TOKYO, Jan 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7267) and Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) announced today that they have signed an agreement to develop a high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The new SoC is designed to deliver leading-edge*¹ AI performance of 2,000*2 TOPS combined with a world-class power efficiency of 20 TOPS/W, and is slated for use in future models of the “Honda 0 (Zero) Series,” Honda’s new electric vehicle (EV) series, specifically those that will be launched in the late 2020s. The agreement was announced during a Honda press conference held at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7.Honda is developing original SDVs to provide a mobility experience optimized for each individual customer in the Honda 0 Series. The Honda 0 Series will adopt a centralized E/E architecture that combines multiple electronic control units (ECUs) responsible for controlling vehicle functions into a single ECU. The core ECU, which serves as the heart of the SDV, manages essential vehicle functions such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD), powertrain control, and comfort features, all on a single ECU. To achieve this, the ECU requires a SoC that provides higher processing performance than traditional systems, while minimizing any increase in power consumption.Renesas is committed to providing automotive semiconductor solutions that enable automobile OEMs to develop SDVs. Renesas’ R-Car solutions offer higher AI performance with the ability to customize by leveraging multi-die chiplet technology*3 and integrating AI accelerators*4 into its SoC.To realize the Honda vision for SDVs, Honda and Renesas reached an agreement to develop a high-performance SoC compute solution designed for core ECUs. Using TSMC’s leading-edge 3-nm automotive process technology, this SoC also can achieve a significant reduction in power consumption. Additionally, it realizes a system that utilizes multi-die chiplet technology to combine Renesas’ generic fifth-generation (Gen 5) R-Car X5 SoC series with an AI accelerator optimized for AI software developed independently by Honda. With this combination, the system aims to achieve one of the industry’s top class AI performances with power efficiency. The SoC chiplet solution will provide the AI performance required for advanced functions such as AD, while keeping power consumption low. Chiplet technology allows flexibility to create customized solutions and offers future upgrades for functional and performance improvements.Honda and Renesas have collaborated closely for many years. This agreement will accelerate the integration of advanced semiconductor and software innovations into the Honda 0 Series, enhancing the mobility experience for customers.(1) Renesas estimate as of January 2025(2) Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS) is a metric of AI processing performance and measures the number of operations that can be performed per second. Based on a sparse AI model.(3) Technology to build a system by combining multiple chips with different functions(4) Hardware designed for high-speed and high-efficiency AI (artificial intelligence) computational processing Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
清醒約會的優點 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 戒酒一月是重新評估你與酒精關係的好機會。其理念是在整個月份內戒酒，然後決定是否要恢復正常的飲酒習慣、減少飲酒量，或者全年都不再飲酒。隨著美國近期關於在酒精飲料中添加⋯⋯的討論，以及對非酒精飲品的興趣日益濃厚，許多美國人今年可能會更仔細地重新評估他們現有的飲酒習慣。 雖然許多人參與戒酒一月是出於健康原因，或是在節後狂歡過後進行的身心重置，但有些人可能會發現它會以意想不到的方式影響他們的社交互動——也就是說，它會影響他們的約會方式。 一開始你可能會感到震驚。約會的許多方面都與飲酒文化息息相關，從在「happy hour」喝雞尾酒認識彼此，到利用酒精作為派對上的社交潤滑劑，以及緩解約會前的緊張情緒。沒有酒精作為首選方案可能會讓人感到不安。但對於每年參與戒酒一月的人來說，這可能是重新設定自己飲酒期望和約會生活的一個機會。 我們大多數人都認為酒精是一種社交活動，它會讓人放下戒心，讓它成為一個在可能尷尬的約會中輕鬆化解尷尬的「僚機」。研究顯示酒精「傾向於讓個人擺脫對社交拒絕的困擾，使他們能夠獲得社交獎勵。」當你克服拒絕的恐懼並承擔風險，例如約會或邀請對方留宿時，這會非常有用。這在克服拒絕的恐懼和承擔邀請約會等風險時非常有用。 適度飲酒也被認為可以營造更舒適的性愛氛圍。想想任何詹姆斯·龐德電影中，當一位愛情對象被邀請共度良宵時：他們幾乎總是會被提供酒精飲料作為浪漫事件展開的一部分。 事實是，我們已經將飲酒融入生活的許多社會層面，以至於我們常常甚至不去質疑我們為什麼要這樣做。清醒約會可以讓你思考酒精在培養人際關係時是否有幫助（或有害）。 事實上，你如何知道你是否過度依賴酒精來麻痺或克服與約會相關的一些常見感受？一種方法是注意你在沒有使用酒精來克服情感上較為艱難的部分的情況下，約會有多麼困難。 當酒精不再是約會的一部分時，出現的感受可能會令人驚訝。你可能會感到更焦慮、更不安全，甚至更害怕，因為酒精不再能壓抑這些感受。所有這些都是正常的，值得經歷，看看你能如何應對這些感受，也許是通過冥想、紮根練習和自我照顧。 當我和正在戒酒或選擇在一段時間內戒酒的客戶一起工作時，他們告訴我，約會是多麼困難。他們覺得很難告訴潛在的約會對象他們不喝酒，或者建議一個不含酒精的約會。我們一起努力制定策略，讓他們在約會過程中更自由地行動。無論是在他們的約會檔案中一開始就說明他們是清醒的，還是在早期與他們的約會對象分享。我們還討論他們真正想要從約會中得到什麼，以及這與他們喝酒時尋找的東西有何不同。例如，一些客戶發現，作為一個清醒的約會者，他們更感興趣的是與約會對象在更深層次上建立聯繫，無論是隨意的還是長期的。他們也不太喜歡激烈、簡短的相遇，並且注意到沒有酒精的情況下，他們需要更多時間與某人相處才能敞開心扉，並感覺到他們已經建立了信任。 我的一些清醒的客戶擔心，他們的清醒會限制想要與他們約會的人，我總是鼓勵他們將此視為積極的，而不是消極的。如果你正在探索清醒約會，並考慮將清醒（甚至減少飲酒量）作為一個長期的計劃，你會希望與理解這個選擇的人約會，無論你為什麼要這樣做。選擇其他清醒的人約會是可以的。事實上，我看到我的清醒客戶與那些從來不那麼喜歡喝酒的人、清醒的人或像那些參加戒酒一月的人相處得更好。 評估你的飲酒情況以及它如何影響你的愛情生活並不容易，但由於⋯⋯，現在更容易了。在過去幾年中，對低酒精度和無酒精飲料的需求有所增加，以至於⋯⋯。這一趨勢有助於減少與清醒和限制飲酒量相關的污名。這也意味著在提供酒精的場所，非飲酒者有更多選擇。 戒酒一月是評估你的約會生活如何受到酒精影響，並決定你是否希望改變它的完美時機。當你探索清醒約會的感覺時，考慮一下你如何在未來以不同的方式參與酒精，或加入其他方法來應對約會的壓力和焦慮。人人都希望減少在社交場合感到尷尬的程度，但以清醒的頭腦體驗生活中不完美時刻，可以獲得很多益處。 無論你在這個月結束後是否決定改變你的飲酒習慣，清醒約會都會讓你體驗沒有酒精的約會感覺——以及這種雞尾酒是否真的是我們認為的「僚機」。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
加拿大如何與杜魯道漸行漸遠 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 賈斯汀·杜魯多與加拿大人之間有著特殊的情感聯繫，加拿大人從1971年聖誕節就認識他，當時他是……的兒子。 這種聯繫幫助他獲得了他父親曾經擔任的職位。在2015年他作為自由黨領袖參加的首次聯邦選舉中，他的保守黨對手警告加拿大人說他是一個輕量級人物，一個……但缺乏相關的工作經驗。然而，杜魯多在公眾視野中長大，他為單調乏味的加拿大政壇帶來了一股令人耳目一新的魅力。選民喜歡他，感覺他們了解他，並以多數政府的形式給予了他支持。 這是一項非凡的成就，在加拿大政壇史無前例。杜魯多——一位前中學教師，履歷平平——竟然將他的自由黨從2011年的第三名（其歷史上最差的成績）提升到第一名，並獲得了響亮的授權，這 echoes 了1968年他父親贏得政府時席捲全國的“……”。 賈斯汀的當選恢復了他父親對加拿大作為一個雙語、多元文化的北方福利國家的願景。但他帶來的不是他父親那樣的耶穌會式的智力精準，而是魅力、開放和樂趣。杜魯多在經歷了十年嚴肅的、以商業為導向的保守黨政府後，向加拿大人承諾“……”，並成功地推進了一項雄心勃勃的進步議程，贏得了另外兩次選舉。但在擔任加拿大領導人9年後，他被迫於週一……，以避免自由黨國會議員的反抗，這些議員在必須在10月之前舉行的選舉中面臨……。 杜魯多將繼續擔任職務，直到……為止。但他頑固地拒絕承認他的時間已經結束，這使得他和他的黨以及他的國家都處於糟糕的境地，唐納德·特朗普和埃隆·馬斯克欺負他，並威脅要……他將在特朗普總統任期的最初幾個月裡以跛腳鴨的身份執政，而他的政黨則選擇一位領袖來應對好鬥的……，後者在民調中領先兩年多。 杜魯多讓他的國家陷入危險之中，這意味著加拿大人沒有心情慶祝他作為總理的成就。不過，他確實做了一些事情。 他享受了很長一段蜜月期，曾一度成為全球媒體寵兒，並贏得了支持，以減少兒童貧困、……和降低中產階級的稅收。他……，引入了一項……以減少排放，並……改善原住民的生活，他們的艱苦生活條件是持續的國家恥辱。 杜魯多成功地應對了唐納德·J·特朗普的第一個總統任期，……類似於特朗普繼承的任期，並帶領國家渡過了COVID-19大流行，把錢放進人們的口袋裡，這樣他們就可以一直封鎖到最糟糕的情況過去。 但如果說杜魯多在應對危機方面做得相當不錯，那麼他也經常製造危機。他因在阿加汗的私人島嶼上……而違反了道德規範，對印度進行了……，安排得像皇室巡迴演出一樣，據透露他……次數多得數不清，在試圖阻止對腐敗的工程公司SNC Lavalin的起訴中，失去了兩位部長和幾位高級助手。 然而，讓他垮台的是大流行後的通貨膨脹危機。與喬·拜登、里希·蘇納克、伊曼努爾·馬克龍以及西方幾乎所有其他現任領導人一樣，杜魯多的民調數字隨著人們家庭預算的下滑而下跌。 經濟增長速度慢於美國，而他對移民的管理不善則使事態更加惡化。加拿大長期以來一直以其謹慎和成功的移民融合而自豪，杜魯多的父親皮埃爾使加拿大成為第一個……的國家。但為了在大流行後提振經濟，杜魯多魯莽地打開了大門，讓……的臨時外國工人和國際學生入境，加劇了本來就是世界上……之一的問題。 他的厄運始於6月，當時他在多倫多一個通常很安全的社區輸掉了一場補選，當他失去……時，情況變得更加明朗。自由黨國會議員要求他辭職。他無視他們，改組內閣，嘗試了假日銷售稅減免和……給所有加拿大工作者，但他做的一切都無法改變民調數字。 然後一切都於12月達到高潮。在特朗普……所有加拿大進口商品後，杜魯多飛往海湖莊園，希望他的魅力能夠贏得勝利。特朗普的回應是反覆欺負他，威脅要吞併加拿大。由於國內支持很少，杜魯多找不到有效應對的方法。 加拿大人已經受夠了他，而他卻不明白這個信息。他越來越多的不滿的前部長們認為他患有嚴重的“朕即國家”症候群。一位部長告訴我說：“杜魯多現在已經到了這樣的地步，他真的相信自己正在做的事情對國家有利，無論其他任何事情如何，我認為這非常可怕和成問題。” 最終，副總理克莉絲蒂亞·弗里蘭（她在幾年前與特朗普的貿易談判中挽救了局面）迫使事態發展。她在……中，因如何應對即將上任的特朗普政府而產生分歧，引發了杜魯多合法性危機。 多年來，杜魯多一直在告訴任何願意聽的人，他必須繼續留任，以應對下一場針對波利弗的選舉，後者的右翼政策和嚴厲的攻擊超出了加拿大政治的傳統。 杜魯多鄙視波利弗，認為他是他父親所建立的加拿大的威脅。他想與他作戰。他是一個鬥士。身高6英尺2英寸的杜魯多在2013年贏得了自由黨領袖的職位，此前他證明了自己的堅韌，並在……中以3比1的意外優勢獲勝。 “我是一個鬥士，”他在週一說。“我身體裡的每一根骨頭都告訴我必須戰鬥，因為我非常關心加拿大人。” 但杜魯多不得不承認是時候放棄了。“我已經清楚地認識到，由於內部鬥爭，我不能成為在下次選舉中扛起自由黨大旗的人，”他說。 這是一個輕描淡寫的說法。週三，他的國會議員將要求他下台。民調結果長期以來一直如此糟糕，以至於自由黨需要一位新的領袖。加拿大人需要有人來管理與美國的關係，這突然看起來比1812年戰爭以來任何時候都更加困難。 但選民清楚地表示他們想要其他人來做這件事。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
醫生擔心碘缺乏症捲土重來 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 紐約——一名13歲男孩頸部迅速腫大來到診所就診，醫生們感到困惑。 檢測排除了他們的最初懷疑。但進一步的檢測確定了他們——以及男孩——所缺乏的物質：碘。 一個世紀以前，碘缺乏症影響了全國大片地區的兒童。在一些食品製造商開始將碘添加到食鹽、麵包和一些其他食品中之後，碘缺乏症基本上消失了，這也是20世紀公共衛生領域的一大成功案例。 但如今，由於飲食和食品製造的變化，人們攝入的碘越來越少。 儘管大多數人仍然攝入足夠的碘，但研究人員越來越多地報告孕婦和其他人群體內碘含量偏低，這引發了人們對其新生兒健康影響的擔憂。而且，兒童碘缺乏症的報告數量雖然很小，但也呈上升趨勢。 「這需要引起人們的注意，」布朗大學的Monica Serrano-Gonzalez醫生說，她於2021年在羅德島州普羅維登斯市治療了這名男孩。 什麼是碘？ 碘是一種微量元素，存在於海水中和一些土壤中——主要是在沿海地區。一位法國化學家在1811年進行海藻灰實驗時意外發現了它，實驗產生了一團紫色的蒸汽。碘的名稱來自一個希臘語單詞，意思是紫色。 在那個世紀的後期，科學家們開始了解到，人們需要一定量的碘來調節新陳代謝和保持健康，並且碘對於兒童大腦發育至關重要。 碘攝入不足的一個跡象是頸部腫脹，稱為甲狀腺腫。頸部的甲狀腺利用碘來產生調節心率和其他身體機能的激素。當碘不足時，甲狀腺會因超負荷工作以彌補碘的缺乏而腫大。 在20世紀初，甲狀腺腫在美國某些內陸地區的兒童中非常普遍，尤其是在從阿巴拉契亞山脈和五大湖地區到美國西北部的「甲狀腺腫帶」。一些兒童身材矮小、失聰、智力遲鈍，並伴有其他曾被稱為「呆小症」綜合症的症狀。 在鹽中添加碘 公共衛生專家意識到，他們不能通過讓每個人都食用海藻和海鮮來解決這個問題，但他們了解到碘基本上可以噴灑在食鹽上。加碘鹽於1924年首次上市。到20世紀50年代，超過70%的美國家庭使用加碘食鹽。麵包和一些其他食品也添加了碘，碘缺乏症變得罕見。 但飲食習慣發生了變化。雖然這些食物含有大量的鹽，但它們不是加碘的。主要的麵包品牌不再添加碘。就這名13歲男孩而言，他患有輕度自閉症，而且挑食，主要只吃特定品牌的麵包和花生醬。 而且，對於那些確實會在食物中加鹽的人來說，現在的時尚是用粗鹽、喜馬拉雅山岩鹽或其他非加碘產品。 「人們忘記了為什麼鹽中要添加碘，」波士頓醫療中心的Elizabeth Pearce醫生說。她是碘全球網絡（Iodine Global Network）的領導者，該網絡是一個致力於消除碘缺乏症的非政府機構。 她注意到，在20世紀70年代到90年代之間，美國受調查者的碘水平有所下降。 多少碘才算足夠？ 專家表示，儘管整體碘攝入量下降，但大多數美國人仍然通過飲食攝入足夠的碘。但醫生擔心，孕婦和兒童的情況並非如此，他們最容易受到碘缺乏症的影響。 美國兒科學會和其他醫學會建議所有孕婦和哺乳期婦女每天攝入150微克碘。你可以從半茶匙到四分之三茶匙的加碘食鹽中獲得所需的碘。 在過去15年左右的時間裡，美國研究人員越來越多地報告在孕婦身上發現輕度碘缺乏症。密歇根州立大學對蘭辛市約460名孕婦進行的一項研究發現，約有四分之一的孕婦碘攝入不足。 該研究的主要作者Jean Kerver指出，許多孕婦維生素中不含碘。這就是為什麼建議孕婦或哺乳期婦女檢查標籤，以確保她們服用含有碘的多種維生素或孕婦補充劑。 一些研究將輕度碘缺乏症與兒童智商降低和語言發育遲緩聯繫起來，儘管關於問題開始的確切水平存在爭議，Pearce說。 專家表示，還沒有足夠的研究來確定碘缺乏症近年來對美國人口的實際影響。 Serrano-Gonzalez說，她和她的同事們在普羅維登斯市的診所裡已經看到了另外四例兒童病例。 「我們擔心這種情況可能正在增加，尤其是在飲食受限的患者中，」她說。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
賀錦麗宣布禁止醫療債務出現在信用報告中 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 根據拜登政府週二宣布的最終規定，未償還的醫療費用將不再出現在信用報告上，而這些費用可能會阻礙人們獲得抵押貸款、汽車貸款或小企業貸款。 根據消費者金融保護局（Consumer Financial Protection Bureau）的說法，這項規定將從超過1500萬美國人的信用報告中刪除490億美元的債務，這意味著貸款機構在決定是否發放貸款時，將不再考慮這些債務。 該局表示，這一變化預計將使信用評分平均提高20分，並可能導致每年額外批准22,000筆抵押貸款。副總統賀錦麗（Kamala Harris）在宣布這項規定的聲明中表示，這將改變數百萬家庭的「生活」。 她說：「不應該因為生病或遇到醫療緊急情況而被剝奪經濟機會。」 賀錦麗還宣布，各州和地方政府已利用一種方法，為超過70萬美國人消除了超過10億美元的醫療債務。 政府在2023年秋季宣布了這項規定的計劃。 消費者金融保護局表示，醫療債務並不能很好地預測個人償還貸款的能力。三大全國信用報告機構Experian、Equifax和TransUnion去年表示，他們正在從美國消費者信用報告中刪除低於500美元的醫療追償債務。 拜登政府的新規定將處理出現在信用報告上的未償還帳單。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
China Medical System (00867) Obtained New Drug ZUNVEYL for the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type
