectivity to the cloud. Yet, configuring, deploying, and maintaining the supporting IT infrastructure for multiple, geographically dispersed sites comes with unique challenges. With the APC Smart-UPS Ultra, Schneider Electric is bringing to market the most advanced single-phase UPS – the industry’s first 3kW 1U UPS and the lightest 5kW UPS on the market, which provides the flexibility to install anywhere and save on the total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising businesses’ power protection needs.
Delivering more power in less space: The APC Smart-UPS Ultra’s compact design delivers more power while taking up less IT space, providing the installation flexibility and power density you need for today and into the future. The 3kW UPS’s compact design is up to 50% smaller and lighter than comparable UPS solutions on the market today, while the 5kW UPS is 50% lighter and 30% smaller than other 5kW UPSs. The APC Smart-UPS Ultra offers flexible mounting options including rack, tower or wall/ceiling mounts, so it can be placed out of the way to allow for more space for IT in the rack.
Lowering TCO with lithium-ion battery: The APC Smart-UPS Ultra’s Lithium-ion battery lasts up to three times longer than a traditional valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) powered UPS and will not need to be replaced under normal operating conditions. This helps to eliminate costly battery replacement, labor and service fees and visits over the life of the UPS, reducing the total cost of ownership.
Ensuring better visibility anytime, anywhere: With the capabilities of cloud-based monitoring, APC Smart-UPS Ultra is EcoStruxure ready, delivers data-driven recommendations to optimize performance, and enables wherever-you-go visibility across multiple UPS devices to provide automated, customizable alerts to make preventative maintenance simpler in order to reduce downtime and lower mean time to repair.
The APC Smart-UPS Ultra 5kW and 3kW will be available in Hong Kong starting in Q4 this year and Q1 2023 respectively.
EcoStruxure IT for monitoring and management of hybrid IT infrastructure
Schneider Electric introduced the expansion of its award-winning EcoStruxure IT DCIM software. This update evolves data center infrastructure management software from individual data centers to cover a full, hybrid IT environment and addresses industry requirements for a more resilient, secure, and sustainable IT infrastructure.
The vendor-neutral capabilities enabled by EcoStruxure IT deliver value through customer-driven applications, including:
Monitoring and Management: Device management for power and cooling devices, as well as physical security and environmental monitoring.
Planning and Modeling: For visualization, asset tracking, simulation, and change management for over 4000 devices.
Custom Solutions and Integrations: Tailored solutions to address unique customer requirements through automated reporting, dashboards, migrations, and custom integrations with EcoStruxure IT and third-party systems or software.
EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions to configure IT infrastructure fast
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions bring together power, cooling, racks, and management to support deployment of distributed IT networks in all environments.
EcoStruxure Micro Data Center: All-in-one IT infrastructure within a stand-alone, secure enclosure for protection of critical business applications, including remote monitoring and management, services, physical security, UPS, power distribution, and cooling devices. Ideal for edge and IoT applications where simple and fast deployment, reliability and security are paramount in multiple environments.
EcoStruxure Row Data Center: Integrated row-based data center solutions to modernize infrastructure are highly configurable and scalable encompassing racks, power, cooling, and management systems, reducing time and complexity from design, installation and operation in today’s hybrid IT world.
On August 24 – 25, Schneider Electric will join Revive Tech Asia, a 2-day technology conference and exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing the company’s latest innovations, including Smart-UPS Ultra, EcoStruxure IT and EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions, for sustainability and resiliency in data center and distributed edge IT at Booth G8, Hall 2, Asia World Expo.
EcoStruxure™ is our open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform. EcoStruxure delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity for our customers. EcoStruxure leverages advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity to deliver Innovation at Every Level. This includes Connected Products, Edge Control, and Apps, Analytics & Services which are supported by Customer Lifecycle Software. EcoStruxure™ has been deployed in almost 500,000 sites with the support of 20,000+ developers, 650,000 service providers and partners, 3,000 utilities and connects over 2 million assets under management.
From energy and sustainability consulting to optimizing the life cycle of your operational systems, we have world-wide services to meet your business needs. As a customer-centric organization, Schneider Electric is your trusted advisor to help increase asset reliability, improve total cost of ownership and drive your enterprise’s digital transformation towards sustainability, efficiency and safety.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
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