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Tencent Cloud Introduces Virtual Interactive Space in Japan to Support Businesses Success in Virtual World through Advanced Cloud Technologies

HONG KONG, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To address the evolving needs of businesses amid the merging of physical and digital realities, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, announced the launch of a one-stop solution called Virtual Interactive Space (VIS) in Japan. The newly introduced solution is aimed at supporting businesses looking to thrive in the virtual world. To echo the theme, the launch event in Japan also took place virtually.

Earlier this year, Tencent Cloud already introduced a series of virtual world-related products in Tencent Cloud Day in Japan, including IP Virtual Human, AR Advertisement Placement, Cloud Digital Twin, and Cloud Rendering. Further supporting companies that look to adapt to the rapid convergence of real-world and online spaces, the newly launched VIS is based on real-time cloud rendering technology, combined with the technical accumulation of partner ecology in virtual space production. It also provides multi-scene virtual space delivery capabilities covering virtual live broadcasts, virtual conferences and exhibitions as well as events, among others, allowing customers to easily build up various business scenario templates.

Businesses that will utilize VIS in their virtual world journey can enjoy some of the solutions’ features and advantages, such as:

  • Rich content ecology – provides multiple scenarios such as virtual live broadcast, virtual conferences/exhibitions, digital twin, virtual concerts, etc.
  • Convenient access process – takes only two to three rounds of communication to determine needs and corresponding content services, with the VIS business able to be launched in as soon as seven days.
  • Multi-terminal out-of-the-box – enables users to open the VIS application without installation for convenient user experiences and efficient dissemination of activities.
  • Creative interactive gameplay – able to carry a variety of gameplay forms such as avatars, NPC dialogues, multi-person interactions, and real-time microphone connection, which greatly improves playability and scalability.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President, Tencent Cloud International, said, “Businesses have already started adapting to the significant progress brought on by the merging of physical and digital realms, not only in the fields of gaming and entertainment but also in various industries. The launch of the Virtual Interactive Space solution opens more doors of opportunity for organizations looking to thrive in the virtual world, and Tencent Cloud looks forward to working with them throughout their journey of moving between real-world and online realms.”

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Sanofi Enters into a Partnering Agreement with Health2Sync

Paving the Way for Digital Therapeutics in Diabetes

TAIPEI and TOKYO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sanofi K.K. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Takahiko Iwaya; hereinafter “Sanofi”) and Health2Sync. (Head office: Taito-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ed Deng) have entered into a partnering agreement to support healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes mellitus through digital support programs.

Health2Sync, a digital health startup, specializing in diabetes and other chronic disease management, has developed a healthcare/lifestyle app that has been used by about 290,000 users in Japan. Recently the mean HbA1c level has tended to increase among people living with diabetes mellitus.[i] Patients are receiving an average of 14.8 units of baseline insulin and have an HbA1c of 7.8%, which indicates that the basal insulin dose may be further optimized if an appropriate approach is taken.[ii] 

It is not easy for people living with diabetes to continue recording their blood glucose levels to achieve their treatment goals. One of the challenges is that the environment to help them sufficiently control the disease is not fully fostered. Through this partnering agreement, Sanofi and Health2Sync will work together to develop digitized features for healthcare providers and patients on insulin in Japan that will help improve Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia insulin management by connected caps for insulin, and titration alerts, to people living with diabetes.

The two companies initiated their collaboration in Taiwan in September 2020 by providing digital health solutions to HCPs and patients and have witnessed a good adoption within more than 200 clinics and more than 10,000 insulin patients having already joined the program as of May 2022.

On this initial traction, Sanofi and Health2Sync announced last year that they will further develop an automated digital insulin management solution with titration algorithms to further enhance the efficiency of insulin treatment. The two companies are collaborating to generate studies on the therapeutic effects of the digital solution.

This agreement in Japan again emphasizes the companies’ ambition to realize a more comprehensive chronic disease management through digital solutions. 

Moving forward, Sanofi and Health2Sync plan to further collaborate in bringing innovative digital therapeutics solutions to patients and healthcare professionals in Japan and other markets.

About Sanofi

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Please visit the website http://www.sanofi.co.jp for details about Sanofi K.K, the Japanese subsidiary of Sanofi.

About Health2Sync

Founded in 2013, Health2Sync provides a comprehensive health-management platform for people with diabetes. Its products combine mobile, cloud, and data analytics, enabling patients to obtain personalized care and allowing care providers and families to care for patients remotely. With the largest network of clinics and hospitals, it is the leading solution in Asia that brings an effective, yet a scalable solution to diabetes management.