SHENZHEN, CHINA – January 08, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – China Medical System Holdings Limited (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group” or “CMS”) is pleased to announce that on 8 January 2025, the Group through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a License, Collaboration and Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Alpha Cognition Inc. (“Alpha”) of the improved new drug ZUNVEYL（benzgalantamine delayed-release tablets）(“ZUNVEY” or the “Product”) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. The Group is entitled to an exclusive right to develop, register, manufacture, import, export and commercialize the Product in Asia (excluding Japan), Australia and New Zealand (the “Territory”), Alpha reserves the right to manufacture and supply in the Territory. The term of cooperation commences on the effective date of the Agreement and extends for twenty years, which may be automatically renewed every five years upon the expiration unless terminated by notice from either party. As the second oral therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease during the past decade, ZUNVEYL demonstrates a potentially better safety profile to improve compliance of patients and therefore brings clinical benefits. CMS has rooted in the central nervous system therapeutic fields for years, continuously deploying and developing global differentiated and innovative products to strengthen its competitiveness in its advantageous specialty therapeutic fields. ZUNVEYL will further diversify our Group’s innovative drug product matrix and synergize with various central nervous system products including the marketed innovative drug VALTOCO (diazepam nasal spray), the original branded drug Deanxit (flupentixol and melitracen tablets) and the innovative pipeline drug Y-3 injection (a novel brain cytoprotectant that treats stroke). Leveraging its proven clinical development capability and compliant commercialization system with high efficiency, CMS will promote the approval of ZUNVEYL in China as soon as possible to bring a new drug option for the treatment of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease patients. About ZUNVEYL ZUNVEYL was approved in July 2024 by the U.S. FDA. As a new generation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI), ZUNVEYL can inhibit the acetylcholinesterase from breaking down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, increase the level of acetylcholine in the central nervous system, and therefore alleviate cognition and memory impairment in Alzheimer’s disease patients. As a prodrug of galantamine, ZUNVEYL remains inert as it passes through the stomach and the intestine, and eventually releases the active drug into the bloodstream after being metabolized by the liver. With such a mechanism of action, ZUNVEYL is expected to have equivalent efficacy as galantamine with the potential of reducing gastrointestinal (GI) side effects and addressing certain tolerability issues. Galantamine has accumulated extensive evidence of efficacy and demonstrated long-term clinical benefit in the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type since the approval of FDA in 2001[1]. Moreover, GI adverse events documented across all studies for ZUNVEYL were less than 2% and no insomnia was observed[2]. Patent in regard to use of ZUNVEYL has already been granted in China. About Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive decline in memory and other cognitive functions, among which some of the patients will progress to dementia. Dementia is a kind of syndrome with acquired cognitive function impairment as the core symptom, and can lead to the reduction of patients’ daily living, learning, working and social interaction ability. Alzheimer dementia accounts for 50% to 70% of all types of dementia[3,4]. According to the epidemiological study results published in the Lancet Public Health[5], there are about 9.83 million patients with Alzheimer dementia in China, of which 7.93 million are mild-to-moderate[6]. With the intensifying aging trend, the number of patients and the consequent disease burden will further increase in the future. Currently the clinical treatment of Alzheimer’s disease can be categorized as improving cognitive symptoms and decelerating disease progression[7], and AChEI belongs to the former. According to the Research Report on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease Patients in China[8], the high incidence of side effects is one of the major pain points for existing drugs for Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that Alzheimer’s disease patients still have an urgent need for safer therapies. About ALPHA Alpha is a commercial stage, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment with mild Traumatic Brain Injury. On July 2024, Alpha received approval by the FDA of its New Drug Application (NDA) for ZUNVEYL for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Alpha will now focus on the development of commercial manufacturing and commercial sales of ZUNVEYL oral tablet formulation. Additionally, Alpha has three pre-clinical development programs: ZUNVEYL in combination with memantine for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease, ALPHA-1062 sublingual formulation for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, ALPHA-1062 intranasal formulation for the treatment of cognitive impairment with mild Traumatic Brain Injury. For more information about Alpha and its pipeline, please visit: https://www.alphacognition.com/ . About CMS CMS is a platform company linking pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization with strong product lifecycle management capability, dedicated to providing competitive products and services to meet unmet medical needs. CMS focuses on the global first-in-class (FIC) and best-in-class (BIC) innovative products, and efficiently promotes the clinical research, development and commercialization of innovative products, enabling the continuous transformation of scientific research into clinical practices to benefit patients. CMS deeply engages in several specialty therapeutic fields, and has developed proven commercialization capabilities, extensive networks and expert resources, resulting in leading academic and market positions for its major marketed products. CMS continues to promote the in-depth development of its advantageous specialty fields and expand business boundaries. While strengthening the competitiveness of the cardio-cerebrovascular/gastroenterology business, CMS independently operates its dermatology and medical aesthetics business, and ophthalmology business, aiming to gain leading positions in specialty therapeutic fields, whilst enhancing the scale and efficiency. 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‘Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat’ Makes Its Global Debut in Singapore
Asia's first Jean-Michel Basquiat experience at Marina Bay Sands unveils 160 pages from The Notebooks, 12 rarely seen works from The Head-The Mind and 25 exclusive licensed prints.Covenant ART debuts Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat globally in Singapore. Featuring over 160 pages from The Notebooks, 12 rarely seen works from The Head-The Mind and 25 exclusive licensed prints across 10 immersive rooms, the experience promises an unforgettable journey for art enthusiasts and connoisseurs.For the first time, rare archival materials, including Basquiat’s original sketches, created with ink, markers, paint, and oil sticks, will be featured. These intimate pieces provide a fascinating insight into Basquiat's creative process, giving visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the mind of one of the most influential contemporary artists of all time.SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat makes its global premiere in Singapore, offering an immersive journey into the creative legacy of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Presented by Covenant ART, this experience is part of the upcoming Singapore Art Week 2025, from now until 6 March 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall D.Spanning over 16,000 square feet and featuring 10 distinct immersive rooms, the three-month event combines rare archival materials, cutting-edge technology, and interactive installations to provide a transformative exploration of Basquiat’s personal life, career, art, and enduring influence on contemporary art. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view 160 pages from Basquiat's The Notebooks, including 12 rarely seen works from The Head-The Mind and 25 exclusive licensed prints.“We are deeply honoured to collaborate with our esteemed partners – Larry Warsh’s House of Inspiration, along with AKG Ventures, SEA Pixel Investments, Meridian Alpha Family Office, Alpha-Omega Holdings, Yang Gallery, Fable and Elevate – in bringing Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat to life," said Jude Robert, Co-Founder of Covenant ART.“This event celebrates Basquiat’s lasting impact on contemporary art while shining a spotlight on Singapore’s growing prominence as a cultural hub,” added Angelito Perez Tan, Jr., Co-Founder of Covenant ART. “We hope this immersive experience will inspire a new generation of art lovers and creators by offering them a closer connection to Basquiat’s artistic brilliance and his influence on the art world.Step into the World of Jean-Michel BasquiatThe Basquiat HandbookThe journey begins with The Basquiat Handbook, an engaging introduction to the artist’s life and legacy. This section traces Basquiat’s rise to prominence in the 1970s, exploring his evolution into one of contemporary art’s most iconic figures and key milestones that defined his career. Basquiat The Notebooks is a one-of-its-kind showcase featuring 160 meticulously framed pages from Basquiat's Notebooks. Each page, rendered with ink, markers, paint, and oil stick, reveals the artist’s deepest thoughts and poetic reflections. Life-sized digital books in the next room allow visitors to virtually flip through the pages, offering an interactive opportunity to dive deeper into Basquiat’s imaginative exploration and the profound themes that shaped his work. Basquiat The Notebooks Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Head - The MindThe immersive experience will present some of Basquiat’s most prominent works, including 12 of his rarely seen works from Jean Michel Basquiat: The Head - The Mind, and 25 original licensed prints, specially curated and brought in from New York City, USA. These masterpieces encapsulate Basquiat’s raw, precognitive creativity, offering visitors a profound and personal connection to his art.The Basquiat Video Room, specially designed to take visitors deep into Basquiat’s mind, features multiple screens displaying compelling excerpts of the artist’s reflections on his art, life, and philosophy. At the heart of the experience is a wraparound screen presenting a vivid collage of Basquiat’s life – capturing moments with friends, bursts of creativity in his studio, and the vibrant streets of Downtown Manhattan. Powerful and evocative, the experience brings Basquiat's life into sharp focus, celebrating his legacy and enduring influence on the art world.The DenTrue to Basquiat’s nature, Covenant ART has created participative installations such as The Den and the The Basquiat Expression Room, encouraging visitors to embrace self-expression through art. The Den transports visitors to the heart of Basquiat's creative process, using digital panels to craft personalised self-portraits inspired by his signature style for keepsakes to take home. Meanwhile, the Basquiat Expression Room encourages budding artists to unleash their creativity with tools such as chalks, and crayons, offering a hands-on opportunity to channel Basquiat’s bold, free-spirited approach to art.Drawing inspiration from Basquiat's favourite hangouts, the experience unveils Crown and Canvas – a vibrant space where visitors can recharge, relax, and enjoy a curated selection of delectable cuisines available onsite. Inspired by iconic venues like the Palladium nightclub, The Downtown