Three specially selected HOTSHOT counters are going plant-based and offering meat-free breakfasts and meals for a limited-time only. All-new Korean and Taiwanese-inspired 7-SELECT plant-based treats are also being launched throughout 7-Eleven. Living a plant-based lifestyle has never been so easy!

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 September 2021 – For those looking to lead a more flexitarian lifestyle, 7-Eleven is introducing an all-new and tasty meat-free menu, so you can now enjoy plant-based treats even during busy workdays. HOTSHOT counters in three specially selected stores will offer a fully plant-based menu for a limited time only – the breakfast menu features a variety of delicious plant-based options including Plant-Based Beef with Satay Sauce Noodles, Plant-Based Shaomais with Mushrooms, and Rice Vermicelli with Taiwanese Plant-Based Braised Pork Sauce. Made using plant-based meat, they taste just as good as the real thing! And with so many options to choose from, you can now create your very own hassle-free meatless meal to go!

Hong Kong Style Oat Milk Tea (Hot $11/Iced $13) is also launching at all HOTSHOT counters at 7-Eleven stores. Made with OATLY oat milk, this rich and creamy drink will be sure to please! What’s more, if you visit any of the three special plant-based HOTSHOT stores, you can enjoy the full 7CAFÉ coffee menu made with OATLY oat milk at the usual price (Hot drinks $14/Iced drinks $16). The perfect pairing for your plant-based meal!

Plant-Based HOTSHOT Store Addresses:

1. Shop Nos. G506-G507, Ning On Mansion, Stage V, Taikoo Shing, Island East, Hong Kong

2. Shop B1, G/F, Far East Bank Mongkok Building, No. 244 Portland Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon

3. Shop Nos. 56-57, G/F, Harbour Crystal Centre, No.100 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

New & Yummy Plant-Based Treats

Five brand-new additions are joining the 7-SELECT Plant-Based menu giving you even more choice anytime, anywhere! All items are using plant-based meat that tastes like and have the texture of the real meal. Choose from Korean and Taiwanese foods such as the 7-SELECT Plant-Based Meat Jajang Korean Roll, Taiwanese Onigiri with Plant-Based Meat Floss Fried Dough Stick and Spicy Mustard Tuber, Taiwanese Onigiri with Plant-Based Meat Sauce, Braised Egg and Preserved Radish, and Taiwanese Style Braised Rice with Plant-Based Meat and Mushroom .  Completing the line-up is the 7-SELECT Satay Plant-Based Beef Sandwich – a Hong Kong cha chaan teng classic reimagined with a plant-based twist! These guilt-free delights are now available at a 7-Eleven near you to enjoy whenever, wherever!

For more details, please refer to the below table:

* Prices may change without prior notice. The product price at the store shall prevail .

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ClayOPS, Velocity Business Solutions and Riley will join NCS NEXT to strengthen data analytics and cloud capabilities

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 September 2021 – NCS has reached agreements to acquire three companies – ClayOPS, Velocity Business Solutions, and Riley – with capabilities in data analytics and cloud that will support NCS’ regional expansion strategy in Asia Pacific. The move is in line with Singtel’s strategic reset announced in May to turn NCS into a B2B services champion in Asia and develop new engines of growth.   

This trio of acquisitions will help boost the capabilities of NCS’ digital services organisation, NCS NEXT, in its key markets of Singapore, Greater China and Australia, creating a unique combination of digital, data analytics, and cloud services that will help government and enterprise clients become digital at their core. The three companies’ established network of clients, partners, and local expertise, will also advance NCS’ reach into new segments and drive further growth in the digital and cloud services space.

Mr Ng Kuo Pin, CEO of NCS, said, “These acquisitions are targeted and timely as they will accelerate our expansion into Asia Pacific, particularly in the high-growth markets of Singapore, Greater China and Australia. These markets are seeing digital adoption in both the public and private sectors ratchet up very quickly and we are investing in critical solutions and digital expertise to build out our suite of integrated services.”

Ng added, “NCS is committed to providing greater value for our clients and the industry through strategic partnerships and building an innovation ecosystem for technology players of different sizes and niche capabilities, to augment our service portfolio and give our clients access to innovation across the region.”