For more information, please visit https://www.health2sync.com

 

 

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Laiye Is the Only Global Technology Vendor Recognized as a Major Contender in Three Categories by Everest Group’s Peak Matrix(R) Reports

SINGAPORE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Laiye, a global Intelligent Automation (IA) provider, today announced it has been named a “Major Contender” in the Everest Group Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. The latest commendation makes Laiye the only global technology vendor assessed as a “Major Contender” in three categories after receiving Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® “Major Contender” recognition for Conversational AI and RPA in 2021.

The PEAK Matrix® Assessment is based on studies of leading technology vendors, categorized into Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on market impact and capabilities.

“Laiye has emerged as a Major Contender on Everest Group’s Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. It offers an integrated platform that combines RPA, IDP, and conversational AI capabilities. Its IDP offering is able to process a wide variety of document formats and has strong capabilities in processing complex, unstructured documents. Its robust partner network for implementation services and its training and certification offerings, are also differentiators that position it well for success,” said Ashwin Gopakumar, Practice Director, Everest Group.

“It is a great honor for Laiye’s Intelligent Automation products to be highly evaluated in the world-class list of Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessments for two years in a row. As an Intelligent Automation provider, our mission is to help organizations do better and be better. This recognition helps to bolster our efforts, and we look forward to shaping the core competitiveness of global organizations through our leading Intelligent Automation technology,” said Ronen Lamdan, CEO of Laiye International.

Everest Group is one of the top international research firms focused on IT, Business Operations, and Engineering Services, helping clients understand how they can solve their toughest procurement and digital transformation challenges. The PEAK Matrix® Assessment highlights and positions only the best-in-class providers and technology vendors in a particular space.

Access a copy of the Everest Group PEAK Matrix® for Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Technology Provider 2022 at: https://marketing.laiye.com/IDP-Technology-Provider-2022 

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Macronix octaflash UW Series Memory Provides High-Density Flash Solutions for NXP S32Z and S32E Real-Time Processors

TAIPEI, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337) today announced that Macronix’s MX25UW high efficiency octaflash flash memory family has been selected for NXP® Semiconductor’s S32Z and S32E real-time processors for safe integration of real-time applications. The selection marks the companies’ next step in deploying Macronix OctaBus Memory technology in NXP’s S32 Automotive Platform, whose MCUs and processors are designed to address vehicles’ connectivity, security and safety challenges. This development also reflects the growing need for performance, flexibility and temperature tolerance in both processors and flash memory used in demanding automotive applications.

Macronix’s MX25UW high efficiency octaflash flash memory family offers devices with densities ranging from 64Mb (8MB) to 2Gb (256MB) in Automotive Grade 1 (-40 0C to +125 0C). It supports built-in error-correction code (ECC) for single-error correcting and double-error detecting (SECDED), and Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D)-certified – the highest classification and the most stringent safety level within the ISO 26262 automotive functional safety standard. The memory features a single- or Octal-I/O interface, low power (1.7V to 2V) and Double Transfer Rate (DTR) mode operation for fast data transfer of up to 400 MHz – the fastest serial flash in the industry. The MX25UW flash memory family provides a multiple-bank structure that allows high efficiency operation. It’s an ideal solution for over-the-air (OTA) update applications, which are becoming more prevalent in the “connected car” market and enable a fast, efficient method of providing them with up-to-date data.

The NXP S32Z and S32E real-time processors are designed for safe, multi-application integration to support new domain and zonal vehicle E/E architectures and software-defined vehicles. The S32Z processors are ideal for safety processing and domain and zonal control, while the S32E processors are ideal for electric vehicle (xEV) control and smart actuation. They feature eight split-lock Arm® Cortex®-R52 cores running up to 1 GHz, a Cortex-M33 lock-step pair of cores (system manager) and a DSP/ML processor for advanced predictive control and machine learning applications. They additionally include a CAN communications accelerator (FlexLLCE), integrated Ethernet switch (NETC3) and hardware security engine (HSE) that support public key infrastructure (PKI).  The S32Z and S32E processors are certified for ISO/SAE 21434 cyber security and ISO 26262:2018 functional safety. They are AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 1 compliant, supporting ambient temperatures between -40 0C to +125 0C.

NXP is the world’s largest supplier of automotive processors. Macronix is a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, including flash memory solutions for the automotive market.