Lounge, and Studio 54, the space offers a peek into Basquiat’s vibrant social life, showcasing the places and influential figures that shaped his life.Crown and CanvasA visit to Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat is complemented by the opportunity to explore exclusive merchandise. The event features a specially curated collection of limited-edition items, including art prints, trendy T-shirts, stylish caps, and more, allowing visitors to carry a piece of Basquiat’s iconic artwork into their daily lives.Tickets for Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat are now available for purchase. Prices start at S$48 for Singapore residents (S$43 for seniors and students) and S$58 for non-residents (S$53 for concessions). The experience runs daily from 10 AM to 8 PM, with complimentary entry for children under six, making it a must-see for art enthusiasts of all ages.For more ticketing and more information about Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat, visit https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/basquiat0325.Ticket PricesSingapore Residents:Adults: $48Concession (Senior Citizens 65 and above, Student Pass): $43Non-Residents:Adults: S$58Concession (Senior Citizens 65 and above, Student Pass): $53Free Entry: Children under 6Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. (Last admission at 7 PM)Copyrights & Trademarks(a) Basquiat Images. The copyrights and all other intellectual property rights in the licensed Basquiat Images are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Grantor. Unless Grantor agrees to a different form of notice, each Event Item shall bear a copyright notice substantially in the following form:© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.Covenant ARTCovenant ART creates and produces original art-led immersive experiences that seamlessly blend storytelling and cutting-edge technology to captivate new audiences. We believe that the story and inspiration behind an artist's work can often be as beautiful as the artwork itself, and our goal is to bring that vision to life in every original experience we create. We work together with our partners to showcase the world’s most iconic contemporary artists in an innovative and immersive environment, cultivating a new generation of art lovers and enthusiasts.For more information, please visit www.covenantexperiences.comAbout House of Inspiration House of Inspiration is an artistic platform that brings the coolest, most iconic, inspiring and boundary-breaking contemporary artists and creatives to cultural enthusiasts around the world through publishing, exhibitions, innovative products and experiences.The mission of the platform is to cultivate appreciation of the arts, bringing more consciousness and positivity to the world through art, and encourage creative expression in all forms.About Marina Bay Sands Pte LtdMarina Bay Sands is Asia’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination. The integrated resort features Singapore’s largest hotel with approximately 1,850 luxurious rooms and suites, crowned by the spectacular Sands SkyPark and iconic infinity pool. Its stunning architecture and compelling programming, including state-of-the-art convention and exhibition facilities, Asia’s best luxury shopping mall, world-class dining and entertainment, as well as cutting-edge exhibitions at ArtScience Museum, have transformed the country’s skyline and tourism landscape since it opened in 2010.Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment. As one of the largest players in hospitality, it employs more than 11,500 Team Members across the property. It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360.For more information, please visit www.marinabaysands.comAssociate PartnersAbout AKG VenturesAKG Ventures, a global macro hedge fund led by Franklin Li, combines advanced data and event analysis with deep research expertise. The firm transforms global macroeconomic events and market volatility into investment opportunities, believing that every fluctuation carries the potential to shape the future. Franklin is a legendary trader in Asia and has invested in and incubated several internationally renowned unicorns. He has a personal passion in the humanities & arts and is an avid collector and philanthropist.About SEA PixelSEA Pixel Investments is a Singapore-based Venture Fund with investments spanning from South-east Asia, Hong Kong, China, Northern and Southern America. SEA Pixel investment portfolio includes well known companies such as Lalamove and Tencent-backed Xingsheng Youxuan, and is an early LP in Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC) Fund, Web 3.0, GameFi and DeFi, co-investor with IVC.About Meridian AlphaMeridian Alpha Family Office leverages its extensive partner network to curate investment opportunities for our family and other ultra-high-net-worth families, focusing on long-term success and cultivating sustainable partnerships.About ElevateElevate is a privately held, boutique real estate investment and asset management firm based in Singapore. Specializing in lifestyle-led real estate investments, Elevate aims to drive returns by combining an appreciation of emerging lifestyle trends with extensive experience in reimagining and repositioning high-potential real estate. We focus on crafting new experiences and transforming spaces into exciting, meaningful environments that enrich the lives of the communities it invests in. Our strong local relationships and deep networks enable us to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities, ensuring that we leverage on-the-ground insights and expertise to unlock the full value of each asset. For more information: www.elevate-capitalgroup.comAbout FABLE by Danyi GaoFABLE by Danyi Gao, is a modern F&B concepts consulting company started by Danyi Gao. Danyi, a Ningbo-born industrial designer turned chef, is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Educated in Singapore and the UK, Danyi made the bold decision to leave her design career behind to pursue her love for cooking, starting as a kitchen apprentice in Shanghai’s demanding culinary scene. Without formal culinary education, she worked her way up, gaining experience at renowned establishments like Mr & Mrs Bund and Le Sept before co-founding her own restaurant, Shake, in 2016.Known for her creativity and fusion-style dishes that blend Eastern and Western flavors, Danyi's innovative approach led her to victory on Nicholas Tse’s popular cooking show Chef Nic, where she triumphed over seasoned chefs and secured a 1-million-yuan investment for her next culinary project. Through her journey, Danyi has redefined what it means to break boundaries, proving that determination and creativity can shape extraordinary careers.About Yang GalleryYang Gallery is a leading contemporary fine art gallery that encompasses fashion, luxury, and investments. Through synergies in art curation and commercial acumen, the gallery serves a distinguished clientele of luxury groups, corporations, and prominent private collectors — while also providing guidance to contemporary art museums and academies internationally. With its global presence, Yang Gallery continues to bring creative and innovative experiences to the contemporary art worldwide.About Alpha-Omega HoldingsAlpha-Omega Holdings is a family office based in Singapore and London, investing across real estate, and technology ventures, taking a long view towards preserving and growing multigenerational wealth while making a positive impact.Follow us on social media -Instagram: @basquiatexperience.sgTikTok: @basquiatexperience.sgFacebook: basquiatexperience.sgRED: Behind The CanvasWeChat: Behind The CanvasFor media enquiries, please contact:JMB@invade.co Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
雲頂新耀引入新的國際投資者 首席執行官羅永慶及管理層堅定看好公司未來發展
香港, 2025年1月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 今日雲頂新耀股價波動，公司首席執行官羅永慶表示沒有任何出售或減持公司股份的行為，公司運營狀況良好，管理層及大股東對公司發展充滿信心。據悉雲頂新耀獲國際知名投資機構的入市興趣，大股東康橋資本適時地出售手中的籌碼，由於國際知名投資機構對股份的需求量大，交易通過與康橋資本的大宗交易實現。本次大宗交易之後，康橋資本仍將繼續持有超過34%的股權，彰顯大股東對於公司的堅定信心。本次交易將進一步優化雲頂新耀股東結構，多元化國際投資人陣營，並為股價提供長期支撐。在當下資本市場如此動蕩之際，尤其是歐美資金許多流出港股的背景下，能獲得國際知名投資機構的認可，真實的反應了國際投資人對雲頂價值的認可和未來的期待。雲頂新耀股價自去年7月2日收市價18.62港元至今年1月6日收市價52.75港元以來漲幅超280%，今日股價微調也為投資者們打開了一個極具吸引力的買入時機。展望未來，公司還有巨大的價值提升空間：一方面公司將迎來大單品耐賦康首度納入醫保後的放量，且耐賦康將會有2年的醫保獨佔期。而EVER001（BTK抑制劑）已在2024年12月份公佈了在膜性腎病中十分亮眼的初步資料，公司會在2025年公佈1年隨訪的資料，同時也會最大化該產品的全球價值。同時，公司的mRNA平台也會步入收穫期，EVM16個性化腫瘤疫苗預計於今年完成1a部分的入組及公佈人體的腫瘤疫苗數據；EVM14現貨型腫瘤相關抗原疫苗會在中國及美國同時申報IND，並預計獲得IND批准；自體生成CAR-T項目也將完成大動物臨床前概念驗證，未來亦將釋放更多投資價值。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Biotech Startups Get a Boost: ZAGENO and Hatch.Bio Labs Partner to Streamline Lab Operations
BOSTON, Jan 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Biotech startups often encounter administrative roadblocks on their path to achieving breakthroughs in life sciences. Today, ZAGENO, the leading AI-powered marketplace for lab supplies, and Hatch.Bio Labs, a premier biotech incubator, join forces to eliminate these challenges.ZAGENO x Hatch.Bio LabsZAGENO and Hatch.Bio Labs Partner to Streamline Lab OperationsThis strategic partnership empowers Hatch.Bio residents with a streamlined lab supply procurement process, allowing them to prioritize groundbreaking research. ZAGENO's platform offers an Amazon-like shopping experience for lab supplies, featuring:Effortless Management: Discounted rates, easy price comparison of 5,300+ suppliers, single bill-to options, and automated order tracking.Dedicated Support: Fast onboarding, procurement best practices, and frequent on-site guidance to maximize platform value.Reduced Costs: Exclusive discounts for Hatch members, with free access for smaller startups."Biotech startups are at the forefront of innovation, but administrative hurdles can delay their progress," says Florian Wegener, CEO and Founder of ZAGENO. "Our partnership with Hatch.Bio simplifies lab supply ordering for their members, saving them valuable time and resources."James Weis, Hatch.Bio CEO, adds, "This collaboration provides our residents with a critical operational advantage, allowing them to streamline operations and accelerate research."Through this partnership, Hatch.Bio tenants will gain seamless access to ZAGENO's AI-powered lab supply marketplace. By integrating ZAGENO's platform with Hatch.Bio's facilities and support, this collaboration simplifies procurement, automates tracking, and minimizes administrative tasks, freeing researchers to focus on advancing their research to the clinic.About ZAGENOZAGENO is transforming lab supply procurement with the industry's largest AI-powered marketplace, featuring over 40 million products from 5,300+ global suppliers. Scientists, lab managers, and procurement teams rely on ZAGENO's all-in-one platform for painless lab supply procurement that optimizes budgets and enhances productivity. With automated order and delivery tracking, custom workflows, real-time spend analytics, and offloaded supplier management, ZAGENO empowers labs of all sizes to achieve full lab supply ordering automation. Explore ZAGENO's marketplace and discover how it can streamline your lab supply procurement: www.zageno.com or request access at bit.ly/HatchBio-Labs.About Hatch.Bio LabsHatch.Bio Labs is the premier biotechnology and life sciences incubation platform dedicated to reducing operational barriers for biotechnology and life sciences companies. We provide best-in-class, highly flexible, and cost-effective laboratory and office facilities, natively integrated with comprehensive scientific and operational support and strategic partnerships within a modern technology stack-all to help our resident companies grow more rapidly and efficiently. Our mission is to empower biotech pioneers to develop transformative technologies and advance the pace of biotechnology innovation. For more information and to inquire about becoming a tenant, visit www.hatch.bio.Contact InformationStephanie Haroldpr@zageno.com+1 (857) 477-8479SOURCE: ZAGENORelated ImagesBiotech Startups Get a Boost: ZAGENO and Hatch.Bio Labs Partner to Streamline Lab Operations Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Robotaxi全球商業化路徑趨同 出行平台數據成必爭資源