ClayOPS, a Singapore-based data analytics and consulting services firm, specialises in helping organisations improve performance through data. Established in 2010, it works with large enterprises to break down data silos across disparate systems and transform them into insights effectively and efficiently for better informed decisions. ClayOPS’ extensive analytics and technical expertise backed by proven processing methodology will deepen NCS NEXT’s digital capabilities in data analytics solutions. It will also add an immediately accessible portfolio of large local and multinational clients across industries, including property, healthcare, and transportation.

Velocity Business Solutions, a Hong Kong-based data analytics firm established in 2009, provides a full suite of data analytics consulting and implementation services including design, development, support, and enablement. With its strong experience and clientele in the financial services, transportation, and logistics industries, Velocity Business Solutions will support NCS’ Greater China growth strategy to reach these target industry sectors.

Riley, a leading Australian cloud-based solutions consultancy, offers a comprehensive portfolio of services in cloud-native transformation, data supply chain, and cloud operations. Established in 2010, it focuses on helping mid-market and enterprise clients transform their business through cloud computing. Riley will accelerate NCS’ growth in Australia through its established relationships with partners, talent expansion, and access to new go-to-market channels.

Mr Matthew Choo, Co-Founder and Director of ClayOPS, said, “We are excited to partner with NCS as the vast array of its capabilities and organisational reach will leapfrog ClayOPS onto its next wave of growth. ClayOPS places great emphasis on a people-centric approach where we specialise in blending data and technology into people and business processes to ensure it becomes part of the organisational DNA. With our partnership, we are eager to bring our experience and developed capabilities in process methodology to the table and provide holistic solutions to NCS clients in their data-driven transformation journeys.”

Mr Ian Whitehouse, Founder and Managing Director of Velocity Business Solutions, said, “We have achieved profitable, organic growth and expansion in the last 11 years, and our partnership with NCS is the natural next step for the business. Velocity Business Solutions provides significant value on every project, through our data analytics offerings, commitment to customer success, business agility and consistent delivery. The partnership will enable us to widen our data analytics solutions and services, expand our customer base and extend our geographic footprint into the Greater Bay Area of South China. We are looking forward to working together with NCS towards becoming the dominant player in data analytics across Asia Pacific.”

Mr Tom Bernadou, Founder and Managing Director of Riley, said, “The cloud services market was in its infancy when we first founded the business in 2010. Over the past 11 years, we have witnessed first-hand how the cloud can transform entire businesses, industries, and community services. We are excited to join the team at NCS, and along with their scale and experience throughout the region, continue our mission of delivering to the market technical innovation, real business, and community value, while accelerating the digital transformation agendas of private and public organisations across Australia and the region.”

ClayOPS, Velocity Business Solutions, and Riley will continue to run independently under NCS with its respective senior leadership continuing in their current roles within the companies. They will further expand their product and service offerings, and in close collaboration with NCS NEXT, drive synergies in its digital offerings to market.

The completion of the acquisitions is subject to fulfilment of closing conditions.

About NCS

NCS, a member of the Singtel Group, is a leading technology services firm with presence in Asia Pacific and partners with governments and enterprises to advance communities through technology. Combining the experience and expertise of its 10,000-strong team across 49 specialisations, NCS provides differentiated and end-to-end technology services to clients with its NEXT capabilities in digital, cloud and platforms, as well as core offerings in application, infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity. NCS also believes in building a strong partner ecosystem with leading technology players, research institutions and start-ups to support open innovation and co-creation. For more information, visit ncs.co.

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Latest Pro Series camera connects directly to Wi-Fi for even easier DIY setup with features including 2K HDR video quality and a 160-degree field of view

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 September 2021 – Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), one of the leading internet-connected camera brands, today announced the addition to its award-winning Pro series of security cameras – the Arlo Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera. The Pro 4 features advanced technologies including 2K HDR video quality, an integrated spotlight with colour night vision and a 160-degree field of view to deliver clear video quality day and night. Unlike its predecessor, the Pro 4 connects directly to Wi-Fi, enabling an even easier DIY setup as a standalone security solution or compliment to an existing Arlo ecosystem. Starting at a RRP of SGD $399 for a Pro 4 single cam and SGD $749 for a two-camera kit, the Pro 4 range is available in early September at major retailers including Harvey Norman, Challenger and the official Arlo store on Lazada Singapore, Shopee Singapore and Hachi.Tech.