“Safety is a top priority in automotive electronic systems that use our S32Z and S32E processors for real-time applications,” said Andy Birnie, NXP Senior Director of Solutions & Applications for Automotive Processors. “Macronix shares that same approach to automotive safety, making the selection of the MX25UW flash memory family for our S32Z and S32E processors straightforward.”

“Macronix has long emphasized quality, reliability and performance in our flash memory solutions, especially for applications such as automotive electronics, we’ve enhanced our product offerings for automotive market by adding safety to the equation,” said Macronix Vice President of Marketing F.L. Ni. “Our MX25UW high efficiency memory, with its ASIL D certification, is the ideal complement to NXP’s S32Z and S32E real-time processors in automotive electronic systems prioritizing the safety of drivers, passengers and the general public.”

The NXP GreenBox 3 hardware platform integrates the S32E288 processor with 32 MB of Macronix MX25UW25645G flash memory for evaluation and is supported by the NXP S32 Flash Tool.  For additional information on read-while-write octaflash MX25UW25645G flash memory, please contact Macronix.

Editorial contacts

Macronix HQ:
Michelle Chang
Director
Corporate Communication Office
Macronix International Co., LTD.
Tel: +886-3-578-6688 ext. 71233
Fax: +886-3-666-3169
Email: michellechang@mxic.com.tw

US:
Jerry Steach
CommonGround Communications (for Macronix)
Tel: 415.222.9996
Email: jsteach-cgc@att.net

About Macronix

Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR flash, NAND flash, and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other market segments. Find out more at www.macronix.com.

 

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BlueIOT’s Recent Smart Factory Project Completion in Malaysia Expedites Its Strategic Internationalization Goal

The Company aspires to empower more smart factories around the world

BEIJING, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BlueIOT (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd (“BlueIOT” or “the Company”), a world leading Real-time Location System (RTLS) provider that develops high-precision positioning products based on cutting-edge Bluetooth Angle-of-Arrival (AoA) technology, recently completed a smart factory project for OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (OSRAM) in Malaysia, nudging the company one step closer to its strategic internationalization goal. By June 2022, its tally of projects globally hit a new high with fields of application expanding to healthcare, warehousing and logistics, smart factories, smart buildings, and digital venues with multiple successful smart factory cases particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Currently, all machines in OSRAM’s factories are bound to BlueIOT asset-type tags allowing each machine’s exact location to be monitored in real time. Staff view both the real-time and historical route of any tag on the location map and in the case of locating a machine, nearby personnel can be dispatched promptly. With an invisible electronic fence, the entry and exit of people and machines are identified and recorded, which effectively prevents the loss of valuable assets and realizes traceability of lost assets. The same asset tracking solution has also been deployed in Media China, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences, and a national warehouse in Indonesia.

Additionally, BlueIOT‘s high-precision positioning system successfully assisted a manufacturing giant in Japan, a world-leading semiconductor manufacturer in Singapore, and SAIC Motor in China in improving factory personnel management. Wearable and skin-friendly tags for employees or visitors are usually in the form of a badge or a wristband. Automatic attendance eliminates the need for the cumbersome manual check-in of employees; analysis of workers’ operation routes helps to optimize workflow and boost productivity; and in the event of any emergency, the nearest security staff will be alerted and swiftly dispatched to the scene.

BlueIOT‘s locating system brings its accuracy level down to 0.1m and has won the trust of end customers and partners due to its high capacity, low energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, stable signal, and compact size. The Company has been well-recognized for its high-quality products and services and looks forward to partnering with more tag suppliers, software developers, system integrators, and solution providers to help the world’s ten billion Bluetooth terminals to enjoy a more accurate location experience and empower more industries.

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NetDragon’s Promethean Introduces the All-New ActivPanel to Deliver a Transformational and Intuitive User Experience

HONG KONG, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or “the Company”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Promethean, a leading global education technology company, just released the all-new ActivPanel with ActivSync that delivers the most robust, seamless, and secure user experience yet. With the new interactive panel, Promethean meets the needs of teachers and IT administrators with intuitive, cutting-edge technology that enables a seamless classroom experience. With its easy, secure sign-in options, streamlined connection to content, flexible lesson delivery software, and personalized user experience, ActivPanel 9 offers the tools needed to transform how teachers use technology.