香港, 2025年1月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，粵港澳大灣區Robotaxi發展又有新動態。12月27日，南沙、橫琴、前海、寶安共同簽署了《智慧網聯汽車示範應用試點互認合作框架協議》。4地將率先合作構建大灣區智慧網聯汽車示範應用試點互認路徑，推動智慧網聯汽車示範區互聯互通和開放共享。首批試點互認的合作企業包括如祺出行等4家企業，並在簽約儀式上獲授牌，意味著這4家企業在大灣區開展Robotaxi業務將獲得更有力的政策支持和服務，可為其進一步擴大運營規模創造條件。從行業來看，11月至今中國智駕領域的公司動作頻頻，為即將到來的Robotaxi大規模商業化落地做著各種前置準備。小馬智行先後與北汽新能源、廣汽埃安就L4無人駕駛車型開發量產建立合作；百度Robotaxi獲得香港批出的首張路測執照；文遠知行與Uber合作計劃將Robotaxi落地到阿聯酋。光大證券研報稱，Robotaxi作為自動駕駛商業化落地終極模式，接下來在中國將迎來高速增長階段，預計2030年國內Robotaxi市場規模可達390億美元，2025-2030年年複合增長率約達200%。'金三角'成Robotaxi主流發展模式業內分析認為，中國在Robotaxi商業化落地上已呈現出全球領先優勢。除了政策和技術的推動因素外，在一定程度上也得益於行業在發展早期就形成'專業分工+深度合作綁定'的共識，採取'主機廠+自動駕駛公司+出行平台'的金三角模式，實現量產、技術研發和運營協同合作優勢互補。據了解，早在2021年左右，國內就形成了'廣汽集團-如祺出行-小馬智行/文遠知行'、'上汽集團-享道出行-Momenta'等多個合作陣營。而兩年後的2023年10月，Uber也宣布與Waymo、捷豹合作，正式開啟'金三角'合作模式，隨後合作陣容不斷擴大。華鑫證券認為，各國Robotaxi商業化發展路徑正逐步趨同，除了特斯拉等個別企業外，更多公司轉向'金三角'模式，預計合作、合資或會在Robotaxi未來一段相當長的時間內成為主流運營模式。事實上，對整個智駕產業鏈來說，生態合作已成為近年重要議題之一。在地平線、如祺出行、文遠知行、小馬智行等多家公司在IPO招股書中，均表示通過擴大產業生態合作持續推進其技術和服務商業化落地。其中，以今年7月登陸港交所的如祺出行為例，其IPO招股書顯示，股東陣容包括廣汽、小馬智行、文遠知行和滴滴自動駕駛。而其他正在IPO路上的出行平台如享道出行等，股東名單同樣不乏主機廠和智駕技術公司。出行平台已成為產業鏈上下游積極團結的對象之一。有長期關注Robotaxi市場的分析人士認為，Robotaxi本質是出行服務，在運營環節有望誕生一到兩家核心玩家，像如祺出行這樣有主機廠和智駕公司雙重加持、且已開始Robotaxi佈局的公司或能獲得先發優勢。而目前，如祺出行Robotaxi服務已覆蓋廣州南沙、深圳寶安、南山和橫琴粵澳深度合作區。數據已为智駕產業必爭資源出行平台成為智駕公司積極合作的對象，背後還有一個重要推動因素 - 數據。隨著端到端大模型技術應用，自動駕駛技術獲得也獲得突破性發展，隨之進入數據驅動階段，數據成為了驅動技術持續迭代最重要的養料。智駕公司要持續提升數據規模，比起投入大量資源擴大自有數據採集車隊，與已佈局Robotaxi、擁有大量運營車輛的出行平台合作，似乎是更顯著的選擇。以如祺出行為例，該平台在大灣區用戶滲透率超過45%，且已有自動駕駛技術商業化落地場景及路測數據。2024年6月，如祺出行成為全國首批獲准開展L3自動駕駛上路通行試點。不久前的廣州車展上，如祺出行重點發布了基於自動駕駛運營優勢和自動駕駛數據解決方案構建的數據閉環飛輪，包括如祺Robotaxi運營落地進展，以及如祺眾源地圖、4D標註等技術、工具及解決方案的最新成果。今年以來，受智駕技術進入端到端大模型時代、自動駕駛價值空間擴大等因素帶動，AI、大模型、數據要素、Robotaxi、車路雲等板塊持續受到全球市場關注。關於如祺出行科技有限公司如祺出行是中國的出行服務公司，服務並連接出行行業的各類參與者，包括乘客、司機、整車製造商、車輛服務提供商及自動駕駛解決方案供應商。公司提供(i)出行服務（包括網約車、Robotaxi及順風車服務）；(ii)技術服務，主要為AI數據及模型解決方案以及高精地圖；及(iii)為司機及運力加盟商提供全套支援的車隊銷售及維修。公司由廣汽集團和騰訊聯合發起創立，其後引入一家自動駕駛解決方案供應商小馬智行作為戰略股東。通過連接汽車製造商、互聯網公司和自動駕駛解決方案供應商，公司是推動自動駕駛技術商業化的先行者。多元化背景的股東提升了公司的市場洞察力並增進公司對整個出行服務行業價值鏈上主要利益相關方的瞭解，從而使得公司能夠整合汽車和出行服務行業的資源。本新聞稿由皓天財經集團有限公司代表如祺出行科技有限公司發佈詳情垂詢：皓天財經集團有限公司Angie Li & Jason Lai電話：(852) 6150 8598 / (852) 9798 0715電郵：projectrice@wsfg.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
The Quantum Revolution. How Quantum Computing Will Transform the Global Economy in the Next Decade
SEATTLE, WA, Jan 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In just a few short years, the next seismic shift in the global economy could come from a technology that’s still unfamiliar to most: quantum computing.Sean Brehm, founder and CEO of CrowdPoint Technologies, believes quantum computing is poised to become the foundation of the modern economy. Speaking on Yahoo Finance’s Warrior Money podcast with hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze, Brehm emphasizes the profound implications of quantum innovation. “The company that dominates quantum computing will influence the global economy for the next 100 years,” Brehm declares. “At least 50 years.”At its core, quantum computing harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems far faster than classical computers ever could. But beyond speed, it’s the technology’s potential to redefine industries—ranging from finance and healthcare to national security—that positions it as a game-changer.Brehm offers a compelling analogy to illustrate the importance of this shift. “What the average investor needs to know is the difference between data and information,” he explains. “Data, like oil, is just a dead lumpy dinosaur. Until it’s refined by some petroleum engineers, it just stays data… The whole purpose for quantum is to surface information faster from the data.”In this quantum-driven future, data processing will transcend its current limitations, fundamentally transforming how businesses and governments extract actionable insights. “When you get into quantum space, you’ll be able to have a conversation with the data and be able to get your answers sooner, faster, and more intelligible,” Brehm adds.Brehm likens the current stage of quantum computing to the early days of the internet in the 1990s. Back then, many struggled to grasp the potential of the World Wide Web—until it exploded into the mainstream, creating unprecedented opportunities for investors who were ahead of the curve. He warns that the same pattern is unfolding now with quantum technology. “Overnight, things are going to change,” Brehm says. “History is repeating itself.”For investors, this is a wake-up call. Quantum computing isn’t just another technological trend—it’s the foundation for a new era of global innovation. And for those who hesitate, Brehm suggests, the regret of missing out may mirror the feelings of those who ignored the early internet boom.Beyond investment opportunities, quantum computing also offers a unique avenue for professionals with adaptive mindsets. Drawing from his own experience as a former airborne ranger qualified infantry officer, Brehm highlights why military veterans are particularly suited for careers in quantum technology.“The hardest part about this is you constantly have to learn because it’s evolving so fast,” Brehm explains. “That’s why I think military officers are going to excel in this environment—because it is evolving, and we’re used to evolving.”Brehm’s insights underscore the urgency for action—not just from investors, but from innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. The rapid evolution of quantum technology is already reshaping capital markets, providing fertile ground for startups to thrive.In his discussion with Murphy and Kunze, Brehm paints a compelling vision of the quantum future. The question is not whether quantum computing will transform the global economy—it’s how soon, and who will lead the charge.Sean Michael Brehm is a trailblazing entrepreneur, Texas-based tech visionary, and strategic leader with over 25 years of experience spanning defense, intelligence, and technology. As the Chairman and & CEO of CrowdPoint Technologies and Chairman of Spectral Capital (Symbol: FCCN), Brehm spearheads innovation in Quantum as a Service (QaaS), guiding the incubation of quantum-era solutions that empower individuals and enterprises to safeguard their digital identities. A staunch advocate for decentralized technology, Brehm combines a rugged individualist spirit with cutting-edge expertise to tackle global challenges and reimagine the principles of the Buttonwood Agreement for the digital age.About Spectral Capital CorporationFounded in 2000 and based in Seattle, Washington, Spectral Capital (OTCQB:FCCN) is a technology startup accelerator and quantum incubator. We specialize in Quantum as a Service (QaaS), leveraging our proprietary Distributed Quantum Ledger Database technology (DQ-LDB) to offer secure, advanced storage and computing solutions.For more information, please visit www.spectralcapital.com.Contact:Plato Data Intelligencezephyr@platodata.io Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Mitsubishi Motors to Display Custom Versions of the Triton at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025
TOKYO, Jan 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will exhibit at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, one of the world's largest custom car shows, to be held from January 10 until January 12 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. A total of eight vehicles will be on display, with the Triton as the centerpiece.The customized versions of the Triton one-ton pickup truck will include a vehicle customized by Hiromi, a Mitsubishi Motors brand ambassador, the winning vehicle from the Triton custom contest held in Japan, and an event vehicle equipped with a DJ booth for dance events hosted by Red Bull Japan Co., Ltd.For the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander PHEV updated in October last year, a custom concept car inspired by the world of Metal Gear Solid series (by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.) will be on display. There will also be a customized model of the Delica D:5 minivan, along with a Triton rally car and Delica D:5 and Delica Mini support cars from Asia Cross Country Rally 2024 (hereafter, AXCR 2024).Brand Ambassador Hiromi’s custom TritonThis customized version of the Triton was made to blend into urban driving environments by taking a pickup truck, characterized by large-diameter wheels and high ground clearance, and lowering it as close to the ground as possible. Its metal-plated parts are matte wrapped to exude a mature vibe.Winning vehicle from the Triton custom contestThe model that wins the Triton custom contest will be on display.Triton event vehicle equipped with DJ boothThis event vehicle was created through partnership with Red Bull Japan Co., Ltd. to provide a sound center for the dance events and other activities they host. The cargo bed of the Triton is equipped with a DJ booth, allowing for actual DJ performances at the events.Outlander PHEV Night Seeker ConceptBased on the Outlander PHEV with its outstanding road handling and functionality as an SUV, this custom concept car features a design inspired by the hit video game series Metal Gear Solid (by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.). With a striking harmony between Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to create cars that reach the destination without fail even on the harshest of roads, and the realistic stealth action of the Metal Gear Solid game series, this car is designed to captivate all generations of users who crave authenticity.Delica D:5 Black Edition Active SeekerBased on the Delica D:5 Black Edition, this car features a gunmetal matte finish with a low saturation green color. Its graphics designed to resemble