“Our industry-leading products are designed to deliver peace of mind without compromise. The new Pro 4 features improved connectivity allowing for direct to Wi-Fi installation without the need of a Base Station or SmartHub while existing Arlo users still have the opportunity to add the new cameras to their current system,” said Brad Little, Vice President & Managing Director APAC. “With Pro 4, we want to offer consumers the option to choose the installation method most suitable for their needs. Couple this feature with customised Arlo Smart notifications via the Arlo app and we enable users to confidently monitor and manage their security.”

Arlo’s AI subscription-based service, Arlo Secure, compliments the Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Cameras to deliver total protection. Users receive a complimentary three-month Arlo Secure trial included with their purchase. Arlo Secure provides extended 30-day rolling cloud storage of 2K HD video recording, for added peace of mind. Smarter, customisable notifications enable Arlo Secure users to detect people, vehicles, animals or packages¹. Controlled entirely through the Arlo app, users can easily view live streams and recordings, adjust their camera settings or access cloud recordings.

Features of the Arlo Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera include:

• 2K Video with HDR: See a crystal-clear picture in every detail through Arlo Pro 4’s high-performance lenses
• 160-Degree Viewing Angle: See a wide field of view to keep an eye on what matters most
• Integrated Spotlight: Light up the night and ward off unwelcome guests with an integrated spotlight
• Built-In Smart Siren: Trigger your siren remotely or automatically during an event
• Colour Night Vision: See what’s lurking with colour night vision allowing you to see video in colour rather than traditional black and white
• Two-Way Audio: Listen and speak to visitors with crystal clear, full two-way audio that reduces wind and noise
• Direct to Wi-Fi: Connects directly to Wi-Fi for simple setup allowing it to function as a standalone home security solution without the need for a separate Base Station
• Wire-Free and Weather-Resistant: Wire-free setup and a magnetic mount enables easy installation, while a weather-resistant design allows Pro 4 to be placed indoors and outdoors
• Rechargeable Battery: Rechargeable, removable battery lasts up to six months on one charge²
• Magnetic Charging Cable: Quickly charge camera and easily snap connecting cable into place
• Platform Compatibility: Works with Apple HomeKit,³ Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT for easy interaction, automation and control
• SmartHub/Base Station Optional: Enable local storage recording, cross-trigger other cameras in the ecosystem and enhance camera range and battery life by connecting a compatible Arlo SmartHub or Base Station (VMB4000, VMB4540, VMB4500, VMB5000)

For more information on the full range of Arlo smart home security products and services, visit www.arlo.com/asia.

¹ Personalised alerts made available through the complimentary three-month Arlo Smart trial subscription

² Based on usage of 4000 seconds per month, 30 seconds per stream, and day/night event splits 2:1. Will vary with device settings, use, activity captured and environmental factors

³ HomeKit compatibility for Arlo Pro 4 requires connection to a compatible SmartHub or Base Station

About Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Arlo is the award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the way people experience the connected lifestyle. Arlo’s deep expertise in product design, wireless connectivity, cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge AI capabilities focuses on delivering a seamless, smart home experience for Arlo users that is easy to setup and interact with every day. The company’s cloud-based platform provides users with visibility, insight and a powerful means to help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a mobile connection. To date, Arlo has launched several categories of award-winning smart connected devices, including wire-free smart Wi-Fi and 4G-enabled security cameras, audio and video doorbells, and floodlight.

With a mission to bring users peace of mind, Arlo is as passionate about protecting user privacy as it is about safeguarding homes and families. Arlo is committed to supporting industry standards for data protection designed to keep users’ personal information private and in their control. Arlo doesn’t monetise personal data, provides enhanced controls for user data, supports privacy legislation, keeps user data safely secure, and puts security at the forefront of company culture.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “project,” “outlook,” “forecast” or other similar words are used to identify such forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements represent Arlo Technologies, Inc.’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events based on information available at the time such statements were made and include statements regarding: Arlo Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera, Arlo Smart, and future Arlo products. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the following: future demand for the Company’s products may be lower than anticipated; consumers may choose not to adopt the Company’s new product offerings or adopt competing products; and product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect Arlo and its business are detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Given these circumstances, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Arlo undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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