ActivPanel 9 is the only interactive panel with ActivSync, Promethean’s patented technology, which eliminates digital barriers between devices and enables increased connectivity, customizable settings, and enhanced mobility so that teachers can move around the classroom freely. Furthermore, Promethean redesigned the user experience, providing a solution for instructional models, such as hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous learning that integrate hardware and software in all scenarios. The all-new ActivPanel offers two models, ActivPanel 9 and ActivPanel 9 Premium, and it includes new features with enhanced simplicity, connectivity, security, adaptability, and longevity, to address the key needs of educators.

“With our commitment to providing educators with the ability to transform learning and collaboration, ActivPanel 9 is our most innovative release to date,” said Lance Solomon, Chief Product Officer at Promethean. “We addressed the challenges teachers, IT administrators, and district officials face by creating an interactive panel that is more secure, easier to use, and works better with other technologies in their classrooms.” 

About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in building internet communities with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users, including previous establishments of China’s first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China’s most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless.

Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online, Heroes Evolved, Conquer Online and Under Oath. In recent years, NetDragon has also started to scale its online education business on the back of management’s vision to create the largest global online learning community, and to bring true integrated blended learning solutions to every school around the world.

About Promethean

Promethean is a leading education technology company working to transform the way the world learns and collaborates. From our founding in Blackburn, England, over 25 years ago to our global operations in 22 countries today, we’ve continued to explore, innovate, and inspire—designing learning and collaboration tools that are built for breakthroughs. Our award-winning interactive display, ActivPanel, and lesson delivery software, ActivInspire and ClassFlow, were designed to engage students, connect colleagues, and bring out the brilliance in everyone. With headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and offices worldwide, Promethean is a subsidiary of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777).

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WIWYNN KICKSTARTS ITS PHASE II SERVER PLANT IN JOHOR, MALAYSIA

  • Making its Malaysia site to provide one-stop cloud IT infrastructure service
  • Further enhanced its leadership position in the cloud data center market

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Wiwynn Corporation (Wiwynn), a Taiwan-based innovative cloud IT infrastructure provider for hyperscale data centres, today officially commenced its phase II development on a server printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) plant for cloud data centers, with a groundbreaking ceremony held at Senai airport city, Johor. 

Wiwynn has made an impactful debut when it introduced its phase I – server rack integration plant amid the pandemic lockdown in Dec 2021. With today’s announcement on its phase II – server PCBA plant, its Malaysia site will be one of Wiwynn’s hubs that provide complete services from PCBA to rack integration to address the surging demand from hyperscale data centres.

“We are truly grateful for all the support given by the local authorities when we kicked off our server rack integration plant development end of last year. And it has given us the confidence to expedite the launch of our phase II server PCBA lines,” said Dr. Sunlai Chang, President of Wiwynn. “We are excited about the expansion and are looking forward to accelerating growth in Malaysia.”

Johor has the right ecosystem to attract quality investments and I look forward to seeing tremendous success for Wiwynn’s steady and aggressive progress for both plants in just 6 months time. I believe that the success will ripple positive socio-economic impacts in Johor. The state government will continue to extend a dedicated level of assistance in supporting the growth of Wiwynn in this region,” said Datuk Onn Hafiz, Johor’s Chief Minister.

“Wiwynn’s decision to further expand their presence in Malaysia has proven that the country continues to be a competitive investment location for high-value operations amidst global headwinds. It is also expected to generate high-skill employment opportunities for local talent, contribute to the economic upliftment of the community as well as boost commercial development in the state. This expansion project is in line with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) to make Malaysia a strategic investment hub. MIDA looks forward to working closely with Wiwynn to support the growth of their operations here in Malaysia. We believe this Malaysian plant will springboard Wiwynn to the next level in the region,” said Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Wiwynn is one of the largest ODM-Direct cloud IT infrastructure providers and has built a close partnership with world-leading cloud service providers. It has achieved an impressive growth of USD 1billion in 2016 and further recorded USD 6.8billion in 2021, showing its strong performance.

“The Meta Wiwynn relationship that dates back to 2012, has continued to become stronger over the years. Thank Wiwynn for the deep partnership, deliverance towards our business goals, dedication to pursue continuous improvement, building on the trust and transparency we have established, and finally, also making us better in the process,” said Sandeep Jayaram, Director of Global Supply Chain at Meta (previously known as Facebook).

“We will bring in the next-generation technologies and follow the highest Gold standard of Green Building Index (GBI) technology to enable smart manufacturing in the new site to show our commitment to a sustainable environment and operation,” added Dr. Sunlai Chang.