the topography of Tokachi, Hokkaido, where Mitsubishi Motors’ proving ground is located, gives drivers the feeling of exploring out in the field and inspires a sense of being able to take on any type of adventure.AXCR 2024 Triton rally carThis rally car is based on the Triton, which debuted globally in 2023, and has been modified according to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Group T1 specifications (modified cross-country vehicle). Reflecting on the results from the previous year's participation, its power performance has been further enhanced to compete with high-displacement rivals on high-speed stages. Additionally, the vehicle's off-road capability has been significantly improved by widening the tread and changing the rear suspension from a leaf spring system to a four-link rigid system with coil springs. This allows the Triton to maintain its good balance while also excelling in off-road speed.AXCR 2024 Delica D:5 support carLeveraging the Delica D:5’s robustness, maneuverability and road handling, this support car is equipped with a lift-up suspension, off-road tires, and an aluminum engine guard to improve its off-road capabilities. During AXCR 2024, it successfully supported Team Mitsubishi Ralliart by comfortably and reliably navigating a tough course of over 2,000 km across seven days.AXCR 2024 Delica Mini support carDebuting in the AXCR 2024, the Delica Mini support car is equipped with a lift-up suspension, all-terrain tires, and an engine guard to enhance its off-road capabilities. Despite being a kei-car, it successfully completed the entire rally course of over 2,000 km, which included flat dirt and muddy roads, supporting the team throughout.Mitsubishi Motors’ special website for Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 (in Japanese only)www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/autosalon/tas2025/Triton Custom Contest special website (in Japanese only)www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/autosalon/tcc2024/About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
‘Toyota Woven City,’ a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City ("Woven City"), its test course for mobility. The launch of Phase 1 is planned for fall 2025 or shortly thereafter.Toyota first announced its transformation into a mobility company at CES 2018 and, at CES 2020, unveiled the Woven City concept being developed in collaboration with Woven by Toyota ("WbyT") to demonstrate Toyota's long-term commitment to shaping the future of mobility.Woven City has made steady progress since its groundbreaking ceremony on February 23, 2021, at the former site of Toyota Motor East Japan's ("TMEJ") Higashi-Fuji Plant in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Construction of Phase 1 buildings―the initial area for co-creation activities―was completed in October 2024. Preparations for the official launch are now underway.Woven City's Phase 1 has also previously been recognized for its environmentally conscious and human-centric design aimed at enhancing people's overall quality of life. It earned Japan's first LEED for Communities* Platinum certification, the system's highest rank.Alongside Phase 1 preparations, renovation of a former TMEJ Higashi-Fuji Plant facility into a manufacturing hub for Woven City is underway, and site preparation work for Phase 2 has commenced. Insights from Phase 1 will help refine plans for Phase 2 and future phases, and continually enhance the test course's functionality.Woven City is a test course for mobility where "Inventors" who share a commitment to working "for someone other than themselves" can develop, test, and validate innovative products and services. These inventors include Toyota and Toyota Group companies, such as WbyT, as well as external companies, startups, and individual entrepreneurs. By leveraging Toyota's decades-long manufacturing expertise and WbyT's software capabilities, Woven City offers a unique environment equipped with the tools and services needed to tackle societal challenges and create future-focused value. Through collaboration among inventors and feedback from residents and visitors, Woven City aims to drive innovation and shape a better tomorrow.The inventors of Woven City who have been confirmed so far are as follows.InventorsDaikin Industries, Ltd.Manufacturing, sales and after-sales services of air conditioning products, fluorochemical products, etc.Testing "pollen-free spaces" and "personalized functional environments"DyDo DRINCO, INC.Manufacturing and sales of soft drinks and other beverages, etc.Creating new value through innovative vending machine conceptsNISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Manufacturing and sales of instant noodles and related products, etc.Creating and evaluating food environments to inspire new 'food cultures'UCC Japan Co., Ltd.Regional headquarters of Japanese operating companies engaged in coffee manufacturing and salesExploring the potential value of coffee through futuristic cafe experiencesZoshinkai Holdings Inc.Comprehensive education services offering correspondence education and classroom programsLeveraging data to realize innovative educational methods and new learning environmentsAlphabetical order as of January 7, 2025Woven City is also in continued discussions with previously announced companies such as ENEOS Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), and Rinnai Corporation.External startups, entrepreneurs, universities and research institutions are also scheduled to be invited to Woven City through an accelerator program, starting in summer 2025.Residents and visitors will play an equally vital role alongside inventors in Woven City. Known as 'Weavers,' these individuals share a passion for the 'expansion of mobility' and a commitment to building a more flourishing society. Through their participation in co-creation activities, Weavers will contribute to realizing the full potential of Woven City.At the official launch of Woven City, starting in fall 2025 or thereafter, approximately 100 residents―primarily Toyota and WbyT staff and their families―are expected to participate in co-creation activities as the first residents. The community will then gradually expand to include external inventors and their families. Phase 1 is projected to accommodate around 360 residents, with the total population, including Phase 2 and subsequent phases, expected to reach approximately 2,000. Initially, visitors will be limited to related parties, with plans to welcome the general public to participate as Weavers in co-creation activities starting in FY2026 or thereafter.Woven City also serves as a test course for Toyota's transformation into a mobility company. Together, Toyota and WbyT aim to redefine mobility, expanding its scope beyond transportation to encompass the movement of people, goods, information, and energy for the benefit of individuals and society. Designed as a human-centered city, Woven City places the people who gather there―Inventors and Weavers―at its center to unlock new possibilities in the shared pursuit of "Well-being for All". With an eye on expanding mobility from land, sea, and air to space, WbyT also announced an investment in Interstellar Technologies Inc. and will leverage Toyota's expertise to support the mass production of rockets.Woven City Phase 1 Basic InformationAddress1117 Mishuku, Susono City, Shizuoka, Japan (Former site of the TMEJ Higashi-Fuji plant)Site AreaApprox. 50,000 sq. m (approx.708,000 sq. m in total in the future)Main TimelineJanuary 7, 2020: Concept announced at CES 2020February 23, 2021: Phase 1 Groundbreaking Ceremony. Start of site preparation work in March 2021October 10, 2022: Phase1 Safety Prayer Ceremony. Start of building work for Phase 1 in November 2022October 31, 2024: Completion of Phase 1 constructionStarting in Fall 2025 or thereafter: Phase 1 official launchResidentsFrom fall 2025 or thereafter, Toyota and Toyota-related personnel will begin to move in, and in Phase 1, a total of approximately 360 people are scheduled to live there (in the future, the number of residents is expected to expand to 2,000 people in all areas)*LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and refers to a system for evaluating the environmental performance of buildings and cities operated by the U.S. Green Building Council. Woven City was certified in March 2023.About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota's growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
西藏地震造成數十人死亡，救援人員搜尋受困瓦礫堆中的人員
(SeaPRwire) - 北京——星期二，西藏發生強烈地震，造成至少53人死亡，許多其他人被困在瓦礫堆中，數十次餘震震動了中國西部地區以及與尼泊爾接壤的邊境地區。 官方的新華社援引地區救災總部消息稱，另有62人受傷。 應急管理部表示，約有1500名消防和救援人員被部署到現場搜尋被困在瓦礫堆中的人員。 美國地質調查局表示，地震震級為7.1級，震源較淺，約為10公里（6英里）。中國記錄的震級為6.8級。 震中位於珠穆朗瑪峰東北約75公里（50英里）處，珠穆朗瑪峰橫跨中尼邊界。該地區地震活動頻繁，是印度板塊和歐亞板塊碰撞的地方，導致喜馬拉雅山脈抬升，其力量足以改變一些世界最高峰的高度。 中國地震台網中心在社交媒體上發文稱，震中周圍地區的平均海拔約為4200米（13800英尺）。 國家廣播公司央視表示，震中方圓5公里（3英里）內只有少數幾個社區，距離西藏首府拉薩380公里（240英里），距離西藏第二大城市日喀則（中文名）約23公里（14英里）。 在尼泊爾首都加德滿都，約230公里（140英里）外，地震震醒了居民，使他們從家中跑到街上。目前尚無來自靠近震中尼泊爾偏遠山區的信息。 美國地質調查局表示，在過去一個世紀中，在星期二地震襲擊的地區發生過10次至少6級的地震。 —美聯社記者Binaj Gurubacharya（尼泊爾加德滿都）和研究員Yu Bing（北京）對本報道作出了貢獻。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
疾病高峰期來襲：正在流行的疾病
(SeaPRwire) - 根據疾控中心（Centers for Disease Control and Prevention）的數據，許多美國人在假期期間染上了流感，上週有40個州報告疾病發生率高或很高。 「流感盛行，」疾病預防控制中心（Centers for Disease Control and Prevention）的Carrie Reed說道。 當然，還有許多病菌會引起發燒、咳嗽、喉嚨痛和其他類似流感的症狀。其中一種是COVID-19。另一種是呼吸道融合病毒（RSV，respiratory syncytial virus），它是一種常見的感冒病因，但對嬰兒和老年人來說可能很危險。 Reed表示，最近的疾病預防控制中心（CDC）住院數據和其他指標顯示，流感病毒的趨勢高於其他病菌。她補充說，幾種季節性流感病毒株正在導致病例增加，沒有任何一種病毒株佔主導地位。 俄亥俄州哥倫布市全國兒童醫院（Nationwide Children’s Hospital）的傳染病專家Jason Newland醫生說，自11月以來，兒科醫院一直忙於應對RSV疫情，「但現在流感也加入了」。 他補充道：「現在我們真的開始進入高峰期了。」「我們的醫院很忙。」 流感盛行地區 衡量流感活動的一個指標是病毒陽性檢測百分比。上週的這一比例與去年冬季呼吸道病毒季節的高峰期大致相同——高峰期發生在同一年中的同一時間。Reed指出，大多數人在假期期間如果可以的話會避免就醫，因此12月底的數據可能因突然生病的人而產生偏差。 上週，美國南部、西南部和西部地區的流感活動尤其強烈。報告受災較少的州大多位於北部大平原和新英格蘭地區。 本賽季至今，疾病預防控制中心（CDC）估計，至少有530萬人患上流感，63,000人住院，2,700人死亡，其中包括至少11名兒童。 目前尚不清楚今年冬季的呼吸道病毒季節是否會比其他季節更嚴重。Newland說，至少對兒童來說，目前情況似乎相對正常。 如何預防季節性疾病 美國衛生官員建議所有6個月及以上大的的人都接種流感疫苗，並表示現在接種疫苗還不算太遲。 您還應避免觸摸眼睛、鼻子和嘴巴，因為細菌會通過這種方式傳播。您還應使用肥皂和水洗手，清潔經常觸摸的表面，並避免與生病的人密切接觸。 其他正在監控的病菌 疾病預防控制中心（CDC）還一直在關注諾羅病毒（norovirus）——一種惡劣的胃腸道疾病——的病例增多，12月初報告了91起疫情。 調查人員還一直在密切關注另一種流感病毒，即甲型H5N1型禽流感病毒。疾病預防控制中心（CDC）報告稱，去年有66例美國人感染此病毒的病例，但上週沒有任何病例。 Reed說，這些病例「相當零星」，公眾整體風險仍然很低。幾乎所有病例都與感染動物的直接接觸有關，沒有證據表明人際之間會傳播。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
航班因冬季天氣取消？該怎麼辦