The GBI is Malaysia’s industry-recognised green rating tool which provides an indicator to design and construct green, sustainable buildings that can provide energy savings and sustainable business development.

Wiwynn is a highly reputed company in corporate social responsibility. They are one of the members of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to supporting workers’ rights and well-being while ensuring a safe and respectful working environment.

The completion of Wiwynn’s server rack integration plant (phase I) is set in Q1 2023, followed by the PCBA plant (phase II) which is scheduled to be put into operations in 2024. After completion, more than 1,150 job opportunities are expected for the locals. For more info, please visit https://www.wiwynn.com or contact recruit@wiwynn.com.

About Wiwynn

Wiwynn is an innovative cloud IT infrastructure provider of high-quality computing and storage products, plus rack solutions for leading data centers. We are committed to the vision of “unleash the power of digitalization; ignite the innovation of sustainability”. The Company aggressively invest in next-generation technologies to provide the best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), workload and energy-optimized IT solutions from cloud to edge.

For more information, please visit Wiwynn website, Facebook and Linkedin or contact sales@wiwynn.com 

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Theme song “We Will Be Better” echoes 25th anniversary of HK’s return to motherland

BEIJING, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A music video for the theme song celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)’s return to the motherland was released by China Media Group on Friday.

 

The theme song “We Will Be Better,” composed by Hong Kong musician Keith Chan Siu-kei and Alan Cheung Ka-shing, fully displays the confidence and expectations of Hong Kong people with brisk melody and readable lyrics.

Inspired by the deepening integration between Hong Kong and the mainland over the past 25 years, Chan has used over 30 Chinese characters in the lyrics such as “sea”, “river” and “bay”, which share the same component, to highlight the regional characteristics of the Greater Bay Area. Meanwhile, warm images of “bridge”, “shore” and “lighthouse” are used to depict the kinship between Hong Kong and the mainland.

The composition and arrangement of the song features a distinctive “Hong Kong style”, combining the light rock popular with Hong Kong youth and traditional Chinese music that highlights traditional culture.

Cheung hopes to express his pride as a Chinese through his creation, and never forget his original aspiration in the tide of the development of the times and strive to move forward to the future with perseverance.

The music video records the work and life scenes of many Hong Kong compatriots, including Doo Hoi Kem, an Olympic bronze medalist, Janis Chan Pui-yee, the role model of “Touching China 2021”, and Leung On-lee, a post-90s Hong Kong resident who started her poverty-alleviation career in southwest China’s Guizhou Province in 2018.

Link: https://youtu.be/BNGFcwnZ2-4

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Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) is launching the first APAC ex NZ Metaverse Active ETF in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (“SAMHK”) announced the launch of Samsung Asia Pacific ex NZ Metaverse Theme ETF (stock code: 3172.HK), the first APAC Metaverse theme active ETF in Hong Kong*. The listing date will be on 7 July 2022 (Thursday), on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (“SEHK”). The ETF sets the listing price at HKD15, board lot size of 50 units, price per lot is at around HKD750.

Metaverse enhances the Internet experience; simply refers to a virtual space created with the new internet using 3D technologies to imitate, simulate or enhance physical reality by technologies, i.e. virtual reality, blockchain and augmented reality technologies. It also enables synchronous interactions with extensive volume of digital data transactions and information sharing, thus facilitating increased interconnectedness between physical and digital activities. The Metaverse market may reach USD783.3 Billion in 2024 with a CAGR of 13.1% since 2020**. Enterprises in China, Korea and Japan spearhead the adoption of Metaverse as part of their business development, thus a huge potential on the growth of Metaverse business in Asia Pacific region. As Metaverse business is in a vast and rapid developing stage, 3172.HK as an actively managed portfolio can grasp the investment opportunity in a “time to market” manner.

Carmen Cheung, Head of ETF and Passive Investment said “Metaverse is a disruptive technology revolutionize on how we interact on the internet, enhancing our experience on lifestyle, work, education, socialise, virtual travel to a location and even buy/sell real estate etc., through three-dimensional avatars that can be controlled by a VR related device. 3172.HK ETF bring investors a diversified portfolio to invest Metaverse related business across Asia Pacific (ex NZ) Equities.

*Source: Bloomberg, as of 16 June 2022

**Source: Gartner, as of 28 January 2022

ETF Information:

Stock Codes

HKD Counter: 3172.HK

Initial Investment Amount

HKD750

Trade Lot

50

Management Fee

0.85% p.a.