(SeaPRwire) - 常導致航班延誤和取消。雖然航空公司無法控制天氣，但在美國，他們有義務向航班被取消的顧客提供補償。以下是你應了解的權利，以及在取消事件增多時應採取的措施： 密切關注天氣預報 當航空公司預計惡劣天氣會影響航班時，他們通常會讓旅客有機會將行程推遲幾天，而無需支付費用。線上搜尋你的航空公司名稱和「旅遊警示」或類似的詞彙，尋找可能的改期優惠。 在前往機場前檢查你的航班 與其滯留在機場航站樓，不如被困在家裡或酒店裡，所以在前往機場之前，請使用航空公司的應用程式或航班網站確認你的航班是否仍在運行。航空公司通常會在出發時間前數小時甚至數天取消航班。 我的航班被取消了，現在該怎麼辦？ 如果你已經在機場，那就該找其他航班了。排隊與客戶服務代表交談，並致電或線上聯繫航空公司的預訂人員。在X（以前稱為Twitter的網站）上聯繫他們也有幫助。 大多數航空公司會將你免費改簽到較晚的航班。然而，這取決於是否有空位。對於冬季旅客來說，好消息是他們在一月份找到座位的機會比感恩節和聖誕節假期期間更大，在那段時間裡，旅客可能需要等待數天才有座位。 我可以要求改簽其他航空公司的航班嗎？ 你可以，但航空公司沒有義務將你安排到其他航空公司的航班。一些航空公司，包括西南航空以外的大型航空公司，表示他們可以將你安排到合作夥伴航空公司的航班，但即使這樣，結果也往往是好壞參半。CheapAir.com 的執行長 Jeff Klee 建議你在等待與代理商交談時，自行研究其他航班。 我是否有權獲得退款？ 如果你不再想旅行，或找到其他到達目的地的途徑，即使你購買的是不可退款機票，航空公司也必須依法退還你的款項。航班取消的原因並不重要。 「他們不能只給你一張憑證，你可以取回你的錢，」Thrifty Traveler 的執行編輯 Kyle Potter 去年告訴美聯社。「這意味著你必須取消你的整個預訂，但这對一些旅客來說可能是一個簡單的選擇——尤其是在你最終預訂了其他航空公司的航班的情況下。」 你也有權獲得任何你沒有使用到的行李費、座位升級或其他額外費用退款。 我可以獲得賠償嗎？ 即使航班取消是航空公司造成的——例如缺乏機組人員、機械故障導致飛機停飛，或電腦故障導致航空公司停運——美國航空公司也不必支付現金賠償並支付滯留旅客的食宿費用。 拜登政府上個月表示，它正在制定新的規定。這樣的規定將使美國的政策更接近歐洲的航空公司消費者保護，並遠遠超出目前對美國航空公司的要求。 距離喬·拜登總統離任僅剩兩週時間，對航空公司的額外規定的命運將掌握在當選總統唐納德·特朗普的政府手中。 航空公司還會支付哪些費用？ 每家航空公司都有自己的政策。美國交通部有一個網站，讓消費者可以查看有關航班取消或嚴重延誤時的退款和支付其他費用的政策。 其他提示 Thrifty Traveler 編輯 Potter 表示，如果天氣預報令人擔憂，可以考慮預訂備用航班。有些航空公司作為備用航班的潛力脫穎而出，因為它們允許顧客在預訂後 24 小時內取消並獲得全額退款。 如果很多航班都被取消，航空公司代理商很快就會忙不過來。如果你是團體出行，且其中一人是航空公司常旅客計劃的高級會員，請使用該會員的號碼致電航空公司。你也可以嘗試撥打航空公司的國際客服電話號碼（通常可在線上找到），因為這些代理商也可以更改你的行程。 要保持禮貌。你正在與之交談的代理人可能也在應對許多其他沮喪的旅客，對代理人大喊大叫不會讓他們想幫助你。取消不是他們的錯。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
Stableton Partners with Alta to Expand Access to Global High-Growth Pre-IPO Investments
SINGAPORE, Jan 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Stableton, a leader in VC direct secondaries and an award-winning growth equity fintech platform, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets.This collaboration aims to expand investor access to high-growth, late-stage private companies, meeting the surging demand for liquidity and diversification within private markets. With more than 1,300 unicorns redefining the industry landscape, substantial value has emerged over recent years. This wave of rapid growth, alongside the advent of sophisticated data providers and enhanced liquidity for the most valuable unicorns, has set the stage for Stableton to unveil the world’s first strategy of its kind, now accessible via Alta. This pioneering strategy delivers investors unparalleled, cost-effective access to a systematic investment approach focused on the world’s Top 20 unicorns, spanning industries including artificial intelligence, fintech, and aerospace.“This growth reflects a significant shift in how investors are approaching private market opportunities, seeking more flexible and transparent solutions,” said Wei He, Head of Investments at Stableton. Alta has demonstrated its capabilities with a track record of over US$53 billion in mandated transactions and more than US$700 million successfully raised for private companies and funds, positioning it as a transformative player in the alternative investment landscape.Stableton’s experience with over 95 transactions, a network of more than 100 sourcing partners, and robust technology- and data-driven investment processes enable access to the leading private technology stocks via portfolios and single investment opportunities. The combination of Stableton's unique investment strategy and Alta, which features over 35,000 direct investor accounts and partnerships with more than 100 financial institutions, promises to elevate accessibility in private markets."Partnering with Stableton represents a significant milestone in our journey to democratize access to the private markets," said Benjamin Twoon, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Alta. "This collaboration introduces a unique investment product akin to an Exchange Traded Fund, offering investors a diversified portfolio and fractional access to a carefully curated group of industry-leading, late-stage private companies. By combining innovation, efficiency, and a data-driven approach, we are advancing our mission to open doors for more investors to participate in this asset class with the same level of rigor, transparency, and diversification as institutional players.”Andreas Bezner, CEO and Co-Founder of Stableton, remarked: ”Partnering with Alta represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide superior access to growth equity investments. By leveraging Alta’s strong digital platform and Stableton’s expertise in pre-IPO secondaries, we’re not just widening the doors for investment—we’re setting a new standard for accessibility and liquidity in private markets. This is about providing investors, from institutional to individual, with opportunities that were previously out of reach and delivering impactful and flexible solutions.”The global unicorn market, valued at $4.7 trillion, continues to show strong investment potential.Alta is committed to tackling the challenge of private market illiquidity with its accessible, efficient, and secure exchange platform. Alta has seen increasing demand this year from investors eager to participate in high impact ventures like, SpaceX, Stripe, xAI and OpenAI. Over the years, Alta raised a total funding of over US$150 million for SpaceX, and recently closed an additional US$15 million for the spacetech firm.Alta’s technology-powered initiatives are transforming the financial landscape by empowering a diverse array of investors to engage in alternative investments and the firm believes that broadening access to capital markets is crucial for fostering sustainable growth and generating new opportunities for communities globally. In acknowledgment of those efforts, Alta has recently been named as a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.Konstantin Heiermann, COO and Co-Founder of Stableton, shared insights on the operational benefits of the partnership: “This collaboration with Alta not only broadens our geographical reach but also brings a new level of efficiency and scale to our distribution. This partnership marks an important evolution in how investors engage with private markets, making access more seamless, transparent, and aligned with modern expectations.”This partnership aims to foster a more dynamic investment ecosystem where technology and strategic alliances facilitate the flow of capital into high-potential, late-stage private companies.Together, Stableton and Alta are committed to bridging the gap between traditional investment barriers and forward-thinking solutions, making pre-IPO investments more attainable and impactful for a broader audience of global investors.About StabletonStableton is a VC direct secondaries specialist investment manager and an award-winning growth equity fintech investment platform (Swiss Fintech Awards 2022 winner) that empowers investors and shapers of tomorrow to achieve their full potential. Stableton's mission is to provide superior access to growth equity and pre-IPO deals and portfolios, focusing on secondaries. Investors benefit from institutional-quality investments, product innovation, bankable products with low minimums, and improved liquidity.Stableton was founded in 2018 by Andreas Bezner, CFA, and Konstantin Heiermann, with an international team of over 25 employees across Zurich, Zug, Berlin, and Riga. Our success story includes a CHF 15 million Series A funding round in July 2022 and a FINMA license as a portfolio manager, according to Art. 17 (1) of the Financial Institutions Act (FINIA). Stableton delivers institutional-grade quality with assets over USD 270 million and a track record of over 95 transactions.About AltaAs the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by some of the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange - Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).Empowering Private Markets: Through our Digital Exchange, we enable the tokenization and digital custody of alternative assets. This end-to-end solution simplifies and expedites the trading of smaller asset blocks, ultimately facilitating access and liquidity in private markets. We believe that access to capital markets are pivotal in all economies, we recognize that our role in building this critical infrastructure goes beyond facilitating trades; it paves the way for entrepreneurship, job creation, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, fostering a brighter future for emerging markets and economies.Innovative Financial Ecosystem: Our journey has seen us transition from securities trading and distribution of comprehensive products, including equities, private credit, funds, and asset-backed securities representing real world assets like whiskies and wines, to include fund management and digital custody.Visit us on https://alta.exchange/ For media inquiries, please contact:StabletonLyn MelwaniGrowth Managermelwani@stableton.com AltaDeeksha KakkarMarketing Communications Specialistdeeksha.kakkar@alta.exchange Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Asian Financial Forum held next week as the region’s first major international financial assembly of 2025
- The 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025 (AFF) will be held on 13 and 14 January (Monday and Tuesday), attracting more than 3,600 and finance and business heavyweights- Themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the forum will examine new global business opportunities in different industries in 2025, exploring how Hong Kong can leverage its strengths as an international financial centre to seek breakthroughs in a period of change- This year’s AFF has invited more than 100 global business leaders and policymakers to speak, including Prof Justin Lin Yifu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank (2008-2012); Prof Stuart Russell, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's Council on AI; Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman of Sinovation Ventures; and Joe Tsai, Chairman of the Alibaba- Representatives from organisations such as AXA, Citigroup, Federated Hermes, HSBC, Lenovo, Primavera Capital Group and more will showcase Hong Kong’s draw as an international financial and business hub- The Gulf Cooperation Council Chapter, a new addition to this year's forum, will focus on opportunities in financial collaboration between member states of the GCC and Hong KongHONG KONG, Jan 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025 (AFF), co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 13 and 14 January (Monday and Tuesday). As the region’s first major international financial conference in 2025, the forum will examine the landscape for new business opportunities in various industries and regions in the coming year and promote global cooperation, and is expected to attract more than 3,600 finance and business heavyweights.Themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the AFF will bring together more than 100 global policymakers, business leaders, financial experts and investors, entrepreneurs, tech companies and economists to share their views on the shifting global economic landscape and financial ecosystem. These industry experts will dissect the risk management strategy, discover new business opportunities, and explore how Hong Kong can seek breakthroughs in a period of change.First flagship financial event to showcase Hong Kong's financial strengthsLaunched in 2007, the AFF has become a flagship financial event for Hong Kong and the broader region, highlighting the city's pivotal role as a globally renowned financial hub with a highly competitive economic and business environment. Amid a rapidly changing global macroeconomic landscape, and shifts in geopolitical dynamics and monetary policies, Hong Kong's financial services sector continues to leverage its strengths across various domains, drawing on its world-class business infrastructure and robust regulatory regime to help drive cooperation and mutual success across Asia and around the world.Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, said: “Hong Kong’s financial market went through a lot of reforms and innovation last year. We have also launched a roadmap on sustainability disclosure in Hong Kong and issued a policy statement on responsible application of artificial intelligence in the financial market with a view to boosting green finance and sustainable financing. The upcoming Asian Financial Forum will gather the top-tier of the financial and various sectors from all around the world, the Mainland and in Hong Kong and hence is the perfect occasion for us to showcase to the world the new momentum and latest advantages of Hong Kong in the financial realm. Participants will also have a chance to learn more about how Hong Kong can partner with them to explore new collaborations and development areas while expanding their network here.”Luanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, of HSBC, said: "The global economy faces greater uncertainties in 2025 compared to 2024. However, robust growth in India and ASEAN nations, combined with increased policy support from Mainland China, is expected to keep Asia’s (ex-Japan) GDP growth at a strong 4.4%, well above the global average of 2.7%.” Against this backdrop, this year’s Asia Financial Forum is aptly themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine” and will focus on high-potential markets such as ASEAN, the Middle East (particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council countries), and the role that Hong Kong can play. Ms Lim said Hong Kong's unique role as a bridge between the mainland and international markets allows it to support mainland enterprises expanding globally. She added that Hong Kong is committed to attracting global talent and investors, driving growth for both mainland and international businesses.Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “As we move into the new year, different economies around the world are facing challenges in maintaining economic growth. As an international financial centre, Hong Kong is playing an important role both as a ‘super-connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’ to link the world, enabling investors and fundraisers to leverage the city’s professional services and investment platforms to facilitate collaboration and create business opportunities. This year's forum not only brings together heavyweight speakers and thought leaders but also builds on the success of previous years to provide a business platform for international participants, promoting financial and business cooperation and working together to launch new engines for growth.”Exploring new trends as the world’s economic centre of gravity continues its shift eastReflecting on a trend where the world's economic centre of gravity continues to take an eastward shift, Christopher Hui will host two plenary sessions on emerging prospects in the region on the first day of the forum (13 January). The morning session of Plenary Session I will feature H.E. Adylbek Kasymaliev, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, finance ministers from countries such as Pakistan and Luxembourg, and Yoshiki Takeuchi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), who together will explore the financial policy outlook for 2025. In the afternoon, Plenary Session II will bring together leaders from multilateral organisations to share their views on the role of multilateral cooperation in regional economic development. Speakers will include Roberta Casali, Vice-President, Finance and Risk Management, Asian Development Bank; Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB); and Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Moreover, a new session, the Gulf Cooperation Council Chapter, will bring together HE Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), speakers from the Middle East and local experts to discuss prospects in fostering financial cooperation and investment between the member states of the GCC and Hong Kong.Also on the first day, Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, will host the Policy Dialogue session with speakers including European representatives such as Philip Lane, Chief Economist and Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, and Dr Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland. The discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges arising from the global shift towards more accommodative monetary policies and national authorities’ strategic deployment of measures to revitalise their economies and accelerate growth through innovation.The panel discussion on China Opportunities returns this year with senior figures invited to analyse investment prospects under China’s commitment to technological innovation and its impact on global business. The panellists included Li Yimei, Chief Executive Officer of China Asset Management; and Ken Wong, Executive Vice President of Lenovo and President of Lenovo Solutions & Services Group.Top economist and leading AI expert take the stage at keynote luncheonsAnother highlight of this year’s AFF will be the two keynote luncheons featuring thematic speeches by two distinguished guests: Prof Justin Lin Yifu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank (2008-2012), and Prof Stuart Russell, Co-chair of the World Economic Forum Council on AI. These two prominent figures will dissect the evolution of the global economic landscape amid changing international dynamics, and examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a new driving force for rapid global economic growth respectively.Exploring hot topics in the financial and economic sectorsThe afternoon panel discussion, Global Economic Outlook, will feature a special address from Liu Haoling, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Investment Officer, China Investment Corporation. The panel will analyse international economic trends and provide insights into business opportunities and wealth accumulation in emerging industries and regions in 2025.Other sessions titled Global Spectrum, Dialogues for Tomorrow and Thematic Workshop will feature in-depth discussions focusing on the latest industry trends, including AI, Web 3.0, sustainability, philanthropy and family offices. As AI becomes increasingly widespread and diversified in its societal applications, the second day of the forum will introduce a special session, Dialogue with Kai-Fu Lee, in which Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman of Sinovation Ventures, will discuss the transformative power of AI and its impact on technological advancements in the global business ecosystem.Exploring the impact of sustainable disclosure on investment strategiesSustainable finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become an irreversible global trend. In 2025, Hong Kong is set to fully align its regulatory framework with the sustainability disclosure standard of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the ISSB, will join other experts in discussing how adopting international financial sustainability disclosure standards can strengthen market confidence in Hong Kong's capital markets, address post-COP29 implementation in Asia, and share strategies for sustainable investing across three separate sessions. In addition, the Breakfast Panel on the second day will focus on the flows of transition finance in shaping a sustainable future in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. Furthermore, the HKTDC has partnered with EY to conduct a joint market survey on sustainable development, aiming to explore the views and practices of Asian businesses and investors on topics such as sustainability reporting, sustainable finance and preparations for dealing with climate change. The results of the survey will be unveiled on the first day of the forum.Expanding cross-border opportunities through the HK global investment platformAs a key element of this year’s forum, AFF Deal-making offers one-on-one matching services for project owners and investors. More than 270 investors and 560 projects are expected to participate, with investment opportunities across industries such as environmental, energy, clean technology, food and agriculture tech, healthcare tech, fintech and deep technology. The exhibition sections of the AFF – Fintech Showcase, InnoVenture Salon, FintechHK Startup Salon and Global Investment Zone – will attract more than 130 local and global exhibitors, international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups, investment promotion agencies and sponsors, including Knowledge Partner EY, HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered Bank, UBS, Prudential, China International Capital Corporation (CICC), Huatai International and more. Notably, the InnoVenture Salon will provide a platform for more than 100 start-ups to showcase innovative technologies in a variety of fields such as finance, regulation, sustainability, health and agriculture, supported by more than 110 Investment Mentors and Community Partners.IFW 2025 creates synergies with AFF to boost mega event economyInternational Financial Week (IFW) 2025 runs from 13 to 17 January with the AFF as its highlight event. This year’s IFW will feature more than 20 partner events, covering a wide range of global financial and business topics, including private equity, family offices, net-zero investing and generative AI. As the region’s first major financial event of the year, the AFF attracts top global enterprises and leaders to Hong Kong, creating connections between capital and opportunities. The forum assists industry professionals in seizing opportunities in the new year and helps promote the mega event economy in Hong Kong.This year, the AFF has collaborated with various organisations to provide special travel, dining and shopping discounts and privileges for overseas participants joining the event. Activities include Peak Tram and Sky Terrace trips, the iconic Aqua Luna red-sail junk boat, and guided tours of Man Mo Temple and Tai Kwun arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Participants can also enjoy dining discounts and guided tours from the Lan Kwai Fong Group, as well as the Winter Wonderland at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Happy Wednesday at Happy Valley Racecourse, all designed to immerse overseas visitors in the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.Websites:Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/enProgramme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programmeSpeaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speakerMedia representatives who would like to conduct interviews with AFF speakers should submit interview requests to ayiu@yuantung.com.hk or lsong@yuantung.com.hk by 8 January 2025.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3DIqYZLJoining today’s press conference to share key highlights and introduce the distinguished lineup of speakers for the 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) were: Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government (second left); Luanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, of HSBC (second right); Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (first left); and Jack Chan, EY China Chairman, EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner and Knowledge Partner of the AFF (first right)Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR GovernmentLuanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong of HSBCPatrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDCJack Chan, EY China Chairman, EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner and Knowledge Partner of the AFFMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes YiuTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