Investment Strategy

Actively Managed

Product Website

https://bit.ly/3xNuZFo 

Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited is principally engaged in asset management and securities investment advisory services in Hong Kong. It holds licenses from the SFC to conduct Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities.

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AI Chipmaker Hailo Collaborates with Renesas to Enable Automotive Customers to Seamlessly Scale from ADAS to Automated Driving

Joint solution is available now to enable powerful, efficient and safe automotive ECUs  

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hailo, the leading edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker, today announced its collaboration with Renesas, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, to deliver a powerful and energy-efficient processing solution enabling advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) functions and automated driving (AD) systems in motor vehicles. The joint Hailo-Renesas solution will make sophisticated ADAS technology more accessible in cars of all types.

The joint Hailo-Renesas solution will make sophisticated ADAS technology more accessible in cars of all types.
The joint Hailo-Renesas solution will make sophisticated ADAS technology more accessible in cars of all types.

The combination of Hailo-8 processors, designed for heavy Neural Network (NN) acceleration, with the powerful Renesas R-Car V3H & R-Car V4H systems-on-chip (SoCs), powers robust, scalable, efficient, and cost-effective ADAS solutions for zonal and centralized vehicular ECUs. The solutions are scalable for a wide range of ADAS functions from ADAS L2+ up to L4 AD functions requiring very high tera-operations per second (TOPS), while delivering best-in-class TOPS/W.

“ADAS and AD features have proven to be instrumental in minimizing accidents and saving lives. However, technological challenges have caused great difficulties for automakers looking to make such advanced functions accessible in anything but higher-end vehicles,” said Orr Danon, CEO and Co-Founder of Hailo. “Together with Renesas, we are offering a solution helping democratize ADAS, so its benefits can be enjoyed by more and more drivers. AI will play a major role in making our roads safer, and with industry leaders like Renesas helping us innovate, we will make driving both safer and more affordable.”  

“Automotive OEMs are looking for scalable solutions for ADAS and AD to streamline software development,” said Yusuke Kawasaki, Director, Automotive Digital Products Marketing Division at Renesas. “We are confident that our collaboration with Hailo, which has expertise in AI technology, will enable our customers to easily extend the performance of the R-Car so that they can flexibly and quickly incorporate ADAS/AD functionality in various classes of vehicles.”

Key features for the joint Hailo-Renesas solution include:

  • Independent scalability in AI & compute, allowing flexibility and cost-effectiveness for Level 2+ to Level 4 ADAS designs
  • The highest performing solution available today in the automotive market, ranging from 60 TOPS to over 170 TOPS for multi-sensor perception and fusion
  • Best-in-class power efficiency, enabling ECUs to be passively cooled, which reduces the BOM and system cost
  • Functional safety for the ADAS/AD ECU with Renesas R-Car (R-Car V4H is expected to achieve ASIL-B and D metrics for the real-time domain) and Hailo (Hailo-8 supports ASIL B)        
  • An open software ecosystem allowing OEMs/Tier-1s more control & possibility for innovation

A single Hailo-8™ delivers unprecedented performance to edge devices. Featuring up to 26 TOPS at a typical power consumption of 2.5 W, the chip is built with an innovative architecture that enables edge devices to run sophisticated Deep Learning applications that could previously only run on the cloud. Hailo-8’s advanced structure translates into higher performance, lower power, and minimal latency, enabling enhanced privacy and better reliability for smart devices operating at the edge.

Hailo continues to make significant strides in the automotive industry, partnering with industry leaders to create high-performance, scalable AI solutions for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs), enabling power-efficient AI acceleration with low energy consumption to advance automotive innovation.

The joint Hailo-Renesas solution is available for customer evaluations and demonstrations. It will be showcased live at Automobil Elektronik Kongress in Ludwigsburg (Germany) on June 28-29.

About Hailo

Hailo, an AI-focused, Israel-based chipmaker, has developed a specialized AI processor that delivers the performance of a data center-class computer to edge devices. Hailo’s processor is the product of a rethinking of traditional computer architecture, enabling smart devices to perform sophisticated deep learning tasks such as object detection and segmentation in real-time, with minimal power consumption, size, and cost. The processor is designed to fit into a multitude of smart machines and devices, impacting a variety of sectors including automotive, Industry 4.0, smart cities, smart homes, and retail. For more information visit https://hailo.ai/

Hailo media contact:
Garrett Krivicich
Headline Media
garrett@headline.media 
+1 786 233 7684

 

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