CleverTap Predicts Key Trends for Customer Engagement in 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, CA & MUMBAI, Jan 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, has published a report on the top five trends that will shape the marketing and customer engagement space in 2025. It provides an analysis of the future of the customer engagement and retention landscape, offering insights into the strategies companies are expected to adopt in the upcoming year.With the initial euphoria of GenAI waning out in just a year, organizations are in the midst of conversations about its tangible business value and outcomes. As AI transitions from being a disruptor to an enabler in 2025, here are some key customer engagement and retention trends that are sure to make an impact in 2025.1. From Push to Pull: Generative AI-driven Wave of Customer InteractionsWith GenAI’s mass adoption in 2024, communication has moved from brand-led to customer-led. Industries saw a shift in their customers using queries as their primary medium to interact with the brand. 2025 will further solidify this trend from brand-driven click and swipe-based interactions (push) to user-driven, prompt-based dynamic, conversational experiences (pull) powered by GenAI. While the number of touchpoints for marketers will be reduced, the quality of exchange will become more important once businesses understand how to optimize it. The rise of GenAI will continue to bring high efficiency, enabling brands to gain real-time insights and feedback, and empowering them to make swift improvements.2. Personalization vs Privacy: Navigating a Balanced ApproachPersonalization is the norm for marketers. However, for today’s customers, hyper-personalisation only works when executed contextually and transparently. Marketers therefore will have to take a privacy-first approach while crafting meaningful experiences. Moving forward, investment in mechanisms for first-party and zero-party data collection will be vital, along with strict adherence to privacy regulations. By prioritizing transparency and safeguarding user data, businesses can foster deeper trust and loyalty among their customers.3. Martech’s Evolution from a Fixed Tech Stack to a Living CartographyThe Martech landscape is changing rapidly to meet new demands and most businesses still operate with rigid and fragmented tech stacks consisting of traditional siloed tools. This poses a challenge for marketers as the failure of one tool can create a domino effect causing problems in the entire stack. To address this, the concept of "living cartography" holds immense promise. Unlike traditional stacks, this concept envisions a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem where tools adapt and evolve in real-time. This approach fosters seamless data exchange and reduces the risk of system-wide failures by minimizing dependencies across tools. For marketers, this shift means greater agility in meeting the growing demand of ever-changing customer preferences. 4. The Rise of AI AgentsAI agents are the next evolution in the AI landscape, poised to grow significantly this year. Their value lies in the ability to act beyond basic response mechanisms, driving smarter interactions. Companies will focus on AI agent functionalities to analyze real-time sentiments and tailor recommendations for customers while also providing 24/7 multi-lingual support. From a business standpoint, the use case will include boosting operational efficiency and improving decision-making. Eventually, we will see AI clones of marketers for processes like customer support, and sales interactions. AI copilots will enable businesses to get a competitive edge by automating tasks and optimizing workflows.5. Customer Retention over Acquisition The current economic and geopolitical situation alongside a shift in customer priorities has exacerbated the challenge of acquiring new customers, making the process more expensive as well. Companies have recognized the value of customer loyalty as opposed to the “growth at any cost” outlook and the industry is now focussing on customer retention as a strategic priority. In addition to hyper-personalization, brands will continue to innovate their loyalty programs and incentives to meet customer expectations. Anand Jain, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, CleverTap said, “AI's promise in marketing will truly come alive in 2025 – where it will transition from being a mere disruptor to a trusted enabler, unlocking authentic, customer-driven engagement. As brands navigate this new paradigm, success will come down to building genuine connections and striking a healthy balance between personalization and privacy, all while staying adaptable in the face of customer demands. At CleverTap, we remain committed to guiding businesses through these shifts, empowering them to advance their capabilities and drive meaningful, enduring customer relationships.”Click here to download the report, The Customer Engagement Crystal Ball: Top Trends to Watch Out for in 2025.About CleverTapCleverTap is the leading all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value. CleverTap is trusted by over 2000 brands like Decathlon, Domino’s, Levis, Jio, Emirates NBD, Puma, Croma (A Tata Enterprise), Swiggy, SonyLIV, Axis Bank, AirAsia, TD Bank, Ooredoo, and Tesco to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale.Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with presence across Seattle, London, São Paulo, Bogota, Mexico, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Vietnam, and Jakarta.For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/X: https://twitter.com/CleverTapForward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:SONY SHETTYDirector, Communications, CleverTap+91 9820900036sony@clevertap.comASHMIT CHAUDHARYAssociate Consultant, Archetype+91 8850752121ashmit.chaudhary@archetype.co Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Graid Technology Unveils SupremeRAID(TM) AE: The AI Edition Designed for GPU-Driven AI Workloads
SANTA CLARA, CA, Jan 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graid Technology, the global leader in innovative storage performance solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SupremeRAID™ AE (AI Edition), the most resilient RAID data protection solution for enterprises leveraging GPU servers and AI workloads. Featuring GPUDirect Storage support and an intelligent data offload engine, SupremeRAID™ AE redefines how AI applications manage data, delivering unmatched performance, flexibility, and efficiency.SupremeRAID™ AE (AI Edition)Unleash Breakthrough AI Performance with GPUDirect Storage (GDS) and Intelligent Data OffloadSupremeRAID™ AE's cutting-edge technology empowers organizations to accelerate AI workflows by reducing data access latency and increasing I/O efficiency, while protecting mission-critical datasets with enterprise-grade reliability. Its seamless scalability enables enterprises to meet future AI demands without overhauling existing infrastructure. Designed for a wide range of users, SupremeRAID™ AE benefits AI/ML teams by delivering faster training and inference for data-intensive models, enterprises with GPU servers by optimizing GPU performance for critical workloads, and data scientists and researchers by providing seamless access to vast datasets without bottlenecks. IT teams also gain resilient, scalable RAID storage that integrates effortlessly into existing systems without requiring additional hardware.SupremeRAID™ AE introduces a suite of features tailored to AI workloads, including:GPUDirect Storage (GDS) Support: Transfers data directly from NVMe drives to GPU memory, bypassing the host memory to maximize I/O performance and minimize latency. This feature ensures faster, more efficient AI training and inference.Intelligent Data Offload Engine: Optimizes GPU utilization, allowing enterprises to fully leverage their GPU investments for superior performance and efficiency.Flexible Deployment Options: Start by sharing GPUs across workloads and transition to dedicated GPUs as demand increases, enabling seamless scalability with reduced upfront costs.Diverse NVMe SSD Form Factor Support: Full compatibility with a wide variety of NVMe SSD form factors ensures easy integration into existing storage environments.NVMe-oF (NVMe over Fabrics) Support: Extends storage capacity beyond a single host, offering scalability for massive datasets critical to AI innovations.Clustering AI Converged Storage: Seamless compatibility with distributed file systems like BeeGFS, Lustre, and Ceph lowers external storage costs and reduces dataset migration efforts."SupremeRAID™ AE is a game-changer for enterprises seeking to unlock the full potential of their AI workloads," said Leander Yu, President and CEO of Graid Technology. "This product was designed specifically for GPU-driven AI applications, combining GPUDirect Storage support and an intelligent data offload engine to ensure unmatched performance and resiliency. With SupremeRAID™ AE, organizations can meet the growing demands of AI with ease and confidence."SupremeRAID™ AE (AI Edition) will be available to the public in Q1 2025 through Graid Technology's extensive partner network, including T1 server manufacturers and system integrators. For more information, visit https://www.graidtech.com/product/supremeraid-ae/ or email info@graidtech.com.Contact InformationAndrea EakenDirector of Marketing, Americas & EMEA | Graid Technologyandrea.eaken@graidtech.com949-742-9928SOURCE: Graid Technology